Summer picnic honors scouts and cubs at Thatcher Woods
Summer outings repeat across the area with the annual Boy Scout troops 328 and 329 and Cub Pack 3329 of La Follette Park hosting games and contests at Thatcher Woods. Limbo, pie eating, burlap bag races, tug of war, and sock pop highlight events run by Pioneer YMCA and Off the Street Club in Logan Square.
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la Follette Park
Thatcher Woods
Pioneer Ymca
Off- the-Street Club
Logan Square
Willing Willie Readers Tackle Civic Problems in Chicago
Readers seek guidance on safe disposal of hazardous paints left by former tenant and on birding contacts with Audubon society. Neighbors report a dangerous Northwest Side building with multiple code violations and possible demolition after hearings and housing court actions.
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Willie
Community Publications
Chicago Ave
Chicago
Tili
CEOC opens Northwest Side equal opportunity office
The Committee for an Equal Opportunity Community opens an office on the second floor of the Logan Square YMCA Building at 3600 Fullerton. CEOC aims to foster an equal opportunity community through education, housing, employment, and public services while seeking broader membership.
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Committee For An Equal Opportunity Community
CEOC
Logan Square
Fullerton
Carl A. van Kast
Chicago
van East
Chicago Area
Northwest
Richard Behringer
Northwest Side
Realty firm accused of panic peddling on Northwest Side
Mrs. Isabella Marcucci filed with the Mayor's commission on human relations charging Kelany Realty Co. used panic peddling tactics to urge selling. The April 4 incident involved a agent telling neighbors the house next door sold to colored, prompting demonstrations and a push for no solicitation agreements.
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Keleny Realty Co
N. Lincoln
Mayor’s Commission On Human Relations
Isabelle Marcucci
N. Monticello
Kelony Company
Walker
Keleny Company
Ke Feny
Keleny Realty Co. Inc
Francis Walker
Camp Life in the City Brings 20000 Chicago Youths to Vacation Centers
More than 20,000 boys and girls enjoy camp life in city centers run by the Inner City Apostolate of the Chicago Archdiocese. Six West-Northwest Side sites plus 50 parish centers and parks host activities with CYO support providing free milk and guidance from nuns, priests, and volunteers. The program aims to keep children off streets with swimming, games, crafts, and fitness, opening with flag ceremonies and patriotic songs.
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Chicago
Michael R. Dempsey
Inner City Service Organization
Blackhawk Park
N. Lavergne
Kosciuszko Park
N. Avers
St. Martin de Porres
Washington
Resurrection
Jackson
Our Lady of Sorrows
Presentation
S. Springfield
Catholic Youth Organization
G.ps
Raymond A. Paxis
CYO
Pavis
Library Treat for Youngsters
A social reading club for school children will be held this summer at Logan Square Branch library 3255 Altgeld every Thursday starting July 11. First to fourth graders meet at 10 30 a.m. Fifth to eighth graders meet at 11 a.m. The program focuses on recreational reading while improving reading power under the librarian guidance.
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Logan Square
Altgeld
Childrens
Adler Planetarium Discontinues Morning Sky Shows
Due to ongoing repairs on gutters and downspouts the Adler Planetarium in Chicago will suspend its weekly 11 am morning sky shows until further notice. Afternoon evening and weekend programs proceed as normally with building tours offered daily.
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Chicago Park District
Adler Planetarium
Joseph M. Chamberlain
Area Realtors Rap Blanket Charges Against Industry
The West Side Real Estate board defends the industry against blanket blame for open housing tensions. It acknowledges some opportunists and panic sellers exist but argues responsible groups should not bear sole stigma. The statement frames real estate agents as scapegoats amid urban change and race issues.
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West Side Real Estate Board
Ernest Knecht
WSREB
Crawford Store Accepts Mid-West Bank Charge Cards
Crawford Department Store at 4020 North announces it now accepts Mid-West Bank charge cards for customer convenience. Application blanks for the credit card may be obtained at the cashier's office on the balcony.
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Crawford Department Store
4020 North
Crawford Chamber Meets At Pioneer For One Meeting
The North Crawford Chamber of Commerce moves its July 11 luncheon to the fourth floor conference room at Pioneer Bank 4000 North. The switch is due to American Home Savings and Loan Association moving to its new headquarters at 4054 North, a host that will resume chamber hosting there later.
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North-Crawford Chamber of Commerce
Pioneer Bank
4000 North
American Home Savings and Loan Association
4054
North
American Home
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