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Newspaper
Humboldt Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1968
Page
1
Dave Perlin of 4301 North announced a program to destroy toy guns brought by youths. He will match each returned gun with his own new weapon in a machine to smash both. He plans to remove a $5,000 stock and hopes to deter future real gun use starting Monday June 24.
Citizens relay local issues to Willing Willie including a leash law violation near Gladys and Our School. Police action, mayor's office inquiries, and parkway cleanups are described with responses from city coordinators and residents.
Thousands of Illinois students become eligible for renewable state grants up to 1100 dollars annually. Grants require US citizenship, Illinois residency, good academic standing, financial need, and July 1 submission. funds cannot exceed tuition and fees. Applications available through high school counselors, college financial aid offices, or the Illinois State Scholarship Commission.
Northwest Community Organization launches a program to help Northwest Side residents obtain low down payment federally insured mortgages. Father Alfred Corbo notes many locals lack knowledge of loan applications while lenders like Dovenmueble Inc and Great Lakes Mortgage Corp explain the process. Great Lakes says inner city focus aims to foster home ownership and pride with $13.5 million allocated by insurers, including allocations for Garfield Park and Humboldt Park areas.
Kenneth Kashmier of 3707 Dickens received the Bronze Star for meritorious service in ground operations against a hostile force in Vietnam. Lt. Lap ington of 5th Army HQ presented the medal. Kashmier, Kelvyn Park High graduate, plans August marriage to Sandra Benesh. Northwest Siders have faced loan hurdles as FHA loans offer hope for stabilizing the area.
A Gold Seal Member dues paid ceremony featured Dick Haupt of Humboldt Medical Supply presenting an official chamber decal to Ogurek. Bill Freeling of Illinois Bell stood as secretary-treasurer with other special memberships awarded during the recent chamber gathering.
The week brings 10 West-Northwest Side high schools awarding 3,206 diplomas. Steinmetz leads with 564 graduates. Westinghouse Vocational has 23. Kelvin Park 251. Prosser 152. Austin 460. Lucy Flower 236. Orr 200. John Marshall 515. Tuley 465. Foreman 30. Commencements run through today and tomorrow with multiple sites including Steinmetz, Prosser, Austin, and more.
The 14th district police host a town meeting at Saron Lutheran church to discuss youths on corners. YMCA Youth Action representatives will explain their street program and youths will attend to share concerns. A YMCA film “Up Tight” will illustrate the organization’s work. all residents are welcome.
Nadine Skultey valedictorian at Kelvyn Park High School earns The Reader's Digest association annual award for student leadership potential. She will get an honorary one year Digest subscription in a chosen language edition and a personal certificate from editors in recognition of past accomplishments. The award honors top graduating seniors nationwide.
Marine Pvt. John H. Horban Jr., 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. John C Horban, 328 N Karlov, completed eight weeks of recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego California.
The Mayor's commission on youth welfare will run a nine week free program for youths up to 19 at three Northwest Side sites starting June 27 with registration. Sites include St. Francis Xavier St. John Berchman and St. Philomena churches plus Logan Square YMCA open pool. Volunteers are urged from adults and Neighborhood Youth Corp to supervise a wide range of activities and movies trips and cultural experiences.
The Real Estate Research Corp projection covering 1970 to 1975 predicts major racial shifts on Chicago’s West-Northwest Side. Austin High district will see rapid minority growth with most blocks west of Laramie becoming predominantly Negro by 1970 and enrollment at Austin High in 1968 totaling 1,450 white and 1,600 Negro.
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