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Newspaper
Humboldt Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1968
Page
1
City readers raise issues on a neglected car near 959 N Pulaski, a scrap-yard oil concern, a tree overhanging a roof, and inconsistent alley garbage pickups. Officials promise speedier action on the car and tree and indicate ongoing yard and trash-service adjustments to restore regular pickups.
Walther Memorial hospital at 116 N Kedzie will recognize sixteen employees for five or more years of service at a 2 p.m. May 17 program. Award recipients include Lillie Miller for 20 years and Emma Bray and Alice Lewis for 15 years. Arthur Gaylor will be named employee of the year by the Chicago hospital council. A reception follows with multiple 10 year and five year honorees from nursing service, housekeeping, medical records and related departments. Rev. Ralph Pomeroy and Calvin C. Singer will speak.
Boy Scout troop 39 sponsored by St. Aloysius church will hold a Fun Fair with a chicken dinner displays and entertainment from 1 to 7 p.m. May 19 at 1500 N. Bell to raise funds for tents and summer outings. Tickets available from Scoutmaster Daniel Lehner after 6 p.m. at 1743 N. Rockwell 384-2319.
About 60 residents near Kedvale Park promised extra police patrols after repeated attempts to burn a garage at 1401 N. Keeler and ongoing teen disorder. Sgt Jankowski said unmarked and standard patrols would be assigned to Kedvale Park beat.
A benefit dance to raise funds for the Logan pool will be held at 8 p.m. on May 11 at the Logan Square YMCA 3600 Fullerton. Mrs Ann Giese chair of the Special Events committee announced the event. Ron Riley of WLS will MC and appears as the star guest. A battle of three or more bands will run with attendees voting for the winner and prizes awarded to the top group.
Four Northwest Side Cub Scouts from Pack 3121 explored a Halloween mask at the Field Museum during Cub day. The boys Alan Pak ask i, Michael Trabanski, Steven Petronijevic, and Robert Cole examined a tom tom for their Pack Indian dances, as part of Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity sponsorship.
Richard W. Sellers administrator of the Norwegian American Hospital announces a targeted wage increase for about 450 employees effective April 21 with pay reflected in May 10 checks. The raises exceed $200,000 in total and aim to attract and retain skilled staff through expanded classifications and enhanced training programs.
The Pioneer YMCA outlines its outpost program, staff, and headquarters at 3703 Division with centers at United Congregational Church and St. Matthew's Church. It details youth activities, day camps, disaster relief, community services, and collaborations with HAC while serving Humboldt Park and North Garfield Park neighborhoods.
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