Willing Willie Answers West Side Civic Puzzles
Readers on Chicago’s West and Northwest Sides seek help with local problems. Louis DeMarco reports on curb repair, soil buildup, and water outages while readers pose questions on donkey and elephant symbols and fastest creatures.
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Northwest district YMCA day camp forms in Chicago area
Logan Square Mont Clare Leyden and Irving Park YMCAs unite to run a Northwest district day camp offering five days weekly for ages 5 to 14. Early bird discounts end June 15, with savings of 3 to 12 dollars for two week sessions starting June 24 July 8 July 22 and August 5.
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The Cradle of My Love
Poem praising native land and US heroes from Saratoga to Pearl Harbor and Valley Forge. The speaker, Julian Lawrence Janus, laments losses and honors freedom's birth, linking Washington Lincoln and Jefferson with battles across history and memorials to heroes.
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Shakespeare Cops Cited For Heroism
Patrolmen John McCarthy and Louis Melonas of the Shakespeare district received the Jaycee's heroism award for actions on March 7. They risked themselves to warn residents during a fire at 1839 North Francisco, aiding occupants of four burning buildings and escaping with injuries to themselves.
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NCO Secures Six Posts on CCC in Major Victory
Northwest Community Organization earned six seats on the Department of Urban Renewal Community Conservation Council after a 150-member NCO delegation urged representation. Leaders accused DUR Chair Lewis Hill of betrayal and tied CCC choices to reform connected to four urban renewal projects and mayoral influence.
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Lite A Bike Race Slated At Humboldt Park
Children ages 16 and under are invited to the second annual Lite A Bike bicycle races at Humboldt Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8, with pre registration at Humboldt and Brennock near the fieldhouse. Police Sgt Carlo Maggio and Officer James Frawley will register bikes free of charge and VFW post 9420 will offer free reflectors. In case of rain the event shifts to June 15. For more information call 744 4067.
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13Th Police District
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Kedvale Park Residents Eye Local Community Group
Residents surrounding the Kedvale Park playlot near Hirsch and Kedvale plan to form a community group. A Tuesday 8 p.m. meeting at Advent Lutheran church will include Northwest Community organization input and discuss patrols, signage, and youth problems raised at prior gatherings.
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Just 2 Days Left for Free Sox Tickets at Ursin's Shoes
Kids must pick up free tickets to the Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins game at White Sox Park from Ursin's Shoes, 4113 North, on a first come basis. Banner day sponsored by Keds offers a jacket drawing June 8, with free cotton candy for all comers.
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Marine Cpl Anthony Romano Serving in Vietnam
Marine Cpl Anthony M Romano son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Romano of 931 N Hamlin serves with Headquarters Battalion First Marine Division in Vietnam. He helps exercise control and provide administrative support to division units.
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Anthony Romano
N. Hamlin
First Marine Division
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