Co op butchers reflect long service amid store expansion
Eight workers at the Co op have more than 15 years at the store with three in the Meat Department. Norbert Stawicki and Leo Ingwer discuss career stability, family atmosphere, and remodeling plans as the meat department prepares for expansion. Whitey, 17 years at the Co op, notes volume growth and space needs.
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Co-op
Evergreen
Phil Karczewski
George Staehlin
Norbert
Whitey” Stawicki
Leo Ingwer
Leo
Whitey
Eleanor
Calumet City
Gail Ann
Diane
Tina
Norbert Stawicki and Leo Ingwer Portraits by Nancy Hays
Leo Ingwer has worked at the Co-op for over a year then returned, totaling 17 years with the store as an assistant meat manager. The Ingwers live near 90th and East Avenue, proudly raising two daughters, Marsha and Clarice, with plans for Marsha to marry a DePaul law student and Clarice to emigrate to Israel after finishing studies at Roosevelt University and Spertus College. Gene Ingwer is noted as the Co-op’s longest employee since 1967.
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Norbert Stawicki
Whitey
The
Co-op
Chicago
Ford Motor Company
Jewel
79Th
Kingston
Phil Karczewski
Phil
Harper
Leo
Ingwers
90Th
East Avenue
Marsha
University of Illinois
DePaul Law
Clarice
Roosevelt University
Spertus College of Judaica
Israel
Gene
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Cooking for 1 or 2 session notes on Aug 10
At the first session of Cooking for 1 or 2 Miss Allene Burtis guides diners through small meal preparation for the elderly and younger attendees. Helen Root won a Tater Baker door prize. Non ticket holders may attend at 2 30 p m if seats remain tomorrow and next Thursday.
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Allene Burtis
Helen Root
Stony Island
Miss Burtis
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