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The page showcases a mix of small photographs and brief captions from Section 2. It highlights local events, community moments, and notable residents through captioned images and concise notes.
07 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
Itasca Register
Location
Itasca, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1969
Page
1
The page showcases a mix of small photographs and brief captions from Section 2. It highlights local events, community moments, and notable residents through captioned images and concise notes.
NIU freshman Sara Johnston from Villa Park says the May 11 hunger walk will no longer route through Elmhurst Glen Ellyn Lombard Wheaton and possibly Addison. The event at DuPage County Fairgrounds conflicts with a rodeo and is sponsored by the West Suburban Ameri can Freedom From Hunger Foundation.
About 1 600 youths braved rain for a 17 mile Hike for the Hungry raising between 75 000 and 100 000 in pledges for Biafra Ecuador and the Northwest Opportunities Center. They started at Maine East High School Park Ridge moved through Mount Prospect Arlington Heights Palatine and Rolling Meadows ending at Northwest Opportunities Center.
Illinois highway officials expect bids May 6 for an $11.5 million interchange linking I-90 with IL 83 and US 20, plus a Villa Avenue realignment at Addison. The plan includes eight new bridges and a Grand Avenue relocation, with construction starting mid June and completion targeted for fall 1970.
Three candidates vie for two seats on the District 502 College of Du Page Board of Education. The election is scheduled for Saturday.
The Hike for the Hungry raised between 75000 and 100000 with tallying by Mrs. William Trevor and volunteers. Hikers will collect remaining pledges this week and donate totals to their registered church or school, with a rally planned at Hersey High School. Incumbents Crane and Johnson seek reelection join challenger Gatins. College of DuPage caucus endorses Crane and Johnson.
Captain Kenneth Rittmueller, 24, returned from a year in Vietnam where he helped reduce a village’s disease rate by distributing ordinary soap. He spoke to Itasca Junior High students about the effort and the children’s gratitude, noting the army’s soap supply is limited and the villagers suffer skin infections.
Interviews with Bloomingdale candidates for village president are featured in today's edition, offering insights into platforms and priorities. The report highlights each candidate’s stance on local issues and leadership approach as voters prepare to decide.
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