Village trustees debate commercial vehicle rules and height limits
Trustees discussed licensing plates weight limits and noise repairs and loitering concerns from commercial trucks. Altemus urged keeping three tow trucks while Banovitch urged backing residents. Reeves supported raising height limits and redefining vehicle terms, a vote to define or not to define was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Altemus
Altemus
Morell Reeves
Farrell
Banovitch
Frank Amnerino
Andy Petro
Reeves and
Artemus
Dennen
Tentative UAW Ford Agreement to Be Heard by Council
Local 588 officers of the United Auto Workers arrive in Dearborn Michigan for a Ford council meeting at 9 30 a m to review the tentative agreement negotiated Tuesday night between UAW and Ford. The strike context remains central as the terms are set to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Auto Workers
Dearborn
Mich
Ford Motor Company Council
UAW
Ford
Grant Aid Supports Matteson Frankfort Rail Service
U S Representative George M O'Brien announced a 12702 grant of federal railroad aid to fund continued Penn Central service between Matteson and Frankfort approved by the Federal Railroad Administration. Funds cover six months October 1 1976 to March 31 1977 and include planning and leases for Illinois lines including Ford Stamping plant near Chicago Heights as the union vote on local issues and a broader national agreement influences the strike at the stamping plant Local 588 members drew weekly benefits and face another week to 10 days off before ratification votes.
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U. S
George M. O’brien
Matteson
Frankfort
Penn Central Rail
Federal Railroad Administration
O’brien
Rail Administration
Illinois Department of Transportation
Ford
Chicago Heights
Appleblossom 4-H Elects Officers at September Meeting
The Appleblossom 4-H club elected officers at its September 21 meeting. Gay Baran became vice president, Natalie Bohlman secretary, Jennifer Bohlman treasurer, Kathy Edwards recreation, and Russell Runnels reporter. Natalie Bohrman played a piano solo and Russell Runnels gave a demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleblossom 4-H Club
Gay Baran
Natalie Bohlman
Jennifer Bohlman
Kathy Edwards
Russel Runnels
Natalie Bohrman
Russell Runnels
Faith Social Club to Meet at Matteson Church
The Faith Social club will hold a meeting Tuesday at Faith United Church of Christ in Matteson at 1 30 p m. The Rev and Mrs Walter Maass will present a travelogue and serve as host and hostess.
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Faith Social Club
Faith United Church of Christ
Matteson
Walter Maass
Consultations At Zion Friday
Zion Lutheran school Matteson will hold consultation day tomorrow. No classes are scheduled for students. A holiday is observed on Monday in observance of Columbus Day.
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Zion Lutheran School
Matteson
O’Tooles Oktoberfest at St Lawrence O Tooles Church
O Toole s Oktoberfest at St Lawrence O Tooles church Matteson runs tomorrow and Saturday 7 30 p m with the Anthony F Geiselhart International orchestra and Werner Jackert master of ceremonies Authentic German food and a beverage selection offered The teen club serves hot pretzels and soft drinks Admission 2 per person under 12 free All weather tent seating free parking Sunday Family Funday 1 5 pm with a kids fun fair O Toole football game on parish grounds and a Sunday music program by the St Lawrence O Tooles guitar group no admission Sunday
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St. Lawrence O’toole
Matteson
Anthony F. Geiselhart International Orchestra
Werner Jackert
O’toole
St. Lawrence O’toole Guitar Group
Ron Casson
Jean Klawitter
Betty Wisnasky
Mary Kristin
Rich Township High School board weighs class sizes and day schedule
The board discusses morning versus afternoon class loads and potential all-day attendance effects. Proposals include limiting class size during registration. The superintendent’s office will study impacts while Patterson seeks backing for a mobile park near Route 30 and Sauk Trail. The district approves a 1976 77 negotiations agreement and finances including payroll 237 533 Title I 46 474 and revolving fund increase to 6000 sabbaticals suspended for 1977 78 after four years without grants.
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Patterson
Route 30
Sauk Trail
Ridgeland
Illinois Supreme Court
Board of Education
Rich Township
Rich Township High School Education Association
District 162 Rejects Testing Plan While Growth Studied
District 162 weighs a testing plan rejection as new developments in Richton Park Lincoln Terrace and Shelter Inc near Oakwood school could add about 200 children. The board reviews the Huth Upper Grades exploratory program with Ted Greenquist Al Juvenas and James Wagner present. A temporary financial reporting committee Martin Steindler and Jan Housinger slated to assess district finances. Also approved October 15 payroll and repealed two tax base protection resolutions after state action. The meeting moved to Monday to allow attendance at a Tri County Illinois Association of School Boards event at Bloom Trail high school.
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Ing
Richton Park
Lincoln Terrace
Shelter, Inc
Oakwood School
Huth
Ted Greenquist
al Juvenas
James Wagner
Martin Steindler
Jan Housinger
Patras
Tri- County Division of Illinois Association of School Boards
Bloom Trail High School
Oak Lawn Officials Address Water, Roads and Halloween Plans
The Matteson Lions assist vaccination efforts pending Cook County clinic site approval. A $10 000 to $15 000 repair estimate for the 15 year old Glenridge water tower is discussed. ALPHA Construction seeks Lindenwood drive closure for grading while an alternate Lincoln highway route remains open. The board eyes federal public works grants for water, sewer, paving and tiling projects. Road sale prices set at 11.60 per ton with Domtar Chemicals supplying the material. Halloween events are set for October 29 with multiple parades and parties. no trick or treating on Saturday or Sunday.
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Alpha Construction Company
Lindenwood Drive
Oakwood Manor
Gerald Goldstein
Jim Walkowski
Lake Michigan
Butterfield Creek
Main Street
216Th Street
Maple Street
Plaza Purchase Discussion Opens For Various Groups
The article outlines plans to discuss plaza purchase by an association open to individuals, not-for-profits, and businesses for a fee. It covers annual and regular meetings, agenda control by the vice-president, broad policy decisions, a 20 percent quorum, and one year terms for key officers. It notes bylaws discussion set to be completed with a vote on Sunday. It also recalls that in 1830 five people were jailed in the U S for debt.
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Rudy Banovitch
Public Safety
Dave Dorsett
David Cederstrand
Central Avenue
Vollmer Road
U.S. Grant Aid Service
UAW Ford Council
Appleblossom
Marcus Lustfeldt
Matteson- Richton Park Star
Park Forest Star
Williams Press
Vnc
W. E. Williams
Charles W. Williams
Bill Williams, Jr
Plaza
Park Forest
Ill
Star Carrier
U.S. Mail Delivery
Carrie Malivery
Zion
Rich
Anderson
Keith Smith
Carol DeWitt
Matteson Lions Club
Melvin
Cook County
Ohlerking
Glenridge
Matheny
Sieden Prairie School
District 159
Community Council
Lincoln Mall
Halsted Street
Homewood
Indiana
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