14 Aug 1968
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Newspaper
Northwest Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1968
Page
1
Readers submit civic woes to Willing Willie covering train bell noise at Hermosa station, alley repairs in 4858 Homer and Rice areas, tree trimming in parkway, newspaper delivery delays, and alley access for cart-toting residents. Updates credit Lee Lane, Louis DeMarco, and city crews for action and improvements in multiple items.
Logan Square YMCA at 3600 Fullerton invites children 14 and younger for a goldfish swim from 1 to 3 p m on August 95 in the outdoor pool. Ten swimmers compete to catch goldfish in ten minutes. each catcher receives a goldfish bowl. Parents may call HU 6 2660 for details.
Irene F Hughes recounts a trip toward Canada’s wilderness in mid journey toward gold mines seen through ESP. She and her husband endure rain and muskeg while meeting a prospector who predicted two gold mines in 1967 and the tale hints at future exploration and a literary bond.
Donald F. Warzeka of 842 N. Avers has joined the admissions staff at Lewis College in Lockport a four year liberal arts school 45 miles southwest of Chicago He comes from St Dennis High Chicago and Joliet Catholic High and is Lewis College alumni with a BA in mathematics He will visit northern Illinois high schools to assist students with entrance requirements.
William Terry a longtime St Mel High School mathematics instructor and former athletic director died in his sleep at his home in Chicago from a heart attack. Funeral mass was held at Little Flower Church with burial in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Survivors include his widow Agnes two stepsons five sisters three brothers and five grandchildren.
The twice monthly board of education meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled. A spokesman denied plans for a special session after weeks of rumors. The next meeting is set for August 28.
The North Crawford Chamber of Commerce will meet at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow on the fourth floor of the Pioneer Bank building at 4000 North.
The Logan Square Neighborhood Association vows a never again stance as it protests city plans to extend the Logan Square subway. After Kaufman’s Dress store closed, the city bought the site to proceed, with new plans threatening Siegel Farrier at 2637 N Milwaukee. LSNA cites grandiose redevelopment while urging preservation of viable local businesses.
A mass meeting and survey of plans for Logan Square has been called for 7 30 p m next Tuesday at the Logan Square hall 2451 N Kedzie Reports and proposals will be aired on the Siegel situation.
The ONC zone clearing house leads talks with Mayor Daley and Commissioner Hill to shape the new zoning code. They seek safeguards against spot rezoning and urge limits on gas stations near schools and more ground floor residential units. They also press for hearings and referenda before deciding the Crosstown expressway route.
Shoppers flock to Vollendorf and Crawford Department Store for three day Dollar Days sales in the North Pulaski shopping district. Increased staff kept service safe and efficient as merchants report record crowds and sales across participating stores on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Elinor Englander of Northlake marks 35 years at Automatic Electric Company. She began as a warehouse inspector and has held several product area roles. She currently supervises inspection in the coil winding department.
A limited number of Favorite Recipes cookbooks remain available free of charge. They can be picked up at Community Publications offices at 4906 Chicago and 4047 North or mailed on request if a large business No 10 self addressed envelope with 12 cents postage is supplied.
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