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Newspaper
Northwest Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1968
Page
3
Eleven Kelvyn Park high school seniors have been selected as semi finalists in the national or regional competition. The ceremony and full list of names were not available in the readable text.
The 1968 69 Illinois State Scholarship program selects outstanding students Janette Anderson Carol Bach Susan Ballard Josette Catalano Patricia Cathers Karen Friess Linda Golz Gayle Rutlin Nadine Skultety Susan Thoma and Charlene Hat based on ACT scores and high school records. Winners will announce final college plans in February.
The program states boys may join Cub Scouting anytime after they reach the sixth birthday or in the third grade with parental consent.
Dr. Samuel L. Andelman urges continued use of auto seat belts to prevent injuries in crashes. He notes most injuries occur when occupants are expelled or hit the windshield, cites high professional support, and warns against loose belts that could injure internal organs.
Holy Cross High School La dies guild hosts Spirit of Cupid card party at 7 30 p m February 2 in the school auditorium 3000 W 80th River Grove tickets may be obtained at the door
The Chicago Park District picks cyclamen indicum as January Plant of the Month at Garfield and Lincoln Park conservatories. Horticulturist John A. Lundgren praises its long lasting blossoms, bright colors, and easy overwintering. The plant thrives in a tuber with variegated leaves and durable blooms from white to reddish purple. Care tips include summer dormancy, August repotting with leaf mold sand and loam, and fresh charcoal for brighter flowers. Keep Cyclamen shaded from noon sun and indoors near a sunny window when cool. Conservatories open daily 9 am to 5 pm.
Walgreen stores posted a first quarter sales high of 174.4 million dollars, up 10.5 percent from 1967. Chairman C. R. Walgreen Jr. projected another strong year, noting ongoing store expansion and rising prescription business amid anticipated higher operating costs balanced by aggressive merchandising.
Pioneer YMCA at 1305 N Hamlin opens a week long winter carnival January 29 with Disney cartoons and games. Subsequent days include a roller skating party February 30 treks and races, a heated pool swim February 1 and an indoor carnival February 2. Bus pickups listed and swimming lessons start February 3 with fees 5 dollars members 8 non members.
Fireman Malachy J. Rigney Jr son of Mr and Mrs Malachy J Rigney 3247 Armitage has returned to Yankee Station off the coast of North Vietnam after a week at Subic Bay Philippines He is a crewmember aboard the 75000 ton USS Ranger on its third Southeast Asia cruise with the U S Seventh Fleet The Ranger arrived in Subic Bay for the New Year holiday Many crewmen visited Manila during the in port stay The carrier launches aircraft to North Vietnam to disrupt supply routes and hinder the flow of goods to the south
William J. Dean, son of Mr and Mrs William M. Dean of 1719 N Drake, has come back to the United States aboard the amphibious carrier USS Tripoli after an eight month deployment off Viet Nam. Tripoli part of Seventh Fleet Amphibious Ready Group Bra vo, logged over 8000 landings in support of U S and Allied ground forces during combat operations. Commissioned in August 1966, this marked its first Western Pacific deployment.
District 23 Ill in is sponsor of a 9:30 a.m. January 31 nominations and elections clinic at Lafollette Park 1333 North Laramie. The session will teach PTA groups proper nominating and officer election procedures with a panel including Mrs Raymond Campion Mrs Nathaniel Olieff and Mrs Arthur Leon.
In 1966 schools and PTA groups sponsored nineteen thousand five hundred thirty one Cub Scout packs reflecting broad community support for youth programs and organized scouting initiatives across districts.
Thomas E. O Hara advises on personal insurance as backup for family, selecting high quality blue chip stocks over small unproven firms, and suggests starting an investment club to learn. He endorses Kerr McGee growth potential but cautions on debentures conversion and outlines state taxes on investments and broker pass through costs.
Seaman Apprentice James A. Kurczodyna, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Kurczodyna of 1912 N Kostner, has graduated after nine weeks of basic training at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes. He studied military subjects and prepared for duties on his first ship or shore station.
Airman John J. Syarto completed basic training at Amarillo Air Force Base in Texas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John J Syarto of 117 North Waller.
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