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Newspaper
Northwest Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1967
Page
11
Community Publications outlines practical tornado safety steps to protect residents as storms approach. The guide emphasizes recognizing warnings, seeking shelter, and staying informed through official updates to reduce risk and potential fatalities.
A 15-year-old boy armed with a six inch butcher knife and a 10 inch screwdriver was captured by Patrolmen Bryan Appling and Fred Richards after a short chase when burglars attempted to break into Jewel Furnishings at 4231 Washington at 4 am on June 13. Two other youths escaped and the boy was listed as a run-away by Community Publications. The article also notes weather bureau tornado precautions including no universal protection besides underground shelter.
IIT ROTC cadet Thomas A. Karez wins the General Dynamics award for meritorious service and special achievement during the Parents' Day Review at IIT. Brig. Gen. Howard T. Markey of the Illinois Air National Guard presents the honor to the outstanding sophomore cadet accepted for advanced corps training. Kurcz, IIT ROTC basketball captain and Holy Cross High School graduate, is mentioned in attendance.
The Villa Scalabrini Italian Old Peoples Home benefit at the Civic Opera House on June 30 is chaired by U S Rep Frank Annunzio with headliners Jim Durante and Frank Sinatra. Other entertainers include Joni James Jackie Vernon Jimmy Roma The Four Step Brothers The Salvinos Lou Breese Eddie Jackson Sonny King George Finley Jack Roth and more. All stars reportedly contribute their talents and some cover own expenses to appear.
Chicago Social Security district manager Cornelius R. Schafer says the average worker will get 20 to 25 percent more in benefits than paid in taxes over a 40 to 45 year career and future benefits will rise with prices without higher contributions. A separate item notes six wigs and an adding machine worth 700 dollars stolen from Debies Beauty School on Madison.
Judy Lynn Skotzko, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Skotzko, 1151 N Keystone, graduates with straight A averages and the most awards. An accomplished musician, she is praised for organ, piano, violin work and perfect attendance. She has served as concert mistress for All Star Catholic schools orchestra and performed at major venues. She will attend Alvernia High School next fall. Also listed is Lance Corporal L C Schalk, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Schalk, at Marble Mountain air facility near Da Nang Viet Nam with Marine Air Base Squadron 16.
The Community Publications center on West Chicago Ave in Chicago invites entries for its annual Favorite Recipe contest. Submit recipes by July 8 with an official coupon, name, address and phone, with multiple entries allowed, each needing consent to publish in the Readers Cook Book next month.
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran church at Hirsch and Springfield opens its vacation Bible school at 9 a.m. Monday. The program runs daily through July 7 except July 4 and another day, with the theme The God I Love for children ages 3 to 14.
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