15 May 1968
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Newspaper
Northwest Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1968
Page
1
Citizens submit questions on Illinois silver commemorative coins and a proposed off street Schwinn parking lot. The column confirms bank coin packages limited silver supply and cites a 1963 drinking age law change and a 1965 unsolicited goods statute.
Police Cmdr John McInerney and Sgt William Howe will meet with Kedvale Park residents to discuss youth problems after a string of arson attempts on a garage at 1401 N Keeler. Alderman Edwin McMahon and Nobel Elementary principal Raymond Plambeck were invited but unavailable. The 8 p.m. session at Advent Lutheran Church invites area residents to address concerns about beer drinking litter and rowdiness near the park.
A promotional notice invites sending the home neighborhood paper to a relative with a yearly rate of 3 dollars. Subscribers may choose among seven Community Publications titles including Northwest Journal and Austin News, with delivery starting immediately after sending a check or money order to Circulation Manager in Chicago.
Marine Pfc Robert E Koler of 4913 Hirsch serves with the 4th Marine Regiment in Viet Nam. He helps capture or destroy enemy forces through weapons fire tactical maneuvering and both large and small scale operations.
Seventeen residents of West-Northwest Side selected for the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame by the Chicago Commission for Senior Citizens. They will be honored at 11 a.m. next Wednesday in City council chambers during the seventh annual Hall of Fame awards ceremonies. Mayor Richard J. Daley is expected to attend. The honorees include Mrs. Rocco Corso and William P. McDowell of Oak Park, Mrs. Lilly Boldt, Miss Anna Haberler, Frank N. Catrambone Sr., and other community volunteers named by local clubs and hospitals for long service and leadership.
The Northwest Mental Health center opens on a part time basis in the Duncan Logan YMCA with community help funding furniture and art. Dr Buck notes the welcome from locals and preparatory volunteer work ahead of a May 27 grand opening and art fair organized by Sister Mary Bonita and Edward WarGO. staff praise a homelike office environment and upcoming community programs.
The weekly Lesson Sermon for all Christian Science churches centers on Mor tals and Immortals. The Golden Text cites Romans urging transformation by renewing the mind to prove the good and acceptable will of God. The framing emphasizes spiritual healing and divine law over mortal belief.
Crawford Department store marks its golden anniversary with a four day event offering gift certificates totaling 300 dollars. The North Crawford location opened in 1918 by Aaron Garber and expanded multiple times, with Rolling Meadows and Devon Street locations joining the family chain. Alan Garber, grandson of the founder, now leads as president and chairs the Illinois Retail Merchants Association while planning a potential fourth store.
Norwegian community in Chicagoland marks the 154th anniversary of Norway’s 1814 constitution with a Logan Square hall festival on Saturday May 18. The program features speeches by Finn Koren and Lincon Neprud, songs, folk dances, and Earl Frogner’s Orchestra, followed by a parade May 19 from Palmer Square to Humboldt Park refectory.
Mike Dougal son of Mr and Mrs Roger Dougal 1826 N Keystone will graduate May 31 from Wawasee Prepar atory Syracuse Ind He is an honor roll student and Hobbits musician and school tennis champion who played varsity hockey two years He plans to attend Wright Junior College to study music and English.
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