Church School opens for preK to eighth grade students
The Southwest Tabernacle Church at 7741 S. Ellis runs a Church School founded by Ms. Butler, a retired teacher and missionary. With ten pupils per class, the program combines Bible study Math and reading with regular play breaks and piano tutoring, aiming to address individual needs and improve future job prospects for Black children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Charlotte Carr
Southwest Tabernacle Church
S. Ellis
Ms. Butler
Old Fashioned Days and Sidewalk Sale planned
Community Notebook lists events for July including Old Fashioned Days July 11–13 at Roseland Shopping Center with side events and a July 13 activity day. Also noted are a Gala Resort Party in St Charles Illinois and concerted summer church programs, Scouts Olympiad July 13–14, library storytelling in Grant Park starting July 9, and a July 16 Gypsy revival at Chicago Opera House.
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Chamber of Commerce
Roseland
Rosemoor Community Association
Pheasant Run Lodge
St. Charles Illinois
Charlotte Coleman
Bethany Union Church
W. 103Rd St
E. Weldon Keckley
Keckley
Cedar Lake
Ind
Camp Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
Wis
Board of Christian Education of the Church
Chicago
Chicago Area
Chicago Public Library
Grant Park
Washington Street
Randolph Street
Thomas Hughes Room
Angela Lansbury
Chicago Opera House
LEAP Program accepts applicants for Sheet Metal Union apprenticeships
The Chicago Urban League LEAP program invites 17 to 30 year old high school graduates to apply for the Sheet Metal Union Apprenticeship. Contact Ronald Shelton or Marilyn Green at 488 7600 or visit 423 East 75th Street. Office hours 9 to 8 Mon-Thu and 9 to 5 Fri. Applicants should bring birth certificates, diplomas and draft papers. Also announced, William A. Manney named President and General Manager of WJPC Chicago, replacing Theodore Jones. Manney, a Johnson Publishing executive, has a background in broadcasting and is married with one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Urban League
Ronald Shelton
Marilyn Green
East 75Th Street
Shelton
Sheet Metal Union
LEAP
Cotton
William A. Manney
WJPC
Chicago
Johnson Publishing Company
Theodore A. Jones
CPA
John H. Johnson
Little Rock
Arkansas
Alice Leonard
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pamela Denise
Manney
WAAF
WGRT
WBEE
Harvey
Illinois
Mt Greenwood Wins State Funds for Street Repairs
Illinois lawmakers from the 28th District pass House Bill 2792 to provide about 2.1 million dollars in Fiscal Year 1975 for non arterial residential street construction and improvements in Chicago including Mt Greenwood. The measure raises motor fuel tax revenue shares for municipalities and earmarks the increase for unimproved streets with future funding to be decided later.
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Mt. Greenwood
Illinois General Assembly
Thomas Hynes
Robert Dunne
Dan Houlihan
Emil Jones
Chicago
Cook County
28Th District
Hynes
Dunne
Houlihan
Jones
Social Security services at Pullman Bank
The Social Security Office at 8828 Stony Island Ave is back listing Pullman Bank at 411 E. 111th St as a Tuesday service point from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Each Tuesday morning a Social Security representative will provide full services to Southwest Chicago residents, reducing travel and wait times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security
Stony Island Ave
Chicago
Pullman Bank
E. 111Th Street
Stony Island
Social Security Administration
Central YMCA College Offers Over 1000 Full Tuition Scholarships
Central YMCA Community College on 211 W. Wacker Dr. announces more than 1000 full tuition scholarships and over $1 million in work-study funds for full enrollment. Federal aid including National Direct Student loans supports programs from the Developmental Institute to English Language Institute.
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Central Ymca Community College
W. Wacker Dr
Robert Campbell
Financial Aid
Neigh
Borhood
Campbell
English Language Institute
Downtown College
Taylor reelected chair as City Colleges board meets
Dr. John W. Taylor wins a one year term as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the City Colleges of Chicago at the July 2 meeting of Community College District No. 508. Officers re-elected include Judge Maurice Perlin as Vice Chairman and Dr. Arthur R. Wyatt as Secretary. The Mid South art fair dates and Buckingham Fair cash awards are announced with participation from local officials and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Taylor
The
City Colleges of Chicago
Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508
Maurice Perlin
Arthur R. Wyatt
Nelson Rice
Department of Human Resources
Mid- South
S. Halsted
Bob Washington
S. Racine
Marcus Morris, Jr
S. Normal
Harlan High School
S. Michigan
Buckingham Fountain
Yevette Newton
Continental Bank
Daley
DHR
Grant Park
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Church
Gorham Womans Ensemble
Gorham United Methodist Church
Indiana Ave
Wdai-Fm
Mel Marken
Chicago Fire
Parkway Community Center
E. 67Th St
Chicago Lung Association
Roberts
E. 63Rd St
Pretty Girl Model Agency
Pearl Wilson
Avalon Ave
Civic Center Plaza
Pearl
Avalon Park
Central Y
Central Ymca College
Taylor
Philip R. Luhmann
Frances Leventhal
Dorothy L. Branch
Commonwealth Community Church
James L. Buckner
James C. Downs, Jr
Real Estate Research Corporation
Andrew J. McGann
Sheehy Funeral Homes
Buckingham
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