Dads Nominated for Father of the Year Share Firm Discipline
Three West Northwest Side fathers are finalists in Chicago area Father of the Year contest. Stephen Agin and Kenneth Seubert are finalists from the police and repair shop sectors, while Thomas Gekas earned a merit citation. Daughters Connella Sheila and Patrelman praise their fathers for firmness paired with love and devoted family time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gekas
N. Lockwood
Chicago
Stephen M. Agin
N. Ridgeway
Kenneth L. Seubert
St. Paul
Department of Urban Renewal
Connella
Lewis
Gekas
Seubert
Kenny
Sheila
Lewis School
Sandra
Agiu
Janice
White Sox
New York Yankees
Seuberts
Kenneth
Plan for Garfield Park Revival Garners Broad Backing
West Side leaders from politics religion and community groups express optimism over a Mid West Development planning report proposing a two square mile Model Cities study area. They foresee new schools facilities and jobs rejuvenating East West Garfield Park and parts of Austin Lawndale with long range aims up to 1982. Some caution share concerns about preserving existing homes and impact on residents while awaiting detailed study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Mid-West
Garfield Park
Austin
South
Lawndale
Raymond P. “Fillinger
Chicago
St. Mel
Ald. McMahon
Jim Rich
Pictorial Series Wins 2nd National Award
Community Publications earns its 113th editorial award since 1947 as a pictorial series from Austin death by own action attempt receives honorable mention in the 1967 National Better News paper contest. Photographer Richard Holman captured the May 25 1966 layout for Community Publications. Bruce Sagan will receive the NNA honor at the June convention in Richmond Va. The contest drew over 2700 entries from 50 states and includes 6600 publishers and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Publications
Austin
Better Newsaper
Theational Newspaper Association
Richard Holman
Spot News
Con
America
NNA
Bruce Sagan
Community Publications, Inc
Virginia Press Association
Richmond
Far Reaching Proposals Set Main Objectives of Congress
Justin McCarthy a longtime West Side figure was chosen by about 0 delegates as founding president of the Orga nization or as a Better Austin. The Austin event at Rockwood hall named 22 officers, ratified by laws, and adopted resolutions to run OBA amid hot humid weather and a sparse crowd. Delegates elected 5 main officers and 34 vice presidents from a 47-candidate slate after weeks of nominating committee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin McCarthy
West Side
Greater Austin
Austin
McCarthy
OBA
Austin High School
Rockwood Hall
All Austin Congress
Austin Tenants and Owners Association
Daniel Magliano
N. Parkside
Kathleen Mitropoulos
van Buren
Mary Alvarez
Jesse Madison
Monroe
ATCA
Consi
West-Northwest Side Graduation Days Highlight Nine Schools
The West-Northwest Side prepares for graduation with 2,951 seniors across nine high schools. Marshall leads with 515 graduates, Orr has 130, and Wed ceremonies span Foreman Tuley Austin Kelwyn Park Steinmetz Prosser and Flower. Austin band opens Wednesday in Rockwood hall. Elgar Pomp and Circumstance to accompany diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostrum
Marshall High School
Adams
Austin High School
Fred Luscombe
Rockwood Hall
Elgar
Irene Odesser
Louis Miller
N. Pine
Orr
Stars and Stripes
Mona Goss
Linda Ball
Cindy Christian
Sharon Radon
Carl V. Kristan
Daniel F. Remahl
Darlene E. Stahl
Abe Saperstein Memorial Auditorium
Wrightwood
Kelvyn Park High School
Mary Malebranche
Charles Avihouser
Hanson Park Blastoff at Hanson Park Austin by Rocket Society
Spectators fill Hanson Park to watch 20 model rockets launch on schedule by the Austin Rocket Society. Photographer Bill Holman captured the scene as Salvatore Giangrego Jr. watches in the background. The scene includes details on battery powered launches and propellants amid a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson Park
Grand and Central
North
Austin
Austin Rocket Society
Bill Holman
Rocket Group
Salvatore Giangrego Jr
Fulton
Grants Awarded Two Area Groups
Grants totaling 5000 dollars were given to two West Side organizations by the Rock River conference of the Methodist church at its DeKalb meeting. Four thousand went to the Garfield Organization and one thousand to the Greater Austin convention. The funds are part of ten grants totaling twenty two thousand dollars aimed at stabilizing populations, improving housing and civic affairs, and developing leadership and social goals for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Rock River
Curtis Foster
Greater Austin
All Austin Congress
Methodist Church
Judith A Tummitt Receives Bachelor of Science Degree
Judith A. Tummitt earned a bachelor of science degree from George Williams College Downers Grove. A Providence High School graduate and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Tummitt of 5519 Augusta she majored in physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith A. Tummitt
George Williams College
Downers Grove
Providence High School
William Tummitt
Augusta
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Faculty of
Lowell School
Patrelman Agin
Our Lady of the Angels School
Austin Mai
Agins
Stephen
Cynthia
Mary
Community
Edwin McMahon
Rich
Congress
Ater
Ali Austin Congress
Evelyn Carlson
Board of Education
Department of Curricular Development
William Polenas
John Bray
Dorothy L. Martin
Raymond Lussenhop
Grant
Ivy
Robert L. Duhle
Steinmetz
John Hrymak
Robert Merz
John Recht
Jeffrey Doering
Joseph J. Connery
Connery
Annette Oinstein
Mary J. Morgan
Hanson Park Blastoff
Block Auditorium
Marshall
Joseph Zbornik
Leester Lewis
Lucille Hickman
Janet Sankey
Gregory Johnson
Gloria Lewis
Ev'ry Mountain
Richard Rodgers
Orr High School
Foster
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