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THURSDAY.

OCT.

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1965

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Mrs. Ida Victoria came home to 10100 S. Cicero ave. from Oak Forest hospital recently for a day-long visit, her first in three and a half years. Looking very good for herself, she enjoyed seeing the various relatives and friends who dropped in. Her daughter, Mrs. George (Ida) Kast, cooked her favorite dish, Italian spaghetti, while "Grandma" noticed the many changes which had taken place in th neighborhood.

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Get well wishes to Mrs. Lu Freberg, 6948 W. 96th pl., a surgical patient in Little Company of Mary Hospital, and to Mrs. Sophie Strauss, 9105 S. 54th ct., in Christ Commun i - l ty Hospital.

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The Lester Tho rn ton's daughter, Sandy, and her family are Germany-bound for a twoyear stint. PreViously stationed at Charlestown, S. Car., they have been visiting in Oak Lawn with the Thorntons at 9610 S. Brandt ave., prior to their departure for Goppingen, Germany (24 miles from Stuttgart). Sandy's husband, Capt. Robert K. Smith,M.D., who will serve as flight surgeon for the 4th Armored Division, has gone on ahead and expects the girls, Sandy and their two daughters, 3-1/2-year old Jane and 1-1/2 year old Gina, to follow within a month.

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It has been said that first, second and third grade children are the only ones who understand the "new math". Kolmar school parents will have an opportunity to catch up with these young people when Theodore S. Oppenheim, an authority on this subject discusses it with them at the next PTA meeting Monday, Oct. 11 at 8 p. m. in the all-purpose room of the school. He is the principal of Gasteyer school in district 123, and has conducted mathematics workshops for teachers in Lyons, Berwyn, Westchester, Blue Island, Worth and Chicago Ridge. He has also taught at National College of Edil::ation in Evanston during the past two summers. Mr. Oppenheim received his education at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., Yale, and the University of Colorado.

The business portion of the meeting will be conducted by Mrs. George Kuper, 10558 S. Crawford ave., president. Hostesses for the evening will be the first grade room representatives.

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R e c en t 1Y hospitalized in C h r i s t Community Hospital were Mrs. Louise Callan, 9400 S. 50th ave., Mrs. Minnie Lyon, 9534 W. Shore dr., Mrs. Olive Marld~. 9349 S. 54th ave. and the head of this househoid R. W. Barz. who made a quick recovery with the help of an adorable student nurse, Jo-Ann Gazdik of Elmhurst.

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A patient in Christ Community Hospital for the past two weeks has been Charles Arnone, 9214 S. 55th ct., assistant district executive for the Woodland area Boy Scouts of America. The new district executive, Carl Stewig, has just moved into a residence at 9728 S. 49th ave.

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Al s 0, coupons from Berry Crocker products which you are not saving for anything in particuiar can be put to good use at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy School for retarded boys. General Mills has offered to supply a new school bus for 100,000 coupons. Send yours to the school, W. 123rd st. and Wolf rd., Palos Parle, or call GI 80622 to have them picked up.

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Thomas Enright of the Chicago Motor Club will discuss 'rr-he Role of Parents in Traffic Safety" at the Sward PTA meeting at 8 p. m. Tuesday, Oct. 12. Rev. Wesley Jensen of Garden Methodist Church will give the invocation. Refreshments will be served by the sixth grade parents. PTA president is Mrs. Gregg Gotsis 10261 S. 52nd ave. '

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Hostesses for the evening will be the 2nd grade mothers in room 17: Mrs. John Rosa and Mrs. Edward O'Halloran; and in room 16, Mrs. Melvin Steen and Mrs. Nick Vranesh.

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Harnew School PTA will present a Family Night Talent Show at its next meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12. The evening promises to be a delightful one as Harnew students "go through their paces" and will be topped off with the ;erving of Ice cream and cookies.

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Did you know that Green Oak American Legion Post has a use for your discarded pocket novels and comic books? During their regular visits to Veterans' hospitals, members of the post distribute them to the patents. There's a mail slot at the hall, 9354 S. 53rd ave., where the books may be deposited, or contact Joe Ulatoski, GA 2-3058, and he'll arrange to have them picked up.

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Visiting the Tom Johnstons, 4709 W. 102nd st., recently were Alice's brother, Sp/4 Dudley M. Ward, and his wife, Ruth, who are stationed in Atlanta, Ga. Also with them was her son, Dieter, an inspector for the city of Kaiserslautern in Germany.

Frank Sikora, 9600 S. Kilpatrick ave., is convalescing at home following his three-week confinement at Holy Cross hospital. He is the boss man at Mom's Bakery. Also recently hospitaliZed, in Christ Community were Mrs. Elmer Buell of 5303 W. 95th and Blll Maxwell, 9109 S. 54th ct. 8111 has needed several blood transfusions and his wife, Vera. would be most grateful if it could be replaced. Anyone who is wllling and able to donate blood, should call the hospital for an appointment, GA 3-7000.

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Students in the Sunday School of Green Oak Reformed church who received Bibles recently upo n their promotion were Tamyra Kreydich, Kimberly VanderMeer, Carol Bensema, Benny DeKoning, James Vos, Robert Luchene, Jr., Clarence VanderLinden, Daryl Scholtens, Patti Pozdol, Robert Schau, Kenneth Little, Jeffery Dresden and Pamela McLaughlin. The new Sunday School superintendent at Green Oak is Benjamin Scholtens, 9336 S. New England ave.

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Don't forget the rummage sale at St. Raphael's church Thursday, Oct. 14. The doors wlll be open from 9 a. m. until 5 p.m. The Women's Guild is sponsoring the affair under the direction of Mrs. Joseph Hilton of Worth, president, and Mrs. Edward Smolinski, ways and means chairman.

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The Sward school PTA enrollment of members is in "full swing" this month and next, according to Mrs. George Richards, 10021 Pfarnew rd. E., membership chairman. Each and every parent, teacher, administrator, friend and neighbor is urged to take up the banner to give all children the best possible education, safe and resourceful communities and the opportunity to live, useful, productive lives.

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Trinity Lutheran Women of the Church have scheduled their rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, and from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Thursday, Oct. 21.

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Susie Van Klavern, 4621 W. 98th pI., celebrated her 11th birthday Oct. 1 with a slumber party. Her guests were Gail Dawson, Janet Huff, Gwen Fisher, Cathy Gorman. Judy Jenkins, Judy Jatho, Debbie Kevin. Andrea Hawrysio and Darcie Swanson.

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Baptized recently in St. Geraid's church were Kevin Andrew Kerkering, Gerald Anthony Oix, Jeffrey Anthony and Jeanne Marie Seufert, Joann Marie Gorecki, Colette Marie Jordan, Robert Hugh Butkus, William Charles and Joyce Marie Helberg. and Kimberly Ann Lindsey.

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For an afternoon of fun. take your offspring to the Columbus Manor PTA country fair Saturday, Oct. 16 in the school at 97th and Mayfield ave. Lasting from noon until 5 p. m. there '11 be lots of games and lots of goodies for pleasant munching. Chairmen of the event are Mrs. Jam e s Dawson and Mrs. Charles Zdenek.

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Marine Pvt. Bob Richards, 4821 W. 102nd st., arrived home on a furlough in time to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with his family. He has just completed basic training at Camp Pendleton. Cal., and won for himself a sharp shooter medal. He will report to an aviation school in Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 12, and with luck, w1ll be back here for Christmas. He is an Eisenhower High School graduate and enlisted in the Marine Corps last August.

Donna Zimmerman. 17 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zimmerman, 11001 S. Parkside, is well again after a ten day vacation for tonsil and adenoid surgery. Donna is a junior at Richards High School.

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Eddie Bergdahl, seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bergdahl, 10313 Stepnen dr., is back at school after a short vacation for tonsil ahd adenoid surgery in Christ Community Hospital.

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James G1ll of 9000 S. 51st ave., a sales representative for American Airlines in the Chicago area, has been selected to attend an intensive sales training program at the airline's headquarters in New York The Zehr family, 10246 S. City. 52nd ave., entertained some guests from Stockholm, SwedSchool looks mighty good to en Thanksgiving Day, a cou- a fella when he's unable to atsin of Vi's unknown to them un- tend. John Winslow, 4124 W. til she popped up in this coun- 100th st., finds himself in this try with her family. She and position and doesn't yet know her husband, both teachers, are when he'll be able to join his taking some special classes at freshman classmates at the Northwestern UniVErsity and Northeast Richards High buildBerkeley. Their three small ing. He's gotten to know them children speak only Swedish. and his teachers however, through a two-way telephone hook-up which makes it possible for him to listen in on four classes each day and to participate in class discussion by merely pressing a button. It was pretty awesome at first as this was a new school which he had never attended. hedidn't

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laiow his instructors. and the majority of the students were strangers. By now they're old friends and John receives his share of greetings each morning when he tunes in. The class room sessions are supplemented by hour-long visits twice a week with his biology teacher, Joseph Lyznicki. All this came about because of a bicycle accident last July follOWing which John spent eight weeks in Christ Community hospital with a fractured thigh bone in traction. Hethen graduated to a waist-high body cast and was sent home where he managed to get around pretty well in a wheel chair with a reclining back. ow for the past three weeks he's been on crutches, and, when he becomes more proficient, he'll become a full- fledged student.

ABOOT OAK LAWN by Catherine Ilarz Garden 2-3653 ~ Army Pvt. Eugene (Dude) De Lance, 5121 W. lOOth st., is home on furlough after completing nine weeks of basic training in artillery at Ft. Knox, Ky. He's scheduled to report to Ft. Sill, Okla., Dec. 10. In the meantime he was guest of honor at a party in Bill Pacetti's home, 5325 W.I02nd st. Dude was a 1962 Eisenhower High School graduate and

was employed by National Cash Register before going into the service.

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Bill Maxwell, 9109 S. 54th ct., has been convalescing at home after his seven-week confinement in Christ Community hospital and should be back at work in "sherr order". Mrs. William (Vi) Zehr, 10246 S. 52nd ave., has been "out of commission" foHowing an automobile accident in which the whole family was involved Nov. 28.

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Dolly and Li Schiavitti, 5240 W. 88th st. are so pleased at the birth ov. 30 of their new-' est offspring they've posted a sign in their window proclaiming "It's a boy! ". Little James William Schiavitti weighed seven pounds, thirteen ounces upon arrival at Christ Community hospital. Equally tickled are his three sisters: Nancy, 10; Jayne, 8; and Carol, 3. Dolly is room mother chairman for Brandt PTA, and both played an active part in the recent carnival.

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Arlene Wucka, 4509 W. lOOth pl., has completed her nine weeks of student teaching and returned to the orthern Illinois University campus in DeKalb to complete her final year.

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Gaddis School PTA members and frien~s will be entertained by the students at their Christmas meeting Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Kindergarten through third grade will present their own little plays while fOLrth through sixth grade students will sing many beautiful carols. Refreshments will be served follOWing the program which has been arranged by 1\lrs. Thomas Maras, vice president and program chairman.

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A happy 16th year to Tom Hyde, 10119 S. Buell ct., whose natal day was 10V. 28. He is a junior at St. Laurence High School.

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The Oak Lawn Community Chest reports that 3/5 of its residential goal has been reached with the receipt of $2116.25 as of Nov. 26 from the mail solicitation made several weeks ago. If you've neglected to send yours in,there's still time to support this worth-while organization which in turn contributes to local welfare and character-building agencies. This figure does not include the solicitation of business establishments, according to F I' a n k

Micklin, 9725 S. Warren ave., general chairman. The Crusade of Mercy from which the local chest receives supplementary funds has reached 75% of its goal. Mrs. George Winslow, 4124 W. l00th st., is presIdent of the organization.

least, the presentation of the big gifts to the top candy salesmen. This will be the night for the parents to put on the program and, according to Mrs. Mickey Appel, 5260 W. Avery pl., chairman, the audience is in for a few surprises. Eugene Celebrating 50 golden years Pritchard, 4700 W. 98th st., recently were Mr. and Mrs. is president of the association. • Bernard Noaice, 9001 S. CicMore moving about in our ero ave., who have been Oak Lawn residents for the past fair village. The Bob Lydigfour years. The Joseph Fer- sens changed the i I' address jaks, 5400 W. Kimball pI., mark- from 10007 Harnew rd. W. for ed their 20th, Nov. 27. Congrat- 5501 W. Oakdale dr., and the George Ponches have moved ulations to both couples. from 5025 to 5008 Oak Center • The Concert Chorale of H. L. dr. Richards High School presentEnjoying a recent Mexican ed the Christmas program for the Sward PTA Dec. 7. The holiday wit h their offspring theme for the afternoon meet- were Village President Fred ing was "Our Children's Chal- Dumke and Donna, Village attorney Gerhardt Gliege and John lenge: Their Spiritual Values. " and Park Commissioner Frank The fifth grade room mothers Cole and Beth. who served as hostesses were Mrs. F. Konrath, Mrs. F. Murphy, Mrs. Perry Scott, Mrs. The Oak Lawn Hometown John Galvin, Mrs. J. McKana, PTA Council has invited Mrs. and Mrs. W. Savage. Henrietta Marjan of Palos Heights, well-known parlia• ./< • Holiday visitors in the Rufus mentarian, to discuss proper Druley home, 9657 S. Massasoit procedures in conducting meetave., were his sister, Mrs. Ar- ings at a meeting to be held at thur Griffen d Lake Forest 8 p. m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 in and her family. Her daughter, Brandt School, 8901 S. 52nd ave. Gwen, is secretary to Len O'- An added attraction will be the Connor and a former room- presentation of "The Happy Memate at U.C.L.A. of Harriet dium" by the Brandt Players Murphy of W. 99th st. under the chairmanship of Mrs. • Grace Pluhar, 5270 W. AlexAn assembly program by the ander pI. New members restudents will be presented at cently added to the council board the next Kolmar Avenue School are Mrs. Perry Scott, 9617 S. PTA meeting at 8 p. m. Mon- 52nd ave., secretary, and Mrs. day, Dec. 13. Participants will John Swanson, 10513 S. Kostbe the fourth, fifth and sixth ner ave., publications and PTA graders who will be directed magaZine chairman. by Robert Rhodes, music instructor" and students studyMembers of the National Hoin g f- rench. The follOWing nor Society at OLCHS recently morning at 9:30 a m. an as- visited Western Illinois Universembly program will be pre- sity at Macomb and just happensen ted by the kindergarten ed to bump into former classyoungsters, first, second and mates, Nancy Lamparter and third graders. George Katsenes.

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The First Friday Nighters of Firs t Congregational Church wi II meet at 8 p. m. Friday, Dec. 10 in Colonial Hall to socialize and make decorations for the church tree. Donation per couple is $1 and the chairmen are Mrs. Barbara Dague, 9304 S. 49th ct., and Mrs. Sherry Kantzler, 4105 W. 99th pI.

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Married over the holiday weekend were Miss Lucille Rose D'Alessandro, 5th grade teacher at Kolmar Avenue School, and Thomas Banaszak business education teacher at Eisenhower High School. The wedding took place in St. Bede's the Venerable church in Chicago and the reception was held • at the Palos Hills Country Club. Condolences to Mrs. Millie The couple will live in Worth. Lackovic, 6412 W. 89th pl., who suffered a broken arm in a fall. Ron Fox, former OLCHSstuShe is D. very capable ward- dent, is seeing the world while robe lady for the 0 LCHS Spartan at the Merchant Marine AcadeBand. my. He'll be on board ship until • February. His folks, the The annual Christmas party Charles Foxes, now live in Mt. for the OLCHS Band Parents Vernon, O. and their families will take place Thursday, Dec. 9. There will be a grab bag, a real-life Santa to distribute gi fts to the small fry and, last but not

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ABOUT OAK LAWN by Catherine aarz Garden 2-3653 ~ Leatitia Hull, 4820 W. 96th will trim the tree with an appl., has been pledged by theAI- propriate ceremony, accordpha Delta Pi sorority at North- ing to Cubmaster Edward Stockern Illinois University in De- us, 10508 S. Keeler ave. Party chairman is Mrs. William MusKalb. selman, 4339 W. 109th st. •• • Popping up at the first RiThe Carl Barkstroms, 4825 chards High basketball game were former Oak Lawn resi- W. 96th pl., welcomed a little Dawn Marie, last dents, John Speers, now of Phil- daughter, adelphia, and Kay Ross, a resi- month. • dent of Hinsdale. John spent the Young, single adults in the holidays with the Ross family. Oak Lawn area are invited to join a new group which has been Mr. and Mrs. George Witous, formed "strictly for fun." A 5137 W. 105th pl., welcomed pizza party Dec. 3 in the home their fourth child Dec. 7 at Lit- of Phyllis and Pat Myers, 9446 tle Company of Mary Hospital. Raymond ave., was the first orJennifer Lynn, who weighed 8 der of business, and the secIbs. 5 oz. joins James 6; Kath- ond promises to be just as jolleen, 5; and Joseph, 3. Jenni- ly. It will be an informal treefer was born the same day, at trimming session complete with almost the same hour, and in the dancing and Christmas-type resame hospital, as her sister, freshments starting at 9 p.m. Kathleen. Friday, Dec. 17, at the George • •• Washington Savings and Loan, Airman First Class Riehard 103·rd and Cicero. Among the E. Lisak was home on three- planners are Betty and Marge week leave from the U. S. Air Byerly, Pat Crum, the Myers Force with his wife and daugh- gals and Mary Beth Bender. ter, his first visit home in three Sponsoring the group are years. First Congregational church, 3/C Petty Officer William Garden Methodist, Trinity Lu]. Lisak is now recuperating theran, Trinity Presbyterian, at home after a year spent at the Salem United and St. Mark with Naval hospital. He is now on the object of providing planned temporary retirement from the activities for post high and post U.S. Navy. These servicemen college people regardless of are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. their denomination. Frank J. Lisak, 6530 W. 93rd ••• st., Oak Lawn. Youth Servlce League board members who would normally ••* Athena Tri-Hi-Y club mem- be hustling around in preparabers enjoyed a recent overnight tion for a February theatre in the Beverly cabin at Camp benefit are concentrating on Palos. Their advisor is Miss Christmas chores instead as Jerri Van DeKreke, teacher their annual benefit has been at OLCHS. postponed until next Nov. 17. • •• They will however, be planning Recently baptized at St. Ger- one of their fun bus trips to ald's church were Carol Ann take care of those mid-Winter Bachelder, Debbie Sue Ebel, doldrums. The date? Feb. 16. Karen Michelle De Angelis, Su- Mark in on your calendar, lasan Falada and Kevin William dies. Puis. •• The Senior Youth group at Members of the Fine Arts Fir s t Congregational partiClub of H. L. Richards High cipated in a Progressive Dinner School with their sponsor, Mrs. Dec. 5 starting with hors d'Helen Oppenheim, took in a re- oeuvres at Gayle Miller's, the cent performance of "Sound of main course at Leslie and SuMusic" at the Michael Todd san Dale's and dessert back at the church. On Dec. 19, they Theatre. will a-caroling go, to the homes ••• A Christmas Party for Scouts of shut-ins, and return to Rev. home for refreshin Cub Pack 3435 and their fa- Bailar's milies will be held in the Lawn ments. The final meeting of Manor school at 7:30 p.m. the year, Dec. 26, will be a reThursday, Dec. 16. Santa will union for all college students at 7 p. m. in Colonial Hall. distribute gifts and the Scouts

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Diane Barz and Pam LaCoy are two of the lucky, young ladies chosen to represent H. L. Richards High School on the Steventeen board of Charles A. Stevens at the Plaza. They will do a bit of modeling and Window arranging while receiving instruction in grooming, hair styling, how to dress mannequins, etc. Board members and their guests were feted at a Holiday Jamboree Dec. 5.

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The Bill Webbs, 9516 S. Kolin ave., welcomed a new grandchild ov. 29 - Mark James, son of the James Jarretts of Hometown, and their second child. The Ed Loefflers, 9231 S. 48th ct., be cam e greatgrandparents with the arrival of Kristen Louise Allen, ov. 28, in Bridgeport, Conn.

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The St. Linus Teen club will sponsor an Ice Skating Party Friday, Dec. 17 at the Michael Ki r b y Arena. Reservations chairmen are Sue Haney and Reenie McGarry.

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Officers of the Garden ~le­ thodist Junior Hi group for the current year are Ken Jensen. president; Martha Gessell, vice president and program chairman; Cherie Crider. secretary; Dawn Wilson, treasurer. Counselors are Mrs. Wendell Eary, 6401 W. 93rd st.• and Mrs. Robert Wallace. 8932 S. Sproat ave.

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With our eyes we see the "gay glitter" of Christmas . . . With our ears we hear its ."merriment" ... With our hands we touch the "tinsel-tied" trinkets . . . But only with our hearts can we feel the miracle of it. . .. Helen Steiner Rice

The spirit of Christmas was felt by Girl Scouts in Junior Tr 0 0 p 871 as they lovingly wrapped the gifts contributed by students in Hannum school as their part in the Toys for Tots program. This was the troop's service project for the month. Their holiday party Dec. 15

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was in the form of a supper prepared and served by the girls. Salem united Church of Christ is their sponsor.

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Klavern,' Mrs. R. W. Barz, Mr s. John Dance of Palos Heights and Mrs. Robert Keck of Hinsdale.

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Mr. and Mrs. Thor Joelson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nicholson, 9813 S. 55th ave., are the 9716 S. 54th ave., welcomed a proud grandparents of an 8 lbs. new grandchild Dec. 6, Kim Jean 9 oz. grandson, Dougas And- Martin, whose parents are the rew Skomer, whose parents are Thomas Martins of Cicero. the James Skomers of Bensenville. Covington school students wer~ among those taking part The wives of the Southwest in the "Christmas Around the Suburban Shrine Club members World" program Dec. 15 at the exchanged grab bag gifts at their Museum of Science and IndusDecember meeting and contri- try. French Christmas Songs buted a total of 74 gifts for and skits were presented by the teens in the Shrine hospi- the chorus and the students tal. The group has elected the studying French under the difollowing officers for the com- rection of Mrs. Moser and Mrs. ing year: Mrs. Jean Allyn, pre- Kelley, teacher. They put on two sident; Mrs. Dorothy Rowley, day - time performances and vice-president; Mrs. Zona Rob- were treated to lunch at the muson, treasurer; Mrs. Marcella seum. Moore, secretary. Mrs. Lydia IStoxen is the liaison person. Jack Delaney, Pyro Flame Company, 5352 W. 95th st., is The Richard Smiths, 9407 S. playing the "good samaritan" Nordica ave., welcomed their this Christmas season and ansfirst child, Connie, Nov. 30 in wering calls for a fellow RoLittle Company of Mary hospi- tarian, Brian Anderson, who is tal. The little gal's grandpar- laid up in Holy Cross hospi'ents are Mr. and Mrs. Hud tal with a broken leg. Both Smith of the same address. are in the heating business.

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Youth Service League board members partied together Dec. 15 at the new Nielsen's Nordic 'restaurant. In the group were Mrs. Thomas Whalen, Mrs. William Zehr, Mrs. Emrick Swanson, Mrs. Howard Rickman, Mrs. Roy Churan, Mrs. V. Van

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James Ingle, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ingle, 10038 S. Merton, has Completed Boot Training at Great Lakes Naval Bas e. He is now stationed aboard the U.S. S. Gilmore at Charleston. S.C. .

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The Welcome Wagon Club of Oak Lawn installed new officers for 1966 at its Christmas luncheon Dec. 8. They are Mrs. Robert Guenther, president; Mrs. George Steffan, firstvicepresident; Mrs. H. G. Sharp. second vice president; Mrs. James Melee, treasurer, Mrs. Henry V 0 s s , recording secretary. Mrs. Walter Sinclair, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Robert Mohr. historian. Committee chairmen for the coming year will be Mrs. Joseph Pflumer. hospitality; Mrs. Anthony Lancewicz. publicity; Mrs. Robert Tucker. ways and means; Mrs. James Inns. parliamentarian; Mrs. Abram Gerber reservations; and Mrs. Raymond Zewiske. calling. The group meets for lunch on the second Wednesday of each month. Outgoing president is Mrs. Edward Sarkan, 10021 S. 52nd ave.

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Baptized in First Congregational church Dec 12 was Frederick Bosgraaf, son of the Roy Bosgraafs and grandson of Mrs. Lucille Ford. 9001 S. Cicero ave.

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The Ladies' Guild of Green Oak Reformed Church wiH begin the new year with a meeting at 8 p. m. Tuesday. Jan. 4 in the church.The annual holiday party' Dec. 7 was complete wit carol singing and the exchange of gifts between secret pals. The guild recently donated $500to the church building fund.

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Get well wishes to Robert Henthorne, 9629 S. Brandt ave. recently confined to Wesley Memorial hospital for tests.

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An Open House Dec. 22 at the Zehrs, 10246 S. 52nd ave.. served as an introduction to Vi's Swedish cousin. Britta Wiedenborg, and her husband. Bo. Richard Schoneman, 9616 S. Guests were invited to the Red Kenton, has been appointed to Door Coffee House in casual the executive staff of the Bur- dress for togetherness and eneau of Safety, Inc., He holds a lightenment. The clever inviBachelor's Degree in Fire Pro- tation further stated that guittection and Safety Engineer- ars were welcome and the soap ing from the Illinois Institute box was available for anyone of Technology, as well as a needing to shed their represMaster's in Business Adminis- sions. tratin from he University of Affiliae Tri - Hi - Y inftiated Chicago. new members Dec. 15 with a vaRecently hosp talized is Ken riety of gags which included the Purse. 9414 S. Central, who is wearing of 40 pieces of clothing an active member of the Bridge- Now official are Lynn and Judy view Civil Air Patrol when he's Jones. Barbara House. Karen Katsenes, Mary and Cathy Mcfeeling better. Entee. Gayle Miller, Wendy Oak Lawn Rotarians aren't Schaeffer, Kathy Scott, Noreen sending Christmas cards to Treece. Connie Vail. Linda each other this year. Instead. Shaw, Kathe Wintercorn. Sue each member is contributing Havlik, and Jean Galbraith. $2 to be used for presents for The club's Christmas prostudents at the Garden School ject was the donation of candyfor the Handicaooed. Nice. huh? filled stockings to the children at the Kennedy school in Palos Barbara Stevenson. 4827 W. Park. Cub president is Kar98th st., senior at Western Il- ent Burke. 4829 W. 97th pI. linois university, has completed her first few weeks of stuNew members at Trinity Ludent teaching in the 2nd grade at Peoria Heights grade school. theran church are Mr. and Mrs. She is taking a breather during James Pratt, Charles Laidlaw the holidays and will return for Mr. and Mrs. Julius Benke' an additional 10 weeks after the Mrs. Evelyn Shaw, and Linda: Mrs. Leo Shanahan, Mrs. Sofirst of the year. phie Francey. Mrs. Barbara A new little tax deduction for Mize, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond the Alfred Sylvesters, 6200 W. Wilk. Recently baptiZed in the 95th st.. is their 8 lb. daughter, Denea, born Dec. 4 in Lit- church we r e Stanley Robert tle Company of Mary hospital. Burnicks, son of the Stanley Other members of the family Burnicks, and Renee Lou Rubin are Mark, 3-1/2, and Mike. and Gary David Rubin, children of the Alan Rubins. 2-1/2. • ••

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11.-30-\%ary servant of the Most Holy Trinity Order, arrived for a week's visit from his parish church, St. Francis de Salt'S in Kilmarnock, Va. Eugene will play host to a group of 30 chiropractors at an LAR (Logan Basic Research Foundation) meeting Oct. 13. Most of them are graduates of Logan College in St. Louis. That weekend will be devoted to Bill and Dolores Cornell from Kansas City, who the Tomaszeks met during the summer while camping in the Ozarks.They will be given the cook's tour as this is their first trip to Chicago.

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Paul and Judy Brandenburg, Scott Munch, and Carolynn D.van, (left to right) can hardly wait to sample the treats in store for them at the Brandt PTA Carnival, Saturday, Oct. 29. The doors of the school, 8901 S. 52nd ave., will be open from 5 to 9 p. m., and there'll be lots of fun and surprises in the Small Fry room and along the Midway. Carnival chairmen are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cullin, 8720 S. Tully ave.

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A short course in water management gave Bob Woods, 4921 Oak Center dr., the opportunity to drink in the beauty of Allerton Park, the University of Illinois conference center, located near Monticello. Village employees from all over the country spent 4 days in the elegant surroundings, discussing their mutual concerns.

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This year's senior class play "Dark of the Moon", will be presented by students at Oak Lawn Community High School, Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, in the Little Theater. 10 -1."1 - V:tloG.

Costumes are also In order for the Pilgrim FeI!owshippers at First Congregational Church Sunday, Oct. 30. Fun and games are being planned by a Hallowe'en committee including Pat Dillon, Greg Kirpach, Sandy Moberg, Pam Stancik, Charlie * * * John Zehr, 10246 S. 52nd Cump, and Phil Noteboom. •*• ave. ,confined at home in a The Robert Kanes, 10036 S. waist-high cast, is on the last lap of his convalescence and 52nd ave., greeted their first should be back at Sward school grandchild Oct. 9, and will have in a few weeks. In the mean- ample opportunity to get actime he is being tutored by one quainted with little Debra in the of the junior high teachers, next year. She and her mothand being entertained by his fa- er, Mrs. Paul Elliott, are in mily and various relatives. Here Oak Lawn while the head of the from California for a few days household serves with the Navy were his aunt, assistant super- in the Aleutian Islands. intendent of nurses in the Orange City hospital, and a cousin from Los Angeles. A recent Pilgrim Park Camp reunion brought 25 teens to the Zehr home for an evening of singing and reminiscing.

It will feature singing, dancing, comedy, and drama, and promises to be an exciting event. William Tucker of the English department is producer, and Laura Briggs, 9631 S. Parkside, is publicity chairman.

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Get weI! wishes to Everett Drummond, 9739 S. Tully ave., confined at Presbyterian - St. Lukes Hospital, and to Mrs. Lynne Patrick, 5153 W. Alexander pl., and Bev Kliner, 9941 Buell ct., who were both hospitalized recently for tests.

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Clark school children will celebrate Hallowe'en with room parties and costume parades. The morning kindergarten class will parade at 10:30 a.m., and the afternoon kindergarten, first second and third grades, at 1:30 p.m. ***

ABOUT OAK LAWN ~~ by Cathenne Qarz Garden 2-365_1 ~ A recent Hawaiian holiday "Fashions a la Mocque" is was all that Theresa and Lloyd the title of the show to be preGermann, 9616 S. Parkside ave. sented at the Sward PTA Maghad hoped for and more. The azine luncheon at 1 p.m. Wedmood was established during a nesday, ov. 9. Admission is week long voyage on the SS free, with the purchase of the Lurline which they boarded in PTA magaZine at $2 for 10 San Francisco. It docked for a issues. The elegant food will day at Los Angeles. givingthem be prepared and served by the a chance to entertain on the PTA board members under the ship, some college friends, and direction of 1rs. E. Kardosh, Theresa's cousin, Sylvia Les- 9828 S. 51st ave.,magazine coulie Ferrandina, and her hus- chairman. In addition to the band. sustenance and merriment ofOn the islands, their first fered, there will he a thoughtstop was Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, provoking discussion of "Comwhere there host was There- munications Between the School sa's youngest brother, Ramon and the Parents," which will be Ouisseret. He has been there led by Jean Peterson, parent for 25 years, being stationed at and family life chairman. Pearl Harhor during World War *** II and returning afterward with Kay and Joe Sarracino 10037 his wife, Alice. Theyare both S. Kildare ave. recently ~nter­ artists - he, in addition, is a tained his brother, Lt. Col John musician _ and have one son, 8. Sarracino, here from Italy Ray, who is a high school sen- to attend the Pediatrics Conior. vention The Lt. Col. and his On Maul, the Germanns stay- wi~e lived in France for 4 years ed in the whaling town of Lahi- prIOr to their new assignment ni, toured a sugar mill and vi- and have children attending colsited the Polynesian Culture lege in SWitzerland, California, Center, which depicted how the and Chicago. The fourth, a remany nationalities that make cent p-adua~e of the University up the Hawaiian culture were ?f Chicago, IsinthePeaceCorps tied together. The high spot on In Nepal. the Island of Hawaii was their *** tour of an orchid factory where The Rev. Mr. Allen H. Hamcorsages and leis were being mond, associate executive dirmade up for slipment. . ector of the Chicago Christian During their stay, they tast _ Industrial. League, will show ed all of the exotic foods ofcolored shdes and speak about fer ed, did native dances ate his organization at the St. Radinner in aJapanesehome~here~hael's Women's Guild meetthey got a view of oriental ~ng Thursd.ay, Nov. 3, at 8 p. m. customs, and explored all sorts ~n the parish hall. Guild Presof out-of-the-way places. Ther- ldent IS Mrs. Richard Bye, esa brought back with her. muu 5204 W. 105th pI. muus of di fferent types, green -~---~~--I sand and black with samples of jewelry made out of both, seeds for bead-stringing, mongo jelly and bamboo instruments.

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Newest members to join the fellowship of St Raphael's Church are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Jones, 9643 S.Melvina ave

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Congratulations to 1ary and 80b Richards, 10025 Harnew rd.. E., on their 20th wedding anmversary Oct. 19. They are the parents of 7 children, and have lived in Oak Lawn for the past 16 years. The clan, mo'!;t of them Oak Lawn residents, celebrated by dining out Oct. 21. In the group were Bob's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Richa~ds, Sr., 9315 S. 49th ave.; ~ob s brother, Sidney, Jr., and hiS wi,fe, 4821 W. 102nd st.; and Mary smother.

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Quercus Sindon Hi - Y wlll again sponsor the Biddy Basketball program for boys grades 48 Saturday mornings in the Covington, Sward, McDonald and by Catherine ~arz Garden 2·3653 Hometown gymnasiums; Club members officiate at the games David Forsberg, 4343 W. under the chairmanship of Herb Members of the Oak Lawn 108th pI., was recently elected Kasube.Teams in all 3 leagues Community High School Key president of the High School will hold practice sessions this Club (affiliated with the Kiwan- Youth Group at St. Raphael's month, and get down to business is) busily scoured the village Church. The other officers are Dec. 3. last week for bars of soap which Pat Ickes, secretary, and John Club officers for theyear are Ron Krauss. president; Bob wlll be sent to Dixon State Smolinski, treasurer. Housman, vice-president; Ken SchooL This week the fellas *** Mrs. Howard (Marian) Teu- Clinkman, were to be found in each of treasurer; Hank the precinct polling places ob- fel, 9627 S. Mansfield ave., has Sledz, secretary; and Herb Kataining election returns for the been a recent surgical patient sube, chaplain. City News Bureau. Later this at Christ Community HospitaL *** month several of their group, *** A fond farewell to the Eugincluding Steve Hirsen, Herb Mrs. L. W. (Theresa) GerKasube, and Joe Augitto, will ene Goldsberry family, 8737 mann, '9616 S. Parkside ave., appear on WGN-TV's Traffic S, 55th ct., who are moving Christian education assistant, this month to Cincinnati. Both was hostess at a breakfast gaSafety program, aired at 11:30 Saturday mornings. Key Clubs Lenore and Gene have brothers thering Oct. 27 of staff members in the metropolitan area com- and sisters,as well as parents who participated in the Congrepete with each other in ans- in nearby Springfield, Ohio, gational - Methodist Bib 1e wering questions about rules which was originally their home School last summer. and regulations of the road. and so they are looking forward *** President of the OLCHS club to returning after 21 years. Troop 636 presented theprois Wllliam Kazwell, 9328 S. They lived in Chicago during gram at the Oct. 25 Girl Scout Major ave., and its sponsor is most of that period and have Neighborhood meeting. Selec"The Sound of Donald Crawford, English tea- been Oak Lawn residents since tions from 1962. Gene is a mechanical Music" were sung by the girls cher. engineer, and they have one under the direction of Kathy *** Campfire Girls and their dads daughter, Peggy, a junior at Pike, 9704 S. 50th ct., and films of their camping trips were enjoyed each other's company OLCHS. *** shown. Troop leaders are the at a dinner Nov. 3 in Halleran's The Rev. MR. Douglas Mit- Harley Zhes, 9537 S. 50thct. Restaurant. Each table represented a different month and was chell, University pastor for the *** At the regular meeting of the decorated accordingly by the Gunsaulas Foundation at lIT, assigned group. Centerpieces wlll be the guest speaker at Columbus Manor Firemen's were awarded to individual fa- the Garden Methodist Woman's Association Nov. 2, new membwere accepted into the thers at the end of the evening. Society meeting at 9:30 a.m. ers Chairman of the affair was Tuesday, Nov. 15. Ordained as group. They are Charlene NozLinda Stewart, Jackie Mrs. Joseph Ross, 4908 W. a minister in the United Church ieka, of Christ in 1963,he had prev- Plattner, and Shirley Leonard. 105th pI. *** iously received a degreein me- All are wives of Columbus MaMrs. John Panozzo was guest chanical engineering at Rensse- nor Firemen. of honor at a luncheon Nov. 4 in laer Polytechnic Institute, Troy Plans were made for a the home of Mrs. Fred (Dee) New York. At lIT he serves Christmas party to be held for Leppin, 4919 W. 99th st., her as counselor, teacher, and ad- . the firemen's children and plans former neighbor. The Panozzos visor to students and faculty for a games party to be held moved down the road a piece, members. The Gunsaulus Foun- Nov. 18 at Firehouse #1. Dorjust west of Central ave. early dation is a united campus min- othy Carlascio of 97th st., is last month. Their family in- istry in which the Methodist chairman of the Christmas pareludes 2 offspring: Penny, age Church participates with other ty and Judy Walker, 9420 Sayre, 5, and David, 3. denominations. is chairman of the games party. *** *** President Jo Walker, who was

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a delegate to the annual firemen's conference, reported to the group of activities of the Auxiliary. The Firemen's and Women's Auxiliary Conference was held inAlton, Ill., in October. At the recent Community Officer's dinner, held in Glenwood, 7 women represented C. M.F.A. Auxiliary: Jo Walker, Clara Snejberg, Ritamae Martin, Amanda Schultz. Dorothy Carlascio, and Ann LeCoco. The group is accepted 2 associate members in January.

*** Girl Scout troops in the area are gradually swinging back into action: Junior Troop 371, sponsored by Salem United Church of Christ, has 2 new leaders. Mrs. Norman Clark, 4613 \Y. lOOth pL, and Mrs. Thomas Dorl, 10021 S. Kenneth ave., both former Brownie leaders. They held a mothers' meeting Sept. 26 to discuss coming events and general plans for the year. Junior Troop 62, a brand new one, has begun meeting under the direction of Mrs. John Morrissey, 10612 S. Laramie ave., and Mrs. Joseph Mann, 5229 W. 105th st. Sponsoring the group is the Clark PTA. An organization meeting was held Sept. 22 for Junior Troop 99, sponsored by the Kolmar PTA. Present were the girls and their mothers, as well as Mrs. John Justice, 9427 S. 52nd ave., troop consultant. Leaders are Mrs. Reinhold Anderson, 10324 S. Kenneth ave., and Mrs. Charles Massaro, 10617 S. Kenton ave.

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Wednesdays in the Web are now marked by a new kind of atmosphere - candlelight, paper table covering and crayons for doodling, and folk singers.

Admission of 25¢ is being charged, 15 of which is refundable in refreshments and the balance wlll be used for new decorations and entertainment.

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PATRICIA CL.EVEL.AND

A commission in the Marine Corps will be awarded to Patricia Cleveland, 9723 S. Cook ave., along with her degree, when she completes her senior year at Illinois State University. Patricia spent the summer in Quantico, Va., atthe Woman Officer Candidate Corps school and was graduated following a 9-week course. An artmajor, Pat has been doing her student teaching in Normal, since the beginning of this semester, and also serves as president of Mai Kai, cooperative student house in which she lives. She is a graduate of St. Gerald's elementary school, and Mt. Assisi High School in Lemont.

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It only tlikes a penny to be a winner at the annual Penny Social and Bazaar being sponsored by the Johnson -Phelps VFW Auxiliary Sunday, Nov. 20 in the post hall, 9514 S. 52nd ave. The doors will be open from 1 to 8 p. m., and during those hours there'll be games to play, bakery goods and Christmas gift items to buy, and refreshments to eat. The auxiliary's Americanism Get well wishes to Robert program and the Voice of Dem- Lenz, 9322 S. 54th ct., a recent ocracy script-writing contest surgical patient at South Shore at OLCHS are among the pro- Hospital. jects to be underwritten with the ••• proceeds. Former neighbors will be interested in the recent marriage Going, going, gonel Get your of Charlene Bryan to Michael tickets for the Borger Brothers Barker of Decatur The Bryan Circus Saturday Nov. 19, while family lived at 4048 Arnold pL, they are still available. A sing- moved to Omaha, then to Park Ie performance at 4 p. m. will Forest, and are presently rebe given at H. L.Richards siding in Chcago Heights. CharCampus gym under the auspices lene graduated from St. Catherof the Roy Clark PTA. Infor- ine of Alexandria elementary mation and tickets are available school and attended Mother Mcfrom Mrs. Peter Kelly, 5121 Auley High. She and her husW. 105th pL , PTA president. band met on the campus of

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In on the excitement of election night reporting were Mrs. Fred Leppin, 4919 W. 99th st., and Mrs. James Pasquinelli, 10421 S. LaPorte ave., members of the Oak Lawn League of Women Voters. the gals covered the tallying at Gasteyer School, selected as a key precinct, and long distanced the results direct to ABC-TV in New York City. . Two of the newest members to join the local LOWV are Mrs. T. H. Gasteyer, Jr., 10429 S. LaPorte ave., and Mrs. Terrence Kenney, Jr., 9245 S. Parkside a.ve.

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Mary Ellen Hoyt, assistant to the business manager of School District 123, received a warTTl" welcome when she resumed her work in the central office Nov 7 after a prolonged illness.

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Girls' Club board members at Richards Campus II surprised their sponsor, Miss Carol Schaal, with a pre-birthday celebration Nov. 10. A chocolate cake and pop were enjoyed by all, and the guest of honor was gifted with an elegant gold bracelet. Jane Lausch, 10408 S. 51st ct., made arrangements for the party.

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It was a very happy ninth birthday for Gloria Lausch. 10408 S. 51st ct., Nov. 17asshe entertained 4 friends at a ballerina party. In the group were Therese Loftus. Judy Gierut, Jane Mantel and Donna Berg, and all were mighty pleased with their doll purse and hook bank favors. Gloria is a 4th grader at St. Linus Church school.

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"Follow the Yellow Brick Road" was the theme of the HLR Girls' Club fashion show Nov. 17, and a bit of spice was added to the program by thepresence of the Cowardly Lion (Cindy Tobias), the Tin Woods(Pam La Coy), and the man Scarecrow (Ruth Jackson). The clothes, from the Cinderella Shop in Palos Heights, were shown off to advantage by cluh officers: from Campus. Diane Barz, Pat Lindgren, Jane Lausch, Terry Phillip , Jan Wastak; from ortheast, Jan Gooley and Helen Schweikel; from orthwest. Kathy Carroll and Andrea Sotor. The lucky gals modeling prom dresses were escorted by KenKarison and Gary Wainwright

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On the mend follOWing recent surgery aI',' atthe v and Stephen Ozark, 10(,,29 S ; enton ave. both Kolmar School students. Mrs. Cora Gates, 9520 S. Moody. has been a patient at Christ Community Hospital. • • • Junior Girl cout Troop 590 has new leaders and 9 new members. Invested Nov. 8wereCindy Devin, anette Hornick, De~rah Misner, Lynn Moore, Mananne Rebenson, Sandra SWift. Janice Troemel, Coleen Zubek and Cynthia O'Rosy. The group took advantage of the balmy weather Nov. 15 and went on a \1- -zA -\