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Valley News from Van Nuys, California • Page 6

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Valley Newsi
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Van Nuys, California
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6
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Von Nuyv (Collf. 17, IH4 SHERMAN OAKS WOMEN DONATE TO PARK David Cowdrey, seated, president of the Valley Children's Play Park Association, points out the windmill-ticket office to be constructed at the entrance to the "Land of Oz" with money donated by the Junior Women's Club of Sherman Oaks. Looking on proudly are (left to right) Mrs. Jack Tillar, 2nd vice president, Mrs. Stewart Allington, conservation chairman, Fred Raio, chairman of the Fund-Raising Committee for the park; Mrs.

Howard Henderson, immediate past president and Mrs. Alan Wahlner, presideift. Funds for the construction of this unique play park are now being solicitedfiFor information call the Van Nuys Chamber of Commerce, 785-4012. Wins Third Class Kiting in Hawaii William j. avlaUon storekeeper thlrjcj, cla; of Mr.

and rir William'J. 17442 Roscoe Northridge; promoted to Ills present rank; while serving with Squadron 22, based at the Naval Air Station, Barber's Point, Hawaii. His promotion was based on time in service and rank, military appearance and his passing of a Navywide promotion examination. The squadron files the Lockheed PSA "Orion" patrol plane in its mission of antisubmarine warfare. Operating with, the anti-submarine a a "Hunter-Killer" groups composed of surface, sub-surface and other.

air units, the squadron participates the group's mission! of finding enemy submarines. 'Hiss City Employee' Plans to Attend Park Dedication "Miss City Employee" will grace the ceremony dedicating Boston Park, 822 Boston St, a a Jan. 9, at 1:30 p.m.,.. according to the too Angeles City Recreation and Dept. Sharon jfi-ubey, the All City Employees A i a i queen, in the ceremony with Mayor Sam Yorty or representative from his office; Councilman James Harvey Brown, 13th District; members of the City Recreation and Park Commission; General Manager William Frederickson Jr.

and members of the department staff. Represent 20 Amateur chess players will have a chance to show their prowess against masters of the game who will play up to 25 matches simultaneously, taking on all comers. Gordon Barrett, editor of Terrachess, a local publica- tion, and other members of the Southern California Chegg League, representing approximately 20 cheM clubs in the local area will bt 6n hand. Providing entertal will be Tony Ferraro and his six-piece Latin Band, a bar- bershop quartet, rope spinner Felix Valle and Cas Delisse clown. Located on land leased from the California Division of Highways north of the Hollywood Freeway, Boston Park is designed as a free- 'Let Freedom Ring 1 Theme Selected by Rifle Group Tht National Rifle Association, which now numbers nearly 100,000 members in California, is entering a float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade for the third consecutive year.

"Let Freedom Ring" is the theme of the float. It was designed and built by Dr. Sam ioleman. The float has a large Liberty Bell and American flag of red roses and white orchids. Judge Bartlett Rummel of Tacoma, president of the National Rifle Association and Mrs.

Rummel will view the parade from, the official viewing stand. Vice president Harlon B. Carter and Mrs. Carter from Garden Grove will be in attendance as well as local directors and their wives, Mr. and Mrs.

Robert M. Modisette Pasadena; and Mrs. James C. Whitney, Reseda; Mr. and Keith Gaffaney, Anaheim, and Mr.

and Mrs. A. B. Davis, San Diego. speech forum.

It wan built by W. R. Wilkinson Company a cost of $45,591. An upper a haa benches to accommodate din- cusslon groups. Chairs and tables are provided on a lower terrace for'chess and checker players.

The park has been, landscaped. The program being arranged by Mrs. Evelyn Wyatt, central district director, and Ralph Borrelli, supervisor of the'special events section. Meeting Scheduled The Studio City Chapter for the City of Hope has scheduled its next luncheon meeting for noon, Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Colonial House, 4810 Whitsett North Hollywood.

Mrs. Betty Stein, president, noted the favorite games and prize would be part of the afternoon's festivities. Local Woman to Leave for Jamaica With Peace Corps Miss Sally Ann Smilej daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles D. Smiley, 14708 Par thenla Panorama City, is one of 33 Peace Corps volun teers scheduled to leave fo Jamaica on Jan.

3. She now is home on a week's vacation. Volunteers will partieipat In an education and commu 8AM.T ANN SMILEY Now on Vacation development program joining 60 at work In Jamaica in elemen tary, -vocational and phyMcal education. Volunteers in this project will help the try to overcome disease and malnu trition, learn new of cultivation and animal bus bandry, begin self-fcelp hous Ing projects, and staff prt mary and secondary schoo systems. Some will teach ai the Jamaica School of Agrl culture, training a new generation of farmers to increase crop yields.

Almost as important as their assignments are the extra-curricular activities volunteers participate In. They may conduct remedial classes and adult literacy claseea or organize athletic programs and summer camps for young people. The trained for weeks at the University of Florida and spent four weeks in field training in the Virgin Islands. They studied Jamaican history and culture. United States history and -world affairs.

They also were instructed in Jamaican educational theories and practices, the fundamentals of community development, i agricultural techniques and the of beaMi and Mnitation. Some 9000 Americans are now serving as Peace Corps volunteeni in 46 of Completes Naval Training Course Communications Technician Seaman Rocer Swire TV, USN. son of Mr. and Rojrer Swire HI of 10534 ford Sun Vallev. has jrfaduateri from Electronic? Technician at i i Schools a Treasure Island, San Francisco, During the he studied-the msini'manre and repair Jf most naval electronic equipment.

Asia, Africa and Latin America. More volunteers are needed; for them into the Washington headquarters dally. Applicants I in winter or spring training are urged to complete Peace Corps; questionaires (available at your local post office) and take Che Corps' placement test, given the second Saturday of each month wherever federal service examinations are held. Valley Student at Berkeley Elected Roger LeRoy Miller of Van Nuys received a rare honor at i i of California, Berkeley election to Phi Beta Kappa while he is only in his junior year. Of the elected to the national honorary scholarship society, 39 others are seniors graduating In January and 41 have already graduated.

Miller is majoring in economics. Initiation ceremonies will be held Jan, 7 at 8 p.m. in Alumni House on the Berkeley campus. HAPPY MEW BASIC RtyM, Cittin, Silk Frnh new-season zest in rich color and fascinating Punjab WMM that tote hand loomed! A beautifully tailored basic dress, AM to dress up or keep smartly casual Fnfly fined and with long back zipper. IB and IHVt MffTURAL aUUEMIST SUNOOLO FOREMAN CLARK ANNOUNCES ITS 56TM ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE Save to and more! The sale everyone waits for! Opportunities galore to purchase first quality, fashionable clothing and furnishings at drastic reductions.

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