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Berwyn Life from Berwyn, Illinois • 10

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Berwyn Lifei
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3 Serwyn Llfe-Eascon, Clear Lift, Stlcknty Life, llllntlt fig 10 Wednasday, August 27, 1951 Helpful Hints for New- "7 Drivers af Museum Exhibit J1 l-'-'f x. IFONSORED BY ttQTKrRS CLUB Candidates for automobile driving licenses can get some helpful pointers before facing the state examiners by taking advantage of the novel series of highway do or dont tests Motorama exhibit in the new Picnic Held at Druce Lake -By Boy Scout Troop 317 Boy Scout Troop 317, sponsored by the Columbus School Council for Child Guidance, held its annual picnic recently at Druce Lake under the supervision of the troops Mothers Club. 3 -i I' -Is. 4 suddenly change directional 'Jgns are the test participant's only guide to -what to do next as he occupies the drivers position behind a simulated automobile 1 i j. i A Hires Four Teachers iJL, 's xw sn v'; y.

j. A 1 -x a -S' vXA y. y. S. 'J 'Sx Kupczyk reported, because Troop 317 was unable to have a summer program of activities this year.

The absence of a summer program was the result of Scoutmaster Otto Sistak Jr.s being transferred from his assignment at 5th Army Headquarters in Chicago to overseas duty, Mrs Kupczyks report continued. Sis-taks transfer will take place in September. The original plan was for the families to divide the cost of the picnic, Mrs. Kupczyk said. '9f 5.

ii. f. 'V at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. The tests, prepared in the laboratories of the General Motors Corporation, are made interesting to autoists, old as well as new, by a plentiful utilization of the popular quiz game type of queries, as well as audience participation apparatus. The latter has been especially 'designed to enable Museum visitors to try out their own degrees of visual, mental and muscular reaction and co-ordination under emergency driving circumstances.

THE quiz section of the exhibit covers 14 groups of questions based on the most common problems met by the autoist in everyday driving. In each case the test participant has the choice of three suggested answers; They are designed to demonstrate what the participant really knows about such things as, what to do when overtaking or passing other cars, frhen it is compulsory to come to a full stop, what to do when overtaking school buses, what precautions are imperative at highway intersections, how much distance to keep behind the car ahead 'under varying speeds, Addition of four new teachers to the staff of the Cicero grade schools district has been approved by the board of education. They include the following: Mrs. Rietta Foran nf Cicero, who holds a bachelors degree from Eastern Illinois University. Mrs.

Foran has five months of experience and will teach art. The salary will be $4,500. Mrs. Elsie Funk of Berwyn, bachelor degree, will teach Lincoln School kindergarten classes on a half-day basis at a salary of $2,750. She has six years experience and is a graduate of Northwestern Univergity.

Mrs. Doreen Nelson 6f Cicero, who has a bachelors degree from the University of Illinois, plus a Heading the planning committee for the event were Mrs. Rita Kupczyk, vice president of the Mothers Club, and Mrs. Ruth Zick. Assisting the co-chairmen in obtaining the food and equipment for the outing were Mrs.

Mary Katarzyski, treasurer; Mrs. Marie Vais, Joseph Macie-jewski and Joseph J. Kupczyk. Traveling by chartered bus, the group departed from the Columbus School at 31st st. and 54th ave.

ONCE THE SCOUTS and their parents arrived the picnic site, the activities of swimming and fishing occupied the majority of their time. Even the parents who didnt go swimming, Mrs. 'Kupczyk reports, dangled their Set in the water from the pier. rWhen the swimming was over, the group was served a meal of charcoal broiled hamburgers, hot dogs, Italian and Polish sausage and baked potatoes. Chief cook was Joseph G.

Kupczyk, who was assisted by Henry Vais, Explorer advisor of Post 2317; Edmund Katarzynski, assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 317; Ann Monczynski, secretary of the Scout Mothers Club; Helen Spurgaz, and Mae Sistak, presi- dent of the Mothers Club. 1 A number of other mothers were kept busy setting and clearing the tables and serving the food. ON THE RETURN trip, the Scouts and their parents joined in an community sing that lasted all the way hom.e Mrs. treasurer of the Mothers Club, announced that a majority cf the groups members at the picnic had decid ed the picnic should be paid for out of the clubs tr.asury. The decision was made, Mrs.

masters degree, will teach second the rules about parking on rural grade classes at Goodwin School It took two kings to keep up with the two Annas. Milan Lackovie (center, right) played the king role, as did Miss Kay's brother Carl (not shown). Carl with Cathy (not shown)' were among those assisting Miss Kay. Some 800 persons saw the ballet Saturday night at Warren Park PooL 16th st. and Central 1 ave.

Sponsored by the Clyde Park District it was the fifth annual water ballet directed for the park district by Miss Kay. (LIFE Photo) 'KING AND I Only the parasol and the party dress (right) stayed dry when this cast of 70 young people literally dove into their parts in "The King and The water ballet was based on the witty, tender story of Anna, the English school teacher hired by the King of Siam to teach his son. The show was directed by (center, on ladder) Karyl Kay who played (or, rather, swam) the role of Anna. A second Anna was played by (far right) Carol Conway who, despite the splashy cast, managed to keep her full skirts SCOUTS AND THEIP families who were present or the outing are Mrs. Sistak and her son Robert; David Petersen, Michael Maciejewski, Mr.

and Mrs. Michael Monczynski and Mickey; Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Katarzynski and Paul; Mrs. Norbert Zick and Qerri, Norbert, Barbara and Cathy; Mrs.

Helen Spurgaz and Barbara, Donald and Dennis; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chervinko and Butch (Mike Mrs. Arthur Blazina, Robert, Judy and Larry; Mrs. George Sipll, Kenneth and Dennis; Mrs.

Kasperski and Kenneth; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vais and Anthony, and Mr. and Mrs. Kupczyk, Joseph Raymond and Robert.

Those who drove to the picnic in their autos were Scoutmaster and Mrs. Otto Sistak, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olmstead, Michael, John, Richard, Patrick and Linda. Guests of the group were Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Land, Donna, Dora Kathy, Michael and Pamela Wilson. Mr. Land has spent weekends at camps and visiting Troop 3 17s meeting to teach the Scouts how to tie knots. She has four years experience and will receive a salary of $5,300 annually.

Emil Proska of Chicago, holder of a bacheli degree from Bradley University, has one year of experience and received credit for three years of military service. His salary will be $5,000. He will be placed on a reserve teacher status. roads, and what to do when your right wheels suddenly drop off the edge of the highway pavement. In the exhibit section that actually reflects the drivers visual and muscular reaction to changes in highway conditions, the strongest emphasis is on use of brakes and steering gear.

Lights that flash on without warning and FORMER BERWYNITE Class of 56, Morton High, Sets December Reunion U. of Illinois Episcopal Chaplain Receives Honor The Rev. William H. Baar, Episcopal chaplafiTaf the University of Chicago, has been named lecturer at a conference between French Reformed theologians and the theologians of the Church of Eng- SANTA CLAUS ANNOUNCES PLANS TO VISIT CICERO Santa Claus has taken time out from his busy schedule at the North Pole to announce that he will visit Cicero on Saturday, December 20. Businessmen who are interested in having Santa appear in their store on the Saturday before Christmas are asked to contact his local helper, Florian Zurkowski, Townhall 3-9816.

Joseph A. Starosfa Meat Mart 2617 S. Rldgeland Ave. Phono ST. 8-2984 OPEN SATURDAY 9 A.M.

to 4 P.M. Sdss fer Thrs. fd 28, 29, 30 X- s4g MJC Grad Completes Army Course LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE 1, I IV vA- 4 i''sihxlk's 4 i A' Morton High School Class of 56 will hold a reunion dinner and dance Saturday, December 27, in the seventh floor ball room of the Sheraton Hotel, Chicago. Tickets for the dinner (7 to 9 p.m.) are $5 per person; tickets for the dance (9:30 p.m. to 12:30 arn.) are $1.50 per person.

Tickets may be obtained by mailing check or money order to Betty Gahl, 3731 Wenonah Berwyn, 111., (preferably before September 6). The orchestra of Ralph Berger and Jim Bestman will provide continuous music. Alumni who have received their invitations are urged to return the self-addressed post cards immediately. Alumni not yet located are -Ronald Basak, James Battershall, Larry Becker, Dolores Beran, Donald Fiddler, Ruth Hines, Janna Hoyt, Joseph Izzo, Leslie Kanne, Geraldine Kavolis, William Kolar, Mary Ann Kubis, Dorthy Kuszdus, Richard Meis-ner, Nancy Menjc, Geraldine Marszalek, Jeanne Maccann Robert Osterman, Frances Paul) 's' Sc 85 3 GaL BIKOTE $460 GaL Math Teachers Meet Hobert Sistler, 3643 Grove head of the mathematics department, Morton High participated in the 18th annual summer meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The sessions were held in Colorado State College, Greeley.

On the final day of the four-day event the teachers toured nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. land, September 22 to 26. The subject of his lecture will be "The Worship and Communal Life of the Church. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

John W. Baar, 1429 Wenonah attended Jefferson School at 16th st. and Wisconsin and also Merton High School. This appointment came from the Archbishop of Canterbury through his foreign secretary, who expressed the hope that the Episcopal Church of the United States, which is one of the churches of the Anglican communion, could be represented. Chairman of the Conference will be The Rt.

Rev. Dr. R. N. Coote, the Lord Bishop of Fulham.

A liturgical conference was held at Lambeth Palace in September, 1956, with delegates from the Reformed Church of France and the Church of England. This Conference was the first of its kind and was, though unofficial, intended chiefly to promote greater understanding and friendship between the members of the different churches. Trua Color MURALS Starting At $2 AO Nr tootlon Pvt. Ronald L. Blass, whose wife, Marvis, lives at 3713 Euclid recently completed the basic Army administration course at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Blass received training in typing, record keeping and clerical procedures. The 23-year-old soldier entered the Army last March and received basic training at Fort Leonard Wood. v-He is a' 1953 graduate of St. Mel High School, Chicago, and a 1955 graduate of Morton Junior College. Blass was formerly employed by Jefferson Electric Bellwood.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Blass, 3602 Elmwood ave. 1 oswwaw, JjMNN 1 Edward Pawkwski, Lylas Straka, Audrey Tollis and Leo Wallenberg.

They are urged to contact Leroy Krizka at. 8208 W. 45th st, Lyons, or telephone LYons 3-1253. THURS. FRf.

SAT. HOT VEAL LOAF This IMMUI It printed at a community aarvlca to bring you the truth b-hHd Rev. William Baar that a great deal had been accomplished, it was expressed. Though the French Reformed Church is small numerically, it has had a very splendid theological tradition. At the present time, there is the beginning of a catholic movement within the Reformed Church of France and this has caused its theologians to look toward the Church of England for sympathy and support, spokesmen for the latter claim.

tha misleading, dlttortad tftm.n b. Ing made by tha sheet metal union to Hotpoint omployoos and tho con 1723 S. RIDGELAND Undame 44114 ISUj iyl(l)Q)ii ij KITCHENS BATHROOMS $108,000 A YEAR --FOR WHAT? IN THE course of the several days discussion, the theologians of the churches showed a genuine desire to understand the point of view of each side and it was felt WE DO THE ENTIRE JOB TILING CARPENTRY PLUMBING HEATING and all the necessary trades tor a complete tob FREE ESTIMATES GU. 4-C605 On Friday September 5 almost 30Q0 Hotpoint employees will east ballots to decide If after 53 years of peaceful progress they want a union to represent them. Since this election directly affects you and this community here are the DGRWYN WESTERN Music Camp Concludes Program VLUMBINO HIATINO AIR COHOITIOHIN KITCHEN BATHROOM RBMODELINO 7002 W.

CERMAK RD. BERWYN Ciceronian to Take Exam for Academy A Ciceronian will be among a group of approximately 500 Illinois applicants who will take qualifying examinations on September 2 for appointment next July to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force and Merchant Marine Academies. He is Arthur W. Malina, 5424 W.

25th pi. The 3.5 hour written examination will be given in the main post office at Kenilworth ave. and Lake st. in Oak Park at 8:30 a.m. for applicants of the western suburbs.

1. Hotpointers already enjoy paid vacations, plus seven paid holidays a year. Hotpointers haver a Cost-of-living wage program that automatically increases wages to pro- earnings from tho rising cost of living. 2ND INSTALLMENT Hotpoint life insurance pays two times annual stralght-timo wages with no maximum. es? TA2S 3.

4. A total of 133 -usically talented Morton High School students attended 1958 Summer Music Camp at Camp Shagbark near Antioch, HL The groups final program was presented Suqday with concerts by the orchestera and the band including excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivans Mikado. The camp, now in its third year, is financed by the Morton Board of Education and vjhe Morton Music Parents Association who sponsors the Morton Home Show. The camp is described by Robert J. Dvorak, head of Mortons fine arts department, as "the beautiful situation imaginable.

It includes cabins, dining hall, summer theatre plus a beautiful beach, trees and totem poles. La Sickness and accident programs pay up to $85 a week for 26 weeks. Hospital, medical and maternity benefits pay up to $7,500 a year, pluijpspital and accident coverage AfTER retirement for employees participating in lifetime pension program. 6. 7 Employees who Invest in U.

S. Savings Bonds receive General Electric Co. stock FREE. Other benefits Include compensation fer ury duty, emergency aid, paid absence for death' in family, extra compensation fer suggesting Ideas for improvement, allowances for military Hourly wages at Hotpoint ers currently 18c an hour above the local average and 23c an hour above the durable goods Industry average. Area Children Visit Zoo in Libertyviile Some 50 children from the Berwyn Playground.

and Recreation Commission recently spent day touring Hawthorne Mellody Farms Zoo, Libertyviile. In addition to the zoo, which is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, the group visited the farms model milking parlor (where 500 cows are milked twice daily) and Hawthorn Gulch, a replica of an old frontier town. AND PAYABLE AT THE BERWYN CITY HALL 26C0 Wesley Avenue, Berwyn Illinois Telephone: STanley 8-2660, Bishop 2-2682 PAY TAKES LOCALLY service, educational assistance, etc.

Stable labor relations at Hotpoint, unmarred by strikes, racket picketing and violence, hay encouraged continued local expansion and helped build present payroll of ever; $00,000 a week largely spent In the community. mmmTmvj SECOND INSTALLMENT PENALTY DATE SEPT. Ist 1953 TO AS HEAT Dub to the benefit derived by the local taxing bodies you are urged to pay your tax bills to your Local Collector Immediately. -1 Recausa wages, working conditions and employee benefits at Hotpoint compare most favorably tyith those found anywhere In American industry-and the union cannot make" an Issue over them-lt is obvious this union's attempt to organize Hotpoint employees Is only an effort to add a minimum cf $1G330 a year In dues to tho union treasury-end give nothing to Hotpoint employees or the community In return. EARLY PAYMENT SAVES YOUR PENALTY After the Penalty data 1 par month or fraction thereof must bo added to tha 2nd Installment.

A Whether, you remit by mall, or. call personally at the City Hall, early payment will save you the rush and confusion of the last few days before the book dote. Tax Blllt to my office' will be Immediately receipted and r-tomnd to you FHA TERMS FREE' ESTIMATES Hotpoint's amazing growth In the eppiiance Industry Is based on Its 53-yecr record of peaceful progress and should Hotpoint employees now have to C53 a year out of their earning and out of tho community to outsiders to gst tho they cirecdy have! rr "uTu ujj uIn2nLGTlj crnci hours- A.M. ta P.M. Dally 9iC3 A.M.

t9 1:03 P.M. Saturday 1 Als Thursday Evening P.M. FRED C. CUCiNA 5 Township Collector T'1 A.A. V'sstsftir CcndlSicnlnj 6415 W.

Roosevelt Rd. GUnderson 4-4171 Li-.

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