FundDrive For Cancer Launched In West Suburbs
Forest Park launched its fund raising campaign for the West Suburban chapter of the American Cancer Society with coin boxes placed in business establishments. Volunteers distributed boxes in ten Thatcher Wools area troops under Scout Executive C. M. Arnold and Dr. Joseph C. Sadaro, who announced mail solicitation begins next week. The society, run largely by volunteers, aims to educate the public, provide services like detection centers and home care, and support cancer research through its three program pillars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Parke
American Cancer Society
Sequiys
Thatcher Wools
C. M. Arnold
Joseph C. Sadaro
Charmin
Madison
Sadar
Proclamation marks Windis Library Week activities
Mrs Frank Peterson informs that Gov Dwight H Green proclaims April 11 through 17 as Windis Library Week to support the Windis Library Association Illinois State Library and University of Windis Library School in their joint librarian recruitment program. Station WILL airs a 2 30 pm program on April 1 about library work as a career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Petersonn
Dwight H. Green
Windis Library
Windis Library Association
Hlinois Statue Library
University of Windis Library School
Petition to Preserve CTA L Station and Girsfield Stops
Village seeks to compel continued CTA service at Mirengy Avenue on Lake Street and Hannah Avenue on the Girsfield line amid rumors of abandonment. Village officials urge residents to sign petitions at the village hall. CTA has announced Marengo station will not be abandoned, with no word yet on Hannah Avenue. If petitions fail, an injunction could restrain CTA from closing these stops.
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Chicawa Transit Authority
Mirengy Avenue
Lake Street
Hannah Avenue
Girsfield
Leslie 10
Smith
Wallage Corner
Oppesitiona Cegiessury
Che
Willige
Meyers and Hen Win In II 8 Election
Voters turned out heavily for Saturday elections. Forrest Park’s unopposed local board candidates drew strong majorities. High school race saw incumbents Leslie Allen and Fred Meyers prevail amid opposition. Final tallies show Meyers and Allen defeating Greeny and Skinner with volunteers aiding turnout.
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Forest Park
Mathilda Peterssohn
Orrin Thorson
Leslie Allen
Fred Meyers
Paub Greeny
Robert Skinner
Allen
Vernon Reich Wins Re Election in Local Primary
Vernon Reich appears to secure re election as mayor as results from the primary show tight races in the Seventh District. Forest Pack leads for mayor with 286 votes as Proviso township and nearby wards weigh in with strong totals for state and federal races. In the congressional contest for the Seventh District, Telfer MacArthur falls short to Holtman while Forest Pack shows Holtman with a narrow margin over MacArthur. local township tallies also reflect varied support across candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon W. Berett
Teklei ‘Aay
Beynice van der Vives
Fae Heehind
Woliks
Forest Pack
O Tulab
M.bon
van der Vries Yeeulvid
Ifarald Wynanon
Joseph Covlee
Heigh
Congress
Kubienl
le Holla
Wilson
Tul
Gaddly
Rubin's Store To Re-Open in New Location
Announcement notes Rubin's Store plans a new location reopening after moving from Morrison Street. The old shop will relocate to a temporary premises while preparations occur for a wholesale clothing sale and rebuilding of the fire-damaged wall as relief efforts proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubin's
Tibia
Kage de Lion
TVG
Bhacksert
Lee Bikeita
Mooneey
Lompooney
Tag Wahinan
Phonic
Gan Anouin
Morrison Street
Janis
Aecoydion
Rubin
DWT
AuiHy
Cemetery Break-In Reports Across Des Plaines Area
A string of burglaries in Des Plaines and nearby areas Monday night April 1 shows offices at several cemeteries entered by forcing doors or windows. Items stolen include cash and cigars from safes, with multiple reports listing varying losses and involved witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Desphines
Roosevelt Durdiye
Desphanes
Henry Lecbovitz
Desplat and
Solwmon
Sebweerabaeh
Barnet Joseph and Son
Uexploaines
Mount Tanustat
Salyers Min and Weiss
Desplaines
Pred Wein
Waldheim
J Desplaines
Hubert Hebe
Lois
Post 414 Plans New Honor Roll for Service Members
Post 414 plans replacement of the temporary Thana Roll with a metal honor roll to reflect credit and honor to World War II veterans who served. Comrade Hannard I. Kosobel appointed viatician to oversee the project with plans for a finished design depicting service to God and country. Cost estimates and details are to be confirmed and carried out by the American Legion, Ives post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Schlupp
Vormandon
Tay
Panvise Fowls
Cirele
Aind Arline
Ds Ab
Leat Legion Post
Menine Wamer
Hannard I. Kosebel Han
Eneh Mane
Move to San Sansone honors war memorial landscape
The Elgin Roose velt memorial, honoring servicemen, is moved after five years of upkeep. The project, once led by a local survey group, shifts to private maintenance as the memorial area is reallocated at 7226 Leodevelt. Officials Blazek, Buchbalz, Wilson, and Grabow oversee the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Roosevelt
San Sansone
Leodevelt
TOU District Surviesargimizee
Skavon
Lod
Blazek
Buchbalz
Presdent
Zod. Wilson
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C.T.A
Bey
Fyvest
Vernon Reich
Keoken
Cloudville
A. E. Brune
Arthur Butte
Mise Naami Stoffenhegen
St. John’s Church
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