Cancer Crusade Starts Saturday Drive Opens in April 1960
Jim Dale announces the 1960 Cancer Crusade begins Saturday April 23 and runs through April 27 with more than 200 volunteers combining education and house to house collections. Local programs fund cancer awareness and patient support with most dollars spent in local villages. Forest Park workers include co chairs Homer Bale Arch Rierson Hari Raimondi and Residence Chairman. Commanders Eve Knaer John Griffin John Farrell Gene Julian Lawrence Buckley Ben Behn Ben Minogue Karl ne Howard Marge Whelply and Joe Hatuer oversee about 75 Crusaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dale
Forest Park
Homer Bale
Madison
Arch Rierson
Hari Raimondi
Hannah Ave
Ares
Eve Knaer
Marengo
John Griffin
Ferdinand
John Farrell
Lathrop
Gene Julian
Elgin
Lawrence Buckley
Beloit
Ben Behn
Ben- Minogue
Hannah
Karlne Howard
Troost
Marge Whelply
Joe Hatuer
ARC Equipment Chooses Forest Park For New Branch
ARC Equipment Corporation of Bryan Ohio selects Forest Park for a new branch near the Congress Expressway and tollways. The division manager is FE C Mes servey. The firm, established in 1930, makes air tools for automation and sells across the United States Canada Latin America Western Europe and Asia. Receptionist Mary Lou Andro appears in available records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
ARC Equipment Corporation
Bryan
Ohio
Roosevelt
FE. C. Messervey
ARC
Roosevelt Road
United States
Canada
Latin America
Europe
Asia
Mary Lou Andro
Andro
Taylor
Police Ticket Cars Parked in Sweeping Areas
Forest Park police will ticket cars left on streets posted for sweeping. Chief Joseph Cortino cites 24 hour advance notices and community health goals, warning arrests for noncompliance to keep streets clean and prevent sewer clogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cortino
Forest Park
German Guests for United Pancake Day Stirs East West Help
On Saturday April 22 from 7 a m to 1 p m the First United Church of Christ Elgin and Harvard hosts a pancake breakfast. Proceeds fund a heifer for a family fleeing communist East Germany. Guests include Claus Born of German Tourist Information and Dr Ulrich Seeleger of Stuttgart.
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The
and S Fellowship
First United Church of Christ
Elgin
Harvard
East Germany
West Germany
Claus Born
German Tourist Information Service
Ulrich Seeleger
Stuttgart
Germany
Burglaries Hit Two Local Firms on Easter Sunday
Two local businesses were burglarized on Easter Sunday. Merchandise valued at 1,600 dollars was stolen from General Cigar Co at 7316 Roosevelt, while the rear door at Rabe's Sporting Goods at 7615 was forced open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Cigar Co
Roosevelt
Rabe’s Sporting Goods
Easter Egg giveaway honors 13 ham winners announced
More than 13 eight pound hams have been claimed by lucky winners of the Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg giveaway from last week. A complete winners list in alphabetical order will appear in the REVIEW next week. Remaining 19 winning coupons must be presented at First Savings or Forest Park National Bank before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
First Savings
Forest Park National Bank
Holy Name Society Spring Dance at St Bernardinoy's
The Holy Name Society hosts its annual Spring Dance in the Parish hall at St Bernardinoy's Saturday starting 6 30 p m Tickets are 1 25 per person Refreshments will be served Music by Bernie Russell and his orchestra Doe Manone is chairman and promises surprises for a full night of fun
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St. Bernardinoy’s
The
Holy Name Society
Doe Manone
Bernie Russell
Recreation Softball Rec League Meeting Apr 27
There will be a Softball Recreation League meeting Wednesday April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Plans for the 1960 softball season will be drawn up. If a manager cannot attend, a team representative must attend. All managers are urged to attend to discuss new rules on player eligibility.
Western Michigan student teaches 10th grade health at Kalamazoo Central
Larry R. Buchanan son of William Buchanan living at 442 Thomas completes a semester of classroom experience with students to satisfy teacher certification requirements in Michigan. He studies at Western Michigan University and teaches 10th grade health and 10th grade physical education at Kalamazoo Central High School.
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Larry R. Buchanan
William Buchanan
Thomas
Michigan
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo Central High School
Backward Glance Hinders Forward Progress
A short aphorism notes that constant looking back prevents advancement. It reflects on the futility of dwelling on past mistakes and urges moving forward with focus and purpose. The message emphasizes forward momentum and practical action over regret.
Forest Park Little League parade slated for May 1
Forest Park officials announce a large parade to open the 1960 Little League season. The march assembles at 12 15 p m at Legion Hall and proceeds Circle Adams to Madison Desplaines to the diamond with Parade Marshal Jim Dale. Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate or sponsor entries.
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Forest Park
Little League
Pred Poelask
Legion Hall
Circle
Adams
Madison
Desplaines
Jim Dale
Kurtz Heads S&L Comptrollers Chapter
Bruno Kurtz, treasurer of First Savings and Loan, was installed as president of the Chicago chapter of the Society of Savings and Loan Controllers at a banquet at the Bismarck Hotel. The chapter includes controllers from northern Illinois and northern Indiana. At the national convention he served on two panels about bookkeeping machines in Savings and Loan institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno Kurtz
First Savings and Loan
Chicago
Society of Savings and Loan Controllers
Bismarck Hotel
Controllers
Kurtz
Illinois
Indiana
U.S
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Cancer Drive
United
Wiliam E. Barris
Bernice Harris
Corinne Felletier
Pirmasens
William
Corinne
France
Ham
Edison Choraliers
Commonwealth Edison Co
P.T.A
Grant-White Auditorium
Marlon Andres
Marjorie’ Croat
Joseph Machain
John Perkovich
Holy Name
Park and Recreation Board
VFW
Legion
Dale
Ings and Loan
Forest Lionas
Kiwanis
Roy Mohr Oil
the Firemen
Trage Bros
S&l
Tales True
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