02 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
1
Karl Eskildsen of Chicago suffered nine stitches after his southbound car swerved into northbound traffic on Harlem. Police say he was intoxicated and he drove against traffic, hitting two cars before colliding with another. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
A smoldering cigarette is believed to have caused a $2,500 fire at Elgin and Harrison Saturday morning. The blaze started in a warehouse used by Paunchy Roofing to store equipment. Two trucks were scorched before firefighters brought the flames under control.
The note critiques the use of profane language as a sign of weak intellect. It argues such language signals a lack of discipline and vocabulary, suggesting speakers rely on shock value rather than clear reasoning. The piece underscores restraint in public discourse.
Richard Arthur Ramel 25, of 7647 Jackson, died at Presbyterian Hospital at 2:27 a.m. on Tuesday. Cause not yet determined. He lived in Forest Park all his life and had been hospitalized a week. Survived by wife Marion and brothers Leo S and Edward W, both of Elmhurst, Allen J, and sister-in-law Mrs Edward W Ramel. Funeral arrangements include Zimmerman's viewing through the moon, then at St John’s Lutheran Church at 1:30. Interment at Forest Home Cemetery.
Forest Park pictures from the Hit Spot TV program on WBKB last Friday are now shown in the Forest Park Review offices window at 7233 Madison. The display features images of Forest Park and marks a local media collaboration and community showcase.
Forest Park residents vote August 11 to decide if the school year should extend beyond nine months. A yes vote does not imply tax increases or major changes. if approved, Easter vacation may replace Good Friday and the total days may shift slightly. The vote follows House Bill 834 requiring majority approval to exceed nine months. The Forest Park REVIEW and Superintendent W. S. Dimmett back yes.
Seven trash cans have been purchased by the Chamber of Commerce and placed on Madison Street to keep the business district clean. Villagers are urged to cooperate in the cleanup effort as in the Light-up campaign, with cans bought through Herbert A. Peterson, superintendent of Streets and Alleys.
Sam Scallatino reported his car disappeared from 7202 Franklin on Sunday and found it the next day parked in front of the California Brick Kitchen where he works.
Forest Park 11-year-old Miss Barbara Holden seeks votes by selling tickets to the Oak Park event "Oak Park through the Years" at Oak Park High School stadium. Each ticket yields 1000 votes, with the pageant slated August 14 to 25 at a cost of 1500.
Five patients were saved when a fire at 1349 Marengo damaged a convalescent home about $3,500. The blaze started on the back porch from unknown causes and was reported at 4:00 am by Charles A. Cremieux of Acme Resin Corp. Dave Herrera and neighbors helped residents to safety before the fire department limited the damage.
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