Forest Park opens Congress St Expressway delays ease
Claude A. Walker Sr notes traffic chaos as the Congress Street Expressway from First Avenue to Des Plaines opens. He cites congestion, a stuck traffic light, and driver confusion along with police plans to improve flow and signage. He recalls past eras and remarks on local politics and sports near season’s start.
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First Avenue
Desplaines
Maywood
William J. Mortimer
Cook County
Des Plaines
Chamber Considers Melody Mill Party
The Chamber of Commerce weighs Melody Mill Ballroom for the annual installation party. President Ray Campbell and directors Arnold Waldersen and Jim Dale note growth and remodeling. Lower level capacity is 700 with self parking. committee to study details later. Howard Mohr named general chairman replacing Phil Golden.
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Chamber of Commerce
Melody Mill
Ray Campbell
Arnold Waldersen
Jim Dale
Campbell
Howard Mohr
Phil Golden
Forest Park resident dies at 65 in California
H Flachsbarth a Forest Park resident for 62 years died July 24 at his Walhi Creek California home. He was 65 and retired from the U S Customs Service. He was married to Lydia and father of Mrs Shirley McCarthy of Walnut Creek and is survived by three grandchildren.
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H. Flachsbarth
Harry_E. Flachsbarth
Forest Park
Wal- Hi Creek
Calif
Flachsbarth
U.S. Customs Service
Lydia
Shirley McCarthy
Walnut Creek
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Ernie Reich
Jack Long
Bill Albright
Fred Becker
Charlie Meseke
Archie Rierson
Kenny McQueen
Homer Bale
Cliff Marquardt
George Olsen
Mayor Meyer
Ed ‘Rage
Fred Rose
Henry Rieck
Henry Cabot Lodge
Nixon
Lodge
Ralph Jones
Governor's Office
Sam Calcagno
Sox
Cubs
Bears
Marcelle
Chamber
Melody Mill Party
Barone
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