Twenty Navy Plant Reservists Called To Duty
Reality of the Korean conflict touched Forest Park as 20 naval ordnance plant employees who are Air Force Reservists were recalled for 21 months of active duty. The group, from Troop Carrier Wings at O’Hare, received telegrams to report August 10. Captain K J Biederman wrote to each man, praising their patriotism and promising their return. A farewell gathering by Isttlet No. 5 veteran group was held August 4 at the D A Y Hall Cicero. Names and addresses of the called are listed among other details.
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Korea
Naval Ordnance Plant
Forest Park
Air Force
O'Hare International
Park Ridge
Ohare
K. J. Biederman
USN
Reserve
Federal Civil Service War Veterans
Naval Ordnance Plant Exservicemen
S. Trumbull
Chicago
George M. Kyeck
S. Harvey
Berwyn
Stanley Lech
Albany
Frank Marck
S. Hamlin
Stanley Rogers
Beloit
Harry Wyhnanek
Cicero
William Winter
N. Monticello
Edward T. Zita
Elm
Lyons
Russell Cobb
S. 9Th
Broadview
John Kean
W. Homer
James Shoemseker
N. Grand
Franklin Park
Clifford Stransky
Elmhurst
Robert Vrastil
Dog Bites Calf During Ride at Circle Street
David Leland of 425 Circle was bitten on the left calf by a dog while riding his hike. The incident occurred along Circle Street with the animal delivering a brief bite before fleeing. Medical attention was not reported.
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David Leland
Circle
Playgrounds Display Season's Activities In Special Affair
Forest Park hosts Playground Day with 300 plus attendees. Events include volleyball softball ping pong and horseshoes. Craft displays total 260 entries with winners listed across multiple age groups and events.
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Forest Park
Richard Drake
James Clark
Margaret Schwarz
George Kroeger
George Brucato
Esther Wentzel
Turior
Jerry Schroeder
Jim Edsren
Charles Re
John Wandrey
Robert Plagge
Donna Reichman
Barbara Daehm
Ken Pittmueller
Ruth Edgren
Aritz Mruk
Eugene O'Neil
Gilda Panzani
Village Officials Told to Cut Costs and Raise Revenue
Commissioner Bill Bartz warned the village council that spending far exceeds income. The village faces a 40000 debt, 25000 inherited. leaders pledge cuts including layoffs and a six day week. Mayor Reich urges curtailment, TB testing for staff, 15 mph signs on Harrison Street, and Civilian Defense planning.
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Bill Bartz
Reich
Lehvelt
Schulz
Meyer
Harrison Street
Robber Kills Officer in Oakland Park Assault
A robber fatally shot George Gasser during a Tuesday morning assault on a police officer in Oakland Park. The suspect also stole a Mercury Cougar from Sam Danva of 1127 Harlem Ave. Police are investigating the incident and pursuing leads.
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George Gasser
Oax Park
Sam Danva
Harlem Ave
Erickson Plans County Civilian Defense Drive
Wm. N. Erickson outlines steps to mobilize Cook County and 103 local governments for civilian defense activities and preparations for organized action in case of a military attack as World War looms. Continued on Page 16.
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Cook County
Local couple take over Circle Bakery in Forest Park
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Reuter become proprietors of Circle Bakery at 7336 Madison in Forest Park. Reuter, a former Elmwood Park and Franklin Park baker, plans store renovations and a grand opening soon. They reside in Elmwood Park with two sons, Helmut and Edward, and will move to Forest Park when a residence is secured.
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Forest Park
H. M. Reuter
Circle Bakery
Madison
Reuter
Leo
Grand
Harlem
Elmwood Park
Franklin Park
Red Cross Expands First Aid Training for Civil Defense
Chicago chapter of the Red Cross enlarges its civilian defense first aid program under Governor Stevenson's and Dr. Blair's guidance. 787 active instructors plus 2,000 former trainers offered refresher courses to reach about one million residents in Cook, DuPage, and southern Lake counties. Training sites include 529 South Wabash Avenue and Oak Park and Evanston branches with contact numbers for enrollment and retraining.
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Chicago
Red Cross
Adlai Stevenson
Karl H. Blair
Dlinois
James J. Carnahan
Safety Services
Chicago Area
Red Cros
Cook
DuPinge
Lake Counties
Wabash Avenue
Wabash
Oak Park
Branch
Marion Street
Oak Park — Village
Evanston
Davis Street
Evanston — University
Carol Albrecht At Soldiers Field Organ Ensemble
Carol Albrecht is set to perform as harpist with a Hammond organ ensemble of 78 at the Chicagoland Music Festival hosted by Chicago Tribune Charities. Guest star Alec Templeton will headline the Aug 18 events, including a luncheon at Palmer House and a Festival concert with tickets priced for attendees.
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Carol Albrecht
Troost Ave
Chicago Tribune Charities, Inc
Philip Maxwell
Alec Templeton
Palmer House
Tribune Tower
Madison Street Parking Rules Endorsement Reached
Village officials and merchants on Madison street reached a mutual agreement at Monday night’s council meeting on new two hour parking rules. Mayor Reich proposed enforcement on Madison and adjacent streets Harlem to Des Plaines with home decal immunity for residents, aiding authorized curbside access while visitors may be restricted. The plan was endorsed by the council, merchants, and attending residents with assurances of police enforcement and officer cooperation for short visits, though tenants on Madison itself and adjacent flats face limits.
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Madison Street
Howard Sammon
Madison
Relch
Harlem
Desplaines
Sammon
Reich
Ice Cream Social At First Evang and Reformed Church
The Women’s Guild of the First Evangelical and Reformed church hosts an ice cream social on the church lawn at Elgin and Harvard Thursday evening August 17 starting at 7 30. Homemade pie coffee and ice cream will be served with free movies shown. Proceeds aid church remodeling. Everyone invited.
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Women’s Guild of
The
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Elgin
Harvard
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Navy Plant
Bartz
Wm. N. Erickson
William N. Evickson
Soldiers’ Field
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