Forest Park council seeks revenue plan to stay in the black
Village officials discussed five potential revenue options at a Monday council meeting to avoid cuts in services. Possible measures include higher business licenses water rates vehicle tags garbage charges or a utility tax. Mayor Meyer and Commissioner Lambke urged public input as they estimate a $35,000 shortfall.
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Mike Lambke
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Lambke
William Meyer
Chicago
Ayer Meyer
Little League Calendar of Events and Banquet Notices
Kankakee 3:30 report and two players per home. 6:30 banquet for four sectional champions with Governor Stratton Ernie Banks and Bill Veeck as speakers. Aman Tovnovax Bluebird Bus departs Park Building at 1:30 a.m. fare 2.60. Beeleten Park. 2:30 Forest Park vs Faylorville. 4:30 Archer Manor vs Elgin. Friday Bluse Rua leaves Park Building 4:30 Forest Park vs winner game two. state tournament trophy presentation. baseball awards. Harvey, le 3 games between state champions to determine USA North Champions. World’s centers.
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Kankakee
William G. Stratton
Ernie Banks
Bill Veeck
Aman
Tovnovax Bluebird
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Beeleten Park
WTAQ
Forest Park
Faylorville
Archer Manor
Elgin
Bluse Rua
Ladies With Longbows features Mrs Bat Schram
Mrs Bat Schram of 7240 Madison is spotlighted in the Aug 15 issue of Saturday Evening Post by a photographic spread titled Ladies With Longbows. Schram has been state target champion for six consecutive years and held the field championship three of the last six. Her husband Don, an engineer, introduced archery in 1952 and they later opened an archery shop in Forest Park. A full page color picture of Pat appears on Page 28.
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Bat Schram
Madison
Saturday Evening Post
Prowler Escapes as Woman Sees Exit from Closet
A local woman at her home on a Friday afternoon screamed and ran outside after spotting a prowler fleeing through a rear bedroom closet. Neighbors summoned police while she attempted to hang clothes. dresser contents are described as ransacked and a man was last seen in the closet before escape.
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Rawman
Forest Park Little League All Stars Triumph in Northern Illinois
Forest Park's Little League All Stars, led by Dowd Stange Koch and Mohr, win Northern Illinois Sectional title after dramatic comeback over Westchester and perfect run of shutouts. A celebratory 120-car caravan followed their victory. honors include governors and major league figures at the banquet.
Village Lays Off Electrician Amid Investigation
Comm. Harry Blue reports Village Electrician Larry Benner has been laid off while an inquiry proceeds. Benner, also listed on Chicago payroll and village records, is lauded by Blue as a dependable worker who once saved Forest Park hundreds of dollars by securing materials and performing night and holiday calls. Blue defends him as a victim of circumstance.
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Harry Blue
Larry Benner
Chicago
Benner
City of Chicago
Forest Park
Blue
Department of Health and Safety
Larry
Butter and Egg Theft Reported From Truck Parcels
Last week $38.00 worth of butter eggs and milk were stolen from Borden Cap trucks parked at 14th and Circle. Over the weekend another $85.00 worth was toted.
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Borden
14Th and Circle
Man Makes Lewd Phone Call Claims Survey On Underwear
A local man telephoned a woman last week and posed as a survey interviewer asking about her underwear. A neighbor notified police and the caller hung up before tracing could begin.
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Chicago White Sox
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Nellie Fox
Veeck
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the Pines
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Emery Parichy
Howard Mohr
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