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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
2
A large turnout is anticipated for the third Remual outing of the Hetter Government Party of Proviso at Kiwanis Park Brookfield next Sunday. The committee prepared a shaded grove near Brookfield station and CR&Q rail, with playground equipment and refreshments available for attendees.
The Married People's club of Forest Park Presbyterian church held its annual picnic at Lake Shore on Channel Lake last Sunday. Members left the church at 1 PM and reached the shore by 2 PM for a dinner, games, boating and swimming. Refreshments followed while Mr. Novotny piloted a fast motor boat. Evening devotion included Scripture readings hymns and short talks by Dr Lou Wallace Gade and the pastor. Nightfall ended with car lights guiding the return to Forest Park.
The Bethel group promotes a Beverly Lake picnic at the Masonic Temple with plans for a big night. Officers set October date for the Pee Wee Fair and invite friends to attend and enjoy a lively event.
Dr Lou Wallace Gade will discuss Making the Most of Time at the 11 o clock service at Forest Park Presbyterian Church. Albert Ralph will sing How Beautiful Upon the Mountains and Miss Beth Schaefer with Miss Elsie Roff will duet. The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 1 30 with lunch served and the Woman's Bible class plans the play Rummage for September 14 at 8 o clock with over twenty cast members. tickets on sale.
About fifty members of the Forest Park Shamrocks met at Goldsteins lounge for a bi weekly meeting. Officers elected were Wilbert Goad president Joe Gollsteis vice president Howard Theriault secretary and John Widener treasurer. a mid September club picnic is planned for members wives sweethearts and friends. The group aims to field strong football and basketball teams and invites prospective players. Ray Schwald will coach the football squad. Boxing enthusiasts are also welcome.
The Knorkers and the Mystery Men played a chaotic game at Lyons, ending 18 to 7, before darkness halted play after ten innings. An All-Knorker game is planned, with training under Dori Esbrooly and hopes for Shamrocks in the next Golden Glove events.
A playful verse compares animals and vehicles noting the kangaroos with rumble seats as superior. The bulging mute four wheel brakes and a billy with bumpers are listed among fanciful contrasts, ending with the kangaroos as the standout.
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