Council Seeks 'More Workable' Zone Ordinance
Mayor William Meyer urged Forest Park to adopt a more workable zoning ordinance after recent court upholds and council votes on two parcels. Residents argued against spot zoning while officials defend higher density as necessary to avoid litigation and align with modern planning.
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William Meyer
Forest Park
Meyer
E Council
Elgin Ave
Louis Morgane
Elgin
Robert Bill
Beloit
Mike Lambke
Reard
Dunlop
Parc Tel
Milton Eggerding
Zoning and Planning Commission
Illinois
German American Anniversary Draws Large Turnout at VFW Hall
Westside branch of the German American National Congress celebrated its first anniversary on November 19 at the VFW Hall. Adolf Gunesch welcomed attendees as Mayor William H. Lever spoke alongside Ernst ten Eicken Leonard Enders and Consul Dr. Herbert Kubble. The ceremony featured national anthems and performances by the Harlem Male Chorus of Forest Park, with recruitment for new members via Adolf Ruudne.
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Westside
German American National Congress
V.F.W. Hall
Adolf Gunesch
William H.lever
Ernst Ten Eicken
Leonard Enders
Congress
Abenpost
Herbert Kubble
Federal Republic of Germany
Harlem
Forest Park
Adolf
Wisconsin, Oak, Park
U.S
Founder's Day Planned at Loyola University
Tom Borrelli of 618 Dunlop serves on the committee organizing Founder's Day at Loyola University. The event is to be observed on December 12.
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Tom Borrelli
Dunlop
Loyola University
Jr High PTA Hears Values Program and Speakers
The Junior High PTA will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the school cafe to discuss moral and spiritual values with Rev. Jean W Saltzman pastor of Mekhodjet church as guest speaker. The Girls Ensemble directed by Miss Guelig will perform and Girl Scout Troop 23 will present colors. There is no January meeting. An Adult Education class supervised by Mrs Grace Hollander and Carl Zdeb covered grading methods and will continue January 18.
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Jean W. Saltzman
Mekhodjet
Grace Hollander
Carl Zdeb
Zdeb
Forest Park man named regional sales manager
William J. Kallas of Forest Park has been promoted to regional sales manager for Pilgrim National Life Insurance Co as part of a nationwide expansion. He resides at 7658 Adams with his wife and two children and serves as quartermaster of the Forest Park VFW post while also studying law.
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William J. Kallas
Forest Park
Pilgrim National Life Insurance Co
Kallas
Adams
VFW
Taste Treat at Walther Lutheran Holiday Event
Walther Lutheran High School hosts a Holiday Taste Treat Friday evening. Ladies Auxiliary members prepare holiday recipes from cookies to casseroles for sampling. Public may taste samples and buy recipes for 10 dollars. a 50 cent donation is asked at the door. Co chairwoman is Mrs R Spalthelz of Forest Park. Other committee members include Loretta Klammer and Mrs mas Plinke.
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Walther Lutheran High School
Ladies Auxiliary
R. Spalthelz
Forest’ Park
Loretta Klammer
Elgin
Mas. Plinke
W. 15Th
Burglary at Marengo Apartment Reported
A burglar broke into Mrs. Myrtle Milano’s apartment at 412 Marengo on Friday while she was at work, stealing a heart medal and a wedding ring. Police investigation ongoing.
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Myrtle Milano
Marengo
Milano
Christmas Vehicle Tag Sale At Village Hall
Park vehicle stickers go on sale today at Village Hall. Joe Reichmann and Co. and the Currency Exchange offer tags at 12 dollars for vehicles over 35 horsepower and 6 dollars for under. Buyers must show a bill of sale or auto registration. Village clerk Charles Meseke notes gift tags for Christmas.
University Women Plan Messy Potluck Christmas Party
The University Women group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Eugene Hold's home in Maywood for a potluck Christmas party. Earlier, on November 22, the group enjoyed the play Flower from Song.
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The
University
Eugene Hold
Maywood
Ed Connelly Jr Heads Dimes Drive in Forest Park
Edwin J. Connelly Jr. will head the 1961 March of Dimes as Community Campaign Chairman in Forest Park. The Mothers March leads the month long drive, with key volunteers Mrs. William Markstahler and Mrs. Thomas Hereou coordinating the house to house effort on January 31 from 7 to 8 p.m. Vic Rehteldt, formerly of Forest Park, heads the Maywood drive.
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Edwin J. Connelly, Jr
Isannah
Forest Park National Bank
March of Dimes
Forest Park
Women of the Moose
William Markstahler
Lathrop
Thomas Hereou
Desa Plaines
Ella Kautinauskas
Melrose Park
Connelly
Womer- of-the-Mooge
Vic Rehteldt
First Savings Annex Opens on Madison Frontage
The new First Savings Annex fronts on Madison from 7515 to 7619 and houses Andre Drugs Jim Dale Travel and Ticket Agency and Tri Village Loan. Lehman s Gift Shop will occupy the Annex after Christmas. Grand opening details to be announced later as work continues on the bank site at 7526 Madison.
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First Savings
Madison
Andre Drugs
Jim Dale Travel and Ticket Agency
Tri-Vil-lage ‘Loan
Lehman's
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Jackson-Desplaines
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12Th
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Circle
Joseph Cortino
Jr. High
PTA
Cirrintano
Barbara Eivelismne
Walther
Church of
Ed Connelly Jr
Desplaines
Sell Thru Review
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Chicago
Bill Bishop
Alangelo
Mike Green
Tim Lane
Kiwanians
Bob Dowd
Bil Ebel
Pete FloRito
Don Onorato
Howard Mohr
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