Approval Granted for New Arrow Gas Station at Harlem and 15th
The court ruled Arrow Petroleum Co may build a service station on the southwest corner of Harlem and 15th after a village decision that the 1927 zoning ordinance was unreasonable. The council also allowed a motorcycle dealership at Harlem and 13th, appropriated 800 dollars to the Chamber of Commerce for sales promotion, and tabled an ordinance on officer salaries as of January 1, 1957 for public inspection. Building permits and fees totaled 789.34 for November, while 2,584 dollars were approved for Dunlap avenue paving. Water and fire department reports were received, and praise was given for street illumination on Harrison street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow Petroleum Co
Harlem
15Th
Edward O'Shea
13Th
Chamber of Commerce
Herbert Pittersohn
Council
Dunlap Ave
Water Department
Harry Blue
Harrison St
Police Officers Injured in Two-Car Crash at Roosevelt Circle
Two Forest Park police officers were injured when squad car 510 was struck by a car that ran a stop light at Roosevelt Circle last Saturday afternoon. Officer John P. Tobin fractured a finger and Officer Charles Broehl Jr head injury. both taken to Oak Park hospital. The other vehicle’s driver Kenneth Ewart and two passengers also treated. Ewart said he brake failure and skidded.
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Forest Park
Circle
Roosevelt
Kenneth Ewart
Maple St
Bensenville
Ewert
Tobin
Brech
Oak Park Hospital
Thom Begwood
Patrick Anello
Spruce
Sherman Hotel
Birthday Meal for Dixie Lee Quitsch on Dec 3
Dixie Lee Quitsch of 320 Elgin celebrated her 14th birthday on December 3. Attending were her sister Cynthia and Don Nedra Machienhaupt. They enjoyed a pizza dinner together.
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Dixie Lee Quitsch
Elgin
Dixie
Cynthia
Nedra Machienhaupt
Urge Mailing Of Cards Early
Forest Park post office urges out of town Christmas cards be mailed by Sunday Dec 16 to assure delivery before Christmas. Local deliveries should be mailed by Tuesday Dec 18. Hours show limited service during the holidays with no service on Sundays and Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Post Office
Forest Park Post Office
Engagement of Patricia Joyce O Kane to John F Clarke
Mr and Mrs Richard OKane of 05 Thomas Forest Park announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Joyce to John F Clarke son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Clarke 4940 W Congress St Chicago Both are employed by Commonwealth Edison Co They plan to be married June 8.
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Richard O’kane
Thomas
Forest Park
Patricia Joyce
John F. Clarke
Patrick Clarke
Congress ‘St
Chicago
Commonwealth Edison Co
Fragmented Schedule Fragment
A damaged OCR item shows a partial schedule with days and hours. It lists Mon and Mon. Dec 24 with a range 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and another entry 00 am to 5:00 p.m. The readable fragments indicate a time window but lack clear events, locations, or context.
Church Group Appeals Oil Station Zoning Dispute
Attorney O Shea accuses delays in a zoning action as he speaks to church representatives. Clerk Meseke notes a petition signed by 17 residents opposing an oil station at the corner, seeking to block the erection.
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O'Shea
Charles Meseke
Rent at the White House Free for New Tenants
A quirky note claims free rent at the White House with a big cast moving in, prompting questions about who will occupy the famed residence and the timing of such access. The claim highlights housing perks and public interest in the executive residence.
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White House
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Madison Street
National Bank
Hannah Avenue
Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Homer's Restaurant
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