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Year in Forest Park and notable changes in 1963
A year overview notes local political shifts with Mayor candidates and commissioners elected, retirements of Police Chief Cortina and Fire Chief Lange, demolition of the Forest Theater for a service station, bank anniversaries and a landmark clock change, leadership revamps in clubs and the Chamber, St. John Church marking 96 years, school superintendent change, Girl Scouts updating programs, a free polio vaccine drive, and obituaries including Ernest Reich and John Sallee as the community reflects on peace after the national tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Forest
First Savings & Loan
North America Savings
Forest Park National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
St. John Church
Supt
James Albert
Robert Pruitt