Forest Park's lawmen and a 1930s bank raid lore
Claude Walker Jr recalls Forest Park history with two dramatic events. A Roosevelt Trust and Savings bank robbery in Elgin triggered a firefight with Officer Walter Blossey saving a fellow officer from gunfire. The bandits fled empty handed as local police joined the pursuit. Later a Michigan farm girl abandoned her month old son in Elgin, leading to a police investigation and child abandonment case. Prompt action established Forest Park’s tough reputation and peaceful present.
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Claude Walker, Jr
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Forest Park
Roosevelt Trust _and Savings bank of
Elgin
Roosevelt
Walter Blossey
Blossey
Morris Jacobs
Bill Kern
Roy Harbneck
Robert Winkler
Winkler
Blassey
Michigan
Chicago
Glenn Cooper
Arthur Hess
Oak Park Hospital
Mrs Josephine Rice Dies of Stroke
Mrs Josephine Rice a longtime Forest Park resident died at 74 after a stroke on Tuesday night. She lived at 1625 Hannah and leaves four daughters Lillian Elsie Josephine Genevieve and three grandchildren. Burial will be at Zimmerman and Son with Rev Dr Gade conducting. The article also notes New Year sermons and church activities at First Presbyterian Church Ferndand Aye Lexington St with Dr Lou Wallace Gade, Westminster Choir, and ongoing services. Regular church events include Men’s Forum addresses, Door Bible study, communion January 7, and prayers through Easter.
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Forest Park
Josephine Rice
Hannah
Lou Wallace Gade
First Presbyterian Church
Ferdinand Aye
Lexington St
George of
England
Westminster Choir
Anna Allen
Edward
Norman
Harry B. Cork
Breakfast Biscuits Recipe and a Snatch Attempt
A recipe for Breakfast Biscuits with simple ingredients and quick steps yields about ten small biscuits. Instructions mix dry ingredients rub in butter add milk form drops bake at 450 for eight minutes. Also notes an attempted purse snatch by two youths on Mrs. Rose Pestell at 625 S Harlem last Thursday, which failed.
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Bowman
Rose Pestell
S. Harlem
Lady Knorker Klub Christmas Party At The Klub
Twenty nine members attended the Knorker annual Christmas party on December 21 in the Klub room at 446 Thomas. Red and green decor and a Christmas tree set the scene for games and prizes with winners Mary Seavers Ann Schilthoitz Betty Atkinson Frances Porgler Ann Reiling and Joan Pries. Vi Pol l ach received the committee award. The January 4 meeting will include officer elections.
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Knorker Klub
Henriette E. Toapper
Knorker
Klub
Thomas
Mary Seavers
Ann Schilthoitz
Betty Atkinson
Frances Porgler
Ann Reiling
Joan Pries
Vi Pollach
Auxiliary Meeting in Maywood Christmas Party Tonight
The Women's Auxiliary of the Illinois Police Association holds a meeting and Christmas party at 8:00 p.m. at the Winfield Scott Post clubhouse in Maywood. Members should bring $1 gifts for the grab bag. News can be phoned to Polly.
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Women’s Auxiliary of the
Illinois Police Asso
Winfield Scott Post
Maywood
Face Facts on Complexion Care at Ruppert Andro
In 1951 readers are urged to care for their skin during dry indoor air. Ruppert & Andre drug store at Desplaines and Madison offers a full line of complexion creams and lotions including Du Barry products for dry oily or normal skin. RX line provides nonallergenic options for lipstick and rouge users.
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Andro
Ruppert & Andro Drug Store
Ruppert and Andre
du Barry
du’ Barry
du Parry
Ruppert & Andre
Ruppert & Andre Drug Store
Desplaines
Madison
Do You Have Arthritis The Foundation Offers Free Literature
The Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation promotes free literature and guidance to combat arthritis. Claims seventy percent of arthritic sufferers can regain active living without new drugs. A coupon mailed to The Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation in Chicago requests an expert survey of arthritis and treatment methods.
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Arthritis and
Arthritia and
Rheumatism Foundation
West Washington Street
Chicago 2
Illinois
Free arthritis literature request with patient details
A reader asks for free literature on arthritis and rheumatism and ways to manage it. The message includes a request to print their name and address for mailing materials. The fragment suggests seeking informational pamphlets or guides rather than direct medical advice.
Rio Grande at Forest Scene at Forest Theatre
John Ford's Rio Grande starring John Wayne Maureen O Hara shows Saturday at the Forest Theatre with Ben Johnson Claude Jarman Jr Harry Carey Jr Victor McLaglen and a large supporting cast. The film is billed as the greatest spectacle since Fort Apache.
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John Ford
Glass pane shot by Gun Brooke Glass Boys near Franklin
An incident outside Franklin and Lathrop involved Gun Brooke Glass Boys shooting a glass pane from a truck, valued at $18, last Friday. Local authorities are investigating the vandalism and have identified the men involved.
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Brooke Glass Boys
Franklin and
Lathrop
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Forest Park Liquors Management and Employees
Madison Street
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Rio Grande
William L. Goff
Des Plaines
Harlem
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