Looking Back at 1950 in Forest Park News
A year in review notes worsening weather, national politics with Truman era disputes, and local calm. It highlights suburban growth, deaths of public figures, completed village projects, and pride in Forest Park’s merchants, schools, and government. Resolutions pledge continued community journalism and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Truman
Harry
Ohio
Cook County
Chicago
William Kern
al Ehrhardt
John Fries
Albert Hall
The
Review
Yillace
Congress Street
Lehmer Avenue
Marengo
Igin
Madison Street
Forest Park
Chamber of Commerce
Art Olgen
Naval disaster relief class graduation for Cushman Jr
Lt. T. H. Cushman Jr of Forest Park, Civil Engineer Corps USN, graduated from the Disaster Relief Class at Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme. The course trains officers and key civilians in disaster relief planning with emphasis on engineering needs for disaster operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend H. Cushman, Jr
Civil Engineer Corps
USN
Forest Park
U. S. Naval Civil Engineer Corps
Naval Construction Battalion Center
Port Hueneme
Cal
Naval Establishment
Birthday Party for Sandra Jean Luse Reaches Third
Sandra Jean Luse, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald O Luse of 310 Desplaines, celebrated her third birthday on December 12. Grandparents Mr and Mrs A Mogk, great aunt Miss Ruth Klecan, great grandmother Mrs A Mogk, godmother Mrs W Rickelman, Mr and Mrs E Rowe, and young Johnny and David Rowe joined the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Jean Luse
Gerald O. Luse
Desplaines
A. Mogk
Ruth Klecan
W. Rickelman
E. Rowe
Yund Johnny and
David Rowe
In Memoriam for Mrs. Minnie Baethke Family Thanks
The family of Mrs. Minnie Baethke expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness sympathy and flowers after her death They thank the Rev Berger for comforting words and services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
Minnie Baethke
Hardacre Re-elected President of Chicago Lighting Institute
Gilbert K. Hardacre of Public Service Company of Northern Illinois, longtime lighting veteran from Highland Park, is re-elected president of the Chicago Lighting Institute. He joined the industry in 1926 after leaving the University of Illinois and has served as secretary treasurer since 1943 before taking the presidency last year. The Institute, at 37 S. Wabash, promotes lectures demonstrations exhibitions and schools to inform light users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert K. Hardacre
Public Service Company
Northern Illinois
Chicago Lighting Institute
Hardacre
Highland Park
University of Illinols
S. Wabash
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve 1951
City feature invites readers to share plans for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Forest Park next week. The item asks for local responses and provides a phone number for submitting news. It notes big parties and community welcome as 1951 begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Expression of Thanks for Al Ehrhardt Death
The family of the late Al Ehrhardt of 7625 Adams expresses appreciation to friends for kindness and floral tributes. They thank the police department Mr Zimmeman Rev Knight of the Methodist church and the Forest Park Masonic lodge 1054 AF AM for their aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Ehrhardt
Adams
Zimmerman
Knight
Methodist Church
Forest Park
Masonic Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claude
Walker
T. H. Cushman, Jr
Super Food Mart
Madison
Harlem
Forest
Forest Park Office
George E. Brosseit
Public Accountants
Income, Tax Service
Mlinois
Estebrook
Meister Bray Bock
Ellis Bros
Lipuor
Forest Park Alto
Bowler's Club
E. T. Marquardt Insurance
Madison Street Forest
Westand
Theodosakis Pros
BAR and Liquor Department
Desplaines Avenue
Forest Park, Illinois
Drechsler Funeral Home
Marion and
Pleasant Streets
Euclid
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