Forest Park police probe tavern gambling games
Police Chief Joseph Cortino led a Forest Park probe into matchbook gambling in three taverns. Lt. Elmer Schnurstein and officers check all premises for devices. if found, owners face arrest and trial under state law and village ordinances. A resident defends local pride and scoffs at sensational reporting.
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Chicago
Forest Park
Joseph Cortino
Elmer Schnurstein
Lew Good
Fred Zimmerman
Cicero
License Plate Deadline Nears For 1961 Vehicle Tags
Springfield DL January 80 The deadline for displaying 1961 motor or vehicle license plates is now a little over two weeks away. Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier said more than a million motorists have yet to obtain their plates. Applications mailed after Wednesday may not arrive in time due to a two week processing and delivery period.
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Springfield
Charles F. Carpentier
Paul Schueler Dies After Heart Attack In Forest Park
Paul Schueler 148 Rockford died after a heart attack last week. He served as superintendent of Forest Park water works and was past Master Mason of Forest Park Lodge 03B AF and AM. He was husband of Hildecarde and brother of Martha Solf. Services were Saturday at Borman Funeral Home conducted by Rev. W A Burzlaff. Interment at Mt Emblem.
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Paul Schueler
Rockford
Forest Park
Mgr. Schueler
Forest Park Lodge
AF & AM
Hildecarde
Martha Solf
W. A. Burzlaff
Borman
Forest Park Ice Skating Derby Entries Open
The Forest Parks Ist annual Ice Skating Derby, run by the Recreation Board and Park Board, is set for February 20 at the local rink with qualifying races from 4 to 10 p.m. The finals on February 27 begin at 7 p.m. Only Forest Park residents may compete. prizes awarded at the finals. After races, local boys and girls may skate free. Entry blanks appear in the local paper and at the rink warming house.
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Forest Parks Ist
Recreation Board and Park Board
Forest Park
Olsen Mohr Explain Sewer Opposition in Forest Park
George Olsen and Howard Mohr issue a six page statement challenging the sewer financing plan. They accuse Village officials of pushing a $1,180,000 bond issue without solid plans or public discussion, call for lower cost financing, independent engineering review, and a public meeting with informed residents.
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Meyer
Forest Park Review
Forest Park
Walter M. Kelleher and Co
Kelleher
Kohnkes Return From Mexico Vacation and Graduation Visit
Mr and Mrs W Kohnke and daughter Nancy of 1110 Marengo returned to Forest Park Sunday after a week in Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley. They attended Navigator graduation ceremonies at Harlingen Air Force Base where cadets were commissioned, with Walter Kohnke among the 101 graduates.
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W. Kohnke
Nancy
Marengo
Forest Park
Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Navigator
Harlingen Air Force Base
Kohnke
Walter
Little League Auxiliary Plans Thursday Meeting
The next meeting of the Little League Auxiliary will be Feb. 2 at the Park Building. Mothers of boys in Little League may attend to get acquainted, with refreshments served.
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Jr. High
Gall. High Pta
Little League Auxiliary
Park
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