11 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1960
Page
1
The Forest Park Methodist Church hosts its Annual All Church Dinner Friday from 6 to 7 PM with no charge. A free will offering supports church expenses and attendees can meet Church School teachers and officers while Cherub and Junior Choirs sing and a Girls Sextet provides music. Community Sing follows as movies entertain children during the adults' program.
The Forest Park Infant Welfare board met February 3 at Mrs Henry Jacobs home to discuss fundraising due to Community Chest shortfall. Circle 14 reported a 50 gift, Circle 13 outlined a Bunny Brothers tour for April 25, and committee nominations were set with a Spring luncheon chair appointed. The next meeting moves to March 9 at Mrs John Kusenda s home due to Ash Wednesday.
The county health department notes a possible problem at Eau Forest Park water supply. Officials advise residents to avoid the affected area until tests confirm safety and provide further guidance.
James Frank Mosley of the Naval Reserve anti submarine squadron completed two weeks of active duty training at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. He served as a Structural Mechanic in the squadron Aircraft Maintenance Crew. The Mosleys live at 435 Thomas with their daughter Suzan Marie. In civilian life he works as a mechanic for Power Equipment Co Elmhurst.
Sansone's of Sansone's at 7206 Circle reports it turned in 140.00 to the March of Dimes drive. Patrons at the tavern and liquor store contributed the funds. Local tavern owners supported the campaign with strong efforts. A full report will follow.
Forest Park Junior High invites students to a Valentine Sock Hop in the gym tonight February 11. Live music by the Blue Tones and mystery dances with prizes and refreshments. The 7B class enters at 7 30 as PTA prize winners. dance starts 8 PM. admission 25 cents. attire options include full length slacks or skirts. chaperones listed.
Proviso Township will not collect any General Assistance Poor Relief tax for 1950, nor the Corporate Town Fund levy, and the Road and Bridge levy was also abated. Clerk Fred J. Rose and Auditor Board members report the move marks the fourth straight year with no town taxes and the seventh time in 11 years for Poor Relief abatement, with an estimated $11 saving on a $300 bill for 1959.
Local business experts speaking to the Chamber of Commerce predict Forest Park will grow as new industry and services move in. They cite rising phone lines, repurposed buildings, parkable parking, and planned expansions by Allied Van Co and Ben Franklin.
John Brennan former School Board member will speak to Garfield PTA on Tuesday night about Obscene Literature. He will present the topic and discuss implications for students. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Miss Trace Abbott six year old Tiny Tot skater from Mearlengo and pupil of Michael Kirby Ice Skating School will perform a solo at the St Valentine Ice Show at the Forest Park Rink. She has skated since age three and appeared at the Boulevard Room Conrad Hilton Itasca Winter Carnival and Michael Kirby Ice Carnival Benefit Chicago Stadium. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Tracy Abbott with a brother Steven. Show starts at 7 pm with public skating 8 to 10 pm. Admission is 25 cents for children and $1 for adults.
Subscribed readers will receive a copy of the Proviso Township 1959 Quadrennial Real Estate Assessment list. It records land and improvements valuations as of April and is prepared by the County Assessor. Extra copies are available at The Review office at no charge.
The Oak Park Circle Daughters of Isabella will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday February 17 at St Bernardine's Hall with dinner served at 6 pm Tickets are 1.50 After dinner Frances Riley will present a Round the World viewing of distant locales Reservations are via Mrs Emma Gropp at ES 8 5926 The Circle grounds for next meeting and Taceing event on March 2 at the K of C Clubhouse on Scoville near Jackson Blvd Oak Park.
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