Forest Park Chamber Banquet Shines With Jokes And Honors
The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce held its 31st annual banquet at Mangams Chateau with Father LeVay's jokes and a lively chorus. 488 tickets were sold. Homer Bale of Homer's Restaurant received the first Man of the Year Award from Robert Conkin, FCP president, as surprises and gratitude flowed among longtime directors and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve LeMay
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
Joseph LeVay
Chamber of Commerce
al Jordan
Chamber
Robert Conkin
F.C.P
Homer Bale
Homer's
Conklin
Ray Campbell
Ser Castellani
Harold Hitz
Mike O'Hern
Edwin Ziebell
Earl Witt
Howard Mohr
Lindsey Sapphire
Chicago
Kathy Johnson
Vietnam
Mickey Shaunessy
Walt Disney Studios
Noor
Mangam
Chateau
Homer Bale Receives First Man of the Year Award
Homer Bale, owner of Homer's Restaurant, was named first annual Man of the Year by Forest Park Lodge 24 of the Fraternal Order of Police. The ceremony occurred at the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce banquet on February 18, with a plaque praising his community aid and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Bale
Homer
Order of Police
Forest Park Lodge
Forest Park
Fraternal Order of Police
Maples Announces Two Candidacies For March 27 Primary
Independent Democratic candidate E. Gary Maples challenges two offices in the March 27 primary for the 10th District Congress and Proviso Township Committeeman. A campaign rally is set for February 28 at 4:00 p.m. at VFW Post 7181 Forest Park. Rally chairman is Mrs. Robert Etheridge. Admission is 5.00 at the door or by calling 344-0424.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Gary Maples
Maples
VFW
DesPlaines Avenue
Forest Park
Robert Etheridge
14Th Avenue
Maywood
H S Exams Announced for GED in Cook County
Robert P. Hanrahan announces GED examinations for adults over 19 in Cook County. Registration is March 2 1970 from 7 to 9 PM in Triton College River Grove. Exams run March 13 14 and 20 with a $5 fee covering all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Hanrahan
Supt
Educational Service Region
Cook County
Triton College
Fifth Ave
River Grove
Ilinois
Forest Park Board invites public to open house event
The Forest Park Board of Education invites the public to an Open House at the Field Stevenson Annex and the new Special Education facility. The event runs from 1 00 p m to 6 00 p m on March 8 with coffee and donuts available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Board of Education
Proviso GOP Women Host Candidate Screening at Broadview Hall
The Proviso Republican party and the Women’s Republican Organization invite the public to a joint meeting at Broadview American Legion Hall. Speakers include Bernard Carey for Sheriff, Ben Adamowski for County Assessor, and Peter Petrovich for Board of Appeals. Also attending are Marshall Quandt, State Senator Howard Mohr, Representatives Hoffman and Walsh, and Congressman Collier. Refreshments served before the March 7 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proviso Republican Party
Womens Republican Organization
Broadview
Marshall A. Quandt
Proviso
Howard Mohr
Ronald Hoffman
William Walsh
Sth
Marold Collier
Collier Announces New Job Programs
Rep Harold R Collier announces two government job programs from Health Education and Welfare and the Civil Service Commission. Eligibility requires college graduates or related experience for HEW posts and a summer internship for juniors and seniors with a 3.5 GPA, with nominations via colleges due February 28 1970. Applications to be sent to HEW and CSC offices in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Civil Service Commission
Harold R. Collier
Collier
Independence Ave
Wash
D.C
Jfuniors
Civil Service
Congressman Collier
Washington
Rayburn House
Wash. D.C
Italian Catholic Federation to Meet at St Bernardine
Members of the Italian Catholic Federation of St Bernardine will hold a regular monthly meeting on Wednesday March 1970 at 8:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Armando Meola urges all members to attend as the agenda includes important items requiring collective input.
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Homer Bale Man of the
The
United States
State of Hinds
Cheago Civic Center
Clark & Washington Sts
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