Burglary at Goodrich Tire Store Inspires Early 1968 Crime Probe
Early 1968 burglary at the Goodrich Tire Store at 23 Harlem after midnight prompted a police response. Officer Archambault found a fire door open and officers Crane Merrit joined by River Forest units discovered entry through a glass door and a second door forced with a blow torch. Detective Ross collected evidence and manager Dan Hoyle pledged most missing merchandise after inventory.
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BSP. Goodrich
Harlem
Rick Archambault
Goodrich
Sgt. Crane
Merrit
River Forest Dept
Ross
Dan Hoyle
Hoyle
Drapes Taken From Apartment in Randolph Street Burglary
Richard Queeney of 7433 Randolph reported an apartment entry on December 30. Two sets of drapes valued at 25 dollars were stolen. Officer Conklin investigated.
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Richard Queeney
Randolph
Conklin
How's Your Stock Of First Aid Items
The American Medical Association urges assembling a home and travel first aid kit now. Include dressings, bandages, tape, splints, tourniquet, antiseptics, cups, flashlight batteries, syrup of ipecac, a first aid guidebook, and travel items like a blanket and warning flares.
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Finch
American Medical Association
Pre-School Program Still Open in Forest Park
The Park District opens a preschool recreation program for Forest Park youngsters. Registration at the Park Office on Dec 3–6 from 2 to 4 p.m. for two classes, 60 total seats, ages 3 to 5, with activities in art music dramatics and field trips. Classes run Jan 8 to Feb 26 on Mondays and Thursdays 9 30 to 11 30 a.m. The fee is 8 per child for one day weekly. no refunds for missed classes.
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Park
Forest Park
Harrison
Pony Colt Meeting At Moose Lodge Des Plaines Sunday
A meeting at the Moose Lodge corner Des Plaines and Harrison is set for Sunday January 7 at 1 30 PM. Players aged 13 to 16 must attend with a parent. The Forest Park Pony League Baseball program has limited teams and seeks to plan a new approach for this age group. Colt Leaguers ages 15 and 16 are urged to attend to discuss future status.
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Moose Lodge
Des Plaines
Harrison
Forest Park Pony League
Colt Leaguers
Card of Thanks to Forest Park Fire Dept and Community
We thank the Forest Park Fire Dept for prompt assistance and our friends neighbors and Rev Arnold Wulff for kindness during our sorrow.
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Forest Park
Mirnais students gain swords and scholarships aid
The family of Merman Blastus sees more Mirnais students benefiting from special swords and scholarships to pursue higher education.
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Mirnais
Insurance Agent Celebrates 20th Prudential Anniversary
Thomas M. Smith Jr an agent in Prudential North Austin Chicago district office marks twenty years with the firm Friends and associates gave him a television set in tribute He is a Chicago native a 1940 St Philip High School alumnus and a World War II Navy Seabees veteran He is married to Margaret Fleming of Rochester NY and they reside at 928 Elgin with four children
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Thomas M. Smith, Jr
Prudential
North Austin
Chicago
Friends and Associates
Mr. Smith
Women Run at YMCA Jogging Club Stresses Milestones
The YMCA hosts a women's running program with certificates for 20 40 and 50 miles. Sessions start the week of January 22 with classes on Wednesday mornings Tuesday afternoons and Friday evenings. Contact the Physical Department at 383 5200 for details.
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YMCA
Garden Club Meeting Set in Forest Park Library
The Garden Club of Forest Park will meet January 10 in the West Assembly Room at the Forest Park Library. Refreshments at 12 30. Hostesses are Mrs Wm Kelm Mrs Jos Stipek and Mrs F Petersohn. After nominations for President and Treasurer the program is a film on Conservation. Guests invited.
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Garden Club of
Forest Park
Wm. Kelm
Jos, Stipek
F. Petersohn
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
Garden Club
Din Viet Nam
Children's Memorial Hospital
Martin Weiss
Eagles Auxiliary Card Party and Charity Work Recap
Civic Service Chairman Sylvia Pfieffer thanks volunteers for Scrap Books for the Children to the hospital and a gaudy wreath by a sister. Madam President Kaye Kirk and Sylvia delivered material to Wheeling Home for the Aged and clothing for Misericorde and the retarded child ren. Christmas Eve visit to Wheeling Home and table favors with candy for their Christmas dinner. The Aux held a Christmas Party December 14 and plans Healthy New Year remarks for the January 11 meeting at 8 15 p.m.
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Civic Service
Sylvia Pfieffer
Sylvia
Kaye Kirk
Wheeling Ws
Misericorde
Kaye
Wheeling
Aux
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Puphened Ag. Pul
Dee
Rierson
Madison Street
Frederic D. Enringer
Eagles
READ
Tayloe
Aly
Tom
Roosevelt RO
Forest
Lorraine Lemcke
Vetome Wig
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