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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1968
Page
3
Postmaster Melvin Mader explained upcoming postal rate increases effective January 7. First class letters rise to 6 cents per ounce up to 13 ounces, air mail 10 cents per ounce up to 7 ounces, and a 80 cent flat rate for pieces up to one pound in the heavy category.
Oak Park Theatre Guild holds tryouts for its second adult production, Ten Little Indians by Agatha Christie, at Stevenson Recreation Center January 3 and 4 at 8:00 PM. Eight men and three women needed with performances March 1 and 2. everyone welcome.
The executive board will meet January 9 at 1 p.m. at Mrs. E Herrmann's home to plan for the Friendship luncheon on January 16 and the 6th District Mid Winter Meeting on January 11 at Western Springs. Members are urged to attend and lunch reservations close January 8.
Poignant memorial verse reflects on a mother’s death and the lasting silence of those who loved her. The verses mark a personal remembrance, expressing grief and cherished memories for a mother who is no longer present.
Air Force Tech. Sgt. William F. Schobert son of William J. Schobert of 1015 Dunlop received the Air Force Commendation Medal at Laredo AFB Texas for meritorious service as an aircraft maintenance technician at Cam Ranh Bay Vietnam. He is assigned to a unit of the Air Training Command and graduated from Proviso High School Maywood. His wife is Judy M. Thomas.
St Bernardine Mothers Club schedules a January 10 meeting at 8 pm in the school hall 815 Elgin. A three member expert panel from Alcoholics Anonymous Al Anon and Ala Teen will discuss The Alcoholic in the Family and family self help. public is invited.
On December 8, four Troop 23 members of St Bernardine’s Parish received the Marion Medal from Rev Joseph J Leroy in a ceremony marking acceptance of a Girl Scout Catholic religious award. An Altar and Rosary Society reception followed in the School cafeteria for families and friends. Pictured left to right Carla Colandra Jeannine Specht Father Leroy Katreen Benn Joan Dowdle led by Mrs Lester-Rummel.
Forest Park Public Library staff survey shows Rosemary's Baby by Levin leading the 1967 demand list, with Gabriel Hounds Wilder’s Eighth Day and The Chosen Potok among popular novels. Nonfiction features bios and autobiographies, Eisenhower at Ease and Our Crowd, while ESP and flying saucer titles attract readers.
Allstate Insurance Companies appoint Harry A Monroe of 1140 Dunlop as Sales Agent after completing an extensive Midwest Office training in Skaide. A Chicago native and Steinmetz High School graduate, he attended the University of Arizona and becomes Allstate Safety Crusade Representative for the Chicago area with headquarters at 1601 N Harlem in the Sears Roebuck building.
Sixteen congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses from Chicago and suburbs gather at the International Amphitheatre for a three day Bible program Friday through Sunday. The event aims to produce more qualified public ministers for community service. About 100 members from the Columbus Park Congregation at 407 Harlem attend the sponsored program by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of New York.
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