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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1939
Page
8
Voters who moved between precincts or changed address or forgot to vote last election can register at the village clerk’s office in the Municipal building until January 17. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, with Friday extended to 7 pm. After January 17, register at the County Clerk’s office through the 30th. Register now to avoid losing your vote.
The article marks 1939 as basketballs 47th year and notes YMCA training school work in Springle Hill Massachusetts and James Naismiths influence. It describes early challenges to fit winter play with outdoor courts and the development of rules and equipment including baskets and dribbling limits. It mentions varsity games starting in January with a Suburban league kickoff at Morton and local amateur play.
Dr Low Wallace Fade will preach Common Sense Religion at Forest Park Presbyterian Ferdinand at Lesington this Sunday at 11. The church choir planned a special anthem and the superintendent Harold Roberts led the Sunday service. The youth and women groups plan new activities and fund-raising efforts to engage members and broaden outreach.
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