Tonettes Added to Chamber Entertainment Program
The Tonettes Mar Adele Messe and Rosemary join the Chamber banquet program at Melody Mill with The Mid State Four and Larry Rogers Orchestra. Howard Mohr reports 150 prizes from merchants, with Ser Castellani installed as chamber president. Roast sirloin dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $7. Call Andy Colville or Rev Laslo Hunyady for seats.
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Tonettes
Adele
Messe
Rosemary
Melody Mill
Empire Room
Chicago
New York
Latin Quarter
Mid State Four
Larry Rogers
Howard Mohr
Ser Castellani
White Way Foods
Cham_ber
Andy Colville
Laslo Hunyady
1St United Church of Christ
Ray Campbell
Joe Reichmann
Frank Schreiber
Naval Ordnance Plant Forest Park History Recalls Site
The Naval Ordnance plant on Roosevelt Road marks its 14th year in Forest Park. Once a race track and golf course, the site saw Harlem Race Track, Harlem Golf Course, and Jockey Club grandstands before being chosen for ordnance work. Construction began February 19, 1942, with equipment installed by August 8, 1942, and a 18 years ago ceremony commissioning the plant by civil and military dignitaries.
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Naval Ordnance Plant
Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park
Harlem Race Track
Jockey Club Od
Harlem
Bureau of Ordnance
American Can Company
U.S. Aval
St John PTL to discuss Children’s Frustrations meeting
Parents and teachers will discuss Children’s Frustrations at the St. John PTL meeting on January 16. The session starts at 7 30 p m in the church hall followed by classroom visits and a Social Fun Night hosted by Mrs Belian the fourth grade mother.
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St. John Ptl
Belian
Officers Elected and Promotions At Forest Park National Bank
Howard F. Sammon named Chairman of the Board and president at the Forest Park National Bank annual meeting on January 10. Four new directors elected include Raymond S. Ratajak, Richard G. Reichle, Frank P. Schreiber, and Reginald J. Thomas. Ratajak named Vice President. Edwin J. Connelly promoted to Cashier.
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Howard F. Sammon
Forest Park, National Bank
Sammon
Illinois Bankers Association
Forest Park
Forest Park National Bank
Richard G. Reichle
American Wilbert Vault Corp
Frank P. Schreiber
Otto's
Reginald J.thomas
Thomas Steel. Polishing Co
Raymond S. Ratajak
Edwin J. Connelly
Ratajak
Depositors State Bank
Chicago
Northwestern University
Oak Park National Bank
Forest Park National’ Bank #8
the Heart Fund
Salvation
Elevator Plunge Injures Two At City Warehouse
Two injured when an elevator plunged three stories at the pat storage warehouse located at 7240 ranklin. Dan Shaw of Chicago and Robert Boatman of Forest Park were removing drums of peat from the fourth floor. Cables snapped at the third floor sending the car to the basement. both men treated at West Suburban hospital.
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Pat
Ranklin
Dan Shaw
Chicago
Robert
Boatman
Forest Park
West Suburban
Evening School Registration At Proviso East Library
Proviso Evening school opens registration for the Spring Term at Proviso East Library from 7 20 to 9 30 p m This is the third of five evenings of signups Enrollment continues Monday Jan 16 and Wednesday Jan 18 Students may enroll by mail by sending name address courses tuition and fees and contact the school by phone FI 4 70 05 between 7 and 9 30 p.m. for info.
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Proviso Evening School
Proviso East
English Honors Joan Cavallaro Inducted Into Delta Tau Delta
Joan Cavallaro daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Cavallaro 155 Rockford inducted into Sigma Tau Delta at Northern Illinois University she is among 14 new members of the national English honorary fraternity.
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Joan Cavallaro
Ben Cavallaro
Rockford
Sigma ‘Tau Delta
Northern
Ilinois University
Miss Cavallaro
Community Leaders Reelect Board Members in Cook County
The Army Chamber of Commerce Lions Club and Community Chest support continued governance. Ratajaks reside at 419 Cii 8 G. Re elected to the Board were Clifford C. Pennington of Pennington Manufacturing, Joseph C. Sodaro M.D., Bernard 8S. Unger of Wolf Bros. Furniture, and Irving G. of Carpet Co.
Ministerial Group Elects Forest Park Pastor Vice President
Rev. Jean Saltzman, pastor of Forest Park Methodist Church, elected vice president of the Proviso Ministerial Assoc. The voluntary clergy group includes Maywood Bellwood Westchester Hillside Melrose Park Northlake and Forest Park churches. Rev. Everett Munson of Maywood’s First Christian Church was chosen president.
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Jean Saltzman
Forest Park
Hunting Movies for St Peter Kingsmen
The Kingsmen a men s club of St Peters Lutheran church will meet Jan 18 at 745 pm in the Fellowship Room. The program features hunting and fishing movies with refreshments to follow. All men of the church and community are invited. The adults group the Bigma Pi Totas meets Sunday at 7 pm in the Fellowship Rooms for a forum on current affairs followed by open discussion.
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Kingsmen
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Hannah and Adams
Peace Pipe Possible on Sewer Project
The council clash with local businessmen over the storm sewer plan as a February 11 public vote approaches. Mayor Meyer cites two financing options while critics warn higher bills will hurt businesses and urge delaying the referendum to April or November.
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Lou Calcagna
William Meyer
George Olsen
Meyer
Olsen
Furendum
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Council Briefs and Updates From Forest Park Meeting
The Hoy Scouts requested to run the Village on Feb 10 with their own mayor and officials. Mayor William Meyer planned to celebrate a wedding anniversary in May. December parking meter receipts totaled $1,809.51. Henry Oldorf resigned after 39 years on the Fire Department. Planning and Zoning seeks more cooperation from the CTA as letters go unanswered regarding land purchases. Julius Rausch urged pay raises for police and fire. Mike Lambke said funds are needed first. Harry Blue pledged to work for residents’ benefit.
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Hoy
William Meyer
Henry Oldorf
Planning and Zoning Commission
CTA
John Pheland
Julius Rausch
Mike Lambke
Harry Blue
Council
Forest Park
Grant White PTA Meeting Promotes Quality Education
Robert Pruitt Superintendent of Schools will speak at the Grant White PTA meeting on January 24 on The Home and Quality Education. Girl Scouts from Troop 407 will present colors. Refreshments will be served by fourth grade mothers.
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Robert Pruitt
Grant White Pta
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St. John
New Chamber Board
Mildred Hester
Why Ratajak
Sam Zussman
Jim Dale
Don Peasi¢e
Ed Miklas
Jim McMahon
Harlan Olson
Bill Dwyer
Claude Walker
National Bank
St. Peter Kingsmen
Calcagno
Council Briefs
Grant White
PTA
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