Red Cross and Civic Leaders Highlight Community Fund Drive
Louis Nelson and Munson described as long time Red Cross supporters and local volunteers. Nelson, Cook County treasurer, bank president, Oak Park YMCA director, Lions, Rotary member, active in Maywood and Melrose Park. Munson, Civic Association president, Melrose Park Chamber vice president, Sterling Tool industrial relations director, Scout and Lions clubs leader.
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Louis Nelson
Veterans Hospitals
Red Cross Gray
Tied Cross Motor Service
Red Cross
Cochran
Munson
Fractures and Welfare Notes From Oak Park
Charles Lange aged 52 fractured his shoulder while removing ashes from a furnace at 7542 Madison. He was taken to Oak Park hospital by police ambulance. Weaving is cited as an early craft per Encyclopaedia Britannica. Barber shops once offered musical entertainment to customers.
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Charles Lange
Madison
Ife
Oak Park Hospital
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Health instruction through the school years
The program treats health education as continuous from kindergarten through junior high. It stresses good health habits, body functions, nutrition, sleep, fresh air, clothing, cleanliness, safety, and disease prevention. Emphasis shifts to preventive care and anatomy like circulation and digestion, with school home cooperation highlighted.
Heart Attack Claims Life of Harriet Rehbein at Home
Harriet Rehbein 78 of 7406 Madison died Saturday at home from a heart attack. Local inhalator squad No 1 arrived but could not revive her. Dr. Giardini pronounced her dead.
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Harriet Rehbein
Madison
Giardini
Watch your walking in this cold snap warning
The Chicago Motor Club warns pedestrians to be cautious in freezing weather as muffled, huddled walkers face higher danger from traffic. Studies show winter wind and slick conditions raise risk, with cars at 20 mph capable of impacts comparable to a fall from a one-story height. Reporters urge readers to stay alert and stay safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Motor Club
Chicago
Polly
Magic Show Marian Day Brings Charity Night to Forest Park
Marian Day, Midwest lead ing magician, presents an evening of magic and humor at Proviso High School auditorium on Friday January 27. Proceeds benefit Forest Park Cub Pack 106. Tickets 30 cents for children 60 cents for adults, available at local stores or from Cub Scout members J Cleary 650 Marengo and J Kusenda 625 Beloit. Door sales also allowed.
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Marian Day
Midwest
Proviso High School
Forest Park
Miss Day
Cub Scout
J. Cleary
Marengo
J. Kusenda
Beloit
Suit Filed Against CTA For Personal Injuries
Cir cuit Court suit filed by Charles A Swanson of 831 Ferdinand avenue Forest Park seeks 3000 in damages from the Chicago Transit Authority for injuries suffered November 26 when he says he was struck by a streetcar at Madison street and Austin boulevard.
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CNI
Charles A. Swanson
Ferdinand Avenue
Forest Park
Chicago Transit Authority
Swanson
Madison Street
Austin Boulevard
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Bing Crosby
Russ Columbo
Peggy Lee
Jolson
al Jolson
Tony Martin
Fran Warren
Buddy
Mills Bros
Guy Lombardo
Ames Brothers
Trage Brothers
Appliance CO
Phons Forest
CTA
Tar
Forest Park National
Hannah Avenue
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
PLN
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