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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
4
Proviso Evening School introduces a Standard First Aid course for the spring term at Proviso East High, Maywood. Beginning February 17, sessions run Thursdays 7:15 to 9:10 p.m. A text and two practice bandages cost $1.00. no course fee. Led by a Red Cross instructor. call FS 4000 for details.
I extend my sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during my bereavement. Grateful also for the assistance from the Fire and Police Departments. Mrs. Ralph Munt.
Triton College released first semester figures showing 766 students or 61.5 percent are 17 to 20 years old, 127 students or 11 percent are 32 to 48, 210 are 21 to 25, 108 are 26 to 30, and 16 are over 48, with two under 17. Dr John Widergren notes over 1,000 freshmen of all ages enrolled for Spring Semester 1986. late registration runs Jan 24 from 5 to 8 pm.
Dan E. Asteralt son of Mr and Mrs Don Ashcraft of 1109 Troust is promoted to private first class while serving with the 2d Infantry Division in Korea.
Concordia Players present The Lark by Jean Anouilh on February 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. in Geiseman Auditorium River Forest. Karen Hynous stars as Joan of Arc with flashback scenes chronicling her life. Admission is 1.00 for adults and .50 for children and students.
The company cautions that door to door heating salesmen target homes as cold weather arrives. Do not let strangers into the house without proper identification and verify the salesman or inspector with the company before allowing any teardown or signing contracts. Call NI Gas for carbon monoxide concerns and arrange spring or summer service with a reputable local contractor.
Nine student teachers from Concordia Teachers College North Riverside campus arrive at St John Lutheran School for several weeks of part time teaching. The group includes Nancy Frigsen Bette Thompson Marilyn Frey Connie Grafchen Janet Rold Carolyn Fischer Ann Lange Lavonne Koker and Paul Wangerin as they prepare to teach in Missouri Synod Lutheran schools.
A fragmented item notes schools and youth groups sharing a duty to physically develop young people for a robust national strength. The text implies coordinated effort to foster fitness and resilience among the nation’s youth.
Donald A. Sandro was elected president of Oak Park Trust and Savings Bank at a directors meeting after the annual shareholders meeting. He succeeds Harold T. Teasdale and has been with the bank since 1933, rising from director in 1962 to executive vice president in 1965.
The Air Force son of Forest Park enters the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB Alabama. Captain Walter R. Kohnke, son of Mr and Mrs Walter G Kohnke of 1110 Marengo, will study 14 weeks in leadership, national power and aerospace doctrine. A Proviso Township High School graduate Maywood, he attended the University of Illinois Navy Pier and Illinois Institute of Technology. Commissioned in 1961 through the aviation cadet program.
William Coudoux, 80, longtime Forest Park water superintendent, was taken by police ambulance to Oak Park hospital after suffering a relapse at his home on Saturday. He is a pioneer in Forest Park.
Elgint Forest Park high school announces semi finalists in the statewide Scholarship competition. Names listed include John Aschoff, Daniele Fichtner, Bonita Holmberg, Carl Orland, Dennis Schneider, Thomas Stocky, Linda Thompson, Judith An Zitzer, and others from Circle and Desplaines areas.
Robert Hatton wed Mrs. Mary Pagels in a double ring ceremony at Forest Park Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Forrest Hergert. Attendants were Mrs. James Gorman and Mr. Lester Langell. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Al Lundeen of Detroit, wore aqua and silver. the groom, son of Mr and Mrs. Delbert Hatton of Forest Park, is stationed at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.
Anthony P. Vincenti M D was elected president of the Oak Park Hospital Medical Staff for 1966. A staff member for 31 years and former vice president from 1955 to 1956, he chaired orthopedic surgery and pathology and served on the Obstetric and Gynecological Committee for eight years. He trained at Loyola University and Loyola University Medical School, served as Chief of Surgery at Sandia Army Base in World War II, and lives with his wife Mary Susan at 525 Aviergeue River Forest with four children.
Final registration for the coming baseball season for players aged up to 16 will be held Sunday at the Park Building Harrison and Beloit from 2:00 PM to 4:06 PM. All players should register then.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Forest Fork Methodist Church honored past presidents at a meeting marking the society's start. Blue and gold corsages were given to attendees including Jo Fauteck, Ben Quandt, Carolyn Wegman, Velma Sherertz, Elva Hatton, and Marion Gordon. A dessert luncheon hosted by George Olsen and Lucile Vance followed a winter greens table display before the regular meeting.
Watchtower News reports the Columbus Park Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses returning from a three day assembly at the International Amphitheatre where Angelo C Manera Jr preached that only the Bible teaches a resurrection. About 2400 attendees listened as Manera urged Bible reading showing a heavenly resurrection for some and an earthly life for others. Local assistant presiding minister Charles Shura announced resumed meetings at Kingdom Hall 5442 W Division starting with Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Thomas E Peterson of 850 Dunlop has been named to the North Park College Dean's list in Chicago for the Fall term. The list honors students with a grade average of 3.1 or higher, and Peterson is a senior at the college.
Two Forest Park students at Western Maiis University are doing their quarter of practice teaching. Charles Burgio is assigned to speech and physical education at Springfield High School, and Carol Maless at Seehaumberg Elementary in kindergarten and primary grades.
A quirky look at unusual routines people employ to achieve hair gel effects. The piece highlights everyday examples, noting how small personal rituals reflect broader trends in grooming and self-expression.
A terse wartime or civic remark notes that many individuals lack the backbone to abandon a mistaken stance. The observation reflects a broader social or political critique about stubbornness and integrity. The line emphasizes consequences of stubbornness in public discourse.
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