Five Candidates Urge Manager Government In Forest Park
Five candidates for village commissioner in Forest Park present council manager government as a modern approach. John Phelan, Bob Bill, James Gallagher, Louis Morgano share aims of efficiency and civil service reform, citing Oak Park and Riverside as models.
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John £. Phelan
Phelan
Forest Park
Oak Park
Riverside
Robert R. Bill
Beloit
Bill
Proviso High
Bob
Ordnance
White Motors
General Motors
Brigance Chevrolet
W.F.W. Post
International Ass’n of Machinists
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Friends of the
Village Campaign Kicks Off With Unopposed Primaries
Forest Park gears up for a primary with over 7,000 registered voters as two candidates run unopposed. Gene Cicchetti, 43, of 938 Ferdinand Avenue, announces his bid for village commissioner, touting council manager government to safeguard village funds.
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Tippy
Horges
Harry Raimondi
William
Forest Park
Howard Mohr
Thrn
Gene Cicchetti
Ferdinand Avenue
Cicchetti
Austin
Austin High
Gene
Weight Junior College
Naval Air Force
Miller Wrapping Company
Milton Bud Prueter Files for Village Commissioner
Milton Bud Prueter of 7648 Monroe files for Village Commissioner. He hails from Forest Park’s old families, attended Forest Park schools, Proviso High, and universities including Wisconsin Iowa and IIT. A WWII Navy pilot, he serves on the Recreation Board and has led scouting, Little League, PTA, and fund drives while working 23 years as a supervising engineer at Illinois Bell.
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Prueter
Forest Park
Proviso High
University of Wisconsin
University of Iowa
Illinois Institute of Technology
Hette Achoff
Proviso
Jr. High
Recreation Board
Resignations Vacate Two Police Positions on Council Agenda
The council accepted the resignations of police officer R Edward W Schultz after 20 years of service and officer Frank Allessi leaving two vacancies. A complaint about way street violations on the south side was referred to the police department. The council approved a radio repair shop at 7447 Madison and a boys clothing business at 8601 Roosevelt.
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R Edward W. Schultz
Frank Allessi
Force
Police Department
Madison
Roosevelt
Spaghetti Dinner At Moose Lodge Saturday
The Moose Lodge hosts a spaghetti dinner with a secret family recipe by Tom Misiano of Monroe. Dinner runs 6 to 8 30 p.m. Tickets cost 1.25 for adults and 85 cents for children, available at the door or from Chairman Vera Lenehan.
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Moose Lodge
Wermnen
Tom Misiano
Monroe
Vera Lenehan
Theodosakis Merchant Gus Dies at 72 in Forest Park
Gus Theodosakia Theodosakis a pioneer Greek immigrant and Forest Park merchant died last week at 72 His family had business roots dating to 1904 with a store that became Terminal Tavern and Restaurant serving commuters and villagers for 54 years Services were held at Columbian Funeral Home and Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Burial followed at Elmwood Park Cemetery Surviving are his wife Mary a son James two daughters and four grandchildren
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Gus J. Theodosakis
U.S
Theodosakis
Forest Park
Gus
Chicago
Desplaines and
Congress Expressway
Terminal
Columbian Funeral Home
Elmwood Park
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Mary
James
Eugenia Ann
Mia
Mary Szczesniak
Eugenia
Mary Lou Szczesniak
Margot
Constantine Theodosakis
Remodel Council Room For New Village Court
Village Council approves remodeling of Council Chambers to accommodate the Village Court. Plans include full litigation facilities. Commissioner Paul Berlin says contractors may obtain bid details from the Clerk starting Saturday. Bids due by Saturday February 9. Project aims to finish by March 1.
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Paul Berlin
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James J. Gallagher
Elgin
St. Philips' High School
Jim
U.S. Army
Gallagher
Mary Ellen Maren
110 Circle
Louis Morgano
Morgano
St. Bernardine’s* Church
Chicago Photo-Engravers Union #5
American Turners
Lou
Boy Scout
Neighborhood Action Ass'n
Morgana
Pioneer Pubishing Company of
St. Charles
Milton Bud Prueter
Council
Gus Theodosakia
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