Independence Day Reflections and Fireworks Debate
A Tribune letter reflects on July 4 celebrations, praising Independence Day symbolism while arguing sparklers should be banned for safety. The writer applauds legal actions reducing child firework use, invites readers to Soldiers Field for Legion-sponsored displays, and shares memories of Lindbergh rides, barn color curiosities, and Oak Park Chamber changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key
Soldiers Field
American Legion
Urge Registration For Bus Trip To Hawthorne Farm Zoo
Children under 12 and over 6 not with a parent should register at their playground during the week for a trip to Hawthorne Melody Farm and Zoo in Libertyville Til There is limited bus room for parents and no fare or zoo admission charges There is ongoing baseball school sessions on Tuesday and Thursday after onpar on the Little League diamond and the volleyball league for Jr high and high school girls starts this week in the Main Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne Melody Farm
Libertyville
Til
Messrs. Seheine
Schlicting
Young Adult Club Goes To Long Lake On July 4
Barbara Fitch describes the Oak Park YMCA Young Adult Club outing to Long Lake. The second annual event for single members will offer swimming boating baseball and sun bathing. The next meeting is July 7 at Thatcher Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Lake
Barbara Fitch
Keystone Ave. River Forest
Oak Park Y
Forest
Oak Park
M.C
Neighborhood Yard Party and Cook-out Celebrates Summer
Laura Lee Bernero and brother Jay- Dee Bernero Jr hosted a neighborhood yard party for playmates to mark the early summer arrival. Children enjoyed grilled hot dogs relishes chips and popsicles along with a croquet game. Attendees included Stevel McGuire Johnny Davidson Kristin Davidson Jimmy Negele Kathy Negele Debbie Negele Gregory Blomberg Jay Newman Roy Cassier and Susan Houston welcomed as a new neighbor and playmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lee Bernero
John Bernero, Jr
Jay- Dee
Stevel McGuire
Johnny
Kristin Davidson
Jimmy
Kathy
Debbie Negele
Gregory Blomberg
Jay Newman
Roy Cassier
Susan Houston
California Visitors Stay With Eberle Family
Mrs Mary Kirven and Mr and Mrs John Durgin with daughter Margaret and son John, all of San Bernardino California, were house guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Eberle at 101 Des Plaines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mary Kirven
John Durgin
Margaret
John
San Bernardino
Joseph Eberle
Desplaines
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Claude, A. Walker
Russia
Junior
Tribune Magazine
V. 0. Wiley
Kansas City
Wiley
Myrtle Heilemann
Henry Heilemann
Jtere
Charles Lindberg
Checkerboard Field
Maywond
Myrtle
Review Office
Charlie
Indiana
Tliavis
Ross Anderson
America
Rosortang
Sura
French Lick, Indiana
Poo Ae
Prescription
SOL
Heal Pharmachty Senrywnere Ee Eee
Rierson
Madison ST
Muscatel
Juneau
Golden Liquor Mart
Circle Avenua
Madison Street
Golden Drugs & Liquors
Harlem
Mer
Nowe
Oak Leaf Cleaners
Harrison Street
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