Three Giveaways Bring Joy at Forest Park Grand Openings
The weekend featured two grand openings in Forest Park with weekly awards bringing happiness to residents. Howard Mohr's service station gave 12 prizes including a Hi-Fi set to James Di Cola of Taylor and gifts to A Scalzo, Ruth Williamson, and others. Wick Jewelers and First Savings and Loan distributed electric grills, diamond, watch, casserole sets, and other items to local residents. Two more weekly draws awarded prizes to Janet Hester and Dolores Detente, with two prizes every Saturday through July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Mohr
James di Cola
Taylor
Wag
Gent
Mohr
A. Scalzo
Taylor St
Mr. M. Knetfel
Ruth
Wick Jewelers
Madison
Hazel Burnham
Desplaines
George Tietz
Hannah
Kathy Fogelgen
Oak Park
Vera Colston
Dat Thomas
Janet Hester
Bellwood
Dolores
Detente
River Forest
Suzanne Jessie
Maywood
Frank Saunders
Westchester
Bell Telephone Adds Forest Park Exchange Amid Demand
Bell Telephone Co announces adding a new Forest Park exchange named Forest 6 and Forest 9, with President 1 joining the network, in response to heavy local demand for more phones. The notice appears in Personal Observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U Winess Bell Telephone Co
Forest Park
Forest 6
Forest 9
Proviso High School Music Scholar Attends Interlochen Camp
Wayne Tietz son of Mr and Mrs George L Tietz 632 Hannah left Saturday June 2 for the National Music Camp at Interlochen Michigan. He was awarded a scholarship from Proviso High School to attend eight weeks of music study and activities. His family accompanied him and returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Tietz
George L. Tietz
Hannah
Interlochen
Michigan
Wayne
Proviso High School
Local Woman Commits Suicide Attempt Reports State
Police say Fay Bartels of 943 Ferdinand ingested a bottle of iodine and was rushed to Oak Park hospital for treatment. Afterward she was placed in the custody of her husband who recalled she had previously slashed her wrists several months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Bartels
Ferdinand
Oak Park Hospital
Lady Befriends Squirrel Ends With Rabies Test
Mrs. Martha Groppi tried to break up a squabble between a squirrel and Blue Jays. The squirrel bit her finger. Dr Swanstrom treated the wound and sent the animal’s carcass for rabies testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Groppi
Circle
Animal Kingdom
It Takes a Sprinter to Keep Pace with Intentions
A compact reflection on ambition and action, suggesting that strong will requires swift execution. The line highlights the contrast between desire and speed, implying that true progress depends on timely effort and resolved intent.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bethel No. 6
Bethrel No. 6
Vicki Moraitis
Janet Williams
Bennette Hoffman
Mary Jane Williams
Ben Hoffman
Effie Woods
New Guardian
Forest Park National Bank
Hannah and
Madison St
Illinois
U.S
Madison Street
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hannah Avenue
Chicago
Eytebrook
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!