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Forest Park Glimpse of 1958 Highlights and Local Happenings
Forest Park reflections recall a lively 1958 with Sinatra and Martin lunching at a local eatery between flights with Joe Cortino. Notable events include Mike Todd buried at Waldheim Cemetery with Elizabeth Taylor attending, a 4 cent postage raise, the new Ben Franklin store on Madison, and Kiwanis president Kenneth McQueen. The Park District approved the ice rink 520 to 215, and community leaders Howard Mohr and Howard Sammon were honored. Mayor Daley rode the Eisenhower Expressway debut with local officials. Grant White school was torn down for remodeling. medical emergencies and civic service milestones punctuated town life.
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Forest Park
Mike Todd
Waldheim
Des Plaines
Roosevelt
Elizabeth Taylor
Aero Eh
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Joe Cortino