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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
5
The Forest Park public library announces new hours starting Saturday and continuing until Labour Day. The library opens 9 30 a m with Saturday closure in afternoon and evening. Weekday hours remain 1 40 p m to 9 p m. The Field Branch closes Friday afternoon and opens 4 p m on Friday.
Mrs Minnie Schwass of Forest Park dies after a long illness at home. She was born in Forest Park 74 years ago and lived there most of her life. Survived by two sons Arthur and Walter and her husband Henry. Funeral from Breschsler's chapel at 3280 rpm Wednesday. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery.
The St Juhn s Men s club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday July 1. Courtesy of General Motors Co. four series of technicolor films will be shown. L Carter, American Legion Melia Rotter Post No 724, will try to obtain the bugle corps of that organization to furnish musical entertainment for the evening. Each member urged to attend with friends. Boost Forest Park.
How to make ripe pear and crystallized ginger jam in a large kettle. Core and crush pears, dice ginger, mix with sugar and pectin, boil vigorously, skim, then seal while hot. Makes about 11 glasses.
Probst and Helle open a Super Service Station at the corner of Jackson and Desplaines offering pickup and delivery. The shop will provide expert washing greasing fire and battery service and will stock Sins clair headnets.
Forest Park Village Board, Cook County, Illinois invites contractors to submit proposals for a bridge and related work. Bid deposits of ten percent required with proposals, which must follow state standard specifications. The mayor and village board reserve right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities. Dated July 6 1939.
Kiwanis members heard pianist Frank Heil perform a vocal and piano recital at a regular meeting. The program featured popular standards and humorous numbers, prompting applause amid remarks about Heil’s post graduation plans and a weather‑delayed concert. Attendees also noted Gulf tournament results and a dramatic shot by Roos on the course.
A terse notice describes persistent fears of global collapse. Citizens report daily anxiety as forecasts and headlines fuel uncertainty while authorities urge calm and verify claims.
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