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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1950
Page
7
Commissioner Lelivel informs Forest Park residents the village incinerator is burning garbage. He asks residents to separate rubbish from garbage and to wrap all garbage properly for burning.
Murdoch McDonald 84 of 500 Beloit suffered a fatal heart attack July 3 in Albright's restaurant. He was pronounced dead by Dr. Giardini and taken to Zimmermann's chapel.
Porter Arno Loring at 7228 Adams reported unknown intruders entered the Desplaines premises during the night of June 29. They broke a window and cut bars, stealing liquor and currency valued at about 380 dollars.
Marie Freeman reported on June 27 that her Hoover vacuum cleaner was missing and an old unit left in its place. The good Hoover was last seen on her premises June 18, prompting a local household item mystery.
On July 3 an unknown person took an axe from A. W. Kistenbroker's garage at 1020 Desplaines. The vandal chopped cherry tree branches, damaged jugs and glasses in the basement, and tore down about 50 feet of wire fence on Taylor street.
John Wentzel an 8 year old boy from 7607 Madison was taken to Oak Park hospital on June 30 after a fall from a tree in the park fractured his wrist.
VFW Auxiliary 7181 invites the public to an ice cream social on Wednesday evening July 12 at 7 30 on the lawn of George Schwader 448 Thomas. If weather turns inclement the event moves to the Schwader basement recreation room. Menu includes homemade cake ice cream and black cows.
The act of Public Law 673, approved June 23, grants WWII veterans a 3 year presumptive period for pulmonary tuberculosis, expanding prior limits. It says diseases manifesting within this window and at least 10 percent disabling are presumed service connected, aligning with WWI-era timelines.
Alpha Xi Delta West Suburban Alumnae chapter hosts a July garden pot-luck picnic on July 10 at 6 30 p m. The event unfolds on the lawn of Mrs R T Poor at 623 N Euclid Oak Park with co host Miss Beatrice Krantz assisting.
Illinois drivers will enjoy trips to mountain areas by following safe driving rules from Charles M. Hayes of the Chicago Motor Club. Rules urge drivers to stay attentive, avoid slow crawling, keep to the right on blind curves, refrain from coasting downhill, and ensure properly adjusted ignition to save fuel.
The St Agnes Guild Altar Rosary society will hold its monthly meeting at St Bernardine’s school hall on Wednesday July 12 at 1:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Chairman Mrs Alice Roissay is aided by Mrs Salviti, Mrs McQuire, Mrs St Peter and Mrs Roxen.
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