Forest Park readers clash over Beloit Harrison teens
A letter from a Forest Park resident defends the Police Reserve and Park habits at Beloit and Harrison, arguing teens and visitors create disturbances at night. The writer praises Chief Tobin, cites vandalism in the park, and urges stronger park surveillance and legislation to curb juvenile misbehavior.
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Walker
Hanley
Beloit-Harrison
Tobin
Forest Park
Reserve
Park
Little League
Springfield
Witt
Forest Park Little League Auxiliary Meeting Details
A meeting of the Forest Park Little League Women's Auxiliary will be held at the Park Building at p.m. on Thursday, July 13. Games will be played and prizes awarded. Hostesses for the evening are Gloria Locash, Trudy Erkman, Lee Paetkae and Loretta Schelwe.
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Forest Park
Little League Women’s Auxiliary
Prigzes
Gloria Locash
Trudy Erkman
Lee Paetkae
Loretta Schelwe
Seven warning signals of cancer for outdoor exposure
The piece urges outdoor enthusiasts to watch for cancer signs and lists seven warning signals. It emphasizes sun exposure harms skin, urges early detection, and notes Lorne Greene promotes awareness with guidance to see a doctor if a signal lasts over two weeks. It ends by urging support for the American Cancer Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Greene
American Cancer Society
Forest Park Safety & Traffic Commission Appointments
The Forest Park Safety and Traffic Commission announced new officers and members at a recent meeting. Robert Linker is Chairman and Mrs. John Hemstreet serves as Secretary with others including Robert Bill John Banks Glen Block and Bob Bil. The next meeting is Thursday July 13 at 8 p.m. in the Village Hall to review parking controls on the north side of Randolph from Harlem to Lathrop. meetings remain open to the public.
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Forest Park Safety &Traffic Comm
Forest Park Safety and Traffic Commission
Robert Linker
John Hemstreet
Robert Bill
John Banks
Glen Block
Safety Commission
Bob Bil
Bob Linker
Village Hall
Randolph
Harlem
Lathrop
Obituaries for O'Brien Bruckner Bross and Clark families
Obituary notices list Nell Mae O'Brien nee Clark wife of James Howard O'Brien and mother of Esther Reed James C Harold and the late Stanley with funeral at St Bernardine Church and Mt. Carmel. Amanda Bruckner of Forest Park wife of Earl J and mother of Earl W and Bernardine Breitling with grandchildren Randal Dale Sandra Nancy Timothy and siblings William Garbers Clara Brohm. funeral at Zimmerman Sons with interment Arlington Cemetery. Carl W Bross of Oak Park husband of Emma and relative of Margaret Crowley and others. service at Zimmerman Sons and Mt. Emblem burial. Mabel T Clark nee Boland widow of Albert with sons Albert and Joseph. service at St Bernardine and burial at Mt. Carmel.
Card of Thanks for Herman A. Triebes
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and services during the sorrow of our husband and brother, Herman A. Triebes. Helen Triebes and the Triebes family.
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Herman A. Triebes
Thanks to Neighbors for Roy Carstens Memorial Gifts
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown through contributions to the First United Church of Christ Memorial Fund in memory of Roy Carstens. Special thanks to Pastor Walter Mohr for comforting words. Alice M Carstens and Son.
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First United Church of Christ Memorial Fund
Roy Carstens
Walter Mohr
Alice M, Carstens
Forest Park Who's Who booklet mailed to residents
The Forest Park Who's Who fact packed 50 page booklet is now available to all residents. It is in the mail to every homeowner and those who did not receive one are urged to visit the Chamber office at 747 Madison.
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Forest Park
Chamber’ Office
Madison
Softball League Schedule and Meeting Notice
The record lists multiple softball games with teams such as St John Fortress Christina s Moose Richards Harrys Bar Ferrarra Quitschll Chucks St Bernardines and Fair Oaks plus nightly times and rainouts for July 3 through July 17. It also notes the Board of Town Auditors monthly meeting moved to Monday July 31 at 5 30 p m at 7508 Madison Proviso Township.
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Greds Mesa
Andys
Chucks
Fair Oaks
Thurs
Quitsch
Ferrara
St. Peters
Richards
St. John Fortress
Tues
Ferrarra
Board of Town Auditors of
Proviso Township
Madison
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Leonard Karlin
Forest Park Review
Karlin
Park Board
Beloit & Harrison
Harrison St
Mr. Karlin
Bob Maren
Cae
Tayloe
Ean
Var
Forest Park Methodist Church
Forest Park Church
Samuel Johnson
Helen Triebes
Triebes
Fam
Tom
Carlson Auto Sales
Roosevelt
Christina's 2
Moose
Peter
Harrys Bar
Andy
Harry
Quitschll
Richard's
St. Bernardines
National
Township Auditors
Frank
Roosevelt RD
Art Carlson
Maddon
Forest Park Forest
Mtsaawed
State Farm Hine and Casualty Company
Homie Orice
Bloomington
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