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Park Peal Lifeguards Speak of Duty and History
Five lifeguards guard Park Peal pool during hours of use Richard VerHalen George Marri ott Marvin Roehlke E Koller and Tom McCormick. The article notes McCormick's father Joseph also guarded and earned a Chicago medal for heroism at the Eastland disaster. Swimming classes start Thursday July 14 and run Mondays and Thursdays. pool open daily 1 pm to 10 pm with admission 4 cents for under 13 50 cents for adults over 13.
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