Basements Flood City Businesses Suffer Major Losses
In Cook County heavy weekend rain flooded Forest Park basements, inundating store inventories and causing power outages. Albrights and Otto's restaurant faced outages and pumps were used to drain water. residents rushed for freezing equipment and Rubber boots sold out as merchants aided each other during the disaster.
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Forest Park
Cook County
Albrights
Otto's
Soeal Freeze-Bank
Rubins
Carnival Planned by Seven Groups in Forest for August
Seven organizations including Forest Lions VFW American Legion Forest Park Kiwanis and fire department plan a week long carnival from May 20 to 25 with nightly prizes rides bands and a 1957 Mercury final day prize. A kickoff dance is set for August 17 at Moose Hall with tickets at one dollar. Committee of two reps from each group met to set policy next meeting July 2.
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Forest Lions
V.F.W. American Legion
Forest Park Kiwanis
Department
Themserves
Firemen
Moose Hall
Baker suffers back injury. taken to hospital by police
Christian Lutz, a baker at 800 Beloit, sustained a back injury on Saturday and was transported to Park Hospital by local police. A woman at 913 Elgin fainted Sunday while walking home and was carried inside by officers, later recovering at home. Good intentions are often tainted by bad habits.
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Christian Lutz
Beloit
Sat- Jay
Park Hospital
Schuy
Elgin
Plan Stage Show At Picnic of Republicans
Jamieson announces a stage show with acts from The Qualman Troupe The Crowells Stryganek Family and Lou Prohut plus Bob Archer singing and Stan Erickson Orchestra providing music at the 15th annual Republican picnic in Altenheim Grove on Sunday July 21 with 7:30 to 10:40 PM. Picnic prizes are on display at Republican Headquarters 102 S. 5th Ave.
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Jamieson
Altenheim Grove
Bob Archer
Adora
Contortionest
Charles
Wonder Dogs
Crowells
Stryganek
Purse Lost by Margaret Hartmann in Michigan
Margaret Hartmann reports losing her purse at 7206 Madison Street containing $47 and her driver’s license. Police notified and purse missing, description limited to the items stated in the report.
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Margaret Hartmann
Madigan
Window Breakage Report At Beloit Home
Mrs. Herman Milas of 501 Beloit reported to police that a stone or a flying bird shattered the front window on the second floor of her residence.
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Herman Milas
Beloit
Reformers Voice Versus Public Interest in Pelagic Poy Iy
A reformer speaks at length but struggles to engage listeners on the benefits of poy iy. The article notes limited public interest and suggests messaging gaps hinder reform efforts.
Police Chief Warns Merchants on Phony Five Dollar Bills
Chief Joe Cortino warns local merchants to watch for counterfeit five dollar bills serial 064648324A washing appearance and notes three passed in Forest Park in two days. He urges calling the Police Department at 8 2425 if any suspect bills are used.
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Joe Cortino
Forest Park
Scouts Attend Fourth National Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge
At Valley Forge Pennsylvania the fourth National Boy Scout Jamboree draws attendees including Guy Elwell Forest Park assistant scoutmaster Edwin Gelsey Bruce Sandelin Wayne Tietz and Terry Waldersen from addresses listed.
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Valley Forge
Guy Elwell
Forest Park
Edwin Gelsey
Adams
Bruce Sandelin
Cirele
Wayne Tietz
Hannah
Terry Waldersen
Madison
Injured Divers Treated After Park Pool Incidents
Paul Vandieben age 11 of Jackson along with Sam Cortese 24 of Chicago and Anthony Militano of Oak Park were taken to Oak Park hospital after injuries on the diving board at the local pool. None suffered serious injuries.
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Park Pool
Paul Vandieben
Jackson
Sam Cortese
Chicago
Anthony Militano
Oak Park
Oak Park Hospital
Bogus Bills Prompt Police Warning and Cooperation
A police chief urges cooperation after exposing bogus bill schemes. Joseph L. Cortina, Chief of Police, calls for vigilance and assistance from the public to identify and stop counterfeit notes and related fraud attempts.
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Joseph L. Cortina
Local Auditor Advises Tax Deduction for Flood Damage
Village Auditor Fred Schildt urges residents with uninsured flood damage to claim an income tax deduction. The deduction is the lower of cost or fair market value. He recommends compiling a damage list and getting it certified.
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Fred Schildt
Illinois assessing officials course to be led by Roy Mohr
Urbana Champaign will host a short course for Illinois assessing officials at the University of Illinois from July 15 through July 18. Roy H. Mohr of Forest Park will conduct the program at 840 Thomas Ave.
Dog bite incidents reported on Elgin Street
Debbie Keck six of 1037 Elgin suffered a temple abrasion when she tried to pick up a small dog. Eric Jackson of 1012 Elgin was bitten on the left leg by a dog.
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Debbie Keck
Elgin
Eric Jackson
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Elgis
Washington
James J. Jamieson
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