Two out of three falls title bout set for July 23
U S heavyweight champion Sheik Wilbur Snyder defends against The Sheik of Araby at Mance Park Hodgkins Illinois two out of three falls with a sixty minute limit. Also noted Refiners Pride wins and league standings across Geneva and Maywood with strong pitching from Fred Most and Don Kelly.
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Wilbur Snyder
U. S
Wil
the Sheik of
Mance Park
Hodgkins, IL
LaGrange
U.S. 45
Route 66
Boomer Frantz
Ed Dickey
Pride
Don Kelly
Paul's Grove
Elgin
Kelly
Don
Warnie Hurtt
Gus Trantham
Hurtt
Gus
Fead
Stupariis Construction
Fred Most
Most
In Memoriam Bertha Weichbrodt
Weichbrodt family note Bertha Weichbrodt died July 6 1956 one year ago today and that those who loved her miss her more each day.
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Bertha Weichbrodt
Weichbrodt
Card of Thanks to Chief Cor tina and Forest Park Fire Dept
The Mazzarella Family thanks Chief Cor tina and the Forest Park Fire Department for prompt efficient service after their home was struck by lightning. Gratitude also goes to neighbors for kindness and help. 418 Thomas are. Phone us the News.
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Cortina
Forest Park
Mazzarella
Thomas
Hi Club Picnic At Illinois State Park
The Hi Club of St Bernardine’s held a picnic on Sunday July 14 with a chartered bus for about 50 members at Illinois State Park near Waukegan. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Bugajsky of 920 Elgin and Mr and Mrs Zee lick of 921 N Harlem. Gene O Neill, 841 Lathrop, is president.
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St. Bernardine’s
Illinois State Park
Waukegan
John Tbugajsky
Elgin
Louis Zeelick
N. Harlem
Gene O'Neill
Lathrop
Birthday Celebrant Carol Duke Turns 14 in Forest Park
Carol Duke of 1021 Dunlop celebrated her 14th birthday on July 10 with her girlfriend Elaine Grundke. She has two sisters Kathleen and Loratie. A birthday cake shop visit in Forest Park is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Duke
Dunlop
Elaine Grundke
Dake
Carol
Kathleen
Loratie
Galloways Take Week Trip to Atlanta and Mammoth Cave
Mr and Mrs T E Galloway of 132 Marengo spent a week traveling to Atlanta Georgia and visiting the Mammoth Cave in Kentucky during their vacation.
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Southland
T. E. Galloway
Marengo
Atlanta
Georgia
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Elmhurst College Dean's List Announced
Kenneth Mulholland, son of Mr. and Mrs. A Mulholland of Forest Park Illinois, is named to Elmhurst College dean's list for the second semester. The criteria require a 2.2 GPA calculated from course points with A equal three and B equal two.
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Elmhurst College
Elmhurst
Illinois
Kenneth Mulholland
A. Mulholland
Circle Avenue
Forest Park
Family Visits Pvt Schnurstein at Fort Hood Training Camp
Private Schnurstein of the 78th Artillery division stationed near Dallas welcomed two weeks of visitors including his wife Nancy and his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Schnurstein. They joined him at the base where he trains as a gunner.
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Pvt
Schnurstein
Fort Hood
Texas
Nancy
Desplaines
Fred Schnurstein
Hannah
Dallas
78Th Artillery Division
Cant Face It and the Call for Straight Accounting
A terse note contemplates how some people avoid responsibility when a reckoning arrives. The piece explores the tension between self preservation and public or moral obligation.
Clear Conscience of a Man Who Always Chooses Honor
A reflective saying asserts that a person who consistently acts with integrity does not need to defend or explain their motives. The moral emphasizes upright behavior as its own justification and standard.
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Forest
Ray
Madison Street
Zahowr Phone Servis Forest
Andro Drugs
Arnold's Hobby Shop
Barong Drugs
Beloit Food Shop
Ben Franklin Stora Blough-Miner
Bakaryagno Food Mart
Ale Bootery
First Savings Forest Home Gardens
Forest Garden Center
Forest News Agency
Forest Park Liquors
Forest Park National Bank
Forest Publishing Co
George's Place
Gorey Camera Shop
Golden Drugs
Golden Liquors
Harry's Quality Market
Ideal Hardware
Jerome's Candies
Jewel Food Store
Chamber of Commerce
Crosley
Zenith
Universal
Roosavelt Road
Jon Reichmann Co
Cifica
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