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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1961
Page
4
A brief note advises investors to begin early but warns that the elevator function must be confirmed as riliining before proceeding. It underscores ensuring building infrastructure readiness for any new venture.
Girl Scout troops at Forest Park wrap a two week Day Camp in Miller Meadow under favorable weather. Director Mrs. Chartres LaPointe leads a volunteer staff including Mrs. Lester Rummel and unit leaders from Forest Park and Bolly wood. The camp theme Honor the Past highlights immigrant cultures with songs dances cooking and crafts. 106 girls attended with many saying two weeks was too short.
The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce has distributed the new 4% tax expense schedules to local merchants. Stores or offices that did not receive a schedule can contact Chamber secretary Mrs. Jayne Wirk at FO 6-2543 or visit the Chamber office at 7417 Madison.
The Chicago Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society awarded two reserved seat tickets for last Saturday's White Sox Yankee game to Mrs Georgine M Kozich, 935 Elgin. She collected the largest amount of contributions in her area during the MS door to door drive.
If traveling by car, create a sleeping area with luggage and a mattress. Pack sterilized bottles, tissues, cereal, baby food, boiled water, diapers, waxed bags, and powdered milk. Use a car bottle warmer, prepare formula a week ahead, and call motels in advance for a crib and babysitting options.
Kenny Stange is named manager of the Forest Park Pony League Tournament team with coaches Jim Klages and Chuck Gilardi. Roster includes Joe Abruzino John Bowen Tim Lane Jim McGuire Tom Hemstreet Bob Hemstreet Jerry Swenski Gary Onorato George Koch Denny Crane Tony Guinta Denny Howell Randy Brown Mike Williams Gary Marinier declined due to vacation. Team prepares to meet River Grove Friday at 5:30 and Saturday at 2 p.m. A Forest Park win advances to the Oak Park sectional starting July 26.
The 1st Savings Girls softball team went four games on the road last week posting two wins and two losses. Joyce Wickholdt earned a four hitter in the 16-1 win over Earlville while Elaine Zajicek took the loss in relief in the 5-4 eight inning defeat. Phylis Huerstel and Judy Strumski led Earlville in game one, with Mary Swiess homering in game two. In Janesville First Savings won 2-0 behind Diane Luedtke Scotty Miller and Mary Rudd. The nightcap went to Forest Parkers 5-4 in eight innings. Next weekend they host Flamingos and then the Hockford Comets.
Rockford edged Forest Park 2 to 0 as Fred Most suffered his second loss of the season. Bob Genshaw fueled the win with a clutch hit, while Ray Keller fanned 22 for Forest Park. In other action, the 1st Savers beat Leno’s 6 to 2 as Gus Trantham and Chuck Cork homered, keeping Maywood League play strong.
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