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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1936
Page
8
A fragmentary entry lists several individuals with unsettled details and uncertain statuses. Names include Hastie Odgers Verhaga Ne and Ray Rheingeuber, with notes of retirement, vacations, and new pursuits. The text reads as a casual, incomplete social sketch from a local page.
Laverton Lamden faces termination allegations discussed at Cpcka, while Cal Kix is to be officially informed in the Chivago Stadium this evening. The piece cites political and sports items, including public officials, elections, and a Chicago World Series comparison from 1936.
Fifteen valuable prizes will be given away free to holders of lucky tickets at a Saturday matinee at the Forest theater. Bicycles, a motion picture projector, a baseball suit, tennis gear, and other items are among the prizes valued up to fifty five dollars. Attend to win and bring friends to enjoy the event.
Mr and Mrs Leland L Medsker of Jackson boulevard celebrate the birth of their daughter Susan Jane a eight pound girl born Sunday July 19 at West Suburban hospital The father is a former instructor at Provito.
Lieutenant Fergusson spoke to the Kiwanis Club outlining West Point life. He described cadet discipline, the military schedule, and the government support system, noting the academy's equalizing policy and the path from high school to cadet success.
Desplaines Avenue hosts a Wednesday opening ceremony with Mayor and city officials. Foremost residents and notable guests attend as the street is dedicated to public use and marked by a ceremonial severing. Local broker Mary A W Risten and others perform portions of the program.
Oklahoma City educator E R Sifert was chosen by the Proviso Township High School Board as the new principal succeeding H M Belkema. The board cited his twenty plus years in education and credentials including degrees from Des Moines University and Iowa University. He has held multiple high school lead roles and been active in national education organizations.
A local notice outlines Forest Awards increasing to 600 and 300, with prize money linked to attendance and eligibility. George M Rohe of Oak Park and Jane Gitter of Berwyn Hospital are named in connection to the prizes, with new premises handling the awards and organizer Mr Rohr and Mr Latter overseeing the process.
The Brest Park Library lists 100 Civil Service Examinations and preparation books for post positions clerk auditing mental alertness and related fields. Reads include She Strives to Conquer Frances Maule and Outline of Careers edited by Edward Bermay, plus titles on opportunities and American occupations.
Community recreation notice invites registrations for a WPA program trip to NBC. Applic nts must call the recreation office at Forest 7M or submit name and address in person. limited to 95 participants, priority given to early signups.
Forest Hark Cawge No 1071 of the Loyal Order of Moose hosts a picnic on Sunday August 2 at Fippings ery grove near Hutterfield road to celebrate Washington boulevard. Joseph Marethe chairs the committee and promises refreshments and prizes. Activities include games and a baseball game. Tickets available from any Moose member.
Pietta of Boston Massachusetts will be a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Harry C Huxhold at 631 Thomas Street for two weeks.
The Proviso Township faces dire relief strain after defeat of a local mill property tax for relief. With state and federal funds uncertain, the township seeks unified action, urging a special town meeting to approve a property tax levy and ensure continued aid for the poor.
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