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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
6
A reader critiques the modern observance of Memorial Day, arguing many treat it as a mercenary holiday for closures and recreation rather than a time to reflect on war’s futility. He urges true programs with speeches to teach children the day’s real significance. He notes name quirks among locals and recalls a local incident of a boy sustaining a head injury from a bat.
The Ladies Auxiliary to Forest Park Ace 1344 F C E honored mothers and daughters on Thursday May 26. Marguerite Rowe’s mother Margaret Mattis was the special honoree. Mothers and daughters named include Hattie Armano Georgette Lentini Ellen Kearwald Ceatise Bearwald Adelaide Bobinsky Alvina Buenger Lil lian Butler Ruth Foster and many others with granddaughters presenting their grandmothers with Auxiliary pins.
Girl Scout news notes two new Brownie troops formed at St Bernardine’s in the past month. Troop 276 is led by Mrs Uhler with assistants Mrs Virginia Callahan and Mrs Marie Russel. Leader training will be held at headquarters in the fall. Troop 191 finishes its season as Brownies move up to Girl Scouts with Judy Beese Carol Depisa and Frances Pearce advancing.
On May 20 Troop 191 with parents and leaders visited Thatcher woods for a picnic. They played games roasted hot dogs and marshmallows and had supper in the woods. Adults who helped were thanked for a happy season ending gathering.
Troop LOL held a 7:30 p.m. Thursday meeting led by Robert Hakemian. Members presented colors, planned Area Campro Hee for next Friday and Saturday, assembled first aid kits, discussed uses, and noted receipt of ten pup tents for sale at a raffle tied to tickets for a Paunchy Bloomer Girls versus Rockola Chicks exhibition game.
A dog bit two year old Sandra Napolitan on the cheek on May 31 while at 1432 Cirelo. The incident was reported in local records and described as a dog bite affecting a minor.
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