Forest Park to Represent at Bay's State 25 Boys
The Fair Grounds at Springfield will host this year’s Boy State with 600 Illinois youths. Forest Park will send 25 members funded by local groups led by Henry Lebovite. They depart Sunday by bus and train to form a new state with its own government in two days.
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Springfield
Chicagoland
Mneet
Henry Lebovite
Facest Park
American Legion
Hyde W .Perce
Medinah Temple
Edward Seegers
Play Recital Features Notable Performers in River Forest
A June 12 recital in River Forest showcased performers such as Jean Yarus Danna Guilfoyle and Virginia Leech with a varied cast including Marjorie Perris Carter Wind Nadine Gin Janice Rayner Marie Kneh Dorothy Predrickson Carlson Frase Louise Herman May E Schultz Alfred Simonini Alice Vietor and others. Wilkins Simonini and Charles F. Smith also appeared in the program.
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Jean Yarus
Danna _ Guilfoyle
Virginia Leech
Marjorie Perris
Carter Wind
Nadine Gin
Janice Rayner
Marie Kneh
Dorothy Predrickson
Carlson Frase
Louise Hermanain
May E Schultz
Alfred Simonini
Alice Vietor
Emtient Tru
Marate
Watson
Oreelia Rayner
Raynor de Vries
Wilkins Simonini
Charles F. Smith
River Forest
For Every Man Who Wakes Up And Finds Himself Iamous
A terse aphorism notes that while one wakes to a strange condition the majority endure chronic insomnia. It frames sleep loss as a widespread struggle beyond individual fame or recognition.
St Bernardine Church Confers Confirmation and Graduation
His Excellency Bishop Hersard J. Scheil led a confirmation class of 25 at St Bernardine Church last Tuesday evening. Forty one St Bernardine School graduates received diplomas at a Friday commencement addressed by Rev Paul Torchardt. names include Annarting, Phyllis Bluinthal, Antionette Curran, Mary Divita, Theresa Grabow. St Bernardine will begin summer Mass schedule June 26.
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Hérsard J. Scheil
L.D
Chicago
St. Bernardine Church
Archatiocese
St.Bernardine School
Father Wagener
Paul Torchardt
Bernard Hinz
Herbert Humbert
Marne ““Latem
Charles la Bel
George McAvoy
Raymond McKenzie
William McKeown
Mike Punchy
William Prager
Leonard Reaux
Roger Raskos
Joseph Sharp
Robert Spataul
Philip Tryner
Frank Tyrrel
Robert White
Joseph
Sealed bids for staker installation at Field-Stevenson School
Forest Park school district invites sealed bids for one or two five hundred pound stakers to be installed in Kewanee Boilers Number 764 Type C at Field Stevenson School. Bids due by 3 p.m. CDT June 27, 1938 to the secretary at 926 Ferdinand Avenue Field Stevenson School. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Charles W. Meseke, Secretary, dated June 18, 1938.
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Thhe Board of Education
Forest Park
Cook County
Illinois
Kewanee
Field
Charles W. Meseke
Cheese Mold Salad from a Historic Cookbook
A fragment from a historical culinary column describes ingredients and steps for a Cheese Mold Salad. The passage mentions cream cheese, grated American cheese, whipped cream, gelatin, paprika, and various sauces. it hints at multiple recipes and technique like dissolving gelatin, folding in cheese, and sauce pours, reflecting mid century home cooking. The text references Helen Frain Hill and notes she authored a modern cookbook for the era.
Room for One Man to Taxi Driver Spy
Conversation in a taxi opens with a curious prompt about a spy and a question on fate. A driver responds with a brief challenge and a choice, while the quoted lines hint at the immortality of stories.
Penalties on Personal Property Schedules
The County Assessor warns residents to file the 1938 Personal Property Schedule by Monday June 2 or face a $500 minimum valuation plus a 50 penalty. Roy H Mohr, Township Assessor, lists Forest Park offices at 7508 Madison Street with limited daily hours and mail requests by calling Forest 254 to obtain a form.
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Roy H. Mohr
Madison Street
Forest Park
Forest 254
Lawn Care Advice Battles Weeds For Healthier Grass
Practical lawn guide advises persistent weed control especially against dandelions and crabgrass. It recommends spring and fall battles, pulling by roots, using special rakes if needed, and applying balanced plant food 4 pounds per 100 square feet after watering. Water once weekly, avoid daily sprinkling, and time August 15 to September 15 for best results.
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Aintenanod
Weade
Rev A Wagner Addresses St John’s Men Club on War Book
The St John’s Ev Lutheran Men’s Club met June 14 with Rev A Wagner presenting a program. He discussed chapters from Revolt Avons e War by Dr Engelbrecht and interviewed ex servicemen from both Allied and Central Powers. Two pictures highlighted Navy life and the haunting cost of war.
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St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church
A. Wagner
Engelbrecht
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