Eight Hurt as Bomb Explodes During Centennorama
An atomic style bomb exploded during the Centennorama production of The Atomic Age injuring eight. One woman, Mrs Benitu Fitzner, 22, suffered facial lacerations. others treated and released. The episode was removed from the show after the incident.
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Oak Park Hospital
Benitu Fitzner
Beloit
Edward Fitzner
Frank Kowlder
Thomas Blariche McCormick
Dunlop Elsa’ Plgorsz
Marengo
Katherine Jacknow
Desplaines
Louise Moore
Elgin
the Fireworks Co
Jack Crubley
Clubley
Legion Plans Huge Fireworks for 4th of July Show
Advance tickets for the Fourth of July Fireworks at Soldier Field sold about 20 percent ahead of last year, with Russell W. Root noting strong crowds. The program features two drum corps, circus acts, and 2 tons of fireworks, with reserved seats at 1.25 and general admission 46 cents. Gates open 5 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start.
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Soldier Field
Cook County Council of the American Legion
Russell W. Root
Root
International Automobile
Marshall Field & Cog Loop Store
Dorothy L. Kuehnle
Morrison Hotel
Gates of
Man Alive Beehive Removed After Wild Bee Invasion
Terror gripped Harrison and Ferdinand as residents fled to their homes awaiting Bee Sales and hive removal. A basket sized hive containing over 20 000 bees appeared in a tree at the Harrison Ferdinand corner. The next morning Commissioner Lambke intervened and the hive was removed restoring peace.
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Harrison and Ferdinand
Lambke
Ice Cream Social At St. John’s Branch School
The annual Ice Cream Social by St. John's Branch School Mother Social Club is set for Tuesday June 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Branch School 10a7 Marenga. Tickets are available by calling FO-0844 or FO-632u0.
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St. John's
Marenga
C of C Trip Award Goes to R G Walker
R G Walker of 431 Clinton Osk Park won the 15 day all expense Happiness Tour to the Pacific Northwest from the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony took place last Thursday before the First National Bank, with Walker also receiving a Jewel Tea Co luggage set. Other awards included a General Electric iron to Lillian Schaff and a range of household goods to several residents.
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R.G. Walker
Claude A
Clinton
Osk Park
Pacific Northwest
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank
Walker
Jewel Tea Co
General Electric
Lillian Schaff
Jackson Blyd
George L. Smith
Madison
Rose Bachlke
Beloit Ave
Motorale
Paul Gerisch
Thomas Ave
Vito Lentini
Maple Ave
Berwyn
Picnic at Crystal Vista Family Home Draws Local Guests
Stelzer of 1024 Dunlop hosts an all day picnic at Crystal Vista on Sunday June 17 inviting Lloyd Chase Wayne Chase Richard Juergensen Frank Vinch Fred Busch Betty Oppenbork Myrtle Groppi Caroline Yackey and Frank Stelzer with Bob Stelzer and his parents Mr and Mrs Hans Stelzer also attending.
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Lake
Frank Stelzer
Dunlop
Chrystal Vista
Lloyd
Wayne Chase
Richard Juergensen
Frank Vinch
Fred Busch
Betty Oppenbork
Myrtle Groppi
Caroline Yackey
Frank
Bob
Hans Stelzer
Death of former Forest Park resident Dios La Rosa
Former Forest Park resident Dios Salvatore La Rosa aged 41 died at his San Jose home on June 8 after visiting relatives in Forest Park on May 7. Survived by wife Erma and sons Frank John Terry, parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank La Rosa, 947 Thomas, sister Mrs. Rosa Sorino and brother John of Bellwood. Buried at San Claro Catholic cemetery after services at Five Wounds Church in San One.
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Salvatore la Rosa
Forest Park
San Jose
Calif
Erma
Frank
John
Terry
Frank la Rosa
Thomas
Rosa Sorino
Bellwood
San Claro Catholic Cemetery
Five Wounds
San One
Visiting Grandchild Spends Summer with Forest Park Family
Gary Hanks Rolson eight spends summers with grandparents Mr and Mrs Cilstom Robinson at 415 Circle Forest Park. He lives in Long Beach California with parents Carl and Rolson but flies to Forest Park each season for the pleasant weather.
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Gary Hanks Rolson
Cilstom’ Robinson
Circle
Gary
Carl Rolson
Long Beach
Calif
Forest Park
Advances in Electric Ranges Highlight Modern Kitchen Phones
The article notes major progress in electric ranges with improved surface cooking units, precise plan controls for even heat, and cooler kitchen temperatures. It touts radiant electric broilers, cleaner cooking, and new ideas in range features. The Share-the-Coat Plan offers installation cost help and up to two years terms.
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America
Electric Industry
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Legion
Forest
Ray's Service Shop
Madison Street
C. of
C. Trip
R. G. Walker
Bertha Whittaker
Matteson
Drogophine Florio
Thomas— Elgin
Rudolph Braun
Circle Ave
Marian de Lauiier
Hannah Ave
Hans Gudd
Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park
Norma Edwell
Hannah
Anita Gras
Elizabeth, Lombard
Joseph Sprung
Monroe St
Dios
Andro Savice Drugs
Robert L. Andro
R.ph
Madison St
Kelvinator
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