Council Closes Carnival on Gaming Charges
The village council met with carnival representatives at Circle and Roosevelt to review legality and effects amid a nuisance claim from 53 nearby residents. Evidence showed a losing gambling game by 18 year old John Cain. the permit was revoked, and the Italo American National Union’s carnival, run for charity for ten years, may seek a new location with a reputable company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic Guardalabene
Circle and
Roosevelt
Frank Sible
Leslie Smith Jr
John Cain
Oak Park
Schulz
Bartz
Italo American National Union
Desplaines Avenue
Madison Street
Puppets Tied by Strings Fail to Explode in Show
A bizarre incident involving puppets connected by strings failing to explode disrupted a televised performance. No injuries were reported as the audience was briefly unsettled and the stage crew secured the area. Police are investigating potential sabotage and reviewing security footage.
Playground for Young Shoppers Opens on Madison Street
Forest Park’s Madison Street gains a new children’s playground at 7419 between Reich and Beecher’s agency and LaRayne Jewelry. A sandbox teeter totter and slides sit behind a gravelly ground with flower boxes and a protective fence. Mothers can rest on chairs while kids play. Hours are three in the morning and four in the afternoon, with an adult supervisor on site. Earl Sivers and Aaron Pitman of Forest News Agency and Toy Shop fund and maintain the area and have donated the equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Madison Street
Madison
Reich and Beecher
LaRayne Jewelry
Earl Sivers
Aaron Pitman
Forest News Agency
Daily News
Tribune
Sug Times
River Forest
Tony Calderone
Pioneer Dads Enjoy Forest Theatre Party
Seven Pioneer Fathers of Forest Park, residents for over two decades, aged from 63 to 76, were honored by Forest theatre manager Eli Zulas on Fathers Day. Attendees included John Mueller and Gustave Johnson among others, who received ties, had photos taken, and enjoyed a show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Eli Zulas
Forest Theatre
John Mueller
Hannah
William Terrell
Gustave Johnson
Ferdinand
James Janson
Madison
Otto E. Hayer
Flynn
Merman
Nessell
Circle
Gustave Schiebel
Funny Forest
Fark
Forest Lions Club Installation Banquet Wednesday
Forest Lions Club will host an installation banquet at Causa Novi restaurant on Wednesday June 20 at 6 30 pm. Deputy District Governor Dr J Walter Meyer will install President elect Frank Heress and officers for the year. Guest speaker Prof Russell Oakes will be honored Post president Maurice E Loven recognized for service. officers and directors listed with awards for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Ureul Busenberg
Ralph Weber
John Long
Kenneth Wick
Robert Thorne
Eli Zulas
Lion Tanner
Howard Reich
Clife Tarper
Andy Colville
Local Playgrounds Plan Month's Activity
Crowded playground openings draw 200 plus youngsters across village facilities. This week hosts tournaments in checkers and darts with more participation expected. Registrations for trips to Chicagoland points of interest, including Cubs Park, are being taken. Softball leagues for boys and girls start at Teague Center, West Park. Verdi’s La Traviata noted in fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub's Park
Prioi
Chicagoland
Grant-White
Randolph
Circle
Hast Park
Hannah
Harrison
West Park
Ferdinand
Ilarrison
Betsy Ross
Thirteenth
Marengo
Teague Center
Stores' Contests enliven Western Week festival on Madison Street
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce Western Week runs June 19 to 24 with store window guessing contests. Participation is open to all, no purchase required, with prizes including ham, coffee makers, stationery, and assorted items. Entries close June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Madison Street
Jewel Tea Company
Warner
Homer's
Cary
Paul's
Armstrong's
Forest Publishing Company
Olsen's
Albright’s
Cardinal Foods
Proviso Food
Penkin's
Circle Shoe
Vanity Shop
Peaslee Hardware
Glas
Madison Harlem Foods
Lorene
Fay's
Bacall Cleaners
Breakfast Club Meets Sunday at Homer's
The Forest Park Kiwanis sponsors Breakfast Club at Homer's this Sunday morning June 25 from 3 am to 12 noon. Proceeds fund sending Incal Boys and Girl Scouts to summer camp. Last Sunday June 18 drew nearly 160 attendees despite weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer's
Forest Park Kiwanis
St Bernardine parish picnic to aid outdoor shrine
St Bernardine's parish and public picnic will be held Sunday June 25 at Altenhein Grove. Parade starts 11 a.m. at Harrison and Elgin, then to the grove for races games and prizes, refreshments and free dancing. Proceeds fund the outdoor shrine on church grounds built in honor of Our Lady of Fatima with statues and flowers. Relics from Portugal and gravesite soil will be placed in the shrine. Dedication planned for July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernardine’s
Altenhein Grove
Harrison and Elgin
St. Bernardine's Church
Harrison
Our Lady
Fatima
Francesca
Lucia
Msgr
Wagener
Europe
Portugal
Francesco
Yacinta
Notice To Dog Owners in the Community
Police warn dog owners to leash animals amid a rash of complaints about mad dogs. Dogs left unrestrained will be taken to the pound and owners fined five dollars. The notice also mentions tabloids and the Orinoco River mouth in Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orinsco River
Venezuela
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Council
Forest Lions Club
Matthew Vissi
Vassar Calley
Guisupe Verdi
Trage Bros. New Store
Trage Bros
Stare
Ralph Ginsberg
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