Freedom on Display at Forest National Bank Exhibit
Enlarged reproductions of priceless documents will be shown for 26 weeks in the bank lobby starting June 28. Featured items include Jefferson’s rough draft of the Declaration, the 1783 Treaty of Paris, Washington's crisis notes, Paine writings, and early letters from Benjamin Franklin and Lincoln era figures.
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Forest National Bank
Muncason
Howard Summon
Thomas Jeefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Great Britains
United States
General Washington
Thomas Paine
Congress
Lincoln
Car Damaged by Truck Near Elgin Intersection
Fred M. Peters Sr. reported his car sustained damage June 18 when a westbound truck swerved to avoid a hole in the pavement and struck the door handle running board and fender of his vehicle parked on the north side of Fillmore near Elgin.
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Fred M. Peters
Elgin
Fillmore
Mr. Peters
Mrs Ellen Rothwell Dies in Chicago Nursing Home
Ellen Rothwell 85 formerly of Glen Ellyn died May 29 in a Chicago nursing home. She lived with her daughter Mrs Hubert Rock on Lehmer Street before entering hospital two years ago. Burial June 1 at Bideman Chapel Naperville with Riverside Cemetery Montgomery interment. Survived by daughter Mrs Rock, Mrs Lewis Kunk VON par Matter and Mrs Charles B Gimbel and two grandchildren Phyllis Walker and Bruce Rock.
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Ellen Rothwell
Lehmer
Chicago
Glen Elyn
Hubert Rock
Lehmer Street
Hopital
Levesai Bold
Bideman Chapel
Naperville
Riverside Cemetery
Montgomery
Montgomery. She Is Survived By Four Daygh~ Rock, Mrs. Lewis Kunk- von Par Matter
Charles B. Gimbel
Phyllis Walker
Ruce Rock
Isabella Daughters to Celebrate 27th Anniversary
Isabella Daughters of Isabella will celebrate its 27th anniversary at the Legion hall Cicele and Adams Tuesday at 7 30 p m State Regent Mrs M McGloan and Chief Rev John Wagener will participate A large program is planned with refreshments and a birthday cake to be served
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St. Bernardine's Cicele Daughters of Isabella
Legion Hall
Cicele and
Adams
M. McGloan
Chieplain
John Wagener
Fall Flower Show Chair Elected by Forest Park Garden Club
Mrs. Fred Becker was chosen as chairman for the Fall Flower Show to be hosted by the Forest Park Garden Club this coming September. The election occurred June 9 at the Park Administration building with Mrs. Joseph Kaziek and Mrs. Questptt Sebaefer serving as hosts.
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Fred Becker
Forest Park Garden Club
Berker
Park
Joseph Kaziek
Qestptt Sebaefer
Mayor Warns Residents To Verify Solicitors Identity
Mayor Vernon Reich issues a warning to village residents urging everyone to request full identification from any solicitors who call at homes and to demand credentials before conducting business.
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Vernon Reich
St Pauls Picnic Set for Sunday
St Pauls Lutheran church holds annual Sunday school picnic in McCormick Woods at 1st Avenue and West Street next Sunday June 27. Worship starts at the usual hour with shelter and rain protection. Soft drinks available and games run afternoon. transportation offered for those without cars. Arrive no later than 10:15 for transportation requests.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
MesCormick Woods
1St Avenue
West Street
Ysehdal
Reho
McCormick Woods
Chotel
Two Beloit Men Win Northwestern Scholarships
Donald Blisias of Beloit and Donald G Schultz of 1118 Troust have been awarded scholarships to Northwestern University. The announcement comes from William Reiley, scholarship secretary, noting both men are superior scholastic achievers and deserving recipients.
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Donald Blisias
Ads Beloit
Donald G. Schultz
Troust
Northwestern
William Reiley
Sehol
Postponed Opening of Forest Park Swimming Pool
Forest Park swimming pool opening postponed after a broken water line. Pred Steers, park superintendent, says repairs must be completed before the pool can be filled for swimmers. Original opening date was Wednesday, June 23, but will be announced once work is finished.
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Forest Park
Youth Council Plans First Summer Outing at Forest Park
The Forest Park Cheistiva Youth Council schedules its initial summer outing for Saturday. Meet at the Methodist church at 4 o clock, then group travel to the picnic grounds. Activities include softball, volleyball, and a scavenger hunt with a campfire singalong after supper. Bring friends. food provided by sources.
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Forest Park
Cheistiva Youth Council
Oleluek
Father
Dog Bite Incident at Behmer Ink Grabow
A dog bite occurred at Behmer inl Des when a dog named 622 Ferdinand bit a person on the hand on June 1. The injured individual sought medical attention and authorities were notified.
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Ferdinand
Behmer Inl Des
Provise Land Tax Values See Large Increase in 1947 Assessment
Provise Township land values rise as 1947 quadrilateral real estate assessment totals reach 22 million 846 thousand 235 dollars, up from prior figures. County Assessor John S Clark warns taxpayers not to equate tax rates with valuation and explains the assessor’s role in determining fair cash value for land and structures.
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Agssewar
John S. Clark
Clark
Noo
Accident injures man with broken leg near Oak Park
Cor Edward Uicferman of Jag Hiruwn was taken to Oak Park and County hospital June 24 suffering with a compound fracture of the right leg. Mr. Hoffernmute received injuries when struck by a car at Randolph and Desplaines as he walked one street from the south to the northwest corner.
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Edward Uicferman
Jag Hiruwn
Oak Park Aind County Hospital
Hoffernmute
Randolph Aru
Haundolph
Taylor
Winfield
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E. Rothwell
Isabella
St. Paul’s
Cor
Main Park
Garfield Playground
Eugene Spock
Garfield
Grant-White
Mra
Ruth Wille
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