Beloit Harrison Teens Nuisance Sparks Park Debate
Citizens clash with park officials over teen gatherings at Beloit and Harrison from 6 PM to midnight. Chief Tobin defends past presence, calls for tighter police supervision. Mayor Witt orders closer surveillance and more patrols. Mark Bishop attends University of Iowa music program.
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John Hanley
Harrison and
Beloit
Tobin
Henley
Natther Hanley
Hanley
Mark Bishop
Lathrop
University of Iowa
Maennerchor and Dammenchor Join 46th National Singing Festival
Forest Park Harlem Maennerchor and Dammenchor joined 65 members for the 46th National Singing Festival in Pittsburgh May 26 28 led by Fred Marunde. The group toured by bus to the Civic Arena concert with 1000 male and 750 female singers. A starry night roof opening capped the event after joint singing of God Bless America.
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Forest Park
Harlem Maennerchor
Dammenchor
North American Singing Society
Pittsburgh
V.F.W. Hall
Desplaines
Fred Marunde
Maennercher
John J. Wright
Pittsburgh Civic Arena
Richard Karp
Pittsburgh Opera
William C. Hankey
West Pennsylvania Synode
The
Lutheran Church
America
Penn Sheraton
Alleghenies
Columbus
Ohio
Guest Night Planned by Village Vocal Chords in Forest Park
The Village Vocal Chords announce a June 28 Guest Night at Parish Hall 500 Hannah with two Forest Parkers hosting Leana Hoehne and Nancy Bower. Eight visiting quartets from Elgin the On Chords will perform alongside the local chorus. The event aims to attract women for a chorus membership drive amid madrigal and barbershop style performances.
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Vocal Chords
Forest Park
Elgin
Forest
Presbyterian Ice Cream Social at Forest Park Church
The Women’s Society of the Forest Park Presbyterian Church invites the public to an Ice Cream Social on Friday July 7 from 7 to 9 PM in the church Social Hall at Lexington and Fer. Donations are 75 cents for adults and 35 cents for children under 12.
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Women’s Society of the
Forest Park Presbyterian Church
Lexington and Ferdinand
Slum conditions on 1st Avenue prompt council action
Village Council read a letter from Village Attorney Edward B. O'Shea to the State Highway Department noting slum conditions and traffic hazards on the east side of 1st Avenue north of Roosevelt. No response had been received. Commissioner Mike Lambke urged contact with responsible parties to demand action within a week.
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Edward B. O'Shea
State Highway Department
1St Avenue
Roosevelt
O’shea
Mike Lambke
Zoning Board weighing 190 unit plan for Marengo area
Village council actions trigger Zoning Board review for 190 apartment units with 78 more approved for construction. Projects include 28 unit at 204 208 Marengo 50 unit at 229 233 Marengo 65 unit at 316 320 Desplaines 42 unit at 113 117 Marengo and an 84 unit two to four bedroom condo at 119 Marengo.
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Zoning Board
Marengo
Ing
Desplaines
Paul Capri
Raef Construcion Co
Charles G. Matthies
Thi
Freedom Bells Project Aims July 4 Bell Toll
The Forest Park Woman's Club urges churches schools and individuals to join in the old tradition of letting freedom ring. At 1 p.m. on Tuesday July 4th bells will peal for four minutes to recall how freedom was won and can be lost.
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Forest Park
Finances in Village Face Deficit and Tax Drop
Village officials warn of a $35,000 deficit in the corporate fund and a $23,000 drop in state sales tax receipts after Arrow Petroleum moved out. Commissioner Lambke promises full review at the next meeting on July 6 as Elm disease and cleanup efforts continue. Mayor Witt urges a Community Chest drive with Suburban match support.
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Lambke
Arrow Petroleum Co
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