Park Bond Vote Planned For Forest Park Pool Repairs
The Forest Park Park District seeks a $50,000 bond issue to fund projects A B and C at the pool including deep section repairs extra filtration and shallow section gutters and walks. The plan aims to prevent water loss and meet state health requirements with no tax increase to residents. Election set for March 25 1950 at the Park Administration Building Harrison Street Forest Park Illinois.
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State Board of Health
Forest Park
Park District of
State Department of Public Health
Park Administration
Harrison Street
Ilinois
Theft Report Of Car From Desplaines Street
Car owner Car Stelan H. D. Whelpley of 931 Elgin reports his car was stolen from in front of 7h Desplaines after leaving the motor running on February 26. He returned 15 minutes later to find the vehicle missing.
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Stelan H. D. Whelpley
Elgin
Mc. Whelpley
Dry Dock Youth Club Opens 14 to 20 in Forest Park
Forest Park invites local youths aged 14 to 20 to register for Dry Dock Membership. Members gain access to social activities at the Dry Dock center, with guest-sponsorship allowed. Donations sought to support maintenance and operations. contact Sam Lebovitz at 1203 Desplaines, Forest 6-1008, as finance committee chair.
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Forest Park
Dry Dock
Forest Park Recreation Board
Sam Lebovitz
Desplaines
Forest
Village Clerk Opens Night Hours for Voter Registration
The village clerk at 517 Desplaines will stay open Thursday and Friday March 2 and 3 from 7 to 9 pm for voter registration, with daily hours 8 am to 5 pm and extended 7 to 9 pm on those two nights to aid residents.
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Desplaines
Retired Public Service workers Mil ler and Montgomery announce retirements
Edward C Miller and John Montgomery of Maywood Illinois both longtime Public Service Company of Northern Illinois employees announce retirement after nearly 66 years of combined service. Miller began in 1919 in electric operating and ended as a maintenance inspector. Montgomery spent most of his career in various meter shop roles and presently works at the central meter shop. Both men have families and active community ties including fishing and hunting clubs.
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Public Service Company of
Northern Illinois
Edward C. Miller
DesPlaines
John Montgomery
Circle
Miller
Electric Operating Department
Maywood
Montgomery
Beverly
Margie
Gwendolyn
August Paolini
St. Louis
Annetta
Paul McBride
Providence
Navy
Jacqueline
Grant Concannon
Public Service Company
Utility
Central Meter Shop
Minute Men Fish and Hunt Club
Michael Malette Injured After Sidewalk Fall
Michael Malette of 7702 Monroe suffered a head contusion after falling on the sidewalk at 403 Ferdinand on February 26. He was transported to Oak Park hospital for treatment.
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Michael Malette
Monroe
Ferdinand
Oak Park Hospital
Non-Registrants May Register Friday Evening
Township clerks will close books on unregistered residents who may still register with the County Clerk by March 12. Those wanting to vote in the April 11 primary must act Friday evening at their Village Clerk to avoid a trip to the County Building. Precinct captains are contacting unregistered voters to aid qualification as legal voters.
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James G. Jamieson
Mrs. Margaret Susal Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Margaret Susal of 1019 Beloit died Monday February 20 after months of illness. Funeral services were held February 23 at Suburban chapel Maywood with interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Born in Chicago February 28, 1899, she married Alexander Susal on May 5, 1921. The family moved to Forest Park 21 years ago. She belonged to the Mothers' Builders club. Survived by husband Alexander a daughter Fern Alice Liebes and a son Wilkim Susal.
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Margaret Susal
Beloit
Suburban Chapel
Maywood
Woodlawn Cemetery
Chicago
Susal
Alexander Susal
Forest Park
Mothers’ Builders Club
Alexander
Fern Alice Iiiebes
Willkim Susal
Oswalt Company Break-In Reported at 1355 Circle
A break-in at the Oswalt company located at 1355 Circle occurred on February 23. A second floor window was broken allowing entry and desk drawers were pried open. Suspect details were not provided.
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Oswalt Company
Circle
Forest Park mayor proclaims March Red Cross Month
Mayor Vernon W. Reich designates March 1 through 31 as Red Cross Month in Forest Park. He notes Red Cross disaster relief and broad community services, with Chicago Chapter aiming for 2,700,000 dollars to support Cook and DuPage Counties and southern Lake County. George C. Olson cites life saving, health and safety training and veteran aid as key programs.
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Vernon W. Reich
Forest Park
Red Cross
Chicago
Med Cross
George Olson
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E._C., Miller J. Montgomery
Long
W. Reich
Cub Scout Troop
Cub Scouts
America
Curtiv Auditorium
Dons
Patente
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