06 May 1948
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
1
The Forest Park Safety and Traffic Control commission told Mayor Reich and the village council that parking meters be installed on Madison from Circle to Des Plaines for a six month trial. A two hour parking zone would run from Circle to Marlem with two hour limits on side streets to alleys. Alleys parallel to Madison should become one way routes and deliveries should shift to alleys where feasible.
William Vertis and Frank Lehnerstein were appointed to the Forest Park fire department this week, with their appointments effective May 1. They were recommended by the Forest Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, bringing the department roster to 11, the largest in village history.
Walter J. Gauger of 111 Rockford died at Elmhurst Hospital four hours after a mid afternoon auto crash. He worked for Field & Co and was driving a company truck when another car struck his vehicle. Born February 18 1911 in Forest Park he spent most of his life there and married Lucille Critchfield August 4 1990. He is survived by his wife mother Minnie Gauger son Walter Jr and daughter Virginia four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held May 3 at Zimmermann chapel with interment Chapel Hills cemetery.
Auditor Wynn M. Wagner reported to the village council that rising living costs and higher material expenditures have driven tax rates higher. The U S Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a 7M plus percent cost rise in the year ending March 31 and a 6.88 percent rise over the last decade. Details include 1947 tax rates for 147 and 1946 figures, with Forest Park village set at 0.550 for 1947, up 0.060 or about 2 percent.
The casketed remains of Pe Alexander J Kitchens will be returned to his native village for final interment. A telegram to his mother Frances Kitchees of 1001 Dunlop confirms the service. Kitchens was killed in action in France on June 27, 1944. On arrival at Forest Park the casket will lie in state at Zimmermen’s chapel 7319 Madison, with memorial service date to be announced.
Forest Park Memorial Post T181 VFW and The Ladies Auxiliary plan a joint installation on May 14 at Stevenson School Auditorium Beloit and Harvard. A reception follows at Minute Men's Hall Adams and Hannah. Newly elected officers include Wienrich commander Warren Nebo vice commander Guth junior vice commander Nelson quartermaster Pleppie adjutant Staffey post advocate Sorting chaplain Sle ston surgeon Boehlice day officer Mayer instructor Blasius post history service officer Staffer legislative officer Dyer sergeant major equarpmit r sentinel Davenrman guards Schulz color guards Meta dorf Bovhike trustees. New members Vista Blozek Whelpley welcomed. Acknowledges Social Nite success April 2.
The choir at St Pauls Fy Lutheran announces the dedication of Baldwin electronic chimes on Sunday May 3 at eight pm. The service coincides with Mother’s Day and national observances with a special musical program. Donations from individuals and families fund the gift, and a memorial plaque will honor donors on the organ console.
Mayor Vernon Reich invites all surrounding town mayors to Forest Park this Thursday May 6 to inspect the new DOT fog program for village use. J Lyel Clarke sanitary engineer of the Desplaines Valley Mosquito Abatement district will discuss experiences and results of the fog program.
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