LocalDrive Reaches 65 Percent in West Suburban Drive
Claude A L Walker of Forest Park’s We Suburban chapter notes Americ Cancer Society drive hit 65 percent in the west suburban area. Oak Park reported 56 percent and Forest Park 37 percent as the nationwide campaign began April 15, with 120 communities in the area.
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Claude AL Walker
Forest Park
Americ Cancer Society
Muwis Neec
Frank E. Nowak
Feneral
Oak Park
Ward Sturtevant Taken By Death
Ward Sturtevant died May 8 at age 38 after a 25 year residence in the area. He leaves sons Billy Robert, parents Mr and Mrs Ward Sturtevant, brothers William Paul and Reynolds, and sisters Mrs Waltinm Trichel of River Forest and Mrs A Wilgus of Los Angeles. Funeral services were held Tuesday from Zimmerman's chapel.
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Billy Robert
Ward Sturtevant
William
Paul
Reynolds
Waltinm Trichel
River Forest
A. Wil+gus
Los Angeles
Calif
Zimmerman
Conferences To Delay Action On Parking Meters
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce asks village to trial limited parking on Madison Street from Harlem to Desplaines for six months with a one hour limit. A patrolman would enforce rules, funded by the chamber at 125 dollars a month to cover total 700 dollars, pending further talks between village officials and local businessmen.
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Miadison
Cutmeil
Forest Park
Porcest Park Chamber of Commerce
Burglary Report at Forest Lounge on Madison Ave
A break in at Forest Lounge located at 7530 Madison occurred in early May. Entry was gained by climbing the east side fire escape and entering through an open second floor window of the adjacent box company where a washroom door lock was forced open. No items reported stolen.
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Avern
Forest Lounge
Madison
Box Company
Forest Park Student Wins Elin Hurst College Scholarship
Carol Ramsey of Forest Park has been awarded the Elin Hurst college scholarship for 1948 and 1949. The presentation occurred during the college honors day program held on May 9 on the campus.
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Carol Ramsey
Forest Park
Elin Hurst College
FP Bank Wins in Eagles League Bowling Victory
Forest Park National bank topped the FL O E Reng night bowling league led by captain Ralph Berkes with teammates Hubert Proko Lovis Praka Ed Brassfield and Georgie Thompson. A trophy presented for the win is on display in the building.
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Forest Park National Bank
Bank
Ralph Berkes
Hubert Proko
Lovis Praka
Ed Brassfield
Georgie Thompson
Charity Softball Benefit Games Tickets On Sale In Village
Tickets for three charity softball doubleheaders at Parichy Stadium in Forest Park go on sale. Events feature Parichy Mooner Carls and Cardinals and Queens, with proceeds aiding a new convent. Tickets 65 cents with six included. available at Parichy stadium, the Lick, Fu Lit and Rite theatres, and restaurant.
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Annunyements
Lave Beer
Emery Barichy
Martiehy
Cardinals
Queens
Thatcher Woods
Masotlub
Berit
Povest Park
Welly Joseceeds
Prem Gass Pesmi
Tae Wie
Purichy
Thurrison
Harlem
Forest Park
Woman Bitten on Forehead by Dog in City Park
Cynthia Thiel of 413 Marengo was bitten on the forehead on May 10 while playing with a dog at the intersection of Marengo and Muaclison. The incident occurred in a city area and involved a family pet dog. No further injuries or charges reported.
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Cynthia Thiel
Marengo
Marengo and
Muaclison
Legion To Honor Post Officers At Memorial Night
Forest Park Post 414 of the American Legion dedicates the next meeting as Commander’s Night to honor a long serving post commander. The post, active throughout the year, noted its 1921 acquisition of vacant property for a memorial hall and the ensuing ceremonies, highlighting continued community contribution.
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Wm. A. Schlupp, Jr
Forest Park
American Legion
Porest Park
Circle and
Adams
Leion Howe
Diner
Forest Park Picnic Plans Progress at Altenheim
The Pierce committee met on Wednesday May 12 to perfect plans for the June 2 village picnic. Merchants are being approached for donations to fund the event, a long-standing village effort that provides day-long enjoyment for Forest Park children.
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Forest Park
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FP Bank
Legion To Honor
St. Paul’s
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Mr. White
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