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Water, buses, and bakers in Forest Park life in 1964
Forest Park residents faced a Chicago water shutdown of about 12 hours with Berlin and staff ensuring supply. The column notes cooperation with River Forest and North Riverside for future contingencies, comments on consolidation ideas, and reports a new pastry shop opening by Walter and Elizabeth Schmidt at 7332 34 Madison. A birth is announced, Kristen Renee, joining Kathy Sue Walker, with a playful hint at the grandfather.
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Paul Berlin
Forest Park
City of
Chicago
Tts
River Forest
North Riverside
Walter
Elizabeth Schmidt
Madison