Clean-up Drive Spruces Up 108-Year-Old Village For Open House
Attica residents launch spring Clean-up Paint up Fix-up campaign led by Del Marousek and Bill McKenzie. Volunteers from Kiwanis Club Goodwill Salvation Army and others assist with tearing down sheds painting and planting areas. Village Hall open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16 with departments on display.
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Attica
del Marousek
Bill McKenzie
Eigenhower
Iscle Ave
Goodwill Industries
Salvation Army
Catholic Salvage
Volunteers of America
Village council weighs unusual business proposals
Forest Park officials reviewed two new business requests this week. A 25 cent DIY car wash at 13th and Roosevelt drew concern over traffic and safety in a congested area. The council tabled the matter pending more information and did not close the door on the proposal. A separate request to sell magazines door to door was also considered, with further action postponed.
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13Th and
Roosevelt
Mike Lambke
Forest Park
Howard Mohr
Special Honors for Judith Sandalin at ISU Convocation
Judith Sandalin of 513 Circle receives special scholastic recognition during Illinois State University convocation in Normal. She is a junior majoring in education.
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Judith Sandalin
Circle
Illinois State University, Normal
Magazine firms and Harlem council to discuss sewer project
A report outlines the types of magazines involved and the background of the company hiring the solicitors at Harlem and 13th. The group will meet next week with the Council to discuss sewer and water matters.
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Harlem
13Th
Council
Eee
Village Council Notes on Zoning Appointments and Upgrades
Council notes appoint Reavivo as secretary of the Zoning Board. About 9 000 dollars of motor fuel tax approved to install new street lights on Madison west of DeaPlainea. Contractor planning 234 unit apartments from Montgomery Ward Co granted space at 7311 Franklin for storage. Water drainage improving with 26 bad spots to be fixed as funds allow. Vernon Reich notes 40 trees planted in parkways this week and over 100 requests awaiting action. Earl Win: village finances stable. Paul Berlin pleased with health inspections and street light maintenance. Mayor Mohr reports improved police coverage with day-shift cars becoming one-man units. Parking meter revenue for April total 3 239 22 dollars.
Little League Parade Opens 1964 Life League Season
At 1 p.m. Sunday the Life League season opens with a parade from the Park Field Building to the Little League diamond followed by a flag ceremony featuring the American Legion and V.F.W. Mayor Mohr and Village Commissioners attend. A double header will follow with the Major Braves facing the Lodiens.
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Park Field
Little League
American Legion
V.F.W
Mohr
Braves
Lodiens
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Ray. Reavivo
Zoning Board
Een
Madison
DeaPlainea
Montgomery Ward Co
Franklin
Vernon Reich
Earl Win
Paul Berlin
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