Purpose of Annual Poppy Sale in Memorial Week
Veterans groups explain why poppies are sold before May 23-24 in the village. A disabled veteran at a VA hospital crafts hundreds of poppies for pay, highlighting the ongoing aftereffects of war on veterans and dependents. In Eaton Rapids a Buddy Poppy scene adds hope as Americans wear poppies to honor disabled veterans. When buying a Poppy, the public affirms they have not forgotten the disabled veterans.
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Veterans’ Organizations
Veterans Administration
Soldiers' Home
Eaton Rapids
Mich
America
Cost of prevention equals prevention of cost in effort
A saying notes that today the expense of preventative measures rivals the former price of cure, underscoring the enduring value of early action and investment in health and safety.
Ward Welcomes Daughter Sheryl Lynn in Park Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ward of 420 Wenonah Oak Park announce the birth of daughter Sheryl Lynn on April 23 at Gar Held Park hospital. The baby weighs 6 pounds 14 ounces and has a sister Mary. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Belle Ward of Suffolk Virginia and maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schultz of 1028 Marengo Forest Park.
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Ralph Ward
Wenonah
Oak Park
Sheryl Lynn
Gar Held Park Hospital
Mary
Belle Ward
Suffolk
Louis Schultz
Marengo
Forest Park
Mrs Louis Schultz Hosts Infant Welfare Circle Dinner
Mrs Louis Schultz of 1026 Marengo hosts the Eagles auxiliary entertainment circle 13 with a dessert luncheon at 1 pm on Thursday May 16 at her home.
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Louis Schultz
Marengo
Eagles Auxiliary
Infant Welfare Circle 13
Banco Party at St Bernardine Church Social Hall
St Bernardine church sponsors a banco party at 1 30 p m Wednesday May 22 in the social hall. Mrs Marion Hanley and Catherine Fieldhouse hostesses. Refreshments served before games and prizes awarded. Donation is 75 cents. Guests invited.
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St. Bernardine
Marion Hanley
Catherine Fieldhouse
Card of thanks from the Dotd family
The Dodt family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during a difficult time. They also thank their pastor Rev. Walter P. Stoehr for comforting words.
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Walter P. Stoehr
Dodt
Scout Troop Spaghetti Dinner Saturday May 18
Scout troop 108 presents a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church Fellowship rooms Hannah and Adams. Tickets are 1.25 for adults and 0.75 for youngsters, with second and third helpings free. Master chef Arthur Trebes will prepare the meal. Arnold Walderson of the Hobby Shop at 7405 Madison sells tickets or at the door.
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Forest Park
St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church
Hannah and
Adams
Arthur Trebes
Arnold Walderson
Madison
Carlson Carries New Policy for Local Motorists
The nation's largest auto insurer unveiled a new policy offering major medical payments optional coverage for auto accidents. Art Carlson notes it's the first use of catastrophe protection in auto insurance, expanding basic coverages and adding five options. Major medical provisions include the first $1,000 of medical expenses plus 80 percent of further costs up to $5,000 per injured person, with no limit on covered household members. Introduced in several states April 15, it reached Bloomington area after May 1 for 4,600,000 insured cars.
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Adlai H. Rust
State Farm Automobile Insurance Co
Art Carlson
State Farm
Rust
California
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
Washington
Bloomington
Women’s Guild Fashion Show May 22 at Park Ad ministration
The Women’s Guild of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church of Forest Park invites the public to a fashion show on Wednesday May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Park Administration building on Harrison. Kane’s of Chicago will show fashions and refreshments will be served. Tickets from Anne Oswalt at FO 6-3B28.
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Women’s Guild of the First Ey. and Reformed Church of
Forest Park
Park Administration
Harrison Fashions
Kane’s of
Chicago
Anne Oswalt
Proviso Summer Sports Meet and Local Team Results
The 10th annual Proviso summer swimming school runs June 24 to August 2. Pirates split a twin bill with Evanston, winning 1 0 and losing 10 5. They hold 6 4 overall, fourth in Suburban League. Golf loses to Niles. Track and field places second in district meet with 42 percent of points.
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Pirates
Evanston
Niles
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Federal Savings and Loan
Government Agency
Forest Park, Ill
Ators
Kikows Zarwcandé
Scout Troop
Carlson
Proviso Sports
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