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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
15
A survey by Greenebarm Investment Co shows a ten percent rise in Chicago suburban new construction from March to April, totaling 2,235,828 versus 2,028,091. The April figure trails the year-ago total of 4,424,195, indicating a weaker seasonal gain than expected.
Hoy Scouts of River Fn rwat gathered in Thatcher's Woods last Friday evening May 13 to receive awards earned since the last Area Court of Honor held at Lowell school on April 12. Immediately after the presentation of awards a big campfire was lighted and the Scouts enjoyed a fine talk by a former Baden Powell Scout. Scouts receiving awards were Second Class Troop 61 Glenn Ingram Edward Rowlett
George W. Henzler is appointed assistant superintendent of the Oak Park district, succeeding George G. Bailey who becomes superintendent of the Maywood area. Henzler, born in Oak Park, has served since 1922 in roles from clerk to chief clerk and stores head, with current residence at 0834 W. 13th street Berwyn. A May sale date note accompanies the piece.
The Paragon Club announces its annual May Party to be held next Saturday May 21 with entertainment arranged by E. Rittmiller H. Newman and HH. Grune. A spring indoor baseball practice begins May 5 and 12, with Art Neu Bisher Harold Newman Herbert Petersalit Elmer Neuhner seeking more players and a chance to arrange local games.
The Rev Ian Wallacy will lead Sunday services at 11 oclock with a choir cantata by church members. Miss Ruth Lloyd of Oak Park will sing during the senior month, concluding the service around noon. Sunday school starts at 9:30 every Sunday. The Springtinw Musical directed by the Music Committee is set for May 24 at 7:30. A varied program of vocal and instrumental music is planned. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Betsy Ross P T A met Friday May 33 1988 with a program titled The Blind Spot of Science. A phonograph record accompanied the slides. The sixth grade chorus sang under Miss Gladys Wiseman. Officers for next year were installed and standing committees announced by Mr Boller.
Aldersgate Sunday to be celebrated at M E Church with a Commonion service at the Methodist church corner Atlan and Thomas. Pastor Armagh Guerreri will recall incidents in early history of the Motherlist church. Mes J B McEwan re elected superintendent of Sunday school. Geo Weston elected superintendent, A W King co elected secretary, Cecile Allisons re elected treasurer. Misses Lillian Barker Dorothy Schamatt and Mrs O Connor to teach. Women elected officers for the year led by Mrs B A Nald president and others. Installation planned in June.
Forest Park Review is a weekly publication by Forest Publishing Company at 7233 Madison Street Forest Park Illinois. Editor Claude A. Walker leads the staff.
Safety and Traffic Current Commission of Forest Park Illinois warns parents to curb child hazards at home and near streets. It lists eight rules including street safety, safe play areas, no riding scooters in traffic, no air rifles or sharp toys, delaying tools, avoiding perchance with kites, and avoiding railroad tracks to foster safety awareness.
The Milwaukee Male Chorus of Concordia College Milwaukee Wis will perform at St John’s Evangelical Church 305 Circle Avenue on Sunday evening May 22 at 730 pm Pastors M and A Wagner host The choir directed by Carl Markworth tours the country and broadcasts on NBC Saturday Prof Edward Jenne spiritual adviser will preach Why Go To Church The Sunday morning services start at 900 am English and 1030 am German
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