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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
8
The Greenebarm Investment company survey shows Chicago suburban construction at 2,235,828 in April versus 2,028,091 in March, a ten percent rise. This April total is lower than seasonal expectations and about half of last year’s 4,424,195.
Hoy Scouts of River Farwater 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 named assistant to Howard T. East in the Oak Park district replacing George G. Bailey who moves to Maywood area supervisor. Henzler, born in Oak Park, has long utility experience including LaGrange stores and Rivera/Civera offices, now living at 0834 W 13th Berwyn. Poppy Sale urged for May 23.
The Paragon Club will hold its annual May Party next Saturday May 21 with E Rittmiller H Newman HH Grune organizing entertainment. A spring indoor baseball practice began May 5 and 12, with Art Neu Bursheir Harold Newman Herbert Petersalit Elmer Neuhner leading the baseball effort inviting more members to join.
The Gade Street Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday morning worship led by Ian Wallacy with a church choir cantata. Ruth Lloyd of Oak Park will sing during the senior month service. Sunday School meets at 9 30. The Springtime Musical directed by the Music Committee on May 24 at 8 'clock promises a program of vocal and instrumental pieces. Admission is free.
Betsy Ross PTA held a program titled The Blind Spot of Science on Friday May 33 1988 featuring a slide show and a sixth grade chorus directed by Miss Gladys Wiseman. Officers for the next year were installed by Mr Dimmett with standing committees named for programs publicity magazine hospitality refreshments and scouts and troops committees.
Aldersgate Sunday will be observed at the Methodist church next Sunday with a communion service at the Atlantic and Thomas corner. Pastor Armagh Guerreri will recount early history of the Motherlist church. Mrs. J. B. McEwan reappointed organist and Sunday school superintendent re elected. new officers named for Women’s Society and church departments. Installation planned in June.
The weekly Forest Park Review is published by Forest Publishing Company at 7233 Madison Street Forest Park Illinois. Claude A Walker serves as editor guiding local coverage and community notices for Forest Park and nearby Ti areas.
Forest Park Illinois safety notice urges parents to teach children home dangers and eight rules. Children should look both ways before street crossing and stay out of traffic. Play in yards or enclosed areas, avoid scooters on streets, do not hitch carts to vehicles, avoid air rifles and sharp toys, limit tools, caution with kites, and warn about railroad tracks to reduce home accidents.
The Concordia College Male Chorus of Milwaukee will give a sacred song service at St John’s Lutheran Church 305 Circle Avenue Milwaukee on Sunday May 22 at 730 p m Pastors M and A Wagner host the event directed by Carl Markworth The choir tours cities and broadcasts Saturday Prof Edward Jenne will deliver a sermon on Why Go To Church Sunday services begin at 9 am in English and 1030 am in German
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