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Forest Park Review

Location

Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

4

Scout Troop 100 Thanks Public For Support

The Scout Troop 100 committee thanks Forest Park residents for making their spaghetti supper a success. Proceeds fund the troop’s yearly activities, with preparation largely by the scouts’ fathers. Boys are invited to join. visitors can view weekly demonstrations Wednesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Peter's Fellowship rooms.

Scout Troop Forest Park St. Peter's Church Hannah and Adams Velit

Birth of Linda Ellen Baker in Chicago May 14

Mr and Mrs Thomas Baker of 4440 Augusta Chicago announce the birth of daughter Linda Ellen on May 14 at St Anne's Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J G Campbell of 355 Desplaines and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs James Seldon of Chicago. Baby weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces.

Thomas Baker Augusta Chicago Linda Ellen St. Anne's Hospital J. G. Campbell James Seldon

Birthday for David Aldridge 8 at May 19 celebration

David Aldridge aged eight celebrated his birthday on May 19 with family at 1122 Thomas. Guests included his parents sisters Trudy and Wanda his grandmother Grace Aldridge and relatives Mr and Mrs D Forest of Chicago Mr and Mrs C J Wood of Lombard and Ma Ripshar noted as great grandmother. Dinner and birthday cake were served.

David Aldridge Thomas Trudy Wanda D. Forest Chicago C. J. Wood Lombard Grace Aldridge Ma Ripshar

Park District Pool Set to Open Saturday

The Park District announces the pool will open Saturday June 15 at 1 PM weather permitting. Admission fees increase to 15 cents for grade school residents 35 cents for high school residents and 75 cents for all adults. Non resident high school entry remains 75 cents. Identification cards will be issued through schools or by request to the Park District office.

Park District

Lions Counselor Addresses Forest Lions Club Meeting

Marvin E. Tench international Lions counselor spoke to the Forest Lions Tuesday noon using the theme Living on Purpose. Maurice Loven reported on the recent state convention in Peoria. A First National Bank of Chicago representative will discuss Outlook of Business at the May 28 meeting.

Marvin E. Tench International Lions Forest Lions Club Maurice Loven Peoria First National Bank of Chicago

Birthday Dinner Honoring Dr J Giardina At Home

A birthday dinner was held at 604 Beloit to honor Dr J Giardina on Sunday May 19. Attending were his wife Mae and their children Bill Diane and Eddie his mother Mrs Josephine Giardina Mary Michlick of Austin Dr and Mrs Gerald Stazia of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Harold Taylor and Sharon of 7440 Harrison.

J. Giardina Beloit Mae Bill Diane Eddie Josephine Giardina Mary Michlick Austin Gerald Stazia Chicago Harold Taylor Sharon Harrison

Resigns as Treasurer Al Jaffe

Al Jaffe resigns as league treasurer effective May 22 citing insufficient time to fulfill duties.

al Jaffe Fony League

Two Teachers Retire From Lutheran School

St Paul Lutheran School Melrose Park honors Martin J Weiss and Herman Krafft with a 7:30 p m farewell. Each has over 47 years of teaching at St Paul Lutheran as the Weiss and Krafft families are noted for four daughters and two sons who also teach.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Melrose,Park Martin J. Weiss Melrose Park Herman Krafft Maywood St. Paul Lutheran School Weiss

Eagles Auxiliary to Hold Year End Meeting and Luncheon

Beatrice Guthrie Louise Schultz, president of the Ladies Auxiliary to Forest Park Aerie 1344 F O Eagles, will preside at her last meeting of the year at 8 15 tonight. The chairman will present yearly reports. A luncheon and card party is planned for 12 30 this afternoon with tickets 1 25 and the public invited.

Beatrice Guthrie Louise Schultz Forest Park

Stork Shower Held for Mrs. Ethel Copeland in Hillside

Mr and Mrs Edward Lasch hosted a stork shower for their daughter Mrs Ethel Copeland of Cicero on Friday May 17 at the home of daughter Mrs Marilyn Framet in Hillside. The event was organized by Mrs Edward Lasch another daughter Mrs Dorothy Smith and Mrs Framet. Lunch was served.

Edward Lasch Keystone River Forest Ethel Copeland Cicero Marilyn Framet Hillside Dorothy Smith Frumet

Hoehne Birthday Celebrated in Beloit Nine 12th

Jack Hoehne of Beloit celebrated his 12th birthday on May 12 with cake and ice cream. Relatives and friends Judy Jany and Jerry helped with the party.

Jack Hoehne Beloit Judy Jany Jerry

Baldrige Hosts Army Nurse Captain McCormick

Nurse Mrs. Baldrige entertained Captain Helen McCormick of the Army Nurses Corps at 7518 Dixon. McCormick, who spent two years in Japan, shared pictures showing life in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Japan. A chicken dinner and pizza followed the visit. McCormick is a former nursing classmate of Mrs. Baldrige.

Ralph Baldrige Dixon Helen McCormick Army Nurses Corps Japan McCormick Hong Kong Thailand Captain McCormick

Kaenel Birthday Celebration for Robert Von Kaenel

Robert Von Kaenel celebrated his 7th birthday on May 15 with family and friends. Guests included Dale Lawrence John Melown Scott Broch Henry Zimmerman Jay Lowe Randy Laura Toman and siblings Melvin Laurel. Mr and Mrs Norman Vonenel and Mr and Mrs E Von Kaenel attended in the evening as refreshments were served.

Robert von Kaenel Marengo Dale Lawrence John Melown Scott Broch Henry Zimmerman Jay Lowe Randy Laura Toman Melvin Laurel Norman Vonenel North Riverside J E. von Kaenel

Birthday Celebration For Patty Smith At Home

Patty Smith of 7655 Adams celebrated her sixth birthday on May 14 with six kindergarten classmates Diane Schultz Lisa Ridolphi Kathleen Tedesco Karen Steven Susan McClearey and Jean Barry. Games were played. In the evening her parents brother Peter and grandparents Mr and Mrs James KR Hawkins joined in the celebration.

Patty Smith Adams Diane Schultz Lisa Ridolphi Kathleen Tedesco Karen Steven Susan McClearey Jean Barry Peter James KR. Hawkins

Swenski Birthday Party Celebrates 10th Birthday

Jerry Swenski of 908 Beloit celebrated his tenth birthday on May 18 with a casserole dinner and birthday cake. Attendants included parents, brother Jeffery, grandmothers Mrs A Swenski and Mrs N Kavalunas, and many relatives and friends. The children played games.

Jerry Swenski Beloit Jeffery A. Swenski N. Kavalunas Gorick Allan and Mat Laskowski Bonnie and Kim Halter Candy Lennie Cathy Ricky O'Kane

Mrs Evelyn Jaffray Rites Held At Zimmerran Chapel

Mrs Evelyn W Jaffray of 7238 Washington Blvd died May 20. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Wednesday at Zimmerran chapel with Rev Wallace Ander officiating and burial in Hill cemetery. Survived by son Joseph daughter Evelyn Richmond sister Gertrude Robinson brothers Elliott and James Wallace and one grandchild.

Evelyn Jaffray Zimmerman Chapel Evelyn W. Jaffray Washington Blvd Wallace Ander Hill Cemetery Hi Joseph Evelyn Richmond Gertrude Robinson Elliott James Wallace

Edward Holm Dies at Home in River Falls

Edward G. Holm of 118 Ashland Ave River Falls died May 18 at home. Funeral held at 1 30 pm with Zimmmerman chapterment in Chapel West. Survivors include widow Emeline and eight children Earl Grace Webster Lucille Fitener June Rogers Halph Ray Gene Holm sisters Mamie Edberg Lillian Robbins and Ruth Edwards.

Edward Holm Edward G. Holm Ashland Ave River F Zimmerman Chapel West Emeline Earl Grace Webster Lucille Fitener June Rogers Halph Pe Ray Gene Holm Mamie Edberg Lillian Robbins Ruth Edwards

William Prinke Dies at Bellwood German Chapel

William G. Prinke of 338 48th Ave Bellwood died May 14 at McNeal Memorial Hospital. Services were held Friday at 1 30 p m at the German chapel with Rev Kohlman officiating. Interment followed in Concordia Cemetery. Surviving are three children John Amanda Prehn and Dorothy Arrigoni a sister Annia Krage and 11 grandchildren.

William Prinke William G. Prinke 48Th Ave Bellwood McNeal Memorial Hospital Kohlman Concordia Cemetery John Amanda Prehn Dorothy Arrigoni Annia Krage

Twins Celebrate Sixth Birthday With Garfield School Party

Kim and Kathy Zelinski of 628 Circle celebrated their sixth birthday on May 16. They shared cupcakes with Garfield kindergarten and 22 classmates and neighborhood children. The day included cake cream pops games and photos with relatives later attending to continue the celebration.

Kim Kathy Zelinski Circle Garfield School

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Forest Lions Lutheran Eagles Stork Hoehne Kaenel Swenski Madison Street HANNAH _ AVENUE Nefit
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