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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
7
Summer session details for Proviso East and Proviso West include registration dates May 20 21 and 27, early mail options, and on site signs at Proviso East library. Session runs June 24 to August 6 with exceptions for July 4 5.
Miss Paula E Zwintaker says a new Your Medicare Handbook will reach about 19.6 million Americans aged 65 and over over the next six weeks. The updated 1967 edition explains program changes and simplified procedures with a letter from Robert M Hall urging seniors to contact their Social Security office for help. Elmwood Park office at 1930 N Harlem, 456-4900.
The Forest Park girls start their ninth season with a home doubleheader at Park Diamond Harrison and Beloit on June 1. Readily scheduled trips include Janesville Milwaukee Indianapolis Terre Haute Kalamazoo. Returning players include Bachmann Bush Smith Casey Dunham Stromski Pelinski Elliott Buss. New additions from Oak Park are Myers Baron plus other newcomers. Coaches are Fred and Mary O Connor with helpers Buster O Connor and Frank Barborka.
Members and guests will meet Wednesday June 12 at Homer's Restaurant for a 12:30 luncheon. A Garden Walk will visit Mrs Zillner and then Mrs Kolm, the new president, with tips on Garden Therapy. Mrs Weiss will demonstrate African Violets care.
The Lutheran Church Women of St Peters Lutheran Church will present a fashion show on June 4 at 7:13 p.m. in Memphis details feature a Cavalcade of Cottons loan collection from the National Cotton Council and McCall's Patterns plus wardrobe by local seamstresses.
The Forest Park American Legion Auxiliary will observe Memorial Day with wreath laying at the GAR monument in Forest Rome Cemetery on May 26. Mrs Henry Husserl will represent the unit at the memorial post observance and Mrs Husters will attend Park services with the Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Dr Preston Bradley of Peoples Church will give the Memorial Day address and the Post Color Guard will present colors at People’s Church during morning services.
The Forest Park Newcomers Club held a May 15 coffee at Janey Satta's home. Newcomer attendee wrote notes placed in socks sent to Delta Company in Vietnam. Guests included Mia, Lee Ryan, and Mrs. Carol Gebhart.
Melody Lyan arrived at Oak Park Hospital on May 14, joining the Lenzey family of 532 Thomas. Grandparents are George Kroeger of 632 Thomas and George F. Lenzey of Broadview, with great grandparents listed as Tackles of Chicago and Anna Lowzey of Warrenville DL.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Janopoulos at Oak Park Hospital on May 19. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Janopoulos of 7643 Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hobday of 1443 Harlem share in the happy arrival.
Steve Steepleton of Forest Park will represent Ripon College in discus at the Midwest Conference Sports Championship this weekend at St Olaf College in Northfield Minnesota.
Mr and Mrs Mark F Fitzgerald announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Ann to Patrick Michael Grady son of Dr and Mrs William F Grady of Danville The wedding is set for June 15 at St Bernardine s church They plan to attend the University of Illinois graduate school and will reside in Champaign
Two prize winning titles are available at Forest Park Public Library. E L Konigsburg won the Newbery for From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler and Ed Emberly won the Caldecott for Drummer Hoff.
The softball team defeated Bensonville 23-6 behind solid pitching from Pete Rutt. Jacobitz and Bucholts showed strong defensive work at second base. Hittings honors went to Clifton, Heinrich, Paetkae, Montgomery, and Prescott.
The Grant White PTA sponsors a Fun Fair on May 26 at the school grounds at Circle and Randolph from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event supports school activities and community participation.
George C. Olsen, Assessor of Proviso Townships mails 1988 schedules and warns of a 50 percent penalty for late returns. He will assist filing Friday evenings June 14 and June 21 from 7 to 9 pm at 7500 Madison Forest Park.
Joseph A. Karner was cited for outstanding life insurance service at the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors annual convention. The meeting was held at the Holiday Inn in Milwaukee with Karner serving as area representative for Aldersgate Lutherans.
Forest Park Public Schools close Thursday May 30 and Friday May 31 for Memorial Day vacation. Classes resume Monday in June.
The St. John darts squad led by captain Al Bucholtz won first place in Division and finished first in season league play. Teammates include Al Christensen Speed Christensen Art Herrmann Ray Herrmann Alf Herrmann Mike Mellett Dick Oswald Will Stretch Glen Thoreson Bill Weaver and Herb Wandt.
The Rallan Catholic Federation will hold its last meeting of the 67 68 season on June 5. All members are urged to attend to receive the quarter’s activities list. Refreshments will be served.
Five Forest Parkers are in the Chicagoans Talented Teen contest with 40 area wingers touring London and Europe. Local contestants include Donna Eggers Barbara Albright John Panzani Theresa Panzani and Ricky Caruso.
Salvatore Caputo of 1318 Marengo Street retires from his 15 year tenure at Hart Schaffner & Marx, the Chicago menswear maker. He leaves behind son Gerardo Caputo and two grandchildren.
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