Forest Park Girls Open Season With St Louis Opener
Forest Park softball opens Saturday June 3 at home on the Park diamond facing the Indianapolis Lassies in a 7 p.m. doubleheader. The Forest Parkers, Metro champions for five years, rely on four or five holdovers and a fresh crop of young players, promising an interesting brand of Midwest action each Saturday in June.
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Forest Park Girls
Indianapolis Lassies
Middle West
Forest Parkers
Fireman Michael P Schock Afloat Aboard Traverse County
Fireman Michael P. Schock USN, son of Mrs Mona Groh of 1040 Troost, has been serving in the Caribbean aboard the Tank Landing Ship Traverse County. The ship undertook duties in the Caribbean region during the period noted.
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Michael P. Schock
USN
Mona Groh
Troost
Caribbean
Traverse County
Legion Auxiliary Honors Volunteers At May 11 Hines Ceremony
Forest Park Auxiliary members and volunteers were recognized for long service at Hines Hospital. Lillian Hussers received a 2,500 hour silver pin, Rose Rodenbostel earned 2,500 hours pins, and Cole Wheker received a 300 hour certificate. Braille books continued to aid blind patients thanks to Joseph Weigel. The USO Center received food donations, Cadette Troop 68Girl Scouts contributed, and Mary Ann Melland arranged monthly Kiwanis donations for draftees. Funds supported hospital welfare across area facilities. John Rokite, Amary,ee Post member, sent regards from the Soldiers and Sailors Home at Quincy and appreciates the Unit’s Forest Park subscriptions.
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Hines Hospital
Forest Park American Legion Auxiliary
Lillian Hussers
Rose Rodenbostel
Cole Wheker
Joseph Weigel
River Forest
Hines
Weigel
National Security
Mary Ann Melland
Kiwanis Club of
Forest Park
Mrs. Melland
Post
John Rokite
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Quincy, Dl
Forest Park Review
Chicago Tribune
Masso Receives Drafting Award From Illinois Institute of Technology
Michael J Masso, a Proviso East senior taking drafting at Proviso West under Wayne Holous, earned a certificate of excellence on May 6 in the annual LLT State Wide Contest. Among over 18 000 drawings, he ranked in the top ten. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Michael A Masse 1035 Beloit.
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Michael J. Masso
Olinois Institute of Technology
Michael
Proviso East High School
Proviso West
Wayne Holous
Michael A. Masse
Beloit
Card of Thanks to Forest Park Merchants
Gratitude to Forest Park merchants for generous donations to our recent Card Party. Their support made the event a success and enables us to meet pledges and aid indigent families. A big thanks for the assistance and community spirit.
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Forest Park
Park Board Opens Swim Pass and Learn To Swim Registration
Swimming Passes and Learn To Swim registrations will be accepted at the Park Board Building on Wednesday May 31 from 7 30 to 9 p m Saturday June 3 from 1 to 3 p m Wednesday June 7 from 7 30 to 9 p m and Saturday June 14 from 1 to 3 p m.
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Park Board
Clara Schwader Dies After Long Illness
Clara Schwader, aged about 68, died on May 30 1959 after a long illness. Survived by her husband and family, she had resided in the community for many years and was noted for family and charitable involvement. Funeral services will be announced by the family.
Krause elected Junior Class Senator at Stout State U
Miss Nancy Krause daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Krause 430 Marengo was named Junior Class Senator in the Stout state University student government Metomonle Wis election year unsure but reported as a notable campus honor.
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Nancy Krause
Alex Krause
Marengo
Stout State University
Metomonle
Wis
Republican Picnic at Miller Meadows Aug 20
The annual GOP Picnic is set for August 20 at Miller Meadows with Frank Ignatius as chairman. A lucky attendee will win a new Cadillac. Committee members include Ed McGuire Carl Rieche and Milt Prueter.
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Miller Meadows
Frank Ignatius
Ed McGuire
Carl Rieche
Milt Prueter
Softball League Schedule Summary
May 29 games list Freds Mesa against St Johns Fortress at 9 p.m. Christmas battles Andys Set Back Ion at 10 p.m. May 31 Chucks Set Back Ion plays Richards at 9 p.m. Quitchs versus Moose at 10 p.m. June 1 Ferrara vs St Peters at 9 p.m. June 2 St Bernardine faces St Peters at 9 p.m. Fair Oaks meets Harrys at 10 p.m.
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Freds Mesa
St. Johns Fortress
Christmas
Andys
Ion
Chucks
Richards
Quitchs
Moose
Ferrara
St. Peters
St. Bernardine
Fair Oaks
Harrys
Chargers Softball Open 1967 With Narrow Loss
Oak Park Charger Women’s Softball opened 1967 with a 1-0 defeat to Collinsville as Donna Schwenk pitched six innings of no hit no run ball. A seventh inning rally on two hits and a fielder’s choice produced the winning run. Sid Hylander had Oak Park’s lone hit. Next games vs Collinsville and Wood River were rained out. upcoming road trip to St Louis and Alton, then home opener at Ridgeland Commons Park with ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. and first game at 7 p.m.
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Oak Park Charger
Col Hnsville
Rockettes
Chargers
Donna Schwenk
Donna
Innning
Swenson
Sid Hylander
Collinsville
Wood River
St. Louis
Alton
Ridgeland Commons Park
Ridgeland and Lake
Oak Park
Memorial Day Holiday Closures in Forest Park Schools
AH Forest Park Public Schools will be closed on Monday May 29th and Tuesday May 30th for the Memorial Day vacation. Classes will resume at regular hours on Wednesday May 31.
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AH Forest Park
Battle of the Bands at Moose Club Saturday Evening
Teenagers are invited to a Battle of the Bands from 8 to 11 PM on Saturday. The Devils Disciples and the Latins will perform, with both having appeared at McCormick Place and other local venues. Sponsored by the Civic Affairs Committee at the Moose, per Governor Andy Bauer.
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Devils Disciples
McCormick Place
Andy Bauer
Moose Lodge publishes monthly calendar and events
The Moose Stimulato r mailed to Forest Park members lists a full month of activities and articles. Enrollment for new members occurs at the lodge meeting while teens dance Saturday evening with two bands. A Memorial Day parade, Third Degree fellowship meeting, and a June 3 Hobo Dance with a kangaroo court are planned along with summer family outings.
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Moose Lodge
Forest Park
Dick Griefen
al Callese
Harvey
Honor Military at St. John Sunday
St John Lutheran Church marks its centennial with Memorial Services during the regular morning worship. Rev Paul Hurhold of Golgotha Lutheran Church Chicago will speak. The service honors all congregation members who have died, in observance of Memorial Day. Pastor Huxbold, St John’s son, traces his roots to Osk Park and Concordia Seminary.
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St. John Lutheran Church
Paul Hurhold
Golgotha
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tayloe
Tom
Carlson Auto Sales
Roosevelt
Legion Auxiliary
USO
N. la Salle
Cadette
Girl Scouts
Forest Park Grit
Roosevelt RD
Grandmothers Club
Memoriam
Clara Schwader
Husband and Family
Roger Petersen
Republican
St. John
Funeral Directors
Madison Street
Frederic D. Enringer
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