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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
11
A late rally in the final inning featured three consecutive triples fueling the offense as the team tallies five runs. The comeback sealed a narrow victory, with standout performances from key players driving the surge.
The Eagles secured second place by beating the American Legion 3-1. Chuck Denish allowed two hits and struck out 11. Don Onorato drove in two runs in the first inning as the Eagles tallied their only two hits off losing pitcher Mike Mohr. Mike also scored the Legion run and fanned 11, while Pat Oberg contributed key plays to halt Legion rallies.
Roy Adolfson limited the Eagles to two hits for his second win while Pony Leaguers captured a 9-1 victory. Eagles pitchers gave up 13 walks and three hits. Mike Barfield Larry Stover and Danny Horvath drove in two runs apiece with Horvath adding a home run.
The Seguin School invites the public to an open house Sunday June 8 from 2 to 5 pm at 6332 Ogden Berwyn. Dedication is scheduled for 3 pm.
Newcomers to Forest Park are Mr and Mrs Charles E Reid who have taken up residence at 7012 York Street. Mr Reid is retired after many years with the University of Illinois.
A resident at 1522 Elgin reported gasoline theft from his car. He said the thieves siphoned all fuel but left the siphon hose and can as clues. Police are investigating the incident.
A man named George Carrie, residing at 812 Circle, injured his left hip when he fell on the sidewalk at Harrison and Elgin. Police ambulance transported him to Oak Park hospital for treatment.
Welco Oils renews support for a girls softball team after eight years, with the Welco Girls set to play in Forest Park on Saturdays and travel to Indiana Wisconsin Michigan and Illinois on alternate weekends. The season opens June 14 at Forest Park with a 8 p.m. game versus Waves at Great Lakes. Roster includes Nancy McBroom Jean Sackrider Marlene Harbeck Rae Whelpley Arlene Youngsmin Shirley Haas Dorothy Gammon Ida Hoyle Shirley Hein Joyce Wickholdt Barbara Kruse Jean Considine and manager Doc Cotton.
Mr and Mrs F W Hansen express gratitude for sympathy from neighbors and friends after the death of their daughter Maxine Hansen Gilstrap on May 5 in Jackson South Carolina.
New phone books for Oak Park River Forest and Forest Park are being delivered this week. The covers show lines labeled Fire and Police and readers are asked to copy the numbers for Forest Park on the lines so they are ready in an emergency.
Ruth Evenson, 103 Marengo, slipped and fell on the sidewalk in front of 7230 Circle. She received first aid for an abrasion on the nose and right knee from Mrs. C Weslake. No hospitalization was required.
The Association of University Women graduate group closes spring activities with a dinner at Pedicone's on May 28 at 6 30. Mrs. Thomas Van Rossum of 1118 Troost will be introduced as the new chairman of the group.
John P. F. Domeier, president of the Illinois Savings and Loan League, will give an appraisal of the current economic scene and future prospects. He also serves as president and chairman of the Oak Park Federal Savings and Loan Association and heads the Oak Park Chamber of Commerce.
The International Relations Study Group at the university will discuss Far East dilemmas in rendering technical assistance in the Far East. Meeting Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Dyson 415 Frederick Ave Bellwood. Supper at 5 30 pm Non member guests welcome contact the hostess by telephone Linden 4 139.
Joseph R. Brown gunner's mate third class USN, son of Mr and Mrs Jack S Brown of 600 Lathrop, is scheduled to complete the Naval Academy Preparatory Session at the U S Naval Preparatory School Friday at Naval Training Center Bainbridge Md.
The United Charities presents the Riverview Ramble at River view Park Westusn and Belmont Tuesday June 17. Tickets cost 3.50 and include admittance and 45 rides and shows. The park is closed to the public during rambles 5 p.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets at the gate that night are 4.50. Proceeds go to United Charities of Chicago benefiting the Family Service Bureau legal aid bureau and Camp Algonquin. Call Mrs. Rova 620 Marengo or Township Treasurer 7510 Madison to purchase. Children under 6 admitted free.
Mr Ed Koessler of 1110 Lath rop is at home recovering from surgery performed at Oak Park Hospital on May 14.
A new milestone in the electric power industry was reached today as a 345 000 volt interconnection between Commonwealth Edison and American Electric Power links two systems serving nearly 12 million customers. The 90 mile link between Orland Park Indiana and New Carlisle Indiana enables emergency aid and shared generation, reducing reserves and saving over 30 million dollars per company at current costs.
He wishes to thank his friends for their good wishes and the many cards he received during his hospital stay.
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