Public Drawing Saturday Noon For Chamber Prize of Month
A public drawing under the Chamber of Commerce Prize of the Month will be held at 12:30 pm Saturday June 1 in front of First Savings and Loan Association at 7518 Madison St. Winners need not be present but will hear their name announced by loudspeaker. Photos and prize display planned for June 6. winners contacted by phone.
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Chamber of Commerce
First Savings and Loan Association
Madison St
Lathrop Avenue Widening Blocked by Petition
Forest Park and River Forest plans to widen Lathrop Avenue faced a petition from residents urging a public hearing and opposing widening. They warn of hazards, increased traffic and speed, loss of parkway, and reduced property values, while the 12 foot parkway would lose only two feet.
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Forest Park
River Forest
Lathrop Ave
Lathrop
Parkway
William Meyer
Planning Commission
Marengo Tavern Robbery Net $92 on Thursday Night
Two black men robbed the Marengo Tavern at 7244 Madison Street near Marengo Avenue around 9 53 p m Thursday. They demanded money from the cash register and fled through a side door with 82 dollars as police investigated and questioned suspects in nearby Jes lago.
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Marengo Tavern
Madison St
Marengo Ave
Forest Park
Eace
Juvenile Officers Meet at Hotel Sherman
Juvenile Officer Joan P. Tobin of Forest Park Police joined Cook County Juvenile Officers Association members at their second annual meeting Tuesday at Hotel Sherman. The group, formed in May 1956, aims to improve communication among juvenile officers.
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Joan P. Tobin
Forest Park
Paper Day Late Delays in Mail and Delivery
The Review will arrive one day late this week due to Memorial Day. No mail pickup or delivery on Thursday and post office windows will be closed.
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Haliday
Howard Sammon Named First Vice President in Illinois Bankers
Howard Sammon, president of the Forest Park Nations banc, was elected first vice president of the Illinois Bankers Association in St. Louis. The association's president is Wilfred Hettmann, president of the Northwest National Bank of Chicago.
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Howard Sammon
Forest Park Nations Banc
Illnois Bankers Associat
St. Louis
Wilfred Hettmann
Northwest National Bank of Chicago
Forest Park to Accept New Police Department Ambulance
Forest Park will officially accept a new police department ambulance during Memorial Day services led by Mayor William Meyer and the board of commissioners. The 1:30 p.m. parade starts at Grant-White School, with veterans groups organizing under Ray Block and Elroy Heinrichs. The route goes from Grant-White to Circle Avenue, Madison Street, Desplaines, Harrison, ending at Memorial Park for prayers and tributes.
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Forest Park
Police Department
William Meyer
Board of Commissioners
Forest Parkers
Ray Block
American Legion
Elroy Heinrichs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Grant-White School
Veterans’ Organizations
Robert Matthews
Howard Mohr
Dale Kramer
Roy Rausch
Ralph Weber
Richard Dillon
Circle Ave
Madison St
Madison
Desplaines
Harrison
Memorial Park
America
Holmes Return From California Vacation Couple
Mr and Mrs Albert Holmes of 1731 Adams returned May 28 from a three week trip to California. They drove visiting Santa Clara Alhambra and Norco to see family before flying home. Patronize Your Local Merchants.
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Albert Holmes
Adams
California
Mr. Holmes
Santa Clara
Alhambra
Norco
Baseball Season Opens With Colorful Little League Ceremony
The opening day parade and game at Harrison Street ball field kicked off the Little League season under sunny skies. Mayor William Meyer tossed the first ball as Don Onorato and Howard Mohr led ceremonies with 150 plus players from four Little League teams and minor league groups in a community event. The announcement featured Phillies White Sox and Yankees Cup games after the national anthem, with dignitaries including the mayor, village council, park board, and team staff in attendance. A loss of a fielder's glove valued at $24 near LeTon Hall hushed the crowd before manager notices wrapped the day.
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Harrison St
Howard Mohr
Don Onorato
Jim Dale
William Meyer
Forest Park
Park Board
Blanche Kos
Tim Morrocco
Leton
Ify
Little League
Zoning Change Sought for Marengo Randoloph Parcel
The village council considers a zoning change from residential to commercial for the southeast corner of Marengo and Randolph streets to allow an office building with dental clinic and living quarters and off street parking. The meeting is set for Friday June 14 at 6 p.m. in the village hall.
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Marengo Age
Randolph St
Herman W
Hilda A. Meier
Altenholm
Christ Ev
Lutheran Church of
Planning Commission
The
and W Farm Machinery Co
16Th
Circle
Ferdinand Age
Madison
Jackson
William Meyer
Local Grade School Meet Rescheduled For Monday At Proviso High
The Grade school track and field meet postponed from last Saturday is set for Monday at 4 p.m. at Proviso high school with St. John Junior High and St. Bernardine in a triangular meet. Also listed is a 16 inch softball league schedule beginning Monday June 3 with games through Thursday June B. Peg Moore collects Pilot Guide labels at 1009 Dunlop and asks those with labels to contact her.
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Proviso High School
St. John, Junior High
St. Bernardine
Wall Weague
Vogels
Richards
H. D. Liquors
Leslie J. Smith
Peg Moore
Dunlop
Sermon Points From Preacher Who Does Not Practice
A quoted observer notes that some sermons misalign with the preacher's actions, suggesting a gap between spoken guidance and personal conduct. The remark signals criticism of integrity, prompting reflection on consistency in public ministry.
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Chamber
Lathrop Avenue
Albert J
Margaret A. Raymonds
Mamie C. Saffran
Helen Sam Wel
Margaret Zeitz
Robert C. Saffran
Alfred and
Mary Scafidi
Sam and
Marie Gistello
Walter F
Emma Samuel
Jacob Schultz
Francis J
Irene K. Kirby
Harold
Gladys Vlach
Mrs. BE
Mrs. Bangent
Police Dept
Marengo-Randolph
Kroeger
Sgt
Harry Kroeger
Harry G. Kroeger
North Riverside
Harlem
Randolph
Ferdinand Ave
Kroegers
Elgin
Henry
US. Navy
Florida
Harriet
St. John’s Lutheran School
Harry M
St. John's
Bebnurateln Photo
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