Retiring Forest Park cop Kroeger hailed by peers
Sgt. Harry Kroeger of the Forest Park police retires after 23 years. Mayor Meyer and other officials attended a party at the Minutemen's hall to honor him, with Chief Cortina praising his service and gifts presented. The item also notes local contests, polo club events, and summer plans.
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Joe Cortino
Harry Kroeger
Forest Park Police Department
Harry
Minutemen’s Hall
William Meyer
Henry Meyer
Mike Lambke
Harry Blue
Ed Schultz
Adolph Starck
Civil Service Board
Cortina
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
First Savings and Loan Association
Madison St
Chamber
Reeves Named President of School PTA
The Betsy Ross PTA elected Master Sgt. D. C. Reeves as president at the May 21 meeting. Gloria Butterfield was named treasurer and Marge Patume secretary, with Principal Wayne Craney installing officers.
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Cers
Betsy Ross
PTA
Sgt
D. C. Reeves
Gloria Butterfield
Marge Patume
Wayne Craney
Shelley DaCosta
Craney
Reeves
Rose Miller
Hospitality duties served under Mrs. Marion Toman
In a civic event note, Mrs. Marion Toman served as hospitality chairman directing duties for serving meals and coordinating guest reception. The report highlights her organizational role and the smooth execution of duties.
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Marion Toman
Forest Park Pony League thanks community for Tag Day support
The Forest Park Pony League extends thanks to residents for generous donations given during the May 11 Tag Day. Proceeds will help local boys participate in the league's activities, per President Eugene E. Schmidt.
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Forest Park Pony League
Forest Park
Eugene E. Schmidt
Cub Pack 106 Circus Night at Grant-White School
Cub Pack 106 and families attended Circus Night on Wednesday May 22 at Grant White school. Refreshments were served by Mrs Edward Stange Mrs Harold Christianer Mrs Arnold Walders and Mrs Frank Orland while Mr and Mrs Jacl Hollander Mrs Herbert Starck Mrs Pat DeMario Mrs James Hurst and Mr and Mrs Donald Montgomery ran the games. Funds collected go to the pack treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pack 106
Grant-White School
Edward Stange
Harold Christianer
Arnold Walders
Frank Orland
Jacl Hollander
Herbert Starck
Pat DeMario
James Hurst
Donald Montgomery
James Wolf to Enter State Medical School
James Wolf of 7639 Adams Forest Park will enter the University of Illinois Medical School this fall as one of about 150 Grinnell College seniors candidates for the BA degree. He majors in chemistry zoology pre medical and served as editor of the 1956 Cyclone.
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University of Illinois Medical School
James Wolf
C. W. Wolf
Adams
Forest Park
Grinnell
Wolf
Sigma Delta Chi
Alpha Phi Omega
Proviso High School
Catholic Groups Will Receive Communion
The Mother’s club and the Altar and Rosary Society of St Bernardine’s Catholic church will receive Communion at the 9 am mass Sunday. The Altar and Rosary Society will hold a Bow Fashion Show on Tuesday June 4 in the parish hall. Twelve bow packages will be displayed, and a bow making demonstration will be given by Miss Audrey Gerken of Oak Park. Refreshments will be served. guests are invited.
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Barney Ross
Norma Lee Browning
Chicago Tribune
Oak Brook Polo Club
Paul Butler
Hinsdale
Oak Brook Hounds
Midwest
31St St
Salt Creek
Hinsdale Kiwanis Club Foundation
Inter
Marengo Ave
Greyhound Post House
Andrew Cascio
Berwyn Realtor
Congress Expressway
Forest Park
Mother’s Club
Altar and Rosary Society
St. Bernardine's Catholic Church
Sec
Audrey Gerken
Oak Park
Learning from Mistakes as a Practical Education
A concise observation notes that studying others' errors provides a practical education and avoids repeated failed choices. It emphasizes lessons learned through reflection on past outcomes rather than trial and error.
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Jim Anderson
J James Wolf
State Medical School
OAK Leaf Cleaners
Tads Harrison
Blough - Miner
Pen Mon
Madison Street
Gary Cooper
William Wyler
Vepaunies
Dorothy McGuire
Anthony Perkins
Marjorie Main
Wayne
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Ward Bond
pepAnWay
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Harris Hotels
Cincinnati
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Broadway
Kemper Lone Peeves Ofledh
Miami Beach
Sovereign Hotel
Ohio
Detroit
Fort Wayns Hotel
Rebert Harris
Arthur H. Friedman
Columbus
Arond-Lincoln
R. E. McEschin
U.S.A
Department of Interior
South
Arlington Hotel
Hanal
Hot Springs National Park
Arkansas
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