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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
5
William Bartz acting mayor designates the week beginning October 9 1949 as Fire Prevention Week. He urges city agencies fire departments and schools to raise public fire awareness and asks citizens to reduce fire risks in homes and businesses. The school children should inspect their homes with department help.
Forest Park Infant Welfare society plans October open meeting for Oct 26 with Circles 3 5 hosting. New members Evelyn Farnette joining Circle 5. Gladys Brooks named new vice president and Leslie Bieger new secretary. Members mourn Mrs Schultz and welcome new staff.
Clara Weber, 7782 Adams, suffered lacerations of the scalp on September 29 when she fell while turning to serve a customer at 718 DesPlaines. She was taken to Oak Park Hospital for treatment.
Forest Park residents recall the popular tag line I saw it featured in The Review, signaling local pride and a shared cultural moment. The snippet reflects community humor and a familiar newsroom refrain echoed in town life.
Monday at Dry Deck drew a roomful of boys with few girls prompting notes on activities for girls. Spotlight nights featured wrestling and boxing. Wednesday’s movie night stalled by a projector but still lively with ping pong and cards. Friday celebrated Proviso’s win over Granite City followed by dancing and a growing crowd.
The Illinois Commerce Commission extended hearings on six way transport disputes involving Blue Bird Coach Lines West Towns Railways and three communities. Brookfield filed a 1947 complaint alleging inadequate west and east service, with LaGrange and LaGrange Park named as respondents.
Proviso Township High School seniors were informed that Navy College Aptitude tests will be held December 3. Qualified unmarried men ages 17 to 21 with a high school diploma may enter a six year program offering $50 monthly and a full college education at Navy expense, with two years as a naval officer after graduation. Fifty two colleges have NROTC units and selections aim for first-choice schools.
The American Epilepsy League and the National Society unite to create the National Epilepsy League with headquarters in Chicago. The new group aims to fund research, aid epileptics with medical and employment information, and reduce stigma through public and medical outreach. Lawrence J Link announces alignment with safety services for crippled children and adults.
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