Miss Underwood Named History Director for Illinois Junior Historian
Miss Phyllis E. Underwood of Forest Park is appointed director of the Illinois Junior Historian program by Clyde C. Walton. She will oversee the Illinois Junior Historian magazine produced by the Illinois State Historical Society, engaging junior high students from about 500 schools in state history through articles drawings and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis E. Underwood
Forest Park
Ilinois
Clyde C. Walton
Illinois
Underwood
Elmer H. Underwood
Thomas
Earlham College
Richmond
Ind
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Friends’ Girls Sehtiool
Ramallah
Jordan
Lady Knorkers Klub Elects Officers at Oct 4 Meeting
Esther Pries reports the Lady Knorkers Club elected the Christmas committee and banquet chair by President Robinson. Eighteen members enjoyed hot toasted sandwiches and coffee served by Gert Koupal’s committee. A radio and knife sharpener were won by Betty Allenson and Ann Stemmin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Pries
Robinson
Gert Koupal
Betty Allenson
Ann Stemmin
Mary Sealaro
Oak Park Hospital
Birthday Celebration for Ester Wantdrey in Western Springs
Ester Wantdrey aged 682 at Marengo celebrated her birthday October 7 with niece Linda in Western Springs. Attendants included Linda’s grandmother Anna Wandrey and Rose Pallis from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Guests shared a turkey dinner, two birthday cakes, and many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ester Wantdrey
Marengo
Linda
Western Springs
Thosr
Anna Wandrey
Rose Pallis
Ft. Tauderdale
Fla
Square Dance Party Kickoff at Oak Park YMCA
A square dance season opens with an 8 p.m. party on Saturday Oct 3 at Oak Park YMCA South Gym. Adult couples may attend. Wes Cihar and Chuck Beand will call and teach. The Oct 14 party costs $1.59 per couple and full course tuition is $12 per couple with $10 for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
MCA
Wes Cihar
Chuck Beand
Tors
Illlinois Square Dance Callers Association
Pancake Benefit Day Set by Legion Post
The Tanor Guard of the Far Park American Legion post will sponsor a pancake benefit day on Saturday October 27 from 7 am to 8 pm. The public is invited to the event at the hall house Circle and Adams where pancakes with sausage butter and coffee or milk will be served. Personal Observations appears in the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T[anor J Guard
Far Park
Judy Bowers Earns Honor Scholar Standing at Knox College
Miss Judith Bowers daughter of Mr and Mrs David Bowers Forest Park attained Honor Scholar standing at Knox College Galesburg Illinois for 1955 56 She ranks among the upper ten percent and is one of 28 Honor Scholars in her class Judy is a junior in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Bowers
David Bowers
Forest Park
Knox College
Galesburg
Ins Glass
Judy
Yonor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Underwood
Lady Knorkers Klub
Forest
Ray's
Madison Street
Legion Post
Andro
Madison St
Florence
ONL. Gas Co
Penny Flame
Dealer
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