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Newspaper

Forest Park Review

Location

Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1956

Page

8

Marengo Celebrates Sixth Birthday With Family Guests

Gift from England Scott Brodel celebrates his sixth birthday on September 29. Guests include Mary Jo Ross Patty Ross Ginny Ross Kathy Lisinski Lauri Bobby Vonkaenel Tommy Lynn Kay Lowe. Family visits feature hot dogs ice cream cake and birthday cake. Grandparents Lillian Qwens Cy Sebor and Charles Brocher along with Mr and Mrs E Litford send gifts and a Las Vegas card from great grandfather Dannenberg.

England Scott -Brodel Marengo Mary Jo Patty Ginny Ross Athy Fry Kathy Lisinski Lauri Bobby Vonkaenel Tommy Lynn Kay Lowe Cy Sebor Lillian Qwens Charles Brocher E. Litford Mr. Dannenberg Las Vegas Nev

Saylor Knarr Celebrates 10th Birthday With Friends

Saylor Knarr age ten at 339 Marengo marked her birthday on October 4 with guests Louis Wendl Tommy Dose Bobby Dix and Paul Van Diepen. They enjoyed hot dogs root beer ice cream and birthday cake then attended a show.

Saylor Knarr Marengo Louis Wendl Tommy Dose Bobby Dix Paul van Diepen

Quiet Family Birthday Dinner at Albright's

Otto Freiwald and Mrs Freiwald of 614 Thomas took their two grandchildren Nancy and Patty Shields to Albright's for Otto Freiwalds birthday dinner on October 3 Betty Shields hosted a quiet dinner for her birthday at home as a follow up.

Otto Freiwald Mrs. Freiwald Thomas Nancy S Patty Shields Albright

Birthday Watch Gift Recalls Family Birthday Party

Rachel Karlin at 7201 Adams received a watch from his father for turning 10 on October 3. His brothers David and Benjamin and sister Judith helped celebrate with friends Bobby Danny Barbara and Ronald Araquil. A cake with candles marked the occasion.

Rachel Karlin Adams David Benjamin Judith Bobby Danny Barbara Ronald Araquil

Birthday celebration for Peggy Bostedo marked at Dixon address

Peggy Bostedo of 7427 Dixon celebrated her birthday on October 2 with family present. Uncle Frank Gustafson of Quincy Massachusetts attended, along with grandmother Mrs. A. G. Bostedo, sisters Margo and Donna, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Bostedo. A birthday cake was served.

Peggy Bostedo Dixon Frank Gustafson Quincy Mass A. G. Bostedo Oak Park Margo Donna G. E. Bostedo

Weiher elected head of St John Lutheran Girls club

Marianne Weiher, an eighth grade pupil, was elected president of the St John Lutheran School Girls club. Martha Mumm, also in grade 8, was named vice president with Audrey Piotter as social chair. The club, part of the church athletic department, serves grades six to eight with Miss Vera Fabry and Mrs. Ella Mae Goshen as sponsors. The group meets each Wednesday after school for drama and athletic activities.

Marianne Weiher St. John Lutheran School Martha Mumm Audrey Piotter St. John Church St. John Vera Fabry Ella Mae Goshen

Birthday Observed for Stanley Warner at 1538 Marengo

Stanley Warner celebrated his birthday on October 2 with a family dinner at 1538 Marengo. His daughter and Mr and Mrs Vel Ragsdale with their children Martha Ruth and Rachel Ester joined the celebration.

Stanley Warner Marengo Vel Ragsdale Martha Ruth Rachel Ester

Calendars For Sale To Benefit School Band

Mrs. Peg Moore lists Centennial Community Calendars for sale at 50 cents each to raise funds for the school band. Interested buyers can contact FO 6-2587 or visit 1008 Dunlop.

Peg Moore Dunlop

Harvest Festival at St John Ev Lutheran Parish Hall

The Ladies Aid Society of St John Ev Lutheran church hosts its annual Harvest Festival on Thursday October 18 in the parish hall. Handmade items such as quilts aprons and fancy goods will be sold along with novel ties candles and home baked bakery goods. Luncheon runs 11 20 am to 1 0 pm and tea from 2 to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome.

Ladies Aid Society of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church

Surprise Party By Troop 32 Honors Donna Blake

Surprise party by Girl Scouts Troop 32 for 12 year old Donna Blake at 1419 Harlem featured ice cream cookies and pop. Gifts included a neck lace. Attendees included Shirley Vetro Margie Byrne Diane Exler Randy Watkins Aldalin Guzo Margie Hovorka Judy Hicks Diane Miller Jeanne Pfaff Pat Lowe Barbara Perfume Suzanne Colvin.

Girl Scouts Donna Blake Harlem Donna Shirley Vetro Margie Byrne Diane Exler Randy Watkins Aldalin Guzo Margie Hovorka Judy Hicks Diane Miller Jeanne Pfaff Pat Lowe Barbara Pafume Suzanne Colvin

Bridal Shower for Judy Burke in Chicago

A bridal shower for Judy Burke of Chicago was hosted this week at Mrs. A. Guardala bene’s home, with about 35 guests and a buffet luncheon. A whipped cream cake bore the message Good Luck Judy as Burke prepares to wed Anthony Fre velleti of 605 Thomas on November 3 at Resurrection Church in Chicago.

Judy Burke Chicago A. Guardalabene Thomas Judy Miss Burke Anthony Freveletti Resurrection Church

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Adeline Preuter at 247 Des Plaines

Mrs Adeline Preuter celebrated her birthday on Sunday October 7 at 247 Des Plaines. Guests included Mr and Mrs Milton Preeter and their children Jimmy Mike and Beth Ann Mr and Mrs Lyle Robinson and daughter Rita from Oswego IL and her mother Mrs Bertha Mielir In the evening visitors Mr and Mrs Harry Achuff Mr and Mrs Marshal Quandt and daughter Marlene and Mr and Mrs Carl Heiche joined for cake and chicken dinner.

Adeline Preuter Desplaines Milton Preeter Jimmy Mike Beth Ann Lyle Robinson Rita

The Way of Life

A reflective line on life divides people into doers and critics. The quote contrasts action with critique, exploring motivation and judgment among individuals.

Local Luncheon and Family Birthday Gatherings

Mrs Helen Schramek served chop suey for a lunch on October 4 for five guests including Mrs Hattie Wright Mrs Betty Praeter Mrs Nora Fox of Bellwood and Mrs Ann Fredericks of Chicago. Warren Holcombe celebrated his birthday October 6 with a family dinner including wife son Howard visiting from West Chicago daughters Priscilla and Sylvia and Sylvia's fiancé Donald Nelson from the University of Illinois Champaign.

Helen Schramek Hattie Wright Betty Praeter Nora Fox Bellwood Ann Fredericks Chicago Warren Holcombe Beloit Howard West Chicago Priscilla Sylvia Donald Nelson University of Ilinois Champaign

Patricia Loyd celebrates 10th birthday at home

Patricia Loyd of 328 Circle marked her tenth birthday on October 2 with family and friends. Guests included her sister Sandy and several aunts uncles and cousins. The celebration featured barbecue chips birthday cake and games followed by cake and ice cream.

Patricia Loyd Sandy Joyce Barbara Shike Marcia Hurlbutt Kathleen Sebelik Barbara Link Suzanne Bruknis L. B. Wang A. G. Pierrot Ted Wang Charles Loyd Linda Robert Dimpsl Michael

Son Baptized at St. John’s Church

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stefan of 7240 Roosevelt baptized their son David John on October 7 at St. John’s Church. Sponsors were Mrs. Anna Lutz and Miss Ida Lutz. A dinner followed the ceremony.

Otto Stefan Roosevelt David John St. John’s Church Anna Lutz Ida Lutz

Card Party Planned by St Bernardine's Ladies

The ladies of St Bernardine's parish plan a card party on Tuesday October 16 at 815 Elgin School Hall to benefit the Sisters of S S Cyril and Methodius home for the aged in Highland Park. The event starts at 8 p m with age and table prizes and donations requested.

Girl Scout Meeting Planned for Wednesday Afternoon

Neighborhood Girl Scout readers and committee mothers will meet Wednesday October 17 at 1 p.m. in the village hall to discuss activities and upcoming events.

Girl Scout Hall

Brownie Troop 210 Plans Oct 9 Committee Meeting

Mrs Baldridge announces Brownie troop 210 will hold a committee meeting on October 9 at 1 pm. They will meet with assistant leader Mrs George Scharama and discuss next year’s program. Committee members include Mrs Quitsch and Mrs Elmer Stroschein.

Baldridge Geroge Scharama Lathrop Quitsch Elmer Stroschein

Hospital Patient Sylvan Basso Isad to Westlake Hospital

Sylvan Basso, 52, of 1308 Circle, was taken to Westlake hospital on October 4 for a stomach ailment. Red Cross volunteers have logged 41 million hours since 1950 serving service members veterans and families, averaging over 8 million hours annually.

Sylvan Basso Circle Westlake Hospital Red Cross

Summer Vacation Days Longer Than Winter School Days

A schoolboy is argued to be convinced that summer break feels longer than winter school days. The quote notes that many troubles arise from complaining and that half the issues we face are caused by our own attitude.

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