Forest Park Seeks Storm Sewer Plan With Two Pump Stations
Forest Park Village Council introduces an ordinance to finish storm sewer work south of Harrison and install two Des Plaines River pump stations. The plan, endorsed by Metropolitan Sanitary District, would raise sewer charges about 5 cents per month to cover roughly 900000 dollars in costs and retire bonds.
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Metropolitan Sanitary District
Harrison At
Harrison
DesPlaines River
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Eagles Honor Albert Roos at Anniversary Dinner
Al Roos of 520 Marengo was honored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles at a dinner last week. He is the oldest living charter member of Acric 1344 and helped start the local lodge 54 years ago as Proviso Lodge. Prominent Eagles attended and Engles president Julius Jeschke presented him a gift.
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al Roos
Marengo
Order of Eagles
Mr. Roos
Acric
Dr. Legge
Proviso Lodge
Engles
Julius Jeschke
Petition Seeks Action on Vacant Building at 1037 Marengo
A petition signed by 25 residents was presented to the Village Council requesting action on the vacant 1037 Marengo building, formerly the St. John school southside branch. Neighbors say it is run down with broken windows and has changed hands twice in the past year.
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Marengo
Southside
St. John School
Fire hazard on premises prompts legal action threat
Commissioner Hank Meyer said he investigated the premises and found a fire hazard. He noted the owners promised to fix it. Mayor William Meyer added that if they do not cooperate, a lawsuit will be filed.
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Hank Meyer
William Meyer
Council Briefs See Tag Fees and Bids In City Actions
Vehicle tag costs rise effective January 1 from four to six dollars and eight to two dollars. Truck licenses increase five dollars. Bids were requested for three police squad cars. An application to build a Shell service station at Harrison and Desplaines was granted. A vacant inoperable property at 686 Lehmer Ave south of the TB Building at Desplaines and Jackson is slated for vacation.
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Harrison & Desplaines
Lehmer Ave
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Jackson
Judith Rudnik to Model at National Secretaries Show
Judith Rudnik of 7215 13th Street will model at the National Secretaries Association annual lunch and fashion show. The event is scheduled for November 12 at the city rate venue.
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Judith Rudnik
13Th St
Lund to address Forest Park PTA on November 1
Dr Kenneth W Lund superintendent of Oak Park River Forest High School will speak at the Forest Park PTA joint meeting at Garfield School at 8 p m Tuesday November 1 on Partners in Progress The Home The Strength of the School The public is invited refreshments will be served
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Kenneth W. Lund
Oak Park River Forest High School
Forest Park
Dr. Lund
Lay Cornerstone At Presbyterian Church Sunday
The Memorial cornerstone of the First Presbyterian church will be laid Sunday at 2 30 p m with services led by pastor Dr Lou Wallace Gade Gov William Stratton to deliver the address Medina Shrine Chanters sing The Star Spangled Banner Honor Guard of the American Legion to be presented by Tom Collis Jr Berliner to chair the event with remarks by the Mayor of Forest Park Rep Claude Walker and others then the cornerstone laid by the pastor Special music is provided All are invited to this memorial stone laying of the church over a century old.
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First Presbyterian Church
Lou Wallace Gade
William Stratton
Medina Shrine
Tom Collis Jr
American Legion
Ben Berliner
Forest Park
Claude Walker
Berliner
Cornestone
Lou Wetlace-Gade
Silver Dollar Days Sales Weekend in Town
The Chamber of Commerce sponsors a two day Silver Dollar Day event with merchants offering $1 purchases earning a silver buck. A Kids Halloween Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. awards $50 in silver dollars for best costumes. Parade assembly at Madison and Hannah.
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Chamber of Commerce
Madison
Hannah
Chamber
Ray Campbell
Moose Lodge Hosts Free Halloween Youth Party in Forest Park
Forest Park Moose Lodge 810 Des Plaines invites grade school children to a free Halloween party from 7 to 9 p.m. The event features costumes, a movie, prizes, and refreshments as part of the Civic Stairs program. No charge.
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Moose Lodge
Des Plaines
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Trick and Treat Monday Schedule by Forest Park Council
Local goblins will run a Tricks or Treat circuit Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The schedule, set up by the President's Council of the Forest Park schools, aims to preserve the tradition while ensuring children are home afterward.
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Eagles
Hines Veterans Hospital
Thompson Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Bella Robinson
Jeanette Olson
Adeline Johnson
Elizabeth Reinke
Forest Park
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