State to Erect Guard Rail at Desplaines Ave
Public concern over Desplaines Avenue hazards prompted the state highway department to build a guard rail on the east side to shield pedestrians and homes after a near fatal crash into a residence on the west side. Officials and residents cited frequent crashes over two years, with local figures noting fear near the curve and plans include an extensive survey to reduce the accident rate.
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Desplaines
Taylor
State Highway Department
Desplaines Avenue
Don Zito
Itate
Jim Thames
Forest Home Cemetery
Hill McKinzie
A. W. Kistenbroker
Kistenbroker
Messerg Olis and
Albright
Cortino
Claude A. Walker
Messers MicKenzie
Thomas
Chief asks residents cooperation on light breakage
Chief Joe Cortino urges residents to call police immediately when a street light goes out. He notes lights are broken nightly, averaging about 30 dollars in losses, and rapid reporting is crucial to catching vandals who strike and vanish into the night.
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Joe Cortino
Appoint Members to Local Health Board
Forest Park mayor William H. Meyer appointed the village’s first Board of Health with village council consent. An ordinance adopted two weeks ago authorized the board, which includes Agnes Dehn for five years, John Leline for four years, Walter Wolf for four years, Roy Lemming for one year, and Michael Merletta for one year. The board will meet as scheduled.
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Forest
Park
William H. Meyer
Agnes Dehn
John Leline
Walter Wolf
Roy Lemming
Michael Merletta
Runaway youths steal local car near Frankfort
Two Chicago youths aged 15 and 17 ran away from home and targeted cars with keys inside. They found John Runza’s car in front of his home in Jackson Street and drove toward Forest Park, but crashed in a ditch near Frankfort. Will County deputies arrested them and they were sent to juvenile home.
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John Runzo
Jackson
Frankfort
Ill
John
Chicago
Forest Park
Runzo
Runza
Will County Sheriff's Police
Schnurstein
Best efforts misaligned with state and village rules
The quotation asserts that many claim to do their best, yet do not when actions are organized by rules established by the State and Village ordinance, suggesting a critique of lawful compliance versus genuine effort. The text centers on rules and governance rather than individuals.
Local Man Retires After 43 Years with Gas Co
George F. Hogan of 1032 S. Ferdinand Ave a claim inspector recently retired from The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company after 43 years of service. A Chicago native and West Side resident, he began as a lamp trimmer and also served as a meter reader clerk and bill collector. Hogan and his wife Marion have two sons three daughters and four grandchildren. He plans to take it easy and bow with the team sponsored by the Holy Name Society of St Bernardine's Church.
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George F. Hogan
S. Ferdinand Ave
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
Hogan
The
Holy
Miracle of Marcelino at Forest Theatre Opens Friday
The Forest Theatre hosts the English language screening of The Miracle of Marcelino starting Friday, November 6, for one week. Manager Hugh Borland notes it is the first Forest Park and western suburbs showing. Critics hail it as a miracle picture with a moving, reverent, inspiring climax about a monastery’s foundling Marcelino.
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Marcelino
Forest Theatre
Hugh Borland
Forest Park
Rejected Harlem Madison gas station permit by village council
The village council denied Shell Petroleum Corporation’s request to open a service station at Harlem and Madison after Village Attorney Edward B. O'Shea ruled the area improperly zoned for a gas station. The move ends a two month dispute and may prompt court action to challenge zoning.
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Shell Petroleum Corporation
Harlem
Madison
Edward B. O'Shea
Lamberson Ford Agency
Shell
Arrow Petro- Team Ca
Lon
FOG-2418
Burglarized Office at Capitol Packaging Reported
Burglars entered the Capitol Packaging Co offices at 1441 Circle Sunday night, ransacking desks and stealing a cash box containing 30 dollars, five dollars in stamps, and five dollars in petty cash, per company report to police.
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Capitol Packaging Co
Circle
Proviso West in High Gear as 1988 Opening Targeted
Construction at Proviso West, Hillside, shows 35 percent completion with a September 1968 start date and 1988 completion outlook. The site features an admin building with ceramic inlays, a spacious mall, career shops, a fieldhouse with multiple facilities, and a two story cafeteria building housing studios and labs. The project touts modern shops and extensive brick and steel work.
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LeRoy J. Knoeppel
Knoeppel
Wolf Road
Harrison Street
Hillside
Freviso West
Halloween Party Planned by Troop 331 Scouts
Girl Scouts of troop 331 at St Bernardine's School host a Halloween party on October 30. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and refreshments will be served. All are looking forward to a good time.
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Girl Scout News
Girl Scouts
Troop 331
St. Bernardine's School
Recreation League Basketball Meeting
Recreation League holds a meeting on Tuesday November 5 at the village hall. Prospective teams should send a representative by 7 30 p m. Play will be organized in three divisions Senior A and B and Junior B with plans for upcoming season.
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Recreation League
Free advice yields wrap excess for small package
A terse note complains that the advice or guidance provided was overly long for the size of the package, with the wrap or packaging seeming excessive. It highlights inefficiency and suggests need for concise, direct assistance.
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Desplaines Ave
Local Health Board
Collier Tours
N.O.P
Naval Ordnance Plant
Forest Fork
Clinois
U. S
Harold R. Collier
Representaive Collier
H. L. Jukes
USN
Jukes
John Nausleds
Lawrence Koowlton
J. W. Reese
U. S. Navy
Gas Co
Harlem and
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