04 Sep 1952
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1952
Page
1
Donald Lueder, 20, of 44 Circle, held on two counts of arson with $25,000 bond each after waiving preliminary hearing. He admitted robbing six hitch hikers, thefts from cars, burglary, and an arson spree ending with a garage fire. He is in County Jail awaiting Grand Jury action and psychiatric tests.
Army announces overseas job openings in Europe Alaska and the Far East for civilian employees. Positions include engineers reporters accountants O M examiners personnel technicians stenographers and library staff with base salaries from 2950 to 8300 annually plus possible cost of living allowances. Transportation food lodging details vary by post and interviews run Sept 8 19 in Chicago at Illinois State Employment Service and the overseas affairs division New Post Office Building.
Sgt. Donald O. Meyers, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Meyers of Forest Park, serves in Knielingen Germany with the S82nd Anti aircraft artillery battalion part of NATO forces guarding Western Europe. He is a supply sergeant and also handles public relations for his unit. His wife and child live in Park Ridge Illinois.
The Scout Mothers Club of Field Stevenson troop 105 holds its first school year meeting at Mrs Hans Sterlzer home 1024 Dunlop on Sept 10 at 7 30 pm.
A compact observation notes that public opinion remains a private impression shaped by statesmen. It reflects on how leaders influence and broadcast sentiment, shaping perceptions without direct transparency. The piece underscores the tension between public discourse and private opinion in politics.
Joan Chouinard and 24 classmates received their nursing caps Friday August 29 marking completion of six months at Presbyterian hospital school of nursing. Chouinard, a Proviso graduate, was the first class capped in the new 3.2 million dollar school and residence at 1743 West Harrison Street Chicago. After a month vacation, the second phase will split time between classes and hospital duty.
Pvt Alvin F Breckenfelder son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Breckenfelder 1003 Thomas is serving with the 28th Infantry Division in Bavaria Southern Germany The division a Pennsylvania National Guard unit is conducting training in the rolling hills Breckenfelder entered the Army last January and joined the division late in July
Six Forest Park residents contributed to more than eleven thousand dollars in public funds saved by the Naval Ordnance Plant in early 1952 through employee cost cutting and efficiency ideas. Forty‑three ideas were submitted with thirty three adopted, yielding eleven thousand four hundred forty nine dollars in savings and awards totaling eight hundred fifty five dollars. Employees from Forest Park named include Oliver W. Loeck Raymond C. Leland Paul Spizewski Walter L. Mayer Casper C. Kujawa and Joseph Timmons.
A concise observation notes a larger group participating in a task while a notably smaller subset actually retrieves or earns the reward. The contrast highlights different roles or outcomes within the same activity. It implies varied levels of involvement and success among participants.
Forest Park teachers face a busier nine months as enrollments rise across grades. Kindergartens show the strongest gains with St Bernardines reporting over 20 percent growth. Public grade schools expanded by 42 new pupils, St Hernardines by 40, St John by 4, and a net 58 more pupils overall. five new teachers joined the public grades and St John added three.
Hearings on a proposed five cent fare raise for Chicago and West Towns transit ended with the Illinois Commerce Commission taking the matter under advisement. Phillip Gerhardt, the company’s general manager, said a 31,758 loss in the first six months occurred despite a three cent transfer charge, which produced little extra revenue. Current West Towns adult fare is 15 cents and 8 cents for children. a five cent increase would be added if approved. He warned that without the raise the firm would continue losing money and that the 20 and 13 cent fares are the absolute minimum. further service cuts could force shutdowns. The company filed for bankruptcy in Federal court in June 1947. case before Judge Walter LaBay, hearing set for September 10.
Melvin Jones founder and secretary general of Lions International will be guest of honor at the Forest Lions Club meeting Thursday September 11 at the Pines Restaurant. He was persuaded to appear by Deputy District Governor Maurice Loven and Forest Park secretary Bob Thorne through local club efforts.
Billy Dempsy, 3 percent of 1046 Thomas, required a stitch in the arm on August 2 after stumbling on the sidewalk and falling onto a milk bottle he carried.
Unknown persons broke into Otto's Restaurant at 7212 Washington last Friday via an unlocked kitchen window and stole numerous bottles of liquor. Police investigate and review nearby surveillance for clues. Local authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Charles R. Hussey, former Forest Park Chamber of Commerce president and Cook County deputy assessor, is named assistant director of passenger sales at Northwest Airlines. He will oversee Agency Interline Sales Promotion and Tours, reporting to General Sales Manager James Mariner, after a 12 year NWA career with key posts including agency sales and conventions and special assignments.
Dr Ethel Barber renowned lecturer will address the Maywood Branch of AAUW at the Plymouth Congregational Church Maywood September 10 at 8 00 p m The meeting aims to foster fellowship and influence among university women in social and civic matters Membership inquiries to Mrs R C Patzke FI 4 605
Pvt. James L. Piersch, now in Korea, asks school friends to write. His new posting reads Pvt. J. L. Piersch US 55236840 Haq & Hdy Co 31st Inf Regt AP aa Postmaster San Franciscoalit.
A concise aphorism states that one’s reputation is forged by actions, not promises. It emphasizes consistency, accountability, and visible results as the core measures of trustworthiness.
Carol Ann Keller, two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry J Keller of 1046 Thomas, was found to have consumed 30 Anacia tablets from her mother's purse in a dentist waiting room. Forest Fork police took her to Oak Park hospital where her stomach was pumped. She was discharged with warm water and wine instructions.
The CTA plans to discontinue service at the Hannah Ave L station but will delay the action until late September. The station has averaged under 450 passengers daily, below the CTA’s 1000 passenger criterion, prompting the pause and prompting riders to use Harlem or Desplaines stations instead.
Henry Bocconcelli son of Mr and Mrs Domenic Bocconcelli of 615 Elgin has rejoined the 26th Division in Korea after a five day rest in Japan. He is a leader in the Mortar Squad of Company D, 27th Infantry Regiment, and his unit's return reflects Army policy to refresh fighting soldiers away from combat.
Marvin Schlichting son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schlichting of 7702 Wilcox has left to join Lutheran High School in Houston Texas as a teacher of German mathematics and history He is a graduate of St John Lutheran School Proviso High School and Valparaiso University.
Stanley Johnson, a foreign correspondent who returned from Korea, will be the main speaker at the Kiwanis club meeting on September 9 at the Pines Restaurant. Johnson covered the press during World War I and brings further experience from his Korea assignment.
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