Mayor Orders Bicycle Safety Campaign In Forest Park
Mayor William H. Meyer instructs Chief Joe Cortino to lead an educational campaign for bicyclists in Forest Park. He cites reckless local youth and warns that ignoring traffic laws could bring penalties. The plan adopts Chicago Motor Club rules on riding safely and lawful behavior for cyclists.
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William H. Meyer
Joe Cortino
Forest Park
Cortino
The
Chicago Motor Club
Forest Lions club members meet for weekly ten pin bowling
The Forest Lions hold weekly Tuesday sessions at the Bowlers Club from seven to eight thirty. They aim to surpass last season's records as they continue the nightly bowling tradition.
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Forest Lions Club
Anderson Named Editor of Paper
James E. Anderson, a Wisconsin native, becomes editor and photographer at Forest Park Review. At 27 he succeeds Claude Walker Jr. from Waupaca County Post and Mellen Weekly Record, bringing local photo capabilities and newsroom experience.
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James E. Anderson
Wisconsin
Forest Park Review
Claude A. Walker
Anderson
Claude Walker, Jr
Review
Waupaca
Wis
Mellen Weekly Record
Mellen High School
Northland College
Ashland
Superior State College
Superior
University of Wisconsin School of Journalism
Walker
Post Auxiliary To Seat Officers at Legion Installation
The Forest Park American Legion post and auxiliary plan a joint installation at 8 pm on Saturday September 15 at the Legion hall Circle and Adams. Installing officers include William Schlupp and John Cusack with new officers named for both units and Mrs George Thornton leading the Auxiliary installing.
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Forest Park
American Legion
Legion Hall
Circle and
Adams
Fifth District
William Schlupp
John &. Cusack
Robert Matthews
Albert Hill
Howard Reese
Dale Kramer
Norman Felbinger
Elmer Neublser
Ray Block
Fred Lindrum
Edward Seegers
George Thornton
Arthur Popp
John Talley
Charles Jordan
Gertrude Donahue
Freda Hinz
Stella Sutton
Albert Ritter
Annual Rose Day Set at Forest Park September 20 21
The second annual Rose Day at Forest Park is planned for Thursday and Friday September 20 and 21. Forest Lions their wives and friends will pin fresh roses on donors for the blind and other charitable causes. President Cliff Harper reports preparations complete and hopes for cooperative weather. Fred Trage is the publicity chairman.
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Forest Park
Cliff Harper
Fred Trage
Village officials pledge added police protection to Dunlop Ave petitioners
A group of about 30 residents received assurances from Forest Park officials that maximum police protection would be directed to prevent accidents on Dunlop Ave and surrounding streets. Chief Cortino announced radar enforcement and action against speeding and loud vehicles, while Mayor Meyer noted limited police staffing and possible expansion if needed. Residents urged motorcycle patrols and broader use of three wheel motorcycles and one man squad cars.
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Richard Anderson
Joe Cortino
Ferdinand
Lathrop
Dunlop
Troost Aves
Harrison St
Roosevelt Road
Harvard St
Belgit
Desplaines Aves
Cortino
Ain
William Meyer
Lathrop Avea
Spuedera
Forest Park
Meyer
Council Prohibits Adams St Parking In Village
The village council adopted a plan to ban parking on the north side of Adams Street from Jackson to Harlem while keeping Adams a two way street. The council also banned parking on the south side of Polk Street from Des Plaines to Dunlop and denied a building permit for a Northwest corner of 13th and Harlem. Wilbur H. Thede requested the permit for Sinois Harley Davidson. 60 area residents opposed due to noise. Kenneth Kern was granted a Nutrilite Food supplement distribution license pending health approval.
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Adams
Jackson
Harlem
William Meyer
Polk St
Desplaines
Dunlop
13Th and
Wilbur H. Thede
Lake St. River Forest
Sinois
Harley-Davidson
Mike Lambke
Kenneth Kern
Ferdinand
Gates Stolen From Spira Family Mausoleum
Lebovitz Cemeteries Inc reported to Forest Park police that two bronze gates were stolen from the Spira family mausoleum on September 10.
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Spira
Lebovitz Cemeteries, Inc
Forest Park
New Medical Clinic Planned in Village
Ground was broken Tuesday morning for a new medical clinic at the corner of Madison street and Burkhardt in Forest Park. Dr Robert L Emanuele said the building will be 28 by 0 feet with four examining rooms and a complete laboratory on one floor. Marshall Field will do the interior work and Hamilton medical furniture will be used. Dr Emanuele, who has practiced in Forest Park since 1952 after army discharge, resides at 273 Olmsted in Riverside with his wife and two children. He hopes to occupy the clinic by Christmas.
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Madison St
Burkhardt Et
Forest Park
Robert L. Emanuele
Marshall Field
Hamilton Medical
Emanuele
Dale Ark
Olmsted
Riverside
Kiwanis Plan Peanut Day for Kids Day
Forest Park Kiwanis sponsors Peanut Day on Friday September 28. Lt Elmer Schhurstein serves as chairman and notes the event ties into the national Kids Day celebration held at the same time.
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Forest Park Kiwanis Club
Elmer Schhurstein
Local residents report lost licenses in early September
Mrs Esther McBride of 836 Circle reported losing a wallet and driver's license on September 2. Dawn J Cook of 624 Flin reported losing a driver's license on September 4.
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Esther McBride
Circle
Dawn J. Cook
Flin
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