Personal Observations on Communism in Forest Park
A columnist muses on the fear of Communists in Forest Park, tracing how one might identify suspects. He jokes about Bundists, churchgoers, capitalists, labor groups, and disaffected Republicans, noting the difficulty of rooting out hidden influence while warning readers to think before seeking labor trouble or changing work relations.
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Germany
Jessas
Forest Park
Bund
Harry Truman
CIO
ALF
Commie
Hatless Day Aims To Cure The Common Cold
A playful proposal suggests designating a straw hot day for rugged individuals who go hatless in summer. The idea argues that those with hair would publically honor their stance by wearing a fedora, claiming it could help eliminate many colds by those who refuse to quit.
Leens Man Enters Cleaning Business
Bob Kemp of 247 Desplaines becomes owner of Pauls Cleaners at 7 S. Austin Boulevard on the Chicago side. The business was purchased this month by Kemp whose firm handles fine workmanship on clothing and household goods. Kemp, son of Harold J. and Mrs. Kemp, is a Forest Parker native, educated in local schools and Marton High School, living at Desplaines Avenue for 16 years.
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Leens
Bob Kemp
247 Desplaines
Paul's Cleaners
S. Austin Boulevard
Chicago
Kemp
Mr. Kemp
Harold J. Kemp
Forest Parker
Marton High School
Desplaines Avenue
Bloomers Edge Matches to Force Title Playoff
The Bloomers beat the Matches 1-0 on consecutive nights to even the series and advance toward a final playoff with the Bluebirds. Jenn Sample and Wilda Mae Turner combined for shutout pitching after an 11 inning loss in the opener.
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Bloomers
Bloomer Girls
Queens
Bluebirds
Jenn Sample
Wilda Mae Turner
Junior Auxiliary Of Altenheim Anniversary Tea
The Junior Auxiliary of the Altenheim Forest Park hosts its Twentieth Anniversary Tea on Saturday September 24 at 7 pm at Mrs Wm J 84 River Forest home. Mrs Irmgard Dodegee chairs with Dr Elfriede Ackermann ex chairwoman and Mrs Roberta Galbraith as president. Donations accepted. Virginia Squir will present a stories program on pragmatism.
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Latch String
Irmgard Dodegee
S. Third Avenue
Maywood
Elfriede Ackermann
Roberta Galbraith
Altenheim
Forest Park
Wm. J
River Forest
William James
Virginia Squir
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Cleaning Service
Roosevelt Road
Forest
In Dee
Madison Street
Paesey CL
Grand Army_of the Republic
JEWEL
Westinghouse
Seay
U.S
Westinghav
Blough-Miner Radio & Appliance Company
Madison Street Forest
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