National Handicapped Week Spotlighted At Navy Plant
National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week is highlighted as the 2nd anniversary of the program at U S Naval Ordnance Plant Forest Park. The year round effort employs blinded and disabled veterans and non veterans in gainful work. A WW II leg loss driver handles heavy trailers fiat tops and vans on long trips and demanding routes. Industrial relations director J C Williams says the program aids handicapped workers and fills labor gaps in a tight market.
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National
U.S. Naval Ordnance Plant
Forest Park
J. C. Williams
Lodge to Hold Grand Opening in Forest Park
Forest Park Women of the Moose hosted a publicity night on September 12. Members voted to collect for a Christmas gift fund for Moosehaven and reminded to bring gifts for Mooseheart at the first October meeting. Past Senior Regent Rita Flamm is ill. The Loyal Order of Moose plans a grand opening on September 22 inviting women to tour the lodge and meet new officers.
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Forest Park
Women of the Moose
Moosehaven
Mooseheart
Rita Flamm
Order of Moose
Birthday observance for Karl Theis on Sept 11
Karl Theis of 7706 Monroe celebrated a quiet birthday with family. A roast beef dinner and birthday cake were served, marking the occasion discreetly at home.
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Karl Theis
Monroe
Everyone Qualifies A Government Worker Without Exam
A taxpayer is defined as any person who works for the government without taking a civil service examination, suggesting broad eligibility criteria for positions or benefits. The statement emphasizes employment status over formal testing procedures.
Plant Employs 133 Disabled Workers
A local employer reports that 133 physically handicapped workers are currently employed at the plant, reflecting ongoing commitment to inclusive hiring practices.
Surprise bridal shower honors Sandra Hedbloom of Chicago
Bonnie Fitener and Sharon Lonegfield hosted a white and silver shower for Sandra Hedbloom. Twenty two guests attended including the bridegroom’s relatives from South Haven Michigan and Sandra’s family. The event featured candy bouquets, open faced sandwiches, and a bridal cake, with gifts for the honoree and a 23rd birthday celebration for Bonnie Fitzner.
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Bonnie Fitener
Bewit
Sharon Lonegfield
Southhaven
Mich
Sandra Hedbloom
Chicago
Beaucair
Longfield
Dorothy Headbloom
Irene Hines
Charles Kroupa
George Toepper
Clarence Longfield
Frank Card
Sharon Longfield
Lloyd Schroeder
Joan Longfield
John Boehm
Phyllis
Struck by Car Injures 5 Year Old in Front of Home
David Jackson 5 of 1012 Elgin was struck by an 8 car in front of his home Sunday morning. He is recuperating from a fractured skull at Oak Park hospital.
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David Jackson
Elgin
Oak Park Hospital
Proviso Citizens Group Sets Fall Meeting and Elections
The Proviso High School Citizens' Advisory committee will meet at 7 40 p m Tuesday September 25 in the library to hear a building progress report from C Taggart and a Perkins and Will representative. Officers for 1956 57 will be elected and a township survey discussed. The steering committee met September 11 to plan, and three new members were chosen: John C Pitello Melrose Park Galan Williams Maywood and Joseph N Nelson Maywood.
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Proviso High School Citizens’ Advisory Committee
C. Taggart
Perkins and
Will
John C. Pitello
Helen Drive
Melrose Park
Galan Williams
Stage Fall Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
The S F W C invites residents of Forest Park and nearby villages to the Exhibition Hall at Garfield Park Conservatory for the SF W C ih district Annual Fall Show on Sept 22 23 from 2 to 4 pm. Displays include table decorations and gift ideas.
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Foorest
Merry Mixers plan October meeting at Gerry Bauer home
Betty D Alexander notes Merry Mixers will collect birthday gifts for Secret Pals and hold the gathering at 905 Ferdinand on Oct 2. Kay Affrunti will donate a small raffle item. The group sends sympathy to Rosaria Ciardella on her mother’s death. Sara Stracchio celebrates a birthday this month. Members to bring November party ideas.
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Betty D’alexander
Gerry Bauer
Ferdinand
Kay Affrunti
Rosaria Ciardella
Sara Stracchio
Man and His Good Intentions Go Broke Together
A reflective remark notes how sound aims and careful plans can falter when paired with flawed execution. The line suggests even virtuous motives may fail without practical support or discipline.
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Legion, Auxiliary
American Legion
Oficer
Fifth District
William Schlupp
Robert Matthews
Forest Park American Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Ritter
Marilyn Brown
Clara Thornton
Oticer
Lucille Block
Ramona Jordan
Stella Sutton
Gertrude Donahue
Ethyl Schlupp
Marlon Talley
Frieda Heinz
Lodge
Merry Waixers
Rierson
Madison ST
Forast
Your
Iery
Pharmacist
VEW
V.F.W
Beye
Call Forest
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