Lehman Elected Cancer Chairman
At the West Suburban Chapter American Cancer Society Illinois Division annual meeting held September 19 at the Oak Park Club, Lloyd W. Lehman was re-elected Chairman for a one year term. J Charles McMillan M D was named Vice-Chairman and Melvin A. Renwall Treasurer with a slate of officers and new two year terms for several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban
American Cancer Society, Ilinois Division, Inc
Oak Park Club
Lloyd W. Lehman
J. Charles McMillan
M.D
Melvin A. Renwall
Ralph Gust
Joseph’ Askins
Herbert Beck
Charles E. Franklin
A. Everett Joslyn
Herbert Ratner
James H. Skiles, Jr
Carl J. Sommerfeld
DDS
N. S. Tiernagel
Hew
Karl A. Montag
Bellwood
Sheldon E. Krasnow
N. Grove Ave
Oak Park
Montag
Emile Q. Blocher
Frank H. Booth
Webster D. Corlett
M. E. Hattenhauer
Mark H. Low
D.d-S
Kiwanis Peanut Days Planned in Forest Park Events
Kiwanis solicitors wearing Kiwanis caps will sell peanuts in Forest Park on Thursday evening September 26 Friday September 27 and Saturday morning. Proceeds fund underprivileged children and local Forest Park charities only. Bill Gory protests funds stay in Forest Park. Catherine Doman of 404 Ferdinand tripped on steps and was taken to Oak Park Hospital with a possible broken ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Bill Gorey
Aye Kiwanis Club
Catherine Doman
Ferdinand
Oak Park Hospital
Eugene Fleming Opens River Forest Dental Office
Eugene P. Fleming, former Forest Park resident, opens a dental office at 7579 Lake Street River Forest. A Field Stevenson alum and Northwestern University graduate, he formerly lived at 942 Dunlop and is on the staff at Celberus Booth Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene P. Fleming
Forest Park
Lake Street
River Forest
Eugene
Field Stevenson
Proviso
Dunlop
Northwestern University
Celberus Booth Memorial Hospital
Republicans Discuss Election Prospects in Proviso Meeting
Republicans gathered at their Proviso headquar ters for a seasonal activity kickoff. Senator Arthur J. Bidwill Representatives Claude Walker and Harry Renith and William N. Erickson praised 1958 prospects, urging confidence as the picnic committee filed a final report and members socialized after speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamieson
Activi Acs
Arthur J. Bidwill
Claude Walker
Harry Renith
William N. Erickson
Erickson
Board of
Cook County Commissioners
Bigioo
Forest Park Proclaims Community Chest Month in 1957
Mayor William H. Meyer proclaims October 1957 Forest Park Community Chest Month. He urges villagers to support the Chest and its volunteers to help local agencies and the needy in Cook County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
I. William H. Meyer
Cook County
All Organizations Invited to ACT LO N Meeting Oct 1
The committee for A C T I O N invites delegates from civic, fraternal and church groups to a preliminary gathering on Tuesday October 1 at 8 PM in the second floor council chambers of the municipal building. ACT LO N operates with the Municipal Planning Commission to combat neighborhood blight and property deterioration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee For
A.c.t.lo.n
American Council To Improve Our
Tober
ACT
Lo.n
Municipal Planning Commission
Man Found Dead In Garage In Suspected Suicide
Charles W. Sievers, 20, of 2015 Dunlop, was found dead in the family car in the garage by his step-father, William Schaubert, who entered the garage Thursday. Razor cuts on his wrists and a medical report indicate suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Sievers
Dunlop
William Schaubert
Sievers
Carries Cake Breaks Leg in Twisted Incident
Suffered four broken legs after a twist injury at 209 Circle. No further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Harder
Circle
Forest Lions Club Rose Day raises 1075 dollars
Rose Day, chaired by Joe Reichmann, collected 1075.69 dollars in a two day drive September 19 and 20. Forest Lions gives donors a live rose, supporting blind aid such as eye operations and Braille equipment. Jim Thomas of Forest Home Gardens is commended for help with storage and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Reichmann
Forest Lions Club
Forest Lions
Paul Berlin
Jim Thomas
Forest Home Gardens
Woman Carries Cake After Party Invitation
A woman turns with a freshly baked cake in hand and invites others to join a party, prompting readers to share details.
Residents petition for temporary access on Elgin and Marengo
Ninety residents along Elgin and Marengo avenues between Jackson Boulevard and Forest Park's new highway petitioned the village council Monday night. They seek a temporary south exit from the alley to Elgin or Marengo to allow easier turning and prevent garbage trucks from backing to Jackson. City officials discussed the issue with Street Superintendent Petersohn and decided to take action to provide proper ingress and egress in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin, Marengo, Lehmer
Jackson
Elgin
Marengo Avenues
Jackson Boulevard
Forest Park
Elgin Avenue
Marengo
Meyer
Herb Petersohn
Taxpayers Federation Praises Local Rep Maurice W Scott
Maurice W. Scott executive secretary of the Taxpayers Federation of Illinois writes to Claude A. Walker praising his work in the 70th Illinois General Assembly. He commends Walker for opposing bills on local tax increases, health fund rate limits, rate limitation repeal, and measures penalizing corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice W. Scott
Taxpayers Federation of
Ilinois
Claude A. Walker
Elgin
Elgin Avenue
Forest Park
Walker
Taxpayers' Federation of
General Assembly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lehman
Kiwanis
A.C.T.I.O.N
Lions Club
Proviso Township High School
Richard Barham
Lois Steenhausen
Darlege E. Wachholz
Milas Jeanne Setracek
Doris Bunkirk
Sandra Stein
Kay R. Ziegler
Beverly J. Forinash
Lois J. Ackland
Darrell K. Biges
Jack Stanley
Hall. Isley
Mark E. Miller
Douglas ¥. Pouffer
Carter
Kravis
Arthur Levin
Fred O. Widicus
Glenn K. Rittmueller
Cyrut . Waters
Emery E. Ebbert
Sam Vaccaro
Elgin & Marengo
Taxpayers Federation
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