Forest Park opens new community center in grateful dedication
The Forest Park community unites for an open house and dedication of a new center housed in a former garage. Mayor Howard R. Mohr cites a people built project funded by donors led by Merrill K. Pulliam of Kneip Meat Packing. Congressman elect Henry Hyde and VFW officials attend ceremonies. The center offers paneled rooms, a dance floor, and a small kitchen as seniors host cannaps and cookies for guests.
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Forest Park
Howard R. Mohr
Forest
Henry Hyde
Mohr
Merrill K. Pulliam
Kneip Meat Packing
Jim McCoy
VFW
Art Schulz
Eleanor Serritella
Carl Presmuth
Environmental Commission
Post
Ralph Weber
Franz Lundahl
Forest Park Stage Land
Michael Locigno
Forest Park opens community center praised by teens and seniors
The Forest Park Community Center officially opened on November 24 drawing more than 80 attendees. Mayor Mohr praised contributors and the previous garage transformation. The Youth Commission launched activities with a flexible teen program and services including a volunteer counselor James Murray, with staffers Nancy Zimmerman and Check Whelpley aiding youth outreach.
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Mohr
Youth Commission
Alice Zimmerman
Commission
Janet Paulin
George Smith
Mark Ross
James Murray
Murray
Zimmerman
Nancy Zimmerman
Check Whelpley
Forest Park Police
Mohr Announces Reelection Bid For Forest Park Mayor
Forest Park mayor Howard R. Mohr plans to seek a third four year term in April 1975. A former mayor since 1963 with a 1971 victory, Mohr cites cleanup and street improvements as goals. He also serves as Republican state senator for the 5th district and is a local business and civic leader.
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Forest Park
Howard R. Mohr
Mohr
Springfield
Senate
Mohr Oil Co
Edward Lambke
Marengo
Madison
Village Commission
Illinois Department of Transportation
Roosevelt Rd
Harlem Ave
Marengo Ave
Transportation Department
Lambke
Rizzo
Sansone
Electrical
Forest Park Council Rejects Tag Day For Environment Group
Forest Park village board refused Citizens for a Better Environment a Dec 7 tag day citing local needs. The board also delayed zoning changes at Madison and Marengo and 920 Dunlop Ave amid concerns over parking and possible senior citizen use.
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Forest Park
Citizens For A
Environmental Action Group
Santo Rizzo
John Hanley
Howard Mohr
Zoning Board of Appeals
Madison and
Marengo Aves
Dunlop Ave
Zoning Board
Christmas Fun Fair at Garfield School This Friday
Forest Park groups spread Christmas spirit as Garfield school hosts a PTA Christmas Fun Fair and bazaar from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday December 6. Events include booths games refreshments a White Elephant sale a raffle and a Santa visit with a mailbox for letters to Santa. July Jilek of Forest Park chairs the event.
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Forest Park School
Derek Evans
Grant-White School
Keith Swinden
Forest Park
Garfield School
PTA
Santa
Jilek
Schools honor roll lists for Proviso East and Forest Park
Proviso East high school reports 390 honor roll students this period with 75 earning all A grades. Seniors Alan Andersen to Kristina Woessner and juniors to eighth graders gain top honors, while Forest Park Middle School introduces scholarship and effort honors for seventh and eighth graders including Teresita Feliciano and Kimberly Johnson among others.
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Proviso East High School
Forest Park Middle School
Proviso High Schools
Proviso East
Alan Andersen
Eric Anderson
Cathy Burzynski
James Colao
Karen Glos
Timothy Klingbeil
Gregory Klotz
Debra Montgomery
Laura Moore
John Smith
Kristina Woessner
Cynthia Nawrocki
Deborah Schmidt
Robert Bing
Leslie Giron
Pamela Karstens
Linda Knotek
Anthony Kozar
James Mazzuga
Lori Onesti
Susan Swaim
Jerry Tobola
Sharon Roubal
Catherine Rusk
Tracy Sianta
Ue Barest Park Middle School
Teresita Feliciano
Anita Kern
Jackie Kennedy
Debra Stover
Nadine Kazanecki
Donna Witt
Marjorie Silver
George Miner
David Thornton
Karen Britt
Gloria Gearen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nancy Giardina
Oak Park
Gerald Lindberg
Park Board
John Farrell
Forest Park Community Center
Mohn
Chamber of Commerce, Community Chest
Kiwanis Club
Little League
American Legion Post
Loyal Order of Moose
Order of Eagles
Kiwanis
Kiwani
Vilage
Council
Hanley
Garfield
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