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Forest Park World

Location

Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1975

Page

3

Little Stitch dolls dream big in Oak Park workshop

Libby Sackrider creates personality driven rag dolls at 505 Madison Oak Park. Her three girls one boy and a hobo feature hand painted faces and unique expressions. Prices range from 30 dollars for 24 inch dolls to about 150 dollars for taller figures. She envisions expanding assembly line work and hiring seniors to sew while young designers craft displays. Many dolls are patented including Happy-nap Pillows. She has attracted TV attention and seeks development funds to grow her Little Stitch shop.

Lorel Janzo Libby Sackrider Madison Oak Park Libby Joel Daly Fahey Flynn George Franzen

Altenheim Home Fosters Active Life for German Old People

Jennie Prieske, 86, a resident for 17 years at Altenheim German Old People's Home in Forest Park, stays busy with crafts, bingo, movies, and social work. The home, founded in 1885, now has 170 residents and offers extensive activities, medical staff, meals, and laundry services under administrator Edmund Andrews.

Jennie Prieske Altenheim Dawn Debeers Forest Park Mrs. Prieske Jennie Berwyn Madison St Edmund Andrews Chicago

Amusement park photos recall Forest Park memories

A Forest Park library exhibit features photos of the Forest Park Amusement Park on Des Plaines Avenue. The 1920 fire and 1922 closure ended the park, later absorbed by a cemetery. photos honor former worker Oldorff who memories the park and its rides.

Des Plaines Ave Forest Park Forest Park Amusement Park Riverview Eisenhower Oldorff Forest

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