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Newspaper
Forest Park World
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1976
Page
4
The University of Chicago Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults invites area residents to join a two year sequence at Rosary College. Classes run Thursday evenings 7 to 10 15 with no exams or credits. Registration week of Sept 27.
Tickets go on sale at 26 village locations for a fund raising raffle benefiting the Forest Park Community Center's 1977 programs for seniors and youth. A 1976 Chevrolet Vega donated by Forest Park National Bank will be awarded on Sept 26 after Oktoberfest. winner gets a year of free maintenance from Gleason Chevrolet. Proceeds support center activities.
Proviso Township High School will offer four ACT test dates for juniors planning college, at Proviso East on Oct 9 Nov 20 and Feb 5 1977 and at Proviso West on Apr 2 1977. Illinois State Scholar eligibility requires April 2 testing at Proviso West.
Marilyn D. Clancy, Democratic candidate for Congress from the 6th district, calls on the FAA to enforce federal aircraft noise laws or surrender its role. She cites 1968-69 FAA failures, EPA recommendations, and Northwest procedure as models to cut noise and save fuel, urging immediate congressional action and stronger enforcement.
The Historical Society of Forest Park hosts its second annual meeting on Sunday October 10 at 2 p.m. in the Forest Park Public Library east room. An exhibit of school photos and memorabilia will open after a brief business session.
The historical society reports 130 plus charter memberships purchased in 1975 and expects growth next year. Membership chair Florence Higgins leads directors as current members await a newsletter and mail notices. Dues include individual 10, family 15, senior 5, organizations 25 with payment options before the Oct. 10 annual meeting.
The Forest Park Community Center under director Jim McCay offers senior citizens and youth bowling leagues. Seniors bowl Fridays at 10 30 a.m. for three games with shoes and coffee for 125. Youth leagues include Prep for up to 13 at 10 30 a.m. Saturdays and Junior Major for 13 to 16 at 11 30 a.m. Saturdays at Bowlers Club 7737 W Madison Forest Park.
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