The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 3

IT THREE THE PANTAGRAPH, BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1952. Miller Park Activities Ahead of Season DoesnV Mind If Others Enjoy Her Tulips, But. Traffic Violators Targets For New Crackdown 100 Volunteer For Bathhouse Renewing Work Rides Open Daily-Boating, Fishing Soon Because of the mild weather, Miller Park recreational activities are in full swing well in advance of the regular season. Regular daily operation of the concessions and rides began Thursday. Playground facilities were Firemen Don't Need Truck To Answer Alarm Firemen answered a fire alarm Thursday afternoon without taking a fire truck.

The alarm was for an upstairs apartment across the street from the fire station. An electric motor on a washing machine had become overheated and was smoking. Mrs. Marguerite Jordon of 219 E. Front St.

was operating the washing machine, but a neighbor had off motor and everything was under control when firemen arrived. There was no damage. 1 Bloomington police are cracking down on double parkers and reckless drivers. Police Chief Clyde Hibbens Issued the order for patrolmen to keep a sharp lookout for violators. ready for use at the same time The order followed numerous recent complaints of reckless driv Fishing Starts May io Mrs.

Roy Osmun of 901 S. Bunn St. had a beautiful stand of tulips along the south side of her house Wednesday. They were some of the best she'd raised in a good many years, and Wednesday afternoon she was out with a neighbor, planning to take a picture of the plot and proudly counted them. There were 55 blooms.

But Thursday morning there weren't any blooms at all. Some time during the night, before she'd even had a chance to have the picture taken, someone picked every last one. Miffed, Mrs. Osmun notified The Pantagraph of the theft Thursday. She likes other people to enjoy her flowers, she said, but not in just that way.

Car Piles Up In Ditch; Woman Hurt Mrs. Lena Griffin of 308 E. Wood St. was injured Friday morning ing and double parking. Mayor Cecil Cone announced Friday that the Miller Park lake js if.

I'll" Wi -feT-- Kk 1 "vv v. j6 i 1 Conviction of reckless driving carries a fine of $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second and fishing season will open Mav 10 The regular season opening in the $100 for the third. A double park past has been June 1. tt: 1 ing fine is $2. risnermen may use worms but absolutely no minnows." the mayor said.

mi a ine restriction on using mm Driver Forfeits $25 Roger Weed, 21, who gave his Contract Let For ISSCS Sewer Work A contract for $73,440 to separate the storm sewers from the sanitary sewers on the main grounds of the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Children's School in Normal was awarded by the state Friday to Normoyle and Berg Co. of Rock Island. nows is necessary to keep the lake Clean-up, Paint-up, Fix-up Week, sponsored by the Association of Commerce, will get under way Saturday morning when about 100 vol- unteer workers assemble at Miller Park to renovate the bathhouse and surrounding grounds. LaVern Mather, chairman of the A of Clean-Up Committee, said Friday the materials (mostly donated) were obtained and final arrangements completed. The workers will paint the bath-house, install new windows, screens and showers and make general repairs.

Other portions of the project include repairing the sidewalks, rebuilding the sea wall and building a new floating platform complete with diving boards. The Junior Police are scheduled to cover the city parks and pick up trash. The boys will have refreshments and hold a meeting at Miller Park following their clean up work. Jobba Seeks $21,600 For Crash Injuries Frank Jobba, 901 S. Main free of rough fish.

The lake was drained in the Summer of 1950 and all carp and other varieties of rough fish removed. Since then address as 1012 N. Evans forfeited bond of $25 Thursday when he failed to appear in Bloomington police court on a reckless driving charge. large mouth bass and blue gills There are no grounds for divorce have been planted. Boating Saturday which are accepted in all 48 states.

when she lost control of her car Heavy April rains raised the lake to full level. The swimming and it went into the ditch just west of Bloomington on the Oakland Avenue road. She was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, where her condition was season usually opens around June 1. However, boating will begin Saturday.

listed as fair. The extent of her injuries were not known Friday Jess Buehler, who operates the rides and concessions, is expected to have the boathouse and bath COXCESSIONAIRE Jess Buehler plays engineer as the diesel powered train circles the track at the Miller Park miniature railroad. Daily operation of rides and concessions started Thursday. The playgrounds also were opened for use. house again this year.

He said that To Celebrate the Opening of Our New Store Located Near the Hardroad, We Will Hold OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY. MAY 3. 1952 7:00 A. M. to 9:00 P.

M. Material Demonstrations Will Be Given Door Prizes and Refreshments Everyone Welcome! Raeuber's Building Supply Co. Deer Creek, Illinois afternoon. Deputy sheriffs Elmo (Doc) Poshard and John Slava investigated the accident and reported 22 boats will be available Satur day. Mr.

Buehler also accepts reser the car was damaged consider Normal, claiming permanent in juries, Friday sued a St. Louis, vations for use of tables on the pavilion veranda overlooking the lake. Groups up to 200 people may man for $21,600. Jobba and Mrs. Hermayer Sha res Estate Of $142,459 arrange to have a picnic lunch ably.

Airmen Fined For Misconduct Three Chanute Air Force Base Joseph Greeson of St. Louis were involved in a truck-car collision near Pana Jan. 22. on the veranda by calling the Mil ler Park concession office, 6-0260. Jobba says Greeson's negligence caused the accident.

He wants airmen were fined S15 each Fri There is no charge. May Continue Dances For the last two years, as The estate of the late John C. 000 for his personal injuries and $1,600 for damage to his truck. msmiia.mm The suit was filed in Circuit Court public service, Mr. Buehler has sponsored free Saturday night day morning on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Harry A. Monsen, 21, and Richard Ellizondo, 22, were each fined for drunkenness and Charles Leys, 18, was fined for disorderly by Atty. Albert Hoopes and Pe oria lawyers. square dances through the Summer months. He has paid for hir Wetter of Fort Lee, N.

one fourth of which goes to his daughter, Mrs. Florence Hermayer, 10 Briarwobd was appraised in New York Thursday at $142,459 by the State Transfer Tax Department. Three other children get the balance of the estate. Mr. Wetter was a New Jersey milk distributor.

ing an orchestra, along with other expenses, and the dances have been a welcome part of the rec Sprinkler Goes Off Firemen were called to the Paul F. Beich Co. at 2:34 p. m. Thurs reation program.

Speeder Fined $15 Edward J. Behm, 19, who gave his address as Chebanse, was "There have been inquiries this 5TTEEERiQS year about the dances," Mr. Bueh day. The automatic sprinkler system in the boiler room had gone off. Employees had the sprinkler turned off when firemen arrived.

There was no damage. fined $15 by Police Magistrate ler said. "If sufficient interest is shown, we'll start the program Walter Reiner Thursday for speed ing. again June 1." As part of the preparations for Summer the steam engine train I 1 1 2 1 I I 1 lit i rx' i used with the miniature railroad received final lettering and trim Friday to make it resemble an Illinois Central train. Housing Group Meets May 12 A business meeting of the City of Bloomington Housing Authority has been set for May 12 at the Til-den-Hall Hotel.

The business session at 7:30 p. m. will be preceded by a dinner for Authority members. Further developments in the Au t- i 1 J. I 1 8 i 5 if The steam engine will be used i 7a, rif- Si only on Sundays until June 1.

On week days in May the diesel en Last Chance To Get A WHOLE LIVING ROOM FOR THE PRICE OF A SUITE gine will be used. thority's program of erecting low BABY SISTER GETS an early season ride on a swing. Janice, ZV2, and Debbie, 5, are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hayworth, 308 S.

Linden Normal. t.s..- rent public housing in Blooming-ton may be discussed. VAX GY i WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON DOCTORS' PRESCRIPTIONS Faints, Taken Home Mrs. G. O.

Kopp of 308 E. Stewart St. was taken to her home by Bloomington police Thursday after she fainted near the F. W. Wool-worth Co.

store about 2 :45 p. m. WE GIVE (SSH) GREEN STAMPS "PROMPT DELIVERY SERVICE" Drunk Driver Draws $104 Fine Ralph McGuire, 66, who gave his address as 205 E. Locust was fined 5104 by Police Magistrate Herman Mead in Normal police Court Thursday for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. McGuire was arrested by Normal Police Thursday after he ran a state stop sign at Main and Willow streets.

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Miller, son -of Mr. and Mrs. Don K. Miller, 705 W. Walnut is one of 36 men students at the University of Illinois selected for membership in Sachem, honorary society for leaders in student activities.

Mr. Miller is a sophomore. Set Special Service The West Olive Methodist Church will hold a special worship service at 11 a. m. Sunday for parents, their children, and teachers.

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i ipi.ii ai. pmm9Mni --iiiii nun mm-iii IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Everett William Edward Westermeyer. who passed away 13 years ago today. May 2. 1939: Memories are treasures no one can steal.

Death is a heartache nothing can heal: Some may forget you since you are Rone. But we will remember you no matter how lone. So sadly missed by Mom, Dad. Brother and Grandma. il STnThTOFCS 10o)7 N.

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