William Gibson Heller
I just got back from a cousins' reunion in Lombard, done as the Lilac Festival was completed. The Festival ran April 29 thru May 15 and we were there May 17,18,19. Even though the weather had been erratic in May, the park was in bloom and only the early things like daffodils were over. However, there were park workers swarming around planting new things, so pretty much at this time there will always be fresh displays. I have never seen so many Allium, they are in the park and seemingly every home garden. So for those of you who might be attracted to such an idea, the dates give you an idea of when it could occur. BTW, for those wondering who he Lilac Queen was in '63, it was Lavonne Tanswell.
I think the note regarding the H.S. football game being on a Friday is correct.
Lombard looked very good and some landmarks have disappeared while others remain. First Church at Main and Maple is 152 yrs. old and in good condition, still being used for weddings, concerts, etc. Also, LomLing chinese is stll there!
As for me, revolving things around the H.S. doesn't mean much. It is the friends I remember and the stories of island parties, hijinks, etc. that make a rewarding experience. Thus a reunion can happen any time. The Crowne Plaza at Finley Rd. and Roosevelt holds lots of reunions and while an older property it is neat, clean, and reasonable cost for us. And about 2 mi from Portillo's.
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