Melrose Park Tornado Ravages Illinois Town
A violent wind storm struck Melrose Park and surrounding areas near Foret Park on Sunday afternoon, causing extensive destruction. Homes, churches, and services suffered severe damage, with many dead and dozens injured as ambulances ferried the wounded to hospitals and rescue crews worked through night fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malove Ark
Mya
Foret Park
Waotehit Molrono Park
Uat
Mirkern
Madidgh Street
Elstn
Hellewood
Evanston
Maywood
Murtlattuw
Metrore | Vark Public School
Sacred Heart Gathally Church
Pitlawsy
Sacred Heart Church
Turkway
Melrose Park
Nineteenth Avenue
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Nineteenth
Catholic Church of We Siered
Dleurt
Athletic Stag and Vaudeville Program Promises Broad Entertainment
An Athletic Stag and Vaudeville program-linked event features a long lineup of acts including boxing matches, vaudeville performances, and wrestling. Notable names include John Freberg the heavyweight champion, plus a roster of jugglers, dancers, and performers from Chicago, Milwaukee, and New York. The event emphasizes entertainment with a run of 11 wrestling matches and 7 vaudeville numbers, with tickets and venue details not clearly stated.
Parent Teacher Meeting Promises Interesting Program
The Parent Teacher Association hosts an evening meeting on Thursday in the municipal building at 8:00. A representative from the Women's National Farm and Garden Association will lead a lesson on vegetable and home gardening. Four Camp Fire groups, led by Mrs. J. Herbert Mueller, will present demonstrations of various activities.
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Parent Teacher Association
Mtuikinal
Faria Vod Land Association
J. Herbert Mueller
Waldemar Zutz Recital at Community Club House
Waldemar Zutz pianist assisted by Ren Berbulid violinist will present a recital at the Community club house on Thursday evening in April at 8 o clock. An exceptionally fine program is planned for Forest Lake and nearby music lovers. Admission is 23 cents, tickets available from Mr Zutz pupils only. No tickets sold at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Zutz
Ren Berbuld
Ayall
Uniberd In sturgh victims patrols by militia
In the afternoon thousands of persons from Chledge and surrounding villages required aid and found comparative quiet as the militia constabulary and members of the American Legion patrolled the area, safeguarding property and maintaining order.
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Uniberd
Sturgh
Chledge
Maywood Village Council Weighs Relief and Infrastructure Moves
The Maywood village board held a weekly session with Mayor Kaul and Attorney Hutman present. They received a relief donation for Melrose Park tornado victims, discussed an athletic show for April and police motorcycle funds, and referred a round of public work questions to the village attorney. The meeting adjourned as relief attendees moved to Maywood for a separate event. Mayor Kaul left for Milwaukee after his father's death Monday.
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Kayland
Hutman
Maywood
Ty Mayer
Morent Wairk Jealine Department
Porext Park
Public Service Company
Gradt Pec
Uy Twelve
Wichgan
Nouth
Forest Mark
Wendt
Kletach
Tle
paraNive
Usatieet | Wendt
Thia Ordiaehea
Tun
Con Viladonesa
Fietsch
Michalsky
Kaul
Milwaukee
May
Widel
Patriot Service League rally meeting notice
The Watriotle Service League will hold a rally meeting on Friday evening April Uth at the Stwaterpal building. A business meeting will precede the program. The program will include token entertainment Nell of the Tu tus and several selections by the Service League Uk e club.
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Patriotic
Service League
Watriotle Service League
Girly Wi
Stwaterpal
Nell
1Utus
Service League Uke
Hermann Buys Bungalow On Adaiog Street In City
Hermann purchases the bungalow at 7643 Adaiog Street near Desphines Avenue from Arnold Wilhelm, who will remain as occupant. Hermann dismisses rumors about a Madison Street business, stating he will run the business and keep the store for some time.
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Hermann
Adaiog Street
Desphines Avenue
Arnhard Wilhelms
Jdl
Madison Street
Central Grocers Exchange appoints relief committee at Fortieth and Madison
West side branch met Monday evening March 28 at Fortieth and Madison street and collected 18 dollars for Melroys Park relief. The funds were turned over to member F. W. Kuhlman of Melrose Park. The relief committee members chosen were Henry Ball, Howard Boll of Forest Park, Edward Gotan, and Opriet Garbere of Oak Park.
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Central Grocers Exchange
West Side
Fortieth
Madison Street
Melroys Park
F. W. Kuhlman
Melrose Park
Henry Ball
Howard Bol
Foret Park
Edward Gotan
Opriet Garbere
Oak Park
Married couple private wedding in Austin on Saturday
The ceremony united Miss Hildreth Mer e Flennier of Madison Avenue and Taney I pen Austin in a white themed wedding. The bride wore a white dress with white trimmings and was attended by her sister Elizabeth in a light gown. A reception followed at the Copan Club with white and queen colors dominating the decor. The couple planned an extended honeymoon stopping in New York Boston and Washington before returning to Austin to reside on Verdinand street.
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Bpencer-Fichtler
Flennier
Madixandlreet
Afarengo Avenie
Taney
Austin
Edbaibeth
G. Etgren Aba
Netal
Iietde
Ningars Falls
New York
Bowton
Nome
Atan Verdinand Street
Utter
Benefit movie for tornado buffer proceeds to West Suburban Relief
A benefit film night hosted by the Iadiex Rowing League at Circle Creator on Saturday will donate all proceeds to the West Suburban Relief fund. Dorothy Tillis stars in Pranting with The Milsongire Paupers and She Hallroom Boys perform, plus Ford Weekly and A Uyland of Universal Films will sing. The program features In Denting Y, a dramatic photoplay based on a Charles Nellyne Ryck novel with a moral. Tickets are 25 cents at the Stevens office. committee members include Miata Powell as chair and Mrs C Clark Hoston active in planning.
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Iadiex’ Rowing League
Circle Creater
Fonight
Naturday
Jawingereels
Universal
Finn Vompany
Tory
Aly Gul
Charles Nellyne Ryck
Knott J. Glineon
Steyien Offles
Ind
Miata Powell
Benott
Merdames
Lark Hoslor
Netthe Ifomtaan
Will Open New Theater on Decoration Day 16 Plan
Archer Show partners dissolve partnership amid theater plans in Forest Park. Former partners Mrs L Myer and George Zlumer split, with Zhanernua continuing business as the other partner departs, as work on the interior accelerates.
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Orl Hilistroan Und Gieorge Zlumer
Tog
Warchusedl
Maccabees Hold Session Form New Club and Strike News
The Maccabees held a regular meeting at the Community club house initiating four candidates and forming a new organization called the Union Club with social events planned including a Thursday meeting at Commander Lottie Rothke's home. Sewing and refreshments follow, with relief fund contributions noted. Also reported are stone cutters nationwide striking for higher wages, including forest fork workers, seeking about 89 dollars per week or one dollar more per hour in this section.
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Urnation Club
Lottie Rothke
Auulatant Mowlasyed
Mexdaines Lovina Vincent
Ida Burkert
Milk Plant Fight Hinges On Technicality In Court
In Forest Park a dispute between Kroxham Dhilry Co and village officials over dairy processing risks a ruling on whether pasteurization constitutes manufacturing. Judge Portis adjourned to Monday to hear further arguments as attorneys argued over technicalities and municipal duties. Citizens groups praised the proceeding and demanded clear protection of local rights amid the dairy conflict.
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Kroxham Dhilry Company
Effice
Forest Park
Art. Bon
Kperios
Cook Puubl
Préesepre
Viage Counccl
Furent Mirek
Cloyese
Mall
Cloves
Clover
Cloyen
Torrixan
Mondey Wuorning
Joseph McCullough
McCullongh
Water tower demolition to finish by next Tuesday evening
The old tower at the Fort avenue area is being torn down under supervision of local workers. Wrecking began Monday and is expected to complete by Tuesday evening. The tower had stood since the Arthur administration era.
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Willan Fort
Ponjiang
Mori
Tord Avenue
Moreur Prk
Wevompany Ling Hhotok Phaows
Xe Mans
Arthur, Kistebroker
Easter Services at Oak Park Lodge Announcement
The Knighte Templar of uk Park and Surrounding Lows will hold Easter service Sunday afternoon at Oak Park theater Wikcondlia Avenue. Members will leave their lodge rout with march 14 before 4 o clock. Oh will conduct the services and the Index Kio band will lead the lodge from the theater.
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Oak Park
Knighte Templar
UK Park
Forwat Turk
Wikcondlia Avenue
Hoy
Ciie
Turbulent Hearing at Pubie Weil Commission Meeting
A large turnout gathered at the commission offices to discuss the Portland Park issue and anti pork proposals. Victims relatives and local residents spoke as the mayor and commissioners faced calls for decisive action. Leaders urged civic methods and saved plans for a village meeting at City Hall with invited groups including the Amphicag Legion and Patriotic Community League.
Forest Park Folks Aim to Raise Ten Thousand Dollars
Forest Park residents push a campaign to raise 10000 dollars for Melrose Park relief. A fundraising committee led by local officials coordinates bowling events and socials at Circle Theater and Hartonett club to support the cause. Major contributions include 100 dollars from several local banks and firms, with many smaller gifts recorded.
Forest Park Residents Donate Warm Garments During Hard Times
Forest Park people respond to a winter appeal and supply ten families with garments for the frosty season. Key contributors include Niecktron Hurkgaet Brow Dr PL fetch Mrs MeNtel jeod Mesdames Hartley W Kivenn Ten A Hoes Crooxt Heuchamp Erhard Bortnog Beaujehainp and J Moeller.
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Forest Park
Atebert Ae
Tou Adumat
Nite
Hartley
W. Kivenn- Ten
A. Hoes
Heuchamp
Erhard
Bortnog
F. Beaujehainp
1. Moeller
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Smuller Quin
Maywood Jubilee Library
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