06 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1929
Page
1
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An Illinois press association convention gathered in the Capital City with a Friday banquet at Hotel Abraham Lincoln. Speakers from state and federal offices addressed topics on newspaper advertising and good government, followed by a visit to Castorville’s paper plant and a brief program on paper making advancements.
In a tasting glimpse of Cornstalk pulp ventures, Danville and Taylorville mills showcase cornstalk paper trials amid investor interest. A Hopper Paper Co delegation visits, noting partial commitment to cornstalk pulp and delaying full adoption until process refinement.
A preliminary hearing before Police Magistrate Witt Mundie postponed to Friday April 2 to hear witnesses who did not appear at the prior session. Rafferty proprietor of a cafe and his brother Roelle, manager, were linked to a February 24 shooting with MacFadden’s group. several witnesses failed to identify the defendants. The case involves McFadden and associates, with testimony to be continued next session. Rafferty and Roelle remain in custody with the court aiming to release after further proceedings.
March entries show numerous building works in Forest Park including front porches, garages, remodeling, and additions with values ranging from 60 to 277000 dollars. Names like Auguati Kelualis C H Muruhull Joe Opat A Prince G Lavnwedt Skarda and addresses on Marengo Hannah Elgin and Desplaines appear with dates in March 1929.
Kiwanis Club hosts a big evening next Tuesday highlighting Melrose Park and Franklin Park performers with Miss Jara Phett and pianist WaldENDAR Zatz. Chicago Civic Opera connections, Met Conservatory selections, and a varied piano violin and vocal program feature young artists and local residents, framed by committee arrangements and community support.
In Gayton and Oak Park, city engineer Guyton and Dudley Meyers public works commissioner addressed residents at the village hall on Thursday. Meyers outlined plant costs and fees. incinerator advocates argued it would be cheaper than alternatives. Discussion covered bonds, funding, and future taxes or assessments as the community weighs the waste disposal option.
Readable readers announce a slate of society events including a play on April 12 and a meeting on April 22. Also listed is a cleanup initiative planned for May 2 with details to follow from organizers Wallin and Pappy DB.
Uneven OCR text mentions Bob Limbert drawing Waltonians and a Walton league event. Fragmentary lines reference a talk or performance, early April dates, and scattered notes about photography, preservation, and the Cattoridie Academy of Meteieon. unclear details follow.
Reading notes Forest Park may lose its high school board representation as Maywood candidates vie for seats. Key figures include Lestie J. Smith from Forest Park and Maywood contenders Henry Luddbtad and De Beatee. Trustees to be elected include A W Holden, J H Bousenberg, and F W Klingenhagen. grade school slate heads Charles Hesyog and Charles W. Meseke with Will Ramsey.
In a decisive township election, nonpartisan candidates swept the races. Hottutin defeated James T. Wath of Maywood, winning with a high vote tally of 3045 to 4N7. The contest featured multiple local officials including supervisors and justices of the peace, with strong support across Maywood and surrounding areas.
Flood disrupts Lake hosthunong Wisconsin cottages injuring property and livestock. Record notes water rise along Boek river and nearby flooding near Atkinsn brake. Damaged furnishings and several ponies rescued by a neighboring farmer amid heavy rainfall.
Essayic piece urging realtors to serve the community as a civic duty under President Coolidge. Highlights include themes of liberty equality and national prosperity, stressing that homeownership and urban beauty benefit the nation and creators of civic virtue.
A noisy public cleanup outlined at a city council meeting as residents urged to join a facial paint and vegetation cleanup. Leaders promised coordinated events, trash pickup, and park maintenance with local groups and volunteers.
Rev BL fallifleisch announces a Sunday evening concert by forty voices from Firace Kyisenpul church Oak Parks to raise funds for a new practice organ at the First Reformed Church. Doors open 7 30 with preludium processional hymns anthems psalm readings and postludium featuring George H Clark master Jack Majer and various choirs.
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