Brannon Wins Forest Park Review Contest In Close Finish
J L Brannon of Oak Park wins the Forest Park Review subscription contest with 29,160,000 votes. Lilian Buetuser, Alma Mundt Falkenlingen, and Mrs. Millie Durand receive prizes. Bisi Tonkin earns a commission. Contingent winners and judges praise the campaign as favorable and well run. The eight week effort boosted subscriptions across Oak Park and River Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreat Park Review
Horton State Savings Bank
Brannon
Oaklind Vouch
Lilian Buetuser
Alma
Bisi Tonkin
Mr. Tonkin
Oak Park
River Forest
Brabagnin
Forest Park Review
J. L Brannon
BH. L. Holmes
Brannon Thanks Forest Park Readers for Contest Support
J I Willannon thanks Forest Park Review readers and the A 4 Wargang Company for delivery of the Oakland and courtesy shown during the Jrst prize subscription contest closing April in 1920. About 300 supporters helped secure the victory and he urges continued community newspaper engagement to keep Forest Park Review as the town’s anchor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Til
Forest Park Review
Jrst
Wargang Company
Oakland
Tme
Wilannon
Fuerst Says Bo Chances Are Good In Congressional Fight
Miles A Koerst republican candidate for Congress visits Sorent Pur district and expresses strong support. Fuerst highlights backing from the Birth Congressiomat Vetern league with 1,500 members and outlines views on universal military service tax reform and waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuerst
Miles A. Koerst
Sorent Pur
Mr. Koerst
Birth Congressiomat = Vetern league
Contestants pledge fair conduct in race
Contestants Millie Durand Elstonein Z L Brannon Alma Mundi Falkhneagen Lillian Burttner Damman declare the campaign has been fair and square. They praise Mr Holmes for courtesy and deny any tips or information that could favor anyone. They promise a friendly attitude toward the winner and insist they are not cheaters. May the best one win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Els Tonein
Z. L. Brannon
Alma Mundi Falkhneagen
Lillian Burttner
Damman
State and County Primaries Open Next Tuesday
Statewide primaries will be held next Tuesday at regular polling places. Three tickets appear: Republican Democrat and Progressive. The contest includes U.S. Senate and Representative in Congress races with McKinley world court stance and Smith opposing. Crowe Barrett Thompson and Deneen Lunbin factions dispute for county board nominations. Local names include Carvlay and Miller, with Margur Kuloof and Thomas Melfride vying for county commissioner. United Measure club hosts Crowe Barrett Thompson gathering with Robert Crowe, Joseph Bavage, Arthur Lluchseh and others attending. Women encouraged to attend. refreshments served.
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Tusaday
Trepublican
Democratis
Progressive
United Stateen
McKinley
World Court
Smith
Chicago
Frederick 3. Rous
Forest Vork
Arthur A. Huebsch
Minyor
Brookfield
Wen Wee
Thomba
Alu Hua
Httle
Hun Leen
Castle Wnd
Spelnger
Uf Wee
Deneen
Milton Sebastin
Maywood Toote
Uve
Crowe-Barrett-Thompaon
Wan Ure | Propper
Survey
Crowe-Barret Thompaon Teket
Avery Stremacds
Dent
Tha Chge
Courty
Biu
Joseph P. Carvlay
River
Uslig Stint Corporation
Harrison Wheel
Abd Circle
Icker
Capitol Building Hall
United Imeasure Club
Thia
Robert KE. Crowe
Joseph Bavage
Arthur A. Lluchseh
Anthony J. Mercurio
Sunday School Attendees Honored For Perfect Attendance
Miss Elsie Mays received a book for twelve years of perfect Sunday School attendance at the Presbyterian Sunday School event last Sunday. Miss Helen Pitowan earned eleven years, and Russell Bchaecfor nine years, each honored with a commemorative book and donations from A. Dougisss and Nathan G. Moore for the Spooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Mays
Presbyterian Sunday School
Helen Fpitowan
Russell Bchaecfor
Mem A. Dougisss
Nathan Ig. Moore
Two Out for School Board President at Saturday Election
The county election Saturday afternoon will have polling from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at schoolhouses where residents vote in their own districts. Irwin Thoendel, candidate for president, denies alignment with any faction and says he has not pledged support or aligned with others. He spoke at a Field-Stevennorthy meeting to discuss his stance.
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Nha
Adious
Alsteler
Chaurge
Eewin Thoendel
Hght
Phoendel
Wetoo
Becuse Towa
Local Teachers Meet Candidacy Discussion Friday Night
Reports say teachers gathered Friday night with most candidates in attendance. The speaker emphasized that he sought alignment with community needs and warned against partisanship in school board discussions. Georgy W. Wikeex spoke for president, introducing personalities and rallying support.
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Georgy W. Wikeex
Rampalga
Local School Board Race Cited As Friendly Match
The contest aims at school interests with Mr Wilvex Ime serving one year as board president. Mr Thoendel Id leads the Madison Street Booxturmung unit and local legion members weigh in. Candidate list includes Henry Strunk Arthur Budd and William J Ball with two to be elected.
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Aatud
Wilvex Ime
Thoendel
Madison Street
Legion Peat
Henry Strunk
Arthur Budd
William J. Ball
Strunk
Privent
Paving Assessment for Harlem Avenue Faces Court Test
Harlem Avenue paving plans face court review as Oak Park and nearby villages push for paving while Forest Park awaits county and Oak Park action. Berwyn paved the street segment where Forest Park meets Berwyn, with county cooperation needed for the full project. A Tau Delta Bigma program and Legion game night are noted in other community items.
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Harlem Avenue
Wiarlem G
Oak Park
Forest Park
Berwyn
West Towns
Frederick I. 1008: A Notable Early Legislator
Frederick I born November 22 188 in Chi Vigo. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1900 1010 and 1012, later to the state Senate in 1914. 1920 Legislative Vottre Lenguy report lauds him as a capable independent minded legislator with a creditable record Forest Park and Cape Cod area referenced.
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Frederick i
I Chi Vigo
Horse of Representateen Dr
10Linote State Senate
Legislative Vottre Lenguy
Benator Prederick
Roos
Ile
Bubilvan
Forest Park
Forest Park Elects Five Candidacy Bid by Franka Souhrada
Franka Souhrada announces self as candidate for mayor of Forest Park village. Election nears with talk of dates and reform, amid club meeting where he asserts readiness to run and vows to seek village to city form on the ballot.
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Franka Souhrada
Frank Soubrada
Miyor
Forest Park
Vilage
Bert Apeing
Thas Forest Pleaure Club
Soulbrudy
Hele Ang
Ten Thousand Transferred From Water Fund To General Purposes
Village council moves ten thousand dollars from the water fund to the general fund at a March meeting. The transfer funds a Madison street theater project while audience attention shifts to the plans and the building commissioner’s report is approved. The session adjourned after discussing the transfer and theater plans.
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Sorvst Park
General Fund
Flgin Corner Adorns With Great Playhouse Project
The article details a planned Great Playhouse at Flgin Corner with a 61,500,000 project cost. It describes theater facilities on the west side, site preparations, alley vacations, and a timeline aiming for early completion. Developer Andrews and associates pursue land removals and approvals, with Calderone building already removed and architects drafting plans. Real estate work is handled by HG Stewart & Co.
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Tim
Boind
Andrews
Wodrewa
North Avenue
Cmd
Madison Aires
Hue
Cixtovad
Madison
Ketott
Une
Wien A
Madiwan
Calderone
Ab Tong Vette
Deeige
Aspluck
Teta Ct
Madson Street
Webley
Harlem Avenue
Elgin
Audrews
Alao
Madikan Street
Harlear Avenue
Hg, Blewart & Co
Village Hall Involved In Spring House Cleaning
The village hall undergoes a week of spring cleaning with the lower part of the hall receiving attention. Painters and paper hangers work under the city clerk’s office, forcing the staff into the back room. The front entrance is closed while two rear doors are used for business transactions.
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Aod
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J. L. Brannon
Toto
Soula
Tulstle
Review
Louis J. Schuler
Otto
Border
Joh Caldmhoni
Weet
Sndwilrlita
Plone
American Legion Hall
Circle and
Adams and
Capital Hall
Madison St
Cookfield
Robert E. Crowe
Stu
Cook County
Josepil Ravage
Vyrangis L. Boutell
Josepit
Carolan
Oboar W. Schmidt
Frank J. Kriz
John W. Jaranowski
Ernest Quyton
Legion Hall
Huebsch
Republican Club
Qapitol Hall
Anapires
United Pleasure Club
James L. Brannon
Mites
A. Fuerst
Congress
Incongress
Johon Gorman
Willig McFeeley
Oak Yark Board of Trustees
Miler A. Fuerat
Jerome
Blackstone
Ucket
Crowe-Barret-Thompson
Deneen-Tundin
Banatoria
Mr. Thoende
Stevennoty
Arthur J. Busch
Enator
Fred
Roob
Amour
Madlion Atrogy
Lewill Ben Phighowse
Pontages
Wall Bean
Groren
Charles 1
Andrown
Het Sa
Andrown Wan Wuxk Yun
Bedus
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