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Chirpings of the Office Canary in Forest Park politics
Edith Hetlemans Chirpings column describes Easter weather, election day calm, and Thompson's local political success amid a reformist image. It recalls a village board meeting clash over Thomas avenue improvements, a profusion of colorful characters, and a light jab at local public life, with references to Michigan primary outcomes and national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Thompson
Clicagy
M. V4
Thomp
Local Board of Improvements
Kaul
Mike Risch
Ed Roos
Cedar Chest
Avide
Attorneya
Varioun
Village Counel
Thomas Avenue
Michigan
Han
Nmmerova
Hiram Johnson
Ave
Johnson
Account Wilson
League of
Henry Ford
Woodrow “Awilson
Lénden
Wood
Michels
Chicago
C Yalp
Mike Brineh
Mike
Mika
Uribead
Mikca
Afike
Powers That Be
J. B Langworthy
Foreman
Mike Sudh
Twenty-Second Street