Forest Park police host athletic program drawing big crowd
The Forest Park police department staged an athletic and vaudeville program at the Forest Park ballroom on a Friday night drawing hundreds of attendees including many local men and women. Tickets were one dollar general admission or two dollars for ringside seats. The show featured boxing matches wrestling bouts and four vaudeville acts with notable results and a planned future event focusing on top notch athletics.
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Forest Park
al Tuttle
Art Dryadt
A.B. F. Boye
Hey Markward
Focal
Pick Starr
Markward
Baocat
Jack Vermatoon
Farmer Trembly
Jack
Joe Reynolda
Peter Tapeas
Vapaus
Reynolds
Zimmerman
Melrose Park
Licht
Jack Hermenson
Hermanson
Chicago Woman to Speak to Forest Park Club Women
Mrs N LaDott Johnson will address the Neighborhood club on April 23. Her program titled Famous Women of Chicago covers women from early settlement to today and highlights the city’s notable female contributions. Johnson is a past president and current chair of state and local women’s clubs.
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Chicago
Forest Park Club
The Pekby Camp Fire Ceremonial Meeting Recalls Camp Hire Girls
The Pokey Okihl Wiegha aug Ys Tatapochon Camp held a large ceremonial meeting in the evening at the Varent Teachers' meeting. Girls wore ceremonial dresses, some in minute gift costumes. New men were welcomed: Ruth Cunningham Evelys Gold Mildred Schlichting and Lucie Kruessner. Editor Emma Trolthel.
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Pekby
Tatapochon
Varent
Beatrice Berger
Poke
Bernicam Hartley
Bera
Ruth Cunningham
Evelys Gold
Mildred Schlichting
Lucie Kruessner
Emma Trolthel
Draws Eggs From Elmhurst Bridge Street Scene
An Og street report details Herman Hann a butter and egg dealer receiving eggs from Elmhurst to Forest Park by motor truck. He cannot unload at the Chicago district due to car access issues and must draw the produce from Elmhurst for delivery.
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Elmhurst Og
Herman Hann
Elmhuret
Forest Park
Chimgo
Elmhurat
Trucy
Thanksgiving Circle Bar Open Meeting At Mrs Singtred Home
A local notice invites attendees to a Thanksgiving circle bar meeting at the home of Mrs Singtred located at 2274 Home Avenue, Oak Park, on Tuesday the 29th. The event aims to discuss community activities and circle arrangements.
Sixth District Holds Federation Meeting at Circle Masonic Temple
Forest Park Women attend the Sixth District Federation of Women's Clubs meeting on April 8. The Neighborhood Club reports education as its best, with 100 percent in the Silver Jubilee fund. Election of officers and new directors follows, hosted by Longfellow Woman's Club. Members listed include Mrs. Dowsie Roos and others. hosts and attendees from Forest Park, Oak Park, and Congress Park are named. The Patriotic Service League notes the I. A. L. drive for tornado relief and local charity efforts impact by weather and donations.
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Forest Park
Federation of Women's Clubs
Circle Masonic Temple
Thuraday
Tlita
Forest Park Winen
Kussion
Dowsie Roos
Mru. Cornwall
Oak Park
Mra
Sahreyer
Congress Park Club
Longfellow
Nea Bers
Forest Parkei
Forest Parkei Women Who Attended the Iiesting
Meadames Wm
Horn
Clam Hosler
Mary Licht
Ss Delsiies
Bessie Hoos
Hermine Koos
Elma Zimmerman
Antonette McElroy
Exouuwa
Kluesauer
Fonnie Molt
Ethel Booger
Melrone Hark
Dealera
Natotsa Dairy
Nowimnan Dairy Co
Quarte
Ublirich Dairy Co
Adolph Wextphal
Dak Park Hoking Co
Bagart Bakery
Monard Bakery
Volleo Cake Andies
Merman Jacob
Bor Cigara
National Tea
Eugar
John Hetzel
Robert Hoexs
Juius Gietelson
Herman Hann
Mike Galluzzo
Frult
Eastern Star Banquet Honors Vivian Scott at Oak Park
The Eastern Star lodge No. 688 hosted Vivian Scott worthy grand matron of Tilinole at a banquet Monday evening April 12 at Circle Ma wonle temple Oak Park. Forest Parkers and Rastarn Star members attended, a four course dinner was served amid pink roses ferns and palis opened with decorative motifs.
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Vivian Scott
Tilinole
Circle Mawonle Temple
Oak Park
Forest Parkers
No School Friday Observed by City Teachers Union
Fragmentary report indicates teachers’ federation planned a meeting and a Friday dismissal to balance the week. Details about location and organizers are unclear, but references to a Lake Shore area and a teachers’ federation are present.
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Federation
Neighborhood Club Holds Annual Election Amid Busy Reports
The Neighborhood Club held its annual meeting at the Community Clubhouse with hostesses Mesdames Hanily Koenly Lilzabett McNaughton Margaret Ieterman and Sarah one. Officers were elected for two years including President William Horn and Secretary Antonette McElroy. Members were informed of club activities and upcoming events with readings of reports from officers and department heads.
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Eigt
Hanily Koenly
Lilzabett McNaughton
Margaret Ieterman
Sarah One
of Heern
Bossto Jons
Villee
Kiama Schulz
Ethel Hoeger
Edith Buollefield
Mary Lieht
Liliin Schuster
Aiia
Cecelia Joynux
Jeaned
J. Herbert Mueller
Mra
McElroy
William Horn
Lillian Schuster
Antonette McElroy
Howdy Yarks
Proviso Township School Board Elections Complete
John C. Miller of Forest Park and Daniel Hannon of Maywood won the Proviso township high school board seats without opposition in the April 10 election. Alfred B. Foster was re elected as Provigo township trustee. The township treasurer A C Roos and trustee holdover WH Bovsenborgs were named. Forest Park board to meet for vote on new president J Malec and J Surges seek re election. Clarence Hosler seeks reelection as president. No other names appear on the ballot.
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John C. Miller
Forest Park
Daniel Hannon
Maywood
Proviso Township High School
Alfred B. Foster
Provigo Township
WH. H. Bovsenborgs
A. C. Roos
Jarost Park
Unls. Hoard
Malec
Ing
Clanence Hosler
Bicycle Races for Boys Set for Saturday May 7
Arrangements are under way for a 1.1 handicap bicycle race on May 1 for boys under 18. Prizes totaling 200 include two bicycles two gold watches three medals and other valuable prizes. The one and a half mile course runs Tiger Forest from Bonnie Braes west on Chicago avenue to Lathrop north to Augusta and east to Boone Grae.
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Boya
Deaire
Tiger Forest
Bonnie Bras
Chicago Avenue
Lathrop
Porth
Augusta
Boone Grae
German Daily Suspends Due to Paper Shortage
The Ulinda SteatsZeltung, Chicago's only German morning daily, suspends publication because of a paper shortage. The Sunday edition may appear. daily issues restart when supply returns. The paper also relocates its office to 25-27 Wet Diviola Street during the suspension.
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Ulinda SteatsZeltung
Chicago
Binate- Zettusg
Ze Booth Wells
Wet Diviola Street
Charles Raymond Vangiess Obituary in Forest Park News
Charles Raymond Vangiess son of Walter and Ida Langtesa died April 14 1020 at home after a six week illness. He was thirteen years four months eleven days old. He attended Garfield School and would have graduated in June. He worked at the Review office for the past year. He stood tall for his age and had many friends among peers and adults. He leaves parents two sisters Margaret thirty and Virginia six. Influenza led to pleurisy two weeks before death. Dr MacDonald could not offer hope. Funeral Friday at home with burial Waldheim cemetery Rev A E Saunders officiating. Pallbearers Irwin Laats Elois Nemets William Toepper Leland Gadon Elmer Joyeaux Harry Mueller. The Review office closed during the funeral.
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Charles Raymond Vangiess
Walter
Ida Langtesa
Adatos Street
Bem
Boses
Kevelteen Uuyo
Haytond
Garield Rchool
Margaret
Virginia
Waldheim
A. E. Saunders
M. B. Church of
Forest Park
Irwin Laats
Elois Nemets
William Toepper
Leland Gadon
Elmer Joyeaux
Harry ‘Mueller
Patriotic Community League Urges Memorial Hall Support
Forest Park residents urged to join the Patriotic Community League to support the Memorial hall fund. Members pay a $1 fee and actively participate to help grow the Memorial fund, per the Press Committee.
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Forest Park
Patriotic Community League
John Fee
Memorial Fund
Broxham Case Postponed In Forest Park Hearing
The Broxham Dairy Company case in Forest Park is postponed from Wednesday this week to Tuesday next by Minutun consent as the attorney for the Broxham people is tied up with another case. A relief workers meeting in Forest Park discussed funds and planning amid limited representation from precincts. Mayor Kau l announced a postponed meeting Friday to involve both banks and precinct captains to finish local relief efforts, with $5,000 already raised for tornado victims.
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Broxham
Broxham Dairy Company
Forest Park
West Subority He Hof
Afunieipal
Meyer Kati
Otto Tamitu
Wendt
Kau
Danke
Married Galeschke White Brieschke United in River Forest
Gladys White and Fréd Brieschke, well known residents, were married Wednesday at the home of Rev. B. A. Raunders. The newlyweds have taken up residence at 3 Park Avenue River Forest.
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Galeschke-White
Gladys White
Fréd Brieschke
B. A. Raunders
Park Avenue
River Forest
Weekly session in Forest Park discusses factory issue
A Forest Park representative group gathered at the municipal building to debate the factory question. The board postponed hearing on Thomas Avenue and Lathrop Avenue openings. The fire department received a permit for an April 17 event at Berger's hall and a $2,000 truck fund was officially accepted. The Commercial Association urged encouraging industrial growth while anti factory leader Michael Brisch challenged business leaders.
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Forest Parkers
Hura
Lathrop Avenue
Elgin
Marengo Avenues
Ormmlaslonera Fletach
Hann Wand Wendt Ware
Conmimlesloner Michalaky
Attorseys Huttman
Kilogter
Fletsch
Hann
Forest Park
Fletchh
Public Service Company
Qoosevelt Road
Wendt
Huttman
Commandoner Wendt
B.J. Chaulfoux
Big Citizen
Forest Park Resolutions Favor Industrial Location
Forest Park Commercial Association resolves to aid the mayor and village board in locating desirable industrial enterprises within the village along railroad rights of way. It cites village finances, school needs, and tax revenue, urging cooperation to secure new industry and sustain public services. A committee drafted the measure and the resolution was unanimously adopted at the April 1020 meeting.
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Forest Park
High Deas Industriey
Jorge
Village reform speech sparks debate on funding and future
Mr Hanna argued that wheel board projects would unlock revenue and lift the village from debt as Mayor Saul called for order. The crowd applauded the speech, and McCullough was granted poor and spoke briefly, emphasizing the village’s broader interests.
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Hanna
Saul
Toevepsi McCullough
Business men press Forest Park factory plan debate
A Forest Park business meeting debated encouraging clean industrial manufacturing and factory expansion on Desplaines and Harlem corridors. Speakers cited tax payments and property improvements, with a resolutions committee to present to the village council on April 12. A later session discussed streetcar fare reductions and factory siting prospects in the Metropolitan area.
Shower for storm victim draws many gifts and aid
A community shower at 7031 Monroe Street for Mrs. Ullman, victim of a storm, collected bedding, furniture, kitchen items, and a row of envelopes with checks. Hostesses Mrs. Thode Mrs. Winterroth and Mrs. Wechter welcomed about ninety guests, including Isdhee from Obicago, as donors contributed food and gifts amid a spring day.
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William Jibran
Melroxe
Ullman Pear
A.B. Winterroth
Paul Wechter
Thode
Clard Hosler
Willman
Matteos
Meywood
Mendames
Winterroth
Nichtar Jolo Mira
Wilitns
Obicago
Tornado Relief Worker Lydia Door Praised in Melrose Park
Lydia Door, 85, of Elgin Avenue, has built a notable record as a tornado relief organizer earning high praise from Melrose Park residents. Camp Fire Girl Miss Beer, 16, collected from Lake Street last Wednesday morning, raising 5.65 dollars in a single day, the largest amount recorded by a relief volunteer in Melrose Park.
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Lydia Door
Elgin Avenue
Malrose Park
Miss Beer
Lake Street
Melrose Park
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Citizens Party Club
Communnity Club
Forest Park Review
Joseph T. Camey
Raymond Langleas
Corrie Brown
Rockford Avenue
F. Carl Bordinard
Waukegat
Josephine Schulz
Mircea Myrtle Batford
Helen Birch
Marie Johns
Myrtle Flyon
Henrietta Toppen
Anne Pankow
Harry Franzen
H. W. Hanna
Ed. Boesenburg
Jacob Schwab
Kaul
Michael Brisch
Vilage
Minont Witt
Amette Ed Tove Coupany
Brigh
Afr. Brixely
Commercial Association
WH. W. Hanne
Afr. Hanne
Woreat Park
Waterloo
Wis
Mr. Hanng
Ford
Yoreat Vork Commercial
HDGAR
H. Boeshnehig
Jacol Solwab
Hengera
Lou
Mollet Fund
Ed Trops
Hol Stops Cedar Company
Hig
Mr. Haus
Henry Haga
A. Woods
Meyer
Raul Wit
J. Schwab
Ji. Jappa
Harlem Avenue
Desplaines Avenue
Metropolitan Railway
Larrison Street
Schwab
Mantefpal
Favtorioy and
Tlustrion
Lentov & Meyer
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