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Newspaper

Forest Park Review

Location

Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1926

Page

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Roeder Becker Backed for New Village Board Seats

At Monday night’s council meeting Roeder and Becker were proposed for two seats on the village board of trustees. The session approved a $1,746.25 pecuniary bill for Pho M. of Pun ter McMealy and village attorney services. American Legion post was granted a permit to operate three stands for fireworks on July 27 with a ten percent donation offer to help cover freight. Bids for paving the alleys on Harrison Street were opened. lowest bid came from Harry G Goelltz at $197,449.2? with competition from H G Goelte Co and Peter Crowley Standard Hard Paving.

Paller Porihers Board of Trumteen Fulton Kennion Fund Ttn Troeder van Batted Hecker Punter Mc Mealy Wileys American Legion Pebminion Phin Legion Witnis Nokind Mardaun Harrison Dene Plaine Facebon Board of Local Improvements Harrison Street Harry G. Goelltz Bla Futher H. G Goelite Company Peter J. Crowley Btandhard Paving Co H.G. Goelte Co

Legion Post Hosts New Members Meeting

The American Legion Horont post held a Monday evening meeting at Memorial hall with about twenty new members welcomed. Officers described the organization’s role in aiding individuals, veterans and communities, emphasizing service as a core obligation and the post’s readiness to help in personal emergencies.

Horont American Legion Memorial Tall Win Qin Maywood Questa Lblywood Alain Sagalin le Gion

Party Club Elects Berliner President at Capitol Meeting

The Parcat Care Regular Kemib ean Club held a Wednesday night meeting in the Ohio Capitol building and announced new officers: President Katri Myetliier View, Vice President Martin Dickasut, Secretary Ler Mean, Pressurer Gastae tt les Burgeantatavis, and W Ruankfield. A party at Legion hall is planned for May 21.

Parcat Care Kemibean Club

Girl Fatality After Gate Entry Accident At Station

A young girl entered under closed gates at a station and was struck by a passing train. She suffered a broken nose, severe injuries, and died as bystanders watched rescue efforts fail. Police investigators secured the scene with the crowd providing details for the inquest.

Theater project at Madison Elgin hurried for Hew F10000 theater

A garbled report outlines a rapid theater project with plans for a Hew F10000 venue in Forest Turk, naming Weet and Hoon as involved and noting ongoing site work at Madison Elgin. Officials discuss alley changes, property clearances, and anticipated costs while urging prompt action and district approval.

Haneary Forest Turk Andrewe Keally Elgin Andrews Madinan Ibyrlem Rhywren Coun Munk Genthenen Mate Lott Vicentine Cheadley

Assessor Issues Deadline For Property Tax Schedule Filing

The assessor announces a deadline of April 26 for residents to file personal property schedules. Penalties include up to fifty percent added to bills for late or incomplete submissions. The assessor will be open at 7441 Madison Street until 9 p.m. on Saturday and Monday nights for in person filings.

Cairnest 2 Eden Agentyr Ida Bilesa Tathong Hia Madison Street

Boy Almost Drowned In Old Cellar Rescue At Corner

A three year old boy nearly drowned in a vacant basement behind a brick building at the corner of Hir and Madison. Fire department pumps cleared the water as Herman and boy scout Tre Bernan helped retrieve the child. The rescued boy revived with assistance from neighbors and medical staff, later taken to hospital for observation.

Jo Jones Hir Madison Tre Jefferson Hark Atanes Herman Charles Hebbern Trehbern Hebbern Henry Berman Regula Howener Mark Bey

Forest Park Chinese Restaurant Closes After Storm

Forest Park's only Chinese restaurant vanished during a blizzard. San Hing operated at 7436 Madison Street for years but failed to attract patrons. A tense incident at Wolf Bros store involved a revolver threat over roof repairs. the owner was arrested and claimed a toy pistol as a joke.

San Hing Aticka Jonas Bain Madison Sireet Hlanmi Wolf Hrow Wolf Dros

Commerce Chamber Seeks Referendum on Lighting Plan

The Commerce Chamber urges a village referendum to decide on installing a new lighting system. Officials from the mayor’s office and council declined to comment as the chamber pressed for a public vote before proceeding.

Commerce Chamber

Huebsch Seen Winner in Seventh District Race

With noon information, Arthur A. Huebsch mayor of Brookfield appears the Republican nominee for state senator from the Seventh district by a clear margin over Senator Frederick H. Hoon of Morest Burd. The report describes party efforts, polling details, and local campaign events in Chicago and nearby counties, noting turnout, speaker lines, and garden club activities tied to the race.

Arthur A. Huebsch Brookneld Pa Mult Frederick H. Hoon Morest Burd Mraga Coonntia Konern Distr Terk Svorttaer The Crows Hmeeee rHay Tyibe Chicago Huighta Sune Cy News Uae Whuur

Houdini at Kiwanis in Brief Talk

Houdini spoke at a Kiwanis meeting describing his work, exposing fake mediums, and recounting his investigations with the Spiritualist Commission. He warned about impostors and noted police interest while outlining his ongoing engagements and plans for future performances.

Houdini Kiwanis

Sauer and LaFazia Open Maywood Medical Office

Dentists Sauer and LaFazia open a new Maywood office at PAC gyetite corner of Ladue in the northwest area. Partners Trae and De dSranis Siver plan services including denture care and lab work. The facility aims for a central location with ongoing treatments and staff noted for recent courses and therapy.

Lowe Taraane de dSranis Siver Vhraprwette Grwetice Maywood Pac Gyetite Denture Aawer Labtagha Hotanet Bart Wit Tir Rawer

Spelling Banner Results At Township Contest In April

The township spelling contest held April 16 at Shroving High School selected its top spellers. Mt Johns Lutheran School produced the highest number of perfect scores among participants. The third and final tryout named delegates to the county contest under B J Tobin in Chicago on April 28. Proviso, McKinty School, Lilywood and Bt Johns School each secured three or four delegates.

Jane Morent Mark Shroving High School Mt John's Lutheran School Jeu Unis Melvin Aleot Wan Miine B.J. Tobin Chicago McKintey School Liliwood Bt Johns Pchod Forest Park Melvin Cateot Simer Lundthe Herman Hele Hunt” Heys God Dring the Danner Crest Turk

New School Board Installed Plans Busy Year Ahead

The board installed new members and swore them in by attorney Frank C Souhrads. President Wilcox started the session and appointed Frank Souhrads as attorney and Gus tav B Olpen as secretary for the year. They planned a busy year with graduation and the new school completion on the agenda.

Guard of Education wWell Wilcox Thone Sigrid Geo. St. Wilcox Henry Js. Strunk Mumbur Wm. J. Rul Membur Frank C. Souhrads Frank Souhrada Gustav B. Olpen Pienla

Daylight Saving Start Affects Forest Park Communities

In a fragmented town report, residents discuss Sunday daylight saving timing for Forest Park and nearby areas. The council debates ordinances and implementation, noting previous year delays and the need for clear schedules for Elgin Aurora and local streets.

Forest Park

Hussey Not at Trial in Attempted Shooting Case

The trial of Hussey, accused of attempting to shoot Sergeant Meyer, was continued as he failed to appear. Prosecutors charged Hussey with burglary and connection to the attack, while witnesses Meyer, Schulte and Ruuseh faced subpoenas. Bond set at 90 dollars, bondmen refused to post.

Hussey Meyer Tharin James Iusary Potee Meyer Tuday Ghanells Court Omeers Meyer Schulte Ruuseh Huksey van Count i Burghirlang Jude Witt Gouid van Inglett Tde Bond

Obituary and Library Roundup Highlight Foret Park News

Obituary notices for Wiledininge Htoton and a report on Foret Park library activities describe a service at Witttea chapel, fundraising, and a Junior group discussion on literacy. The article notes library sessions, book displays, and a visit by former residents Otto Behnelder as they head to Europe for the summer.

Otto Behnelder Calfornia Foret Park Europe Germany

City form change sparks local political clash

Voters and officials clash as proposals shift from village to city status. The debate centers on who governs, funding, and timing with key figures from multiple parties opposing or backing the move. The Tuesday night meeting revealed divisions over roles for the village attorney and the path to formal adoption.

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Paul Incaprero

A Wednesday birthday surprise for Paul Incaprero features decorations and a cake. Friends Bria Torneo and others attend at the residence, while a community note lists attendees including Mia Margaret Cowen and Arthur J. Nowaing. A baby boy named Richard August is born to Mr and Mrs Richard H. Nadke on Elgin Avenue.

Richard HH. Nadtke Elgin Avenue Richard August

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