Questions on the proposed highway and its cost
Albert L Hall reports on a public debate surrounding a planned highway project from Canal Street to Austin, detailing figures, condemnations, and potential routes. The piece cites John Robertson, De. Robertson, and local officials, noting estimates near 20 million to 25 million, with concerns over a double deck South Boulevard option and the project’s impact on Oak Park and Desphanis River crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal
Austin Bana
John DA Robertsert
West Park
Dee Robertson
Jack
Fattun
Austin Boulevard
Robertson
Te County
Oak Park
Weshbard
South Boulevard
Curtis Field Proposal Prompts Chicago Area Aviation Debate
A proposal to establish Curtis Field north of Glenview is praised as solving Chicago area aviation needs ahead of the 1933 World's Fair. Major Reed Landis backs county board action near Glenview, while concerns about west-side interest and opportunity are noted. The piece urges timely site selection and readiness for future air transportation growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Aviation
Curtis Company
County Board
Imediate West
Checkerboard Field
Lake Front
Glenview
Pioneer Field
Chicago
Federal
Air
West Side
Suburbs Seen Key for World’s Fair Parking Boost
A Chicago World’s Fair 1933 brochure explains suburbs will profit by solving parking and garage needs. It notes an enormous influx of cars during Centennial, urging suburbs to build facilities linked to rapid electric express trains to prevent downtown congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herzog Presides As Board Elects New Officers
The meeting saw Herzog win the presidency after a close vote between Olson and Hill. New committees were named and Royer, Mueller, Herzog, and Hall spoke on the board's work, finances, and future plans amid tax timing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halk
Wilitnet Wall
Hon
Mir
Olwon
Shim
Lin Ubees
Hill
Olson
Tly
Hersog
Mary
Iden
Tayi
Olwen
Hargog
Oixon
Veonidant Flmsey
Mhnaie
Aalnyhes Fant
Rowhike
Chulran
Beast
Way A. Winthmay
Eni Kosick
Ehitenyin
Kittman
Moseku
E Huildings
Braxt
Chatrain
Kimi Kobek
Betsy Tron
Wen. M. Ranway
Gnetolds
L. G. Wittman
Grant
Hr. White
L. G. Mittman
Hin F. Stouhlien
Miami
I Brosard
Fluid Bravennon Js 44
Hilzabeth
Mr. Hueden
Mra. Iathany
Mattoon
Wownok
Questa
Me and
Mra
Wil Han Rat
Fir
Henry Strunk
My. Wnt Mire
Eid I. Rowhike
Amd Alyy
Lede Pitti
Charles Modoke
J. L. Kgalik
Mins
Rudolph Muoliot
Mire
Varenst
Gustav Olvon
William Rumeau
Fred G. Becker
Chartes J. Herzog
Mueller
Erhat
Board of Education
Koos
Herzog
United Pleasure Club Program At Forest Park
Members of the United Pleasure club of Forest Park enjoyed a two hour program last Sunday at the American Legion hall. It has become a regular monthly feature, led by new president De J. C. Sodaro who aims to present unusually interesting programs. The event included several girl dancers, Jimmy Thompson with his card tricks, and other entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pleasure Club of
Forest Park
American Legion Hall
de. J. C. Sodaro
Jimmy Thompson
Forest Lions Charter Night Great Event
Forest Lions celebrated charter night with a banquet, speeches, and a theater program attended by about two hundred people. Prominent guests included local officials and Lions clubs leaders, with a parade of officers and a toast by Dr. Jol Yates Lyn. The event featured musical performances, dancing, and a ceremonial flag presentation signaling unification of Forest and River Forest villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogest Ciens
Meniferstie Mulnding
Forest
Jardie
New West Side
Elith Hageg
Joseph B. Ada
Forest Lions
TL. W. Beecher
Oak Park Lines
Juline Alcock
Cook County Council of Lions Clubs
Jack King
Frants Jattclub
Chickup
Cook County Council
Eret Hohicn
George Joseth
Chieage Theatrical
Musig
Lyric Four
Suiteam Lake Theater Orchestra
River Forest Missionare Hamonica
William Mibright
Gus Gelardi
Col. Sroxhian
AL Anderson Thos
McQuvet
Marisale
Vietor Dattz
Dr A FF Mayer
Ono BF
Handke
Glenn Fo
Zinmerniad
F. Sw Peasl
Gistay T
Louis Oswakd
Wan l M. Grosser
Gordot Moore
Jack Lyon
Wai. Berliner
Chas
Wo Priedamin
Ho G. Johnson
Fek
Geo
A. Rossman
Dr. Civo
Quor
Geo. Swanson
Po J. Sehell
Lave Myston
Dave B. Hanna
Walter Hensot
Awa
LaTour
Joseph €. Sofare
Dad Hopkins
Howard Flalub
S.A. Dinter
Cael Soderlin
Leon L. Harper
Juli M. Brennan
Jom A. Wari A
HL Gallagher, Jr
R. M. Maiwurti
Carl Hutter Injured in Car Collision on Dunlop Avenue
Nine year old Carl Hutter, son of Madison street tailor Charles Hutter, suffered a severe cheek gash requiring stitches when his father's delivery truck collided with a Ford driven by C. Buenger on Dunlop avenue 1000 block. Arthur Kistenbroker Jr., Provisa Township high school student, was driving the truck. both drivers uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hutter
Madison Street
C. Buenger
Arthur Kistenbroker
Provisa Township
Mr. Hutter
Dunlop Avenue
Hutter
Jenkins
Advertising Primer by Edson R Waite
A compact voice piece urging readers to embrace advertising as essential for selling goods and services. It argues discriminating customers read ads, advocates proactive action, and praises leaders who invest in advertising and make wise spending decisions.
Demolition of Old Poolpark Division Sparks Local Action
Demolition crews moved to tear down the old amusement park and swinging pool on Desphines avenue after sale to Ward Real Estate. Building Commissioner Sells halted work then allowed proper authorization. The project aims to clear foundations and remove remaining structures as a new development rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays and Girls Oforest
Biv
Pheysereund
Desphines Avenue
Ward ‘T, Dbase & Ui
Sells
Forest Park Building Progress And New Constructions
Forest Park sees Merrily route work and rapid progress on Met lines. Sansone begins excavating for a new apartment and block at Elgin and Roosevelt. Ferdinand Sne Harrison to rise as a first floor fine looking structure. Ed Roas factory and Borden plant work proceeding. Rear addition to Regs plant completed, front brickwork near done. Broxham building razing for Borden ownership under way. Imperial Methods plant on Circle avenue to gain south side addition with removed frame buildings. North side adds a W apartment on Rockford street near Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broxham
Borden Company
Aire
Imperial Methods
Circle Avenue
Soo Fine
Rockford Street
Randolph Street
Masonic Lodge Marks Eighth Anniversary Night
Forest Park lodge No. 1054 celebrated its eighth anniversary Thursday evening with an excellent vaudeville program and refreshments. A large attendance was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Lodge
Community Chest Dinner Fails to Complete 1920 Drive
A damaged report details a problematic community fundraiser, noting a partial 1920 drive halted in December. It outlines pledges, remaining shortfalls, and planned six month disbursements to local charities, churches, and welfare groups, including Red Cross and the army relief, with precinct captains and speakers enumerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlitis Street
Asih
Mro
Minute Lade
Minute Lade, Mes
Helv
JT Levy
Mes
Mathilda Petersenn
Harriet
Kramer
Loabelie Masky
Wade Co
Permdy
Hall
Shainman
Gustave Osob
Ew Chainman
Forest Harekt J. Wiener
FL & Putslee
Varias
Lufaot Welfare
Associated Charities
PHA Hoy Seatus
Client Army
Read Cross
Si Tae
Oak Park Kiwanis Club speaker energizes audience
Oak Park Rev Geisemann spoke on The Range of Life at Forest Park Kiwanis. He cited obstacles on a young man’s path to success overcome by hard work, drawing enthusiastic applause from a 100 percent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matore
Geisemann
Chak Park
Kiwanis Club
Forest Park
Occurrardant
Franklin Park
Masonic Temple
Madiyet Street
Gopom
Franklin Mark
Proviso High School
Beiyg
Metroxe Park Kiwanis Club
Clu
Reve Williams Buch
Kiwamus Chil
Chill
Kiwants Club
Oitens
Rieh
Hatin
Hanson
Buchholz
Grottke
Detmar
Crawford
Carson
Proviso Board Approves School Expansion Plans
The Proviso Board debates a three year contract for the school’s top official and reviews hiring for faculty. Architects from Chicago Maywood and Melrose Park are slated for a large new brick three story building, with supervision by Kilron and Mohier, likely to reuse portions of the old school structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Educacy of
Deovine
Pownall Dock
Peres
Reelert- Wu Lewte J. Rarith
Wad Wakifi
Honger
Mit
Frueger
Ana Bering
Wen
Mie Ray
Kereet Park
Kiven Board of Education
Alecit
Beenelag
Leo
Oscar
Mettafactory
Agian
Teller
Kingsley Archittecus
Nunowiowd
Wittt
Belloweul
Ube Drogen Trie
Forest Park Spring Cleanup Underway Across Neighborhoods
Work progresses in Forest Park with tree pruning, street cleaning, and junk removal led by James Brannon. A large truck faced breakdowns, aided by smaller units, while residents haul away bed springs and auto parts. Spring fever grips residents as paints, brushes, and enameled finishes surge. children play and sidewalks widen as hydraulic breakers pound cement on Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Guyar
Directa of
James Brannan
Novinn
Stete
Mr. Brannon
Bed Springs
Madison Street
Fee for lights and paving approved by village council
A village council meeting noted contract and extra work costs for paving and lighting. A $9,808.20 light fee and $780 paving bill from Chicago contractors were approved, with Maclin Peters appointed contractor and further discussions on street work and village property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville
Miner Aron
Beard
Madison
Maclin Paters
Patel Te Meek
Ute
Cote
Belalt
Wink Marcle
Robbie
Prrate
Herlingr
Wloner
Hentia
Uae
Chivaga
Aurora
Elgin
Atroote
Eigteay
Cowvell
Business Men in Collision Near Forest Dark
Two prominent Forest Dark businessmen, E. Beusenberg and F. Henchifer, were in a serious collision early Tuesday at Circle Avenue and Aduvie Street. Both cars were badly damaged but neither driver was injured. Beuchler narrowly avoided a cabinet at the Legion hall. Eyewitnesses blamed both to some degree, noting Beuschler may have sped and Bousenberg ran a through street. The cannon near the Legion building was knocked from its base, preventing greater damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Avenue
Aduvie Street
E. If Buesenberg
FL. Henchifer
Adlai Steert
Legion Hall
Beuchler
Bousenberg
Beuchter
Clean-up week posters by two students
Two schoolchildren created posters promoting clean-up week they cleaned rubbish from desks and discussed keeping gardens and vacant lots tidy this spring season in a local effort to foster community cleanliness.
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Albert L. Hall
Desphanis
St Charles
Curtis Field
Hark Herzog
Roy
Tay
WIEN
Rmg
Guntay Olson
Yeurk
United Pleasure Club
Forest Lions Charter Night
Carl Hutter
Edson R. Waite
Masonic Lodge
Leslie Smith
Proviso Board
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