30 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1926
Page
1
A long village meeting centered on hiring an auditor to review the year end books. Commissioners pressured for a thorough audit, noting missing details in waterworks ledgers and the need for a competent auditor from Leyden & Kos. The council weighed hiring terms and future safeguards, with debates over timing and authority.
The Harlem Avenue Garage, bounded by Man Holph and Washington, near Marlen agenus, opens this Saturday after renovation. Proprieties Leo Cohen and I. Troy promise attentive service in a Spanish style building at 21d to 228 Harlem avenue, with gas stage equipment and a lit top sign to brighten the street.
Fragmentary text mentions Jacobs linked to Erneat Reich and references to foreat tasks, men named Peypeervenied, and a plan to Maywood. It implies a maritime setting with a forecast of a pork sale and references to a war-like scenario involving a Hod Dreadina and a Kort of The woldler.
City council reviews alley paving with multiple permits issued. Veterans of Morelen in Mor eet Park receive date permits May 28 and 24. a line permit earlier granted to Geghin Augiliry. Mrs. George M. Kylier and others honored by letter for family losses. North alley pouring begun. Lothrop avenue paving advancing. overlooked north alley to be paved for property owners. Stockford court area discussed. legal status of adjoining alley being clarified. contract ties to Rockford and nearby streets. Contractor Stange appointed inspector. Daniels Bergiee Company to handle street work under agreement.
A fragmented note references Mrs A B Brandes and a Corset Company, mentioning a petition or arrangement tied to a local address and an event with Speer Corset. The legible elements suggest a domestic or business tie, with unclear dates or names due to garbled OCR.
Thelma Watters, 31 Mine Avenue, was seriously injured but is reported to be recovering. Earlier information suggested more severe injuries after an incident at the Hannah Avenue station, with calls to the Review indicating she was belting along and improving.
A basement at the intersection of Migin Avenue and Madlen Street was flooded again after heavy rain. Fire department crews pumped out water on Monday for the second time, with residents fearing sewer backflow. The owner installed four fences to keep people away from the area.
A man was knocked down on Jackson Boulevard in the morning. He was helped up and taken to a doctor. The crowd said nothing and he received a bag of candy before being sent home. No one asked his name at the scene.
The village council approved two carnival permits amid heated debate. Officials cited police hire costs and wheel arrangements while opponents urged public funding restraint. Mayor Kaulin and several trustees voted on the licenses with mixed support.
Mayor Kaul completes a half century in the printing trade with a life story tracing his start as an apprentice in Schleswig Holstein to establishing a German language paper in Oe German language and his long tenure as editor and printer. He reflects that the first fifty years were not the hardest as he looks forward to a second decade of work.
A banana truck burst into flames at Harken yvehuc and Madison in Oak Park. The driver jumped to safety as yellow fruit scattered. Firefighters from Oak Park Niemen worked about an hour to douse the blaze and salvage the scene.
Fifty South Siders gathered in Torriaon's court to oppose a permit for a Harrison coal yard after the council denied the application. The appellant's attorney requested a one week continuance as Mayor Kaul and village officials prepared to present in court. Citizens accused the mine Central of evading local protests, while the mayor urged orderly remarks and cautioned against repeating the same points.
A Public Service truck plowed through an open ditch near La 7 Unrepoayenne and Handolph, scattering bricks and lanterns. Judge and Mrs. Olphant were shaken. Mrs. Olphant required days of medical care, the car and lanterns were damaged, and the truck took them home after the collision.
Daniel Petae, proprietor of Mae Tine Vandy Shop at Madison and Ded: Plulnow, switches from city water to a private well after four months of high bills. The well, eighteen feet deep, supplies cooling water for the plant and reduces reliance on the heated water system.
The Acacia club plans a six dollar entry for a bright program on Friday May night. Details are pending as committee members confirm numbers. A celebratedula, cotte and elgars are promised after the main events, served on the floor below. The club has a history of splendid entertainments and aims to outshine past shows.
Brookfield will host a Saturday march to honor Arthur A. Huebsch amid his nomination to a mayoral title. Forest Park plans a fifty to sixty member delegation led by Kurt Bertiner, with other districts expected to send delegations. Official counts were not announced, but Huebsch stated his victory was assured by roughly seven hundred on the final tally.
The Proviso concert program showcases the Peaviv TiEb school department with a full ensemble including band, orchestra, choir, and wind instruments. Notable features include Walter Flandert as organ soloist and Chopin’s Molonale, plus works conducted by Wallace Nelan and Fred Vierow.
Fire Chief Jatin Peter organizes a local clean-up campaign notifying offenders and guiding residents to remove rubbish. Commissioner Burkhart assigns crews to sweep alleys and yards, stressing prevention to curb littering and keep the area tidy.
A woman drove a car into a plate glass window at a bank building on Manned Street in a Monday incident. Her husband was in the car. the impact did not fully crash the window but caused glass and debris to scatter as bystanders fled. The car was moved away and authorities or staff promised repairs.
A young woman was thrown through a windshield in an incident described in fragmented text. The report lists several garbled names and places, with no clear location or date, and the condition of the woman or the outcome remains unreadable.
Kiwanis members attend a Houdini show at a local center, with thoughts on spirits and mystic acts. The program includes demonstrations and messages claimed from spiritual sources, amid remarks from commissioner figures and attendees reacting to the illusionist’s feats.
A fragmented notice details a Field School Class of 1915 reunion at Oak Park Arms Hotel. Text mentions Vale Park Arid and timing around May with references to speakers and attendees, but many words are garbled and unclear.
The American Legion plans a large membership drive rally at Carnes Hall Friday evening, April 8, to boost roll calls and reach a national quota. Legion officials urge all veterans to attend and support the drive as the group aims for over a million members by the next national convention in Philadelphia. The event also honors the fallen and widows, with local leaders stressing service to the community. A regular meeting is planned at the Legion hall next Monday evening, and Kennedy will operate a real estate office in the Consumer's building.
Debris from a severe windstorm crashes through ceilings and walls as bricks rain into homes and public buildings. Residents including the Walters and other families report damage while crews remove particles and secure roofs. A temporary shelter is set up as investigations begin.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a baseball season opening Sunday linked to tryouts and mentions multiple names and places in a period voice. The readable parts emphasize a fresh team start and local coverage of forthcoming games and tryouts.
Two girls suffered injuries when a car with several passengers collided with pedestrians on Randolph Street and Marengo Avenue on a Saturday night. The driver, attempting a turn, struck the group. both girls were badly bruised and unable to work the following week. The vehicle fled momentarily before police and witnesses intervened.
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