05 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1922
Page
1
A streetcar strike disrupted Forest Park’s annual gathering of business folks drawing 800 attendees. Democratic candidate Billy Metinin attended with Mrs. McGurn amid meals, dancing, races, and socializing in the grove. Weather was mild and crowds enjoyed foods, drinks, and contests while politicians mingled and celebrated the event.
The Review offers one dollar weekly to any writer aged sixteen or under who submits a vacation story. Submissions must state facts and can recount joy or tragedy or an entire trip, up to 300 words. Include sender’s name and address clearly on one side of the paper.
Aschers win the fight over appointing a receiver for The Securities company. Max, Nathan, Harey Anchor, and Hugo Pauw Churscaty appeared for the defense. The court denied the petition, finding charges of fraud and insolvency unsupported and noting confusion and rumors surrounding the case.
Mr and Mrs Young plan a move from Murat Burk to Florida with their daughter Violet and ten year old son Theoden accompanying them The couple have long resided at 11 Elgin Avenue in Murat Burk and are active in local schooling and neighborly affairs The mother is described as deeply involved in school welfare and church life while the father is noted for public service and community sympathy The daughter will not accompany them to Florida but will relocate to Chicago for employment The text references a long notice of family relocation with additional details about neighbors and local events
A pretty church wedding was held Wednesday evening at the Community Methodist Church as Miss Laura Banielvter of Maywood wed Merret Meed of Oak Park. The ceremony was by A B Saunders with music and a reception following. The couple’s honeymoon will be in Oak Park. The bride wore pink crepe and was attended by her sister Nelibollo Baumeister. The groom’s party included Lay Madely and others. Weather favored the service and the couple will settle in Oak Park after their honeymoon.
Mr nid Abrs Gyrier Larkett Lathrop avenue welcomed a daughter after their home on a Friday. The newborn weighed about pounds and is named based on local nurse notes. Mr and Mrs Magid Prey of Late Trobe avenue announce the birth of a daughter June 20. The mother was Mia Chief Wiley of Kare Eat Park before marriage.
A local dairy event highlights Julie Winter, challenging rivals from Cook and nearby townships in a weight and milking contest at the Great Chi Cook Fair. Julie triumphed by a narrow margin, with Helen Gromer of Elgin close behind. Officials acknowledge county divisions will be represented by one entrant per category.
A fragmentary report describes Clarence Nawael and associates venturing from the Newel Inn and Simer cottage at Desplaines to a forest park home during a family vacation. The journey involved a traction strike that affected travel routes and altered plans for the Desplaines party.
Local men Menry Moris and friends spent Saturday and Sunday May at Grady's hotel Crookid Inn in a good natured fishing contest. Highlights include Henry Hull Roy Boone Ed Luasow Ba Neuw chaump Ged Uneson Otto Haga and Alfred Sitpler among those present.
The Acacia Club picnic featured entertainment as pianos formed a center display and crowds enjoyed free beverages. Chief Licht organized races with prizes including a fine umbrella for a fat man's race and a candy treat for the recipient. Attendees recalled a lively day with athletes, a notable umbrella prize, and a new jewelry purchase noted at the end.
Forest Park residents face delayed mail as carriers operate from a makeshift station. A new postmaster aims to re route carrier routes and separate business from the local office. Completion of a new Park building will allow better supervision and two daily deliveries in all areas.
A long standing vacation school program concluded with a final evening event led by volunteers and children. The gathering featured kite displays, art works, and a student showcase with attendees including parents and local dignitaries. Enrollment reached about 180 children with varied nationalities represented. daily average attendance around 110. Revenue details show total receipts and expenses. Miss Lawton of Wayne, Mich acted as superintendent and church volunteers funded the event.
Tacab Schwab, manager of Wald Helm Creamery, heads on a European tour beginning July 10. He travels with Mrs Keiwah and several local friends and plans to be away for about three months.
Mr and Mrs John Torgerson have purchased the two flats building at Adams street from Perdin and Splea and will move into one flat today. Their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Torgerson, who have lived at 819 Jackson boulevard, will reside with them.
The village council discussed objections raised by Mayor Kaul to a proposed games of chance event. A tense meeting Monday evening addressed concerns over legality and public order.
Obituary notes the burial of Glenne Plumb at a Presbyterian church with services and interment in Oak Park. Also referenced are Eleanor Clair Derry and family, local connections, and remarks on a funeral speaker and community ties. The item mentions colleagues and a broader memorial context in a Southeast city newspaper style.
Goldstein and family members gather for a weekend in Marton attended by Mrs. Elizabeth Jennings and others. The event includes a noted appearance by President Herding during a July speech, kept in memory by attendees and local observers.
A fragmented notice describes local industries and institutions around Forest Park, Maywood, and surrounding areas. It notes transportation problems with workers commuting from downtown and Maywood, rail service via Northwestern and nearby stations, and the impact of a strike on the workforce and local commerce.
A car owned by Al Schweingberg of 200 Latroy Avenue was badly damaged Monday afternoon when it struck a obstruction on Hurricon Street near Endgit Wankaiadige. The driver stated he had slowed to stop when another vehicle collided, injuring a passenger and damaging the vehicle.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Paul Heinz visiting relatives in Detroit area. The text references Forest Park and a vehicle trip, with scattered names and actions, but details are unclear. The item presents as a stray clipping with no clear event or date.
Fragmentary text references Sueg Benton Harbor and Martin Muet Tort, mentions farm award and Buettner. Details unreliable. unable to determine clear event, people, places, or date from available readable fragments.
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