Forest Park Community Picnic slated at Dellwood Park Joliet
The Forest Park annual picnic renamed Forest Park Community Picnic will occur at Dellwood Park Joliet next Thursday August 11. Events include races games dancing and refreshments with gate prizes. Transportation by bus or auto plus round trip admission 1.50 adults 50 cents auto riders. children 75 cents or free.
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Forest Park
Dellwood Park
Joliet
Xt Ia
Desplaines
Madison
Dam
Hartisan
Roosevelt
New Joliet Road
Harlem Avenue
Riverside Drive
Honte Avenue
Berwyn
Despiines Avenue
Riverside
Lyons
No. 4
Manntein
LaGrange
Stockport
Beno Buys Desplaines Garage in Des Plaines
Joseph P Beno acquires the Desplaines avenue garage at 900 Desplaines from N G Liesenfelt who ran it for nine years. Beno, formerly manager of Illinois Concrete Products, will offer a full line of auto accessories and ongoing car repair services while continuing to sell Kix gasoline for the immediate transition.
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Joseph P. Beno
Beloit
Desplaines Avenue
Desplaines
N. G. Liesenfelt
Mr. Beno
Tlinois Concrete Produ Wcts
Swimming Pool Expands Features Amid Growing Interest
The pool area at the base saw rising popularity with new improvements, guards on duty from 10 am to 10 pm, and health certification. An effort to attract younger swimmers continues as officials discuss a potential public park, temporary safety enhancements, and possible future ground leasing terms with Autorigin.
John Zahn Dies at 97 in Forest Park Home
John Zahn longtime resident of Mokena and Forest Park, born in Munich, died Sunday morning at his son Henry Zahn's home on Las Hannaly avenue at age 97. He served as constable, justice of the peace, and mayor in his adopted city. survived by his son Henry and daughter Mrs. Philopena Hirsch. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Mokena conducted by the German Lutheran pastor, with many relatives and friends attending.
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John Zahn
Henry Zahn
Las Hannaly Avenue
Munich
Bavaria
Mokena
Miniis
Forest Park
Zahn
Henry
Philopena Hirsch
Little Lunch Room to Open on Madison Street
A vacant storefront at 7408 Madison Street will host a new Little Lunch Room this week. Proprietor Tom Casey and a partner are installing equipment for a lunch counter and will run the business, with Casey taking charge.
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Madison
Madison Street
Tom Casey
Casey
Lake
Kasper's Pharmacy to Become Post Office Substation
Kasper's Pharmacy at Madison and Desplaines will host a postal substation. Postmaster Yunker reports Washington approval and aims to start operations between August 10 and 15. Kaspar will sell stamps register mail handle parcel post and manage substation duties to meet rising demand after post office move to Circle Avenue.
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Kaspar
Madison and
Desplaines
Yunker
Washington
Circle Avenue
Madison Street
Kasper
Kiwanis Offers Aid to Bathing Pool Meeting
The Kiwanis club discussed aiding the local swimming pool at a Monday meeting. They agreed to hire a bus for a yearly Old Folks Home outing to Lincoln Park, an event run by the Orphans Automotile Day association, with transportation led by Robert K. Stoan and Edward Klatter.
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Kiwanis Club
Suesday
Liedlu
Lineal Park
Orphans Automotile Day Association
Robert K. Stoan
Chicago Motor Liveryman's Association
Edward Klatter
Harrison Street
Traction Company
Madison Street Pavement May Get State Aid
County Commissioner J P Carplan said Thursday he is confident state and county aid could fund repaving of Madison street in Forest Park. Madison Street boosters and the administration will meet with the commissioner to explore aid options and the street’s through status under the road plan.
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Madison
J. P. Carplan
Madison Street
Forest Park
Madison Stret
Shot Colored Man After Following Sister Home from Store
Walter Ganshow and Riz Dunlop took a gun outside when a colored man said to have followed a sister home from the store fled. The shot struck as the man ran, he was captured later near Roosevelt road, identified as Walter McClellan of Chicago. He was examined, found to have a buffet in the back, and hospitalized under guard.
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Walter Ganshow
Riz Dunlop
Walter
Roosevelt Road
Walter McClellan
Chicago
Comity Hospital
August To Be Month Of Picnics In Village Meeting
Village council motioned to pull a calendar item forward, approving numerous burial permits, some tied to police protection, and granting all. An electrical inspection ordinance passed. Water bills and meter readings were addressed, with a note on the 42 cent water rate under contract until certificates retire.
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Laaura Oswald
Mme
Ple
Somie
Dyoglag Park
Vey
Enta
Anon
Oswald
I Ve
Mica
Health Department
Werliner
Roast too Well Done Call Out Firemen
A fire department was called to two small stove fires this week. At 7453 Washington Street, Joseph Schnierer’s home had a resting item left on the stove ignite in the basement, producing smoke until firefighters removed the embers from a window. Earlier, a basement fire at Kigin and Circle was extinguished with no damage.
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Washington Street
Joseph Schnierer
Kigin
Cirele
A L Hall Hobnobs With Lindbergh in Cleveland
Albert L. Hall of Hail Heileman Co publishers of Forest Park Review with Mrs. Hall and daughter Harriet met Col. Charles Lindbergh who was staying at the Auditorium hotel Cleveland. He says they enjoyed a cordial hobnob afternoon and plan to stay until Thursday before driving to Buffalo.
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Albert L. Hall
Hail-Heileman,Co
Forest Park Review
Hall
Harriet
Col
Charles Lindbergh
Auditorium Hotel
Clevend
Buffalo
Streeter Shoe Store Becomes Perry Boot Shop
Perry Kallison, longtime Streeter Shoe manager in the Peaslee block, has purchased the local store and renamed it Perry's Boot Shop. Former owner Morris will stay in Forest Park as he focuses on other interests, confident the trade will be well cared for by the new proprietor. Kallison brings years in retail shoe business and will continue the Star Brand with a full line for all ages.
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Perry Kallison
Streeter Shoe Company
Peaslee Block
Perry
Yackey Aircraft Co. Race to Spokane Preview
Yackey Aircraft Co. plans entry in the National Derby at Neve Park Spokane on September 24. Manager notes the event features a capri prize and emphasizes civilian participation, while warning the venture risks a loss of around ten thousand dollars.
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Yackey Aircraft Co
Spokane
Yackey -Aircoal
Indefinite opening of Harrison Street stalls Morrison street access
The opening of Morrison street from Desplaines to First avenue Maywood is blocked by Great Western railway and its refusal to lease right of way through Concordia cemetery for more than one year. Aurora Elgin line seeks a longer lease to proceed with trackage through the cemetery and a new subway depot, while Senator Rous notes the third rail across the Aurora line remains the sole阻碍.
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Morrison Street
Desplaines
First Avenue
Maywood
Great Western Railway
Concordia Cemetery
Flarrison
Concordia
Aurora
Aurora Elin
Interartas’ Company
Long Loase
Great, Western
Aurora Elysn Company
Great Western
State Commerce Commission
Atrora Elgit Company
Tech
Chicago Triune
Cermak
Miecongtydnacidl
Carmak
Warriaanatront
Pox Plaines Avenue
Cemeterian
Jarriwon
Wirrt Avenue
Anton J. Cermak
Board of
Communione
Cook County
Louis Allegretti Celebrates First Anniversary Store
Louis Rk Allegretti marks the first anniversary of his Forest Park drug store at 7438 Blarrison Street. He began as manager for Mr Krizan three months earlier and has built a strong neighborhood trade, entering year two with bright prospects.
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Louis Rk. Allegretti
Forest Park
Blarrison Street
Mr. Krizan
Ask More Aid for Flood Sufferers
Relief responders solicit further aid as Chicago Red Cross reports donations of dresses for girls hats for women underwear for men and other apparel items from the appeal aimed at flood victims.
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American Red Cross
Chicago
Zoning Permit Surfaces Despite Not In Effect
The village council learns the zoning ordinance was not published as required, delaying rules for Sansone’s permit for a gas station and garage at Mission Street. A permit was issued for Sansone’s building at Harrison and Hag sal, costing about 17000 dollars, while neighbors’ concerns kept zoning enforcement in question.
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S. Sansone
Mircison Street
Archon
Sanson
District Finances Reveal Cash Shortfall and Loans
The report for School District VI shows a cash shortage with $2,000 on hand as of July, delaying funds until January. A $700,275.28 item reflects loans to cancel anticipation warrants and other debts, enabling a straight loan to clear teachers’ warrants and related items amid a budget under $100,000. Albert C. Koos, treasurer, notes the district’s financials, including District No. 8 details and flood relief apparel donations pickup.
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Menourer
Furey, Kerk
Shah
Anu
Warrans
Ge Tniveellan
Bud Hess
Deda
Albert C. Koos
Provise Township
UAH
Krom
Jusplies
Wes Atrano
Wa Health
Bondy
Menian AI
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