Forest Park theater opens marking a town epoch
The opening of the Forest Park theater by Ascher Brothers marks a new era for the village. The piece credits early leaders like Arthur Kristenbroker Sr, George Schrade, and Henry J Mohr for progress while noting ongoing political challenges. It argues a downtown revival hinges on village leadership embracing change and unity.
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Joreat Park
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Ascher Brothers
Evoryons
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Arthur Kistenbroker
Klatenbroker
George Schrade
Henry J. Mohr
Ramaina
Opening Night Lights Up Small Town as Goldwyn Visits
A local theater庆 opens with film star Samuel Goldwyn visiting to preview Scratch My Back. Mary Roberta Tinehart and Rex Beach figure in the event as forest Park hosts a sweeping reception and the Ascher Brothers celebrate growth. the writer recalls youth, cinema dreams, and a future in film work.
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Samuel Goldwyn
New York
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Sam
Film Corporation
Mary Roberta Tinehart
Rex Beach
Maurice Maeter Mok
Wil Rogers
Mable Normand
Madge Kennedy
Suburban Playhouse Project Hailed Amid Forest Park Growth Hopes
The piece argues Forest Park is a thriving business town with future growth potential. It notes a draft suburban playhouse was planned by keen businessmen to spur progress but warns outcomes depend on elected officials and public will. The text reflects doubt about progress amid obstruction and blindness to opportunity.
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