Hatched Chickens and a Springtime Gown in a Tale
In a small town a milliner helps a young woman dream of a Cinderella gown amid a spring recital. Aunt Priscilla wrestles with propriety as love, a guitarist, and a planned wedding unfold. The heroine’s chickens hatch, and the town’s mood shifts toward renewal as romance blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
Larry
Mina Vanotti
Bina Vancetta
Misa Vanetta
Mina Vanetta
Jane
Ada
Lawrence Line
Priscila
Winn Bovousa
Praella
Judge Good
Ilib
Toyo
Fawrence Tang
Maytag
Giris Sechou
Oettinger Family Move from Forest Park to Benton Harbor
Mrs. Oettinger and her children left Forest Park on Thursday August 12 for Benton Harbor Michigan to join Mr. Oettinger and pop Willie who had left months earlier. They sold their home at 241 Elgin Avenue to Mr. Richie and purchased a fruit farm at Benton Harbor Michigan.
Indoor picnic by the Ladies of the Maccabees at Community club
The Ladies of the Maccabees hosted a successful indoor picnic at the Community club house on Thursday evening August 19. Food and games shared with about seventy five attendees including members spouses and children. Bert Luetke won the guessing contest amid lively dancing as Mr Hubler played the accordion. Charles Hund surprised by friends at his 914 Lathrop avenue home on August 14 with games a luncheon and attendees including Gladys Schultz Florence Nagle Janet Nagle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Maccabees
Bert Luetke
Hubler
Charles Hund
Lathrop Avenue
Gladys Schultz
Florence Nagle
Janet Nagle
Florence Burrough
Edna Weigle
Ella Vierow
Florence Rappulin
Incx Sieferts
Mabel Badger
Lotilla Schultz
Marjory Proulp
Andrew Nagle
Frank Holub
James Adamp
Harold Kennig
Joe Ebhbrecht
Vincent Damarcy
Frank Winkler
Paul Schultz
Mike Campagna
Everett Mack
Charles, Hund
Birthday Party For Ruth Gaden Makes Ten
Miss Ruth Gaden of 7642 Monroe Street celebrated her tenth birthday on Thursday with games and prizes. Prizes went to Bernice Hartley Gladys Schuetke Mark Michle Irene Gelsinger. The party featured red white and blue decorations and a post lunch stunt session. Present were Irene Gelsinger Henrietta Meyer Anna Marie Goeach Gladys Schuetke Bernice Hartley Eleanore Pallas Lois Baider Marie Michle Margaret and Ruth Gaden.
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Ruth “Gaden
Monroe Satreet
Bernice Hartley
Gladys Schurlke
Mark Michle
Irene Gelsinger
Henrietta Meyer
Anna Marie Goeach
Gladys Schuetke
Eleanore Pallas
Lois Baider
Marie Michle
Margaret
Ruth Gaden
Motored to Milwaukee by Luther Family
Mr and Mrs William Luther and daughter Hazel with Meas Luthers brother Albert Justice his wife and daughter Shirley motored to Milwaukee Sunday leaving at 5 20 and arriving at 9 20 Milwaukee time On return they stopped at Great Lakes Fort Sheridan Zion City and other points They report roads good except through Zion City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Luther
Hazel
Meas Luther
Albert Justice
Shirley
Milwaukee
Forrest Bark
Great Lakes
Fort Sheridan
Zion City
Birthday Party Honors Catherine Wihikler at Home
Catherine Wihikler hosted a party last Thursday afternoon for her sixth birthday anniversary. Present were Raymond Block, John and Dorothy Mainurm, Renelle and Harry Glos Jr. Melvin and Evelyn Mehling, Loraine Rose, Marguerite Mottin, Gertrude Brown, Marion Gutenschwager, and Roy Mohr Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine “Wihikler
Raymond Block
John
Dorothy Mainurm
Renelle
Harry Glos
Melvin
Evelyn Mehling
Loraine Rose
Marguerite Mottin
Gertrude Brown
Marion Gutenschwager
Roy Mohr, Jr
No Council Meeting Held Due to Absence of Mayor
Village Clerk Witt called the council to order at the regular hour but found no members present and adjourned the meeting for one week due to the mayor Kaul and some commissioners being away from town.
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Kaul
Witt
Special Feast Day Draws Italian Catholics in River Forest
More than 200 Italians from Forest Park members of the Catholic church attended the arrival celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Catholic church in River Forest last Sunday. The event featured local Italian society members and celebrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
River Forest
Itali
Forent - Chet
Mes Chalifoux Hostess Delights Guests Thursday
Elva Chalifoux entertained many friends Thursday afternoon at 216 Bigis avenue. Refreshments were served and a variety of terms described flight speeds and carrier pigeons, noting speeds from 28 to 84 miles per hour and pigeons claimed up to 50 miles an hour.
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Chalifoux
Lara
Elva Chalifoux
Bigis
RAT SNAP AIDING RODENTS PROMPTS GLOWING CLAIMS
A vintage ad style note touts RATSSNAP with bold claims about killing rats and mice. It markets nat snap as effective, noting it dries up pests inside and warns against mixing with other foods. Cats and dogs allegedly avoid it, while prices listed are 85 cents to 1 25 and a guarantee from druggist C A Frits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
C. A. Frits
Classified Ads Boosting Local Purchases in Forest Park
Classified ads offer to pay top cash for needs in Forest Park. B YWdelson lists Madison address for contact. Forest Park Bicycle Shop advertises second hand bikes at low prices. Several sale items include Spanish leather parlor set, gas stove, walnut dresser, chiffoniere, blue galvanized top box. A listing touts rugs at 40 percent of cost, limited dealer sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Madison Street
Laurel
High Avenue
FOR SALE ITEMS AND FURNITURE CLOSEUPS
Two gas ranges a wooden bed a dining table a rocking chair and two chairs listed at 7633 Wilcox Also three lots of 135 ft frontage on Franklin Ave River Forest near Madison Ave call Sunnyside 6146 Special bargain for immediate sale includes Wilton Axminster rugs and Velvet pieces at 112215 Barwin Axminster and 178 N Choero Ave Austin furniture market items and carpet details with prices 948.00 35.00 mo 25.00 12.78 om
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Brussels
Furniture Market
N. Choero
Austin
Madison
Oak Park
Bragas
N. Franklin Avenue
River Forest
Wilcox
Franklin Ave
Madison, Ave
Sunnyside
Piano Lessons Offered for Young Pupils
Varnetta Misa will give piano lessons to children aged six to twelve at 7586 Harrison Street. Lessons cost 0.75 dollars per hour. Contact Forest Park 681 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa. Varnetta
Harrison
Forest Park
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MaCiure
Forest Park , Benton, Bambor, Ann
Wilwaukee
Ford
B. Ywdelson
Eile Street
Velvat
Fillmorest
Mont Clair
Belmont Ave
F. E. Shoenfeld
W. Harrison
American Vault Works
Troost Avenue
J. van Weasen
Cara
American’ Vault Works
Studebaker
Call
Madison ‘Street
Ferdinand Avenue
Marengo Aye
Font Drive
Monroe
Maywood
Squire
W. Collier
Ascher
Forest Park Theater
Oscar A. Fritz,o. D
Madison and
Batolt Forest Park, Ill
Harrison St
Public Services Co
Northern Illinois
Cook County
Rogers
Ridgeland Ave
Paulina St
Chitego
Imperial Methods Co
South Circle Avenue
Forest Park, Ill
War. Bros. Furniture Store
Furniture
Howes
Phone Forest Park
Carls
Department S$ Road
7Th Ave
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