Kiwanians Hear Attorney Ghisholm on Big Plant
Kiwanis club hearing from attorney Ghisholm about Western Electric plant in a City within Itself. Thomas McKay Chisholm, representing the company, outlines plant size over 200 acres with eight tracks and 125 curtains of Akished product daily. Plant employs 275 crafts, makes glassware, rubber, and uses gas and electricity for an 80000-person city. Midget entertainers and fundraising updates followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purla
Technienl
Industria
Clerica
Kiwantan Munchler
Wortham
Fk Bers
Paul J. Wit
Buteex
Wiwante
Mt. John's School
Women's Club
Forest Mark Masons
Lerman H
Alex J. Morrison
J. Huebrand
Artlate and Models Company
Apollo Theater
Chicago
Lex Gos
Morrison
Wt Wauls
Timnaly
Masten Loch
Ldgewauter Peach
Scout meeting at village hall to aid organization
An early 20th century notice from Forest Park outlines a reorganization of the Pulitte Thy ute Mark Area Council Boy Scouts of America to strengthen community representation. A preliminary meeting was held June 21 at the village hall with representatives from local PTAs, Forest Park club, American Legion and Kiwanis. A large community meeting is planned for August 27 to draw up a slate and arrange participation by local groups, inviting all pertinent organizations and at least two representatives each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy
Ute Mark Area Council
Boy Seouty
America
Parent
Field-Stevenwound Guyield Schools
Porcey Park
Forest Park Club
American Legion
Kiwanis Club
Inter
Forest Park
Forest Turk
Loys
Murray
Wortham Carnival yields near Thousand Dollars for club
The Wortham Carnival, held Wednesday night, is expected to net the club about $1,000. Members praise Shuy for delivering good public value, commend patrols and high grade attractions, and report solid management and a large company. A sizable balance is anticipated for a club home, with plans to return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuy
Warthins
Forest Prk
Regentate
Connalites
Cabaret License Held Over For a New Ordinance
At Monday council meeting Alayor reports July police activity with 270 arrests 35 continued and ?cabaret licenses under review. Discussion seeks a new ordinance to expire cabaret licenses April 30 align with galcon licenses and curb late night disturbances. Residents demand tighter control and a fence issue around Waldhelm's lot is noted awaiting ordinance guidance.
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Alayor
Jayor
Luxhold
Brisch
Marhut Regeon Hy
Cabaréta
Ucensing
Aibarets
Chicago
Winate
Suclu Ely Puxtlary
Benter Street
Durkurt Wall
Biut
Awong
Uilla
Max Goletelt
Franklin
Cirete Avenue
Cirete
Ranedolph
Playgrounds Commission
Mike Kupsebull
Waldhelm
Walter W. J. Meyer
I T. Mn Kapschull
Desplaines Avenue Opens Upgraded South Forest Park Route
Desplaines avenue opened to the public this week with a widened three foot extension on each side replacing the old brick paving. The new asphalt surface improves the street bed and traffic flow from the south into Forest Park, with the road closed for under two weeks during completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desplaines Avenue
Trafic
Forest Park
Citizens Committee Advocates Change to City Government
A Forest Park letter from John S. Miller, secretary of the Citizens Committee, urges adopting the city form of government over the village. He argues city government ensures resident officials, greater accountability, and relief from outsider influence, noting issues with nonresident engineers and under taxed property under the village system. The appeal emphasizes reform for better public administration and fair taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Committee
Forest Park
Ely
John 8. Miller
Committee of Citizens of
Thomas Sr
Blatter Family Travels Coast to Coast by Auto
Mr and Mrs Edward Blatter and their two children Hernlee and Fern logged 8594 miles over six weeks touching seventeen states on an auto tour from coast to coast. They crossed largely unpaved roads, used eight tires, and faced a Colorado cloud burst camping at night. Their adventures included a growling mountain lion near Ft Apache New Mexico and a welcome by Fort Apache officers. They toured the southern route to California, the Pacific coast to Portland, and returned via the Yellowstone and Grand Canyon regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Blatter
Hernlee
Fern
Atlantic
Matter
Auauntus
Mr. Blatter
California
Colorado
Ft. Apache
New Mexico
Dack
Pacific
Portland
Minneapolis
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone
United States
Indaho
Grater Park
National Park
Armbrust and Ruet Injured in City Crash
Pearl Armbrust and Mamie Ruet were seriously injured when their Ford collided with a Chicago Fre Truck near Douglas Park and 20th Street. Armbrust sustained a fractured pelvis and head injuries, Ruet a broken pelvis and minor bruises. Both were taken to St. Anthony’s hospital. The women, students at Proviso High, were en route to Dewy Lake, Michigan, to join relatives.
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Stours
Dewy Lake
Mich
Itwet
H. Lave
Mnother
Forest Wark
Wil
Misy Armbrust
Min Ruet
St. Anthony's Hospital
Miss Armbrust
Milas Mayet
Mina Armbrust
Proviso High
Obituary for Mrs Nessell and John J Molgar
Obituary notices detail the deaths of Mrs Hila Nessell of Oak Park and John J Molgar of Oak Park hospital. Nessell, 82, died August 19 after a prolonged illness linked to an acute heart condition and chronic bronchitis. She was active in church work and lived at Circle Avenue before health declined. Services directed by Rev A B Sanders were held at the Nessell residence with interment at Parent Howe. Survived by husband, children, and siblings Alfred, Revngalat, and others. Molgar, 40, passed after heart trouble worsened following his father’s death a week earlier. Funeral at St Bernardine’s with Rev Nabials officiating. survived by mother and three sisters Frances, Mrs Vanderworth, and Mrs Haroden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Nessell
Hila Nessell
Herman Nowell
Ak Ehronie
Brochtal
Cirele Avenue
Sabe
Guivury Mission Goas
Koos Bank of
Madison Street
First Baptist Church of
Oak Park
Pruner
Fwuilly
A.B. Sanders
Gowmunby
Parent Howe
Edward Siegel
Ernest Marklein
Will Chunteatt
Jay Hale
Charles Krueger
Nessell
Bern i Chieigel
Abd Biter
Metrodo Park
Tie
Forest Park
der Hipdant
Tae Eh Iden
Tia Wee Ound
Alfred
Avgnat
California
Mon” Martint Jtuswalu
Unkelwad
Eom Lundgren
Oak [Park
John J. Molgar
Melenr
Mes
Minta ‘Moller
Jamies Meleur
Oak Park Hospital
Kin Cather
Ay Bt
Hernardine's
Nabials
Bla Wother
Frances
Rono Vanderworth Bo Mig
Haroden
Soo Trains Run On One Track Amid Repairs This Week
The Soo railroad operates on any track this week while the other is out of service for repairs. Service remains similar, but trains run more slowly. In the city, steel-braced buildings stood, though many bricks were shaken loose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soo Railroad
Bitter
Brannon Organizes Motorists Group in Great Central Club
J L Brannon plans to organize motorists Reid heads the Glub in a new national drive by the Great Central Motor Club of America. Congressman Frank H Reid of Avrory addressed the Ford Park Chamber of Commerce, praising aims to improve highway safety, driver education, and public opinion through organized effort. The Chicago Cedar Street building near Lake Shore Drive will house national offices and a central meeting point. The movement emphasizes fraternity among auto enthusiasts and prudence in road use as motor travel expands nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anes Lb
Utrinion Tak
Creat Central Motor Club of America
Frank H. Reid
Avrory
Forvnt Park Chamber of Commerce
Merting
Uin
Cedar Street
Chicago
Lake Shore Drive
Cloge Ty
Ee Gresaman
Central Motor Club of America
Loulers
Che Nathan
Booster Club Meeting Set For Next Tuesday at Noon
Ray G. Hein, president of the Madigon Street Booster Club, calls a meeting for next Tuesday at 1 p.m. at DeLuxe Restaurant, 7484 Madigon Street. It will be the first meeting in several months. A secretary will be elected to replace Clifford Blackburn who moved to Maywood. Other important business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray G. Hein
Madigon Street
Tourists Camp Nearby Attracts Guests From Nine States
Twenty travelers have been guests at the village camping grounds north of the village hall in Callfords Iowa during the past week. Representing Colorado Nebraska and other states, the tour party stayed at the camp for a week long visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callfords
Iowa
Colorado
Nebraska
Ball Room and Cabaret in Former Berger Place Madison and Desplaines
The corner property at Madison and Desplaines, bought by Frank Gazzoly, will undergo extensive repairs. Floors lowered to street level, new fittings added, and a second floor will host a ball room. A cabaret replaces the old restaurant with a bar room to remain in operation by Mr. Gerny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger Place
Madison
Desplaines
Madison Atreee
Guyou
Cowie
Gerny
Women Robbed of Fifty Dollars on Way to L Station
Mrs Mathilda Massetbring of 601 Be Jolt avenue reports two youths about seventeen snatched her purse on the way to the Metropolitan elevated station. They grabbed $60 a gold watch and other items, then concealed the bag along the south side of town. thieves remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilda Massetbring
Be Jolt Avenue
Metropolitan
Wuter
Aiey
Lelhaier and
Lhomax
Forest Park bid for city form of government voiced
Thomas Trapanese argues Forest Park should become a city from its village status. He cites larger tax base, population growth, and greater public accountability, claiming city government requires more representation and open meetings to curb corruption, contrasting with village governance.
North Side Alley Assessment Sparks Complaints
Residents packed the village hall as the council explained alley assessments. North side objections centered on unequal width standards between districts. Respondents urged uniform plans and even compensation adjustments, while others favored delaying further action pending a court survey.
Chicago Weather Man in Forest Park Seeks Future Clime Lines
Kelby Maxwell a Chicago weather expert and astronomer residing at 1905 Marlen Avenue Forest Park works on long range forecasts. He claims a new method linking sun moon and planetary influences to weather and predicts a cool dry August while noting limits of his system. Maxwell studied at Northwestern University and has been with the Chicago Tribune for ten years focusing on astronomy and higher mathematics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelby Maxwell
Caulengo
Forest Park
Nih
Marlen Avenue
Maxwell
Maxwell Bosen
Mr. Maxwell
Chicago
Northwestern University
Chicago Tribune
Vorcat Park
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Ghisholm
Wortham Carnival
Yuble
Roosevelt
Pearl Armbrust
Mamie Reut
J. L. Brannon
Reid Head
GLUB
Booster Club
Thomas Trapanese
Forest
Ugiated
Fay
Montreal
Mine Age
Pias
Weveral
Widder
Ferent Varkies
Katt
Forth
Rome
Amnent
Betulte
Trait Satiafed
Mike
Maneanment
Oman
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