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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
9
In a tense village council meeting residents debated a proposed attorney fee settlement dropping from 25000 to 500 dollars. Mayor presided as Paul Kuguth spoke for twenty minutes on banking matters and the council moved to action on the resolution, amid claims of jail terms and heated remarks.
Mrs. Elsie Tonkin of 532 Circle Avenue won $90 in the Merchants Division cash drawing last Saturday, the third consecutive weekly win. Ticket No. 24804 from Steyr's Candy Shop, drawn by Jan Thoendel, with judges Miss Alice Schultz and John Mark. Next draw set for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at Madison street and Yannah Avenue on the Bruns lot.
Facsimile statement from Franklin Delano Roosevelt urges nationwide support for the control of tuberculosis. As Honorary Vice-President of the National Tuberculosis Association, he highlights the 30th annual Christmas Seal sale run by the association and its 2000 affiliated tuberculosis groups from Thanksgiving through Christmas.
The Forest Theatre and its supporters collected 136 baskets of food for the needy after a show featuring Captain January. Patrons donated non perishable items and local groups organized distribution through the Associated Cravities committee. The effort credited Warner Smith, the theater, and Shirley Temple in spirit of community giving.
All organizations are urged to attend a village hall meeting Friday at 8 o'clock hosted by Mayor Hussy to finalize preparations for a charity banquet. Proceeds go to Associated Charities of Forest Park to aid the needy this month. Be present.
The article lauds South for their achievements and thanks Simansky and Miller, owners, along with everyone connected to the organization. It notes the hard work and a strange admission, calling Fark fortunate to have a show that goes along willingly as Associated Charities of Forest Park issues a statement.
Frances Hahn received a theater award at Forest Theater on Wednesday night with Florence present. Next week another $2m will be awarded. T A Klein of Austin missed Monday’s $1100 award after his name was called and was deemed ineligible.
A brief plea urges motorists to curb minor repairs on the road by pulling to a visible spot for safety. It stresses cautious, courteous conduct and clear sightlines to prevent unexpected stops and accidents.
Forest Park residents and 155 volunteers under Commander Harry Kol fentack collected about 450 dollars with no overhead. Can cans came through Chief Pred Licht and the Forest Publishing Co donated tags for WPA group led by Mrs. Sara Peyton. Local factories contributed by passing cans. numerous named ladies and organizations participated including American Legion Auxiliary Garden Club of Forest Park and ladies of the Knorkers.
The Associated Charities of Forest Park thank individuals and organizations for supporting Tag Day. Special appreciation goes to Chief Licht for obtaining cans. Signed by Mrs. Mathilda Peterson president and Mrs. R. Van Dyke secretary.
Old Age Assistance Regional office relocates from 100 N First Ave Maywood to 1033 South Boulevard Oak Park effective November 2 1936. Contact via Euclid 8562 and R5H0.
Mro and Mrs Lenard Doss of 7712 Vine Street River Forest announce the birth of a son on Sunday November 29 at Oak Park Hospital. The baby will be named Wayne John. Grandparents include Mrs Rose and the farmer Hertha Lutke of Forest Park.
Local residents express gratitude to all who enriched the community through donations at the special motion picture show held at the Forest theater on Saturday morning. Mrs. Mathilda Peterson serves as president and Mrs. R. VanPyke as secretary.
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