05 Dec 1925
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
1
Village council meets to award the North Side alley contract to Oak Park contractor Harry Goelit z. Walter Moyers leads the session with Village Attorney Healy and updates on transfers, payments, and start timing in March or April.
Sunday morning at 2 o clock a prairie fire erupted on a vacant block between Poyteenth and Pifteentts streets on Bhgin avenue. Firemen found the blaze weak with unclear origin and no clue to how it started. Some speculated it was sparked to burn a prairie area, but evidence was lacking and investigators shifted focus as the flames diminished.
Mrs Goodman, mother of Mrs Platt, was assaulted and robbed on North Wells Street near Beloit and Milwaukee in broad daylight Monday. Three men entered a store owned by Max Goodman. one struck her and another pawed at her diamonds worth 24000 dollars as two fur coats and about 50 dollars in money were stolen. Mrs Goodman pursued the suspects but the car fled. Police detained a suspect later that day and began inquiries.
A garbled report from an Island Beach near Honolulu describes wintering hosiers and local residents. The text mentions weather, a boat near Las Magelen, and community behavior, with unclear dialogue about daily life and plans.
Excavation started the week of construction on a new garage between Washington Boulevard and Hanthalpats. Shovels moved earth as two proprietors Lo Pray and Lea Col watched progress planning rapid work and an establishment to be a credit to the village.
Gelardi Frie store on Madison Street wins fourth prize in a fruit and vegetable display contest organized by the American Fruit Growers Association. Charles Gelapul and Son, proprietors, competed against about two hundred merchants.
Attorney Healy outlined proposed government reform to the Kimanans Commission, arguing for broader village control and noting potential savings from consolidation. He warned against shifting duties to the council while preserving salaries for officials, and referenced Forest Park’s earlier adoption of a commission form.
Louis Di Marco twelve year old pupil at name withheld school broke his leg while playing near his home on Rhomay Avenue and was taken to Oak Park Hospital for two weeks. His parents, Mr and Mrs Louis Di Marco, are spending the summer in Italy and are expected home by Christmas. He is under care of Joe Bhain during recovery.
Promoter plans show as Kiwanis hosts promise football figure Red Grange as guest. Event details include postponements to holiday week, with Chuck Chime and Walter Meyer among those expected, and various Kiwanis club members arranging engagements and reservations for the gathering at Atambas Garden and nearby venues.
Proviso High will host a Christmas Bazaar on Friday evening December 11 organized by the Girls League. The event features bake sales, crafts, and homemade foods to raise funds for the student council and school activities, with booths, prizes, auctions, and entertainment throughout the night.
Prige Forecasting Company expands to Forest Park forming a regional hub near Me Houndup and Tadex marker services. The move ties to local institutions, with notes of a court dispute and plans for a research facility adjacent to Adaiux street, Mun Vere, and nearby college connections.
The Forest Park American Legion No. 414 holds its final regular meeting under Commander EB F Jacobs on December 9. Installation of officers will follow, with lunch served. members are urged to remit dues and return Armistice day dance tickets at once.
A fragmented account describes Professor Milner and colleagues in a price accounting venture. It notes sales mainly to executor men, brokers, farmers, and others, with broad ambitions from canal to coast. The piece critiques management moves and hints at internal tensions and leadership disputes amid a new forest Park venture.
The Forest Social Club opens its nominating process with plans to select officers including president and secretary. Retiring President Lanlie Nen Smith declines candidacy while George Tete and several other members secure nominations. meeting notes discuss committee actions and preparations for the election.
A listed local promotion extends the Ford car cash prize giveaway an additional three weeks. Claims indicate the drawing will resume after two weeks with extended eligibility and an upcoming draw date.
An evening dance at Forest Park Dance Hall on December 12 drew police officers both current and former. The event featured a small orchestra and was organized by a police association to promote mutual protection and cordial relations among attendees.
Lydia Wentland daughter of Ferdinad Werth, of Dixon street, died Sunday after a year of illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Mt Johns Church by Rev. Marcus Wagner. Interment was at Concordia. She was born in Ru nt twenty years ago and came with her parents when she was seven. Survived by her parents and seven siblings.
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