Christmas Bank Dedication Draws Large Forest Park Crowd
Special Christmas number week opening and dedication of the Forest Mari tas bank building attracted a large crowd from Forest Park and surrounding towns. An orchestra played and many ladies received carnation souvenirs. Gifts from Oak Park Trust and Savings Bank and others adorned the event with baskets of flowers, plants, and growing ferns, while visitors praised the bank’s new quarters and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
MD Hoos Company
Oak Park Trust
Poston
Terman Sehuls
Oak Park
Roos
Lost Diamond Causes Furore At Ascher Theater
A lost diamond stirs the Ascher Theater crowd led by Florence Willoughby owner of the ladies orchestra. Police officer Heidelbach leads an expedition to recover the gem, which was hidden in Willoughby’s left ankle region and later restored. Heat greenhouse oils win: Wintercath Ottutan convert coal to burning oil. The Rev Gustav Groenland resigns as pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Church to become corresponding secretary for Wartburg Wublfalilig company in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Theater
Florence Willoughby
Ladies’ Orchestra
Mise Willoughby
Heidelbach
Misa Willoughby
Weidelbach
Wintercath & Ottutan
Tew Haa
ST. Paul's
Gustav Groenland
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Corter
Disa Street
Brown Avenue
Wil Wit
Wartburg Wublfalilig Company
Chicago
Cate
de H. Fandry
Laws Synod
Greenland
Dixon
Red Cross Seals Sale Aims To Fund Local Nurse
The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute offers Forest Park a nurse by paying for her services through a Red Cross seals sale. A county secretary urged participation, promising additional funds if $1,000 is raised. The nurse would support tuberculosis care at homes under institute supervision, with total annual costs around $2,900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Karot Park
Phillipa
Forest Park
Ling
A.cros
Bette
Madison
Sheill
Honich
Forest Turk
Christina
Pioneer church invites youth to Sunday school session
Cy B. Mates of Pioneer Presbyterian Church extends a cordial invitation to all young people desiring to join the Bible study now organized. Sunday morning Sunday school at 80 is announced. those not reported with any other Sunday school are especially invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy B. Mates
Jestor
Pioneer Presbyterian Church
Robbers Break In On Weapiiies Avenue Gurnite
Thieves struck the Weapiiies Avenue gurnite operated by Nic Liewenfeldt over three nights this week. Sunday and Monday yielded no thefts, but Tuesday night saw eight old auto parts and five or sky gallang of St. Clare oll taken after breaking through wine doors and broken windows.
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Nic Liewenfeldt
Robters
St. Clare
Melrose Beats Forest Park In Bitter Western Hub Clash
Melrose Park defeats Forest Park 6 to 3 in a crowded Harlem venue on Saturday afternoon to win the Western Hub championship. Fans argue over luck versus skill as standout players Wilke and Tromistad shine, while Forest Park’s Jufer and Quand strive to turn the tide.
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Forest Park
Malposa Park
Harlem
Roosevelt Road
Urbe
Metres Park
Thas Ain
Er” Wilke
Morest Park
Vorest Park
Melrose Park
Marquand
Tromistad
Gle Parext Park
Mde
Sehtupp
Phry
Biter
Gvallow
Commissioners in Weekly Session at Vulwyo
The Vulwyo Falls village board met Monday night with four commissioners present. A communication from J Jones requesting road and cement walks near stations, and a Chicago Telephone Company agreement for joint ownership, were discussed and approved. Various reports on bond aid, permits, and ordinances on streets and parking were laid over or passed, with talks on hiring a visiting nurse and a $12 voucher for overcharge at the water office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg
Dnytoy
Cob Corning
Washington Street
Forest Park
Marengo Avenue
Randolph
Lathrop Avenue
Healy
Heaty
Connell
Miby Ardo Wna
Conmminsiawe Wendt
Fixie
Ace Counta
Annee
Nianen
Commisenioner Wendt
American Insurance Union elects officers at December meeting
The American Insurance Union held a Wednesday evening meeting at the Community club house electing Kate Conney as president Bertha Wilcox as vice president and Theresa Holwards as orator Clara Ervine as clerk. One year posts filled by Josephing Carne and WIlleabeth Schurtz with Nellie Murphy as trustee for three years. Prizes awarded to Florence Klenake Winnie Jorgenson Gertrude Hause and others. Guests enjoyed chicken salad hot biscuits apricot whip and coffee. The party extended past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Insurance Union
American Insurance Upion
Kate Conney
Bertha Wilcox
Cluylde—Eather Ervine
Oratur
Theresa Holwards
Torephing Carne
Nallie Scarpace
Lucy Shaughnessy
We. N. Club
Mya
Arnold Walderson
Malison Street
Florence Klenake
Wannie Jorgenson
Gertrude Hause
Mewsie
Wilvert Muase
Joseph Carney
Rueben Jorgenson
Houtesy
Obituary: Wilhelmina Schultz of Mob relevees away
Sen Wilhelmina Schultz of Mob relevees away Monday December 8 after weeks of illness. Remains taken to Muckwonage Wisconsin. Funeral at Congregational church. Born in Germany January 16, 1880s. Came to America 1902, lived in Muckwonage, then Forest Park with daughter. Survived by two daughters, three sons, and one granddaughter. Active elder known for knitting and garden care. Wartime work with China Burton Witt. certifiates and medals earned. Many visitors sent flowers. Kenneth Gillespie, 54, of 100 North Magon Avenue Austin, died December 4 after long illness. Funeral at Inte residence, burial at Oak Ride.
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Wilhelmina Schultz
Wilhelmina ' Schultx
Mobrele
Muckwonage
Wis
Cty
Deveased
Germany
Jammary 16
America
Forest Park
Howe
Mex
Edward J
Tanite
Dent
Tomio
Sin Lanle
Lyatuiin Smart
Offo
Adolph
Herman
Erohdson
Mon
Kebolty
China Burton Witt
Ferlige
Adiilrem
Kenneth Gillespie
Kenneth Gillespe
Aun
A. LL Giteapla
Nort Magon Avenue
Austin
Dents
Woreal Park
Tsing
Desplaines Avenue
Miss Schuster Visits Florida In Letter From Minot
Miss Katherine Schuster, public schools director, writes from Florida detailing arrival by train, first impressions of Alam, a visit with Myra Katton, and residence in the Fink apartments. She describes a garden tour near Miami, noting exotic plants, a crimson coral flower, a Florida cranberry, and a visit to Central School housing about 1,900 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Schuster
Kionsle
Forest Park
Uie
Milani
Ula
Alam
Myra Katton
Wie Bay
Katton
Fink
Minot
Manila
California
Miami
Edward Itagera
Ami
Tropics
Miami River
Berger's Cage Hearing Set for December Seventeenth
The court heard Berger Plehietitiin case with Judge Hionphrey presiding. Attorneys Hetzer and Michant Tice argued for a delay as Berger and associates appeared nervous and tense in the December arraignment. Witnesses and defendants showed little fellowship, while Berger posted bond and waited for the next court date.
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Berger
Morris Plehietitiin
Wiihua Pushal
Hionphrey
de Meter Fund Tng
VE Orlock
Hetzer
Michant Tice
Pnominen
Muite
Prelechman
Jushal
Wil Three
Wittafrew
Walters
Tunde
Ptoployer
Fia
Soni
Devil's Garden Screened With Onstage Drama Mixup
Next Friday and Saturday at the theatre, the devilish plot of The Devil's Garden sets off a chaotic rehearsal as actor Harrymore misses his cue. An onstage accident scorches costumes and injures a crew member, but the climactic scene remains touted as one of the most gripping ever staged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrymore
Belig
Aseher
Jan Orillia Ace
Community club bunco night and tea plan publicized
A local club announces a bunco pasty and prize night at the Community elah tea. They note a January 8 meeting at Mrs Hertha Gold’s home and a themed masquerade on the third Friday in January. The letter segment mentions school singing, weather, church visits, and greetings from Katherine A Achuthm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertha Gold
Hantah Avelle
Neinlane Ford
A. Thotup
Amusement Park Secures Permanent Institution Status
Historic park operations are now made permanent after a complex financing effort led by Madison and Kedizle Suete bank. Over 250 residents paid for a dinner at Forest Park last season while a range of bonds and valuations circulated, with a tentative value around 125,000. Officials expect continued operation and new concepts, pending final approval and pricing details.
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Liewelyy
Forest Turk
A. Cummings & Co
Tate
Madison Aid
Kedizle Suete Bank
Fray Smortgage
Bendy
Lavestorn
Tyan
Chicago
Lo Forest Park
Jowett
Offley
Alla Axiom Delights Forest Park Crowd For Another Week
Aly Raddm known as the arm of any story draws large audiences in the paint week at Addor's Forest Park. He attracts hundreds from Morest Park and surrounding towns with amusing demonstrations and shows that keep visitors coming back each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alla Axiom
Aly Raddm
Anuster Mind Render
Crystal Gage
Bem Addor
Forest Park
Alla
Td Han
Morest Park
Banquet Honors Father and Son at Proviso High School
A school event at Proviso High School featured the Father Son Banquet with Rev. Thompson as speaker sharing heartfelt memories of his son and family. The event included the high school orchestra, a talk by Principal J J Thi dun, and a program highlighting community values and the role of parents and friends in guiding youth.
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Proviso High School
Ainisasl Mather
Pane
Hoatisit
Jute Thompson
Chk Lens
Ife Nuljert
Rev. Thompson Ds Hliuwelf
Ionm
Nike
J. J. Thidun
Walter C. Lovejoy
Roya
Drigade
Wenrich Blanchard
Aire
Riverici
Agebor High School
Lee Ouburn
Toustmanter
Lee Geir
The
Nev
John Phompson
Orcheatra Belection High School Orchestra
Christmas Illustrations and Holiday Feature in Review
A holiday feature announces a special Christmas section with illustrations and poetry. The piece praises readers and previews decorative content, including notable Forest Park artwork and seasonal features.
P T A Hear Rev Saunders Speak At Meeting
The Morest Park Parent Teacher Association held a Thursday evening event featuring Rev A Baunders and Rev Saunders. The program included readings, songs by the boys Glee club, and remarks on father son relations. Ice cream and punch were served as the group discussed school activities and future programs.
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Morest Park
A. Baundery
Saunders Gaine
Theargy Sperburg
Harry Sosalk
Davel Tanger
Juanita
Walther Bone
Anton Taulon
Anders
Vlathy Grey Thame
Sourewdere Oo
Mike
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Ascher Theater
Red Cross
Melrose
Miss Schuster
Florida
Mothers’ Club
United States
White Temple
Miml
Katherine A, Achubthm
B.tunt
Amusement Park
W. C. Lovejoy
Ay Squared
Qui Boyu't
George E. Stahmer
Vagos
Toerchanta
Ciephan and By Mall, Waned Take Avhint Might Mee To Aorta
Rev. Baunders
Dada ‘of the
Howard Haxungen
Pantin Dune
Toye Wee Woh
Did
the ‘Boys
Dwight Fablatt
Dudy Pledge
Joka Dit
Ao OF Gore
Mach
Tia Boyd
Inferno
Druke
Hoys
Geburn
B. RR. Kismnatelter
Wilitetinn
Nuys
Tre
Haytog
Gimes
Elhan
Claxsea
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Daily News
Guidea
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