Transfer dispute over Betsy Ross principal Emma Chapman
A controversy erupted at a Garfield school board meeting as Betsy Ross PTA members petitioned to keep Emma Chapman as principal. Superintendent Mueller proposed creating a supervisor of music and drawing position and moving Chapman. she declined. A conference followed and no agreement, with the board signaling it may appoint a different supervisor while denying Chapman's discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Chapman
Betsy Ross School
Betsy Ross Parent-Teacher Association
Board of Education
Garfield School
MD Stevenson
Betsy Rosa
Chapman
Mueller
Henry Strunk
Lee Pittman
Kosick
Frank Soubrada
Parent-Teacher Association
R. Boyer
Eda At
Boar
Reniis
Mgd
Yeuston
Glewis
Mra Chapman
Betsy Rosy
Field Stevenson
Berwyn Forest Park council short session Monday
Forest Park Village council held a brief, businesslike meeting Monday evening, delaying start due to a committee meeting. Actions included granting a banco permit, noting attendance conflicts for boosters and sanitary district trustees, and referring a cigarette license inquiry to the police chief. All members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Village
Oak Park
Banco
Madison Street
Greater
Harlem Avenue Development Association
City of
Berwyn
Sanitary District Trustees
Chicago
Harlem Avenue
Gold
Lange
Berliner
Bramat
Oswald
Arch
Fred W. Licht
Billy
Dog Named One Long Hop Wins after Rooftop Leap
White Mr and Mrs Charles Wolk name their mintle dog after his dramatic fall from a roof. The wire-haired terrier, brought from Briargaty kennels, jumped to the coal and then ground, injuring a leg but surviving with veterinary care. The unlikely naming choice followed the dog’s bold leap and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolk
Charles
Mr. Wolk
Briargaty Kennels
Phe
Vanity Shops Move Into Double Store on Madison Street
Vanity Shops, owned by George Platt and his sister Mrs Mix Mendeihou, will combine their two Madison Street premises at 7345 Madison into a single larger store after a renovation by Lande Bros. The millinery and women’s ready to wear departments will be unified, improving display space for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lande Bros
Madison
Benveen
George Plate
Mix Mendeihou
Madison Street
Gerardi Fruit
Abe Matt
Lirger Storks
Beak Aves
Platt
Myndelshon
If D. Platt
Forest
Park
George Matt
Madison Street Hoosiers
Educational Leader Mrs Chapman’s Career Overview
Readable fragments show Mrs Chapman serving as principal at Garfield school and later Steverston school. She continued in education as a teacher in the primary department and later took charge after Betsy Ross opened. Her long tenure reflects a devoted career in local schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Steverston
Betsy Ross
Betsy Rosa
Chapman
Suspect George Platt Halted by Police Near Vanity Shops
Police trailed George Platt of Vanity Shops after a 1 a.m. stop near Randolph and Harlem. An officer mistakenly drew a gun but no arrest followed. Platt, with family, had returned from a Chicago party and was later escorted home. An attempted burglary at Vanity Dress Shop occurred about 5 p.m. Sunday. Robbers broke in at Gelardi’s fruit store. they fled when seen, leaving an iron bar and failing to take the cash drawer. Authorities pursued two men who jumped a rear door and fled. burglar alarm protected Platt stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Platt
Vanity Shops
Randolph
Harlem
Platt
Mr. Platt
Chicago
Max Mandelshon
Clara Platt
Figin Avenue
Oak Park
Mendelshon
Waiers
Arthur Hrezeman
Elmer Zulay
Madison
Uck
Jessly
Oak” Park
Gerardi’s
Phitt
Gelard
Gelardi
Canfusian
Deuastore
Wey
Milton
Judge Miller to Speak for Legion Boys
Judge Miller of the superior court will address ex service men at the American Legion Memorial Hall on December 1 1927. He will help with adjusted compensation applications and urges all ex servicemen to attend with discharge papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perior
Biot Rust
Amorial Aial
Miller
Atten
Comrades
Husler
McEvoy Iire
Rand
Smith
American Legion Memorial Hall
Grosser to Wed Miss Olson at Harlem State Bank
At a Harlem State Bank annual employee party in the bank building, Williams F. Grosser president and Judith Olson a stenographer were announced as engaged. Roy Grosser, his son, made the announcement while bank officials and many staff offered congratulations. No wedding date was disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem State Bank
Williams F. Grosser
Judith Olson
Roy Grosser
Grosser
Carlson
Harvey R. Dow
Prairie State Bank
Kiwanis Meet Honors Pengusy Football Team
Kiwanis entertaining championship Pengusy football team and coaches at Otto's restaurant Tuesday night. Coach R. E. Hanley of Northwestern spoke on development. second team captain praised player spirit and cooperation. Principal Robb spoke on athletics. Capt. Arthur Schultz commended the squad. Officers elected for the coming term. installation planned for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Elu
Pengusy
Eam
Otto's
R. E. Hanley
Northwestern
Mveting
Hankey
Sehulta
Robb
Arthur Schultz
Tei
Clu Forth
Nate c
Hanley
Henry C. Ricek
KE. H. Blatter
H.W. Hueltholte
Treasinvers I. F. Witt
Thine Trict Triste
Arthur Weideman
So A. Danbater
Forest Park Players Form Two Basketball Teams
Forest Park players organize two basketball squads for Western Electric games. Notables include N hy Fairchild Marengo and BK Wilsetrke with Elgin managing one team. Western Electric will field four teams, each drawn from workers in specific departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Wen
Western Electric This Son
Waltons to Hold Christmas Turkey Shoot in Schutz Grove
The Walton League hosts a Christmas turkey shoot at Schutz grove on Twenty-second Des Plaines Street morning. Two prizes of turkeys to each team, with fifteen to twenty teams expected and a valued hatch for participants. Organizers include J W Pilkington AL Rice EB Somers and committee members. The league aims to recruit 100 extra members by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schutz Grove
Oda
Ae Teaneath
Galividwat
Joly W. Pilkington
Ati Unishar
J. W. Pilkington
Tam No. 2
Anton J. Cermak
Cook County
Birthday anniversary social hour祝 Myrtle Peglau wins
A fragment reports a birthday anniversary social hour with rites. Myrtle Peglau along with Celeste Brot and Lucille Diedrich are mentioned as participants or honorees in the readable note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Peglau
Celeste Brot
Diedrich
Holiday Spirit in Forest Park Stores Intrigue Shoppers
Forest Park merchants report strong holiday trade with large stock and festive window displays. Stores stay open nightly as Christmas approaches and shoppers from nearby areas fill shops, drawn by ads and bright decorations. The season, with Christmas on Sunday, boosts pre holiday buying and window dressing across candy, fruit, meat markets, and general merchandise venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
The
Review
Abielita
Son Street
Porebt Park
No Pavement in Forest Park Alleys Sparks Protest
Letter to the Forest Park Review from A Klenp argues that unpaved alleys between Roosevelt and Circe avenues hinder fire access and general civilization. He urges disregarding objections as paving benefits the community, citing January thaw and wet springs as excuses. December 12, 1927, in Forest Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Berwynt
Forest Park Review
Harlem Avenue
Circe Avenue
Mes A. Klenp
Opening of Sosnik store in Maywood draws flowers
Neighbors and local merchants filled Arnold Sosnik’s new Maywood shop with blooms for the opening on Fifth Avenue near Lake Street. Sosnik spends time at Maywood while Mrs. Spanik runs the Forest Park location and the couple offers the same juvenile goods as in Forest Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Sosnik
Maywood
Local Folks Aid Holiday at Speedway
Forest Park groups join Proviso Township High School students and Chicago organizations to donate gifts, bathrobes, and Christmas trees to Speedway hospital patients. Activities include a Tunney visit, a week of entertainment, and a Christmas party with a white tree and ward distributions.
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Speedway
Forest Park
Speedway Hospital
Forest Park Post
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Forest Park Women's Club
Forest Park Chapter
Order Astern Star
Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society
The
King’s Daughters
Proviso. Township
High Schol
Rift Dearing
Cook County
Evelt Gations
Anerican Red Cross
Chicago
Presbyterian Ladies’ Ald Society
King's Daughter
Ofer of the Ducality
QO. 2
Wall
Recreation House
Walter
Werner
Agate
Mtr
Thaler
Bering
Christmas Story Hour at Forest Park Library
Christmas story hour for kindergarten children at Forest Park Public Library on December 24 at eleven o clock features a Christmas tree. Mothers may leave children during this hour to shop. Librarian Miss Horence Barry and assistant Miss Evelyn Handke extend holiday wishes to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Public Library
Madison Street
Horence Barry
Evelyn Handke
Madison Street Boosters elect Hann president at annual meeting
Herman H. Hann was named president of the Madison Street Boosters to succeed N. C. Peaslee at the Masonic Temple noon meeting. George Pratt became vice president with E. M. H. Boesenberg secretary and Walter E. Henson treasurer. Honorary members include Mayor Guld and several commissioners. Discussions covered Madison Street lighting and paving, with engineers outlining plans and the need to follow the property owners committee decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Hann
Madison Street Boosters
N. C. Peaslee
Masonic Temple
George Pratt
E. M H. Boesenberg
Walter E. Henson
Guld
Berliner
Brannon
Muxhold
Chic Licht
Lange and
Oswald
Maddon Street
Massison
Afs
Goll
Burkart
M. Chiodo
Madison Street
Gold
Tere
Monsters
Kuesty
Albright
Henry Meyer
Hoesenberg
Gurdes
Twenty-second Street
Berwyn
Roosevelt Road
Desplainen Avenue
Harlem State Bank Christmas Party Calcutta Story
The Harlem State Bank plans a Christmas party for 1000 kids on December 22 after banking hours. Entry opens at 4 o clock sharp. Children will enter front door, receive a candy box and depart via a rear exit past Santa Claus. A large Christmas tree decorates the lobby with lights and tinsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem State Bank
Sata Claus
Wolf Family Home Damaged in Night Fire
A fire at 101 Franklin Avenue in Forest Park damaged the Wolf family home. Firefighters arrived after midnight as smoke appeared in the attic. The blaze, traced to a defective gas grate and a heating plant, caused about 31,000 in damage and 200 in fines. the family remained inside while firefighters battled the flames. Morris Wolf, of Wolf Brothers furniture dealers, is identified as a local firm member.
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Mars Ris
Franklin Avenue
Hiver Forest
Welf Deean
Tre
Morris Wolf
Wolf Brothers
Madison Street
Forest Park
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sEaucation
Mia
Chitago
iCouncil
Dog
Judge Miller
Legion Boys
Erna ‘Carson
Elgin Ave
Oteyokwa Club
Wm. F. Grosser
Miss Olson
Kiwanis
Waltons
Sosnik
Tunney
Gene Tunney
Pueslay
Tooury
Thuney
Newt Aweek
Hayes
Mbughias
Federated Women's Clubs
Masdimes Ids
Koaick
Ferdinand Spies
Sixaer
Santa Claus
Federated
Aox
Kiilay Vroviso
Whoulupils
Sehool
Seo Chisages
Mustaines Kozick
Pics
Hasler
H. H. Hann Boosters’ President
Wolf
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