24 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1926
Page
1
Local real estate circle reports a two parcel Madison Street sale near River Forest, involving Corner Lot of 100 feet and a 160 foot lot. buyers and brokers, unnamed principals, and earnest money details remain unclear as speculation grows on exact parcels and intended use.
A new Boy Scout troop was installed by the Local Legion Post at Forest Park in a ceremony led by Kenneth Cook and Maxecutive of Oak Park Arena, with Frank Stewart Ralph Dalton George Bourtier Henry Knoop and Harry Stewart present. The meeting also discussed Associated Charities work and urged community participation.
Forest Park near Chicago grows as a proposed natural center in the greater metro area. Mayor Kaul told the village council at a Chicago Chamber of Commerce dinner that Madison and Harlem will anchor the central north south and east west corridors. He noted bankers and railroad leaders attended, calling the gathering a rare convergence of wealth and plans for western suburbs in Chicago’s expansion.
A jury sentenced Pflaumme Killer repeat offender Willany White to life in prison for the murder of Pohiee and others in Forest Park. The trial heard testimony from Chet Tiebt and Otheer Jacobs as prosecutors highlighted the confrontation and attempted escape. White’s lawyers argued for a lesser sentence, but the court imposed life terms amid public funeral honors and support from Forest Park business leaders.
A family headed by Ira L Livingston and Mrs Liv Ingston decorates a Christmas tree drawn from the Pacific Ocean region. The tree was delivered by parcel post to Mrs Javingston's sister Mrs J H McLauxhan who resides in North Bend Oregon.
Firemen battled a small prairie blaze on the south side Monday. The fire caused no damage and was not treated as a major conflagration.
Mayors and commissioners with mustaches attend Chicago Chamber of Commerce banquet. Bank and railroad presidents, capital industry leaders, and central west figures gather as local officials discuss progress and a joint sacrifice proposal. Observers note tension as Michalsky dodges the question while Stage watches closely.
The article notes nominations for the Chamber of Commerce leadership with a meeting held December 27. After the vote, VOW Wart Honnut Mialihke is mentioned in connection with the directorate, while discussion covers school inquiries and related civic duties.
St John s Chorus presents a Christmas program next Sunday evening December 2 at 7 48 pm at St Johns Lutheran Church Pe follow ing program features Organ Adeste Fideles and carols by the chorus with soloists and a Gothic Suite by Boellmann The chorus now has 45 active members up from 16 three years ago under director L Lueker and accompanist A Guemmer Everyone is invited to attend the song service.
L. R. Alegretti, the Harrison street druggist, has purchased the stock and fixtures of the Gladys Pharmacy in Chicago and will move the business to Forest Park. He plans to combine it with his existing stock at 7438 Harrison Street, noting steady growth in a few months of operation.
Patrick Purrell, known as "ied Bullivan," fell during a friendly Tuesday night scuffle and broke his hip. He was taken to the county hospital where he resides with Larents Murman at 7201 Franklin Avenue.
Christmas will be celebrated across churches schools clubs and organizations with special services and pageants. Churches such as John’s and St Peter’s Lutheran hold Christmas programs and fundraisers. First Presbyterian hosts a pageant and charity collection. Public schools feature holiday programs and decorations. community groups plan parties and gift exchanges with a Christmas tree.
The premiers of the withge conned earned then paw Monday mht and they tear Christie money from the ville with a cheat conseiemce They worked up to near midnight while the rest of the villagers slept, secure in the belch that there village was on safe hands. The council then took up the zoning law. There will be one full delivery of main Christmas day with mail carriers covering the Forest Park territory during the morning hours.
Village hearing on widening Roosevelt road adjourned for a week as residents and officials clash over plans to move or widen the street. A committee led by Rudolph Stividich and others will meet Golf Club officials to discuss consulting and potential condemnation steps.
Willan Vogel suffered a broken arm while cranking his car on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred when the crank caused the elbow to snap as he suddenly moved, with no other injuries reported.
A Filipino cook at Speedway failed to board a Metropolitan train after a train car door entangled at Bespliinen Avenue. He was struck by the gate and fell onto the third rail, later dying at Oak Park hospital at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Forest Park and Chicago area teachers plan Christmas holidays with family visits in nearby towns. Several educators from Garfield, Prophetstown, Rock Falls, and Evanston will stay near home, hosting gatherings, while others travel to Cambridge, Winnipeg, or celebrate locally with students and colleagues. A notable note honors a severely burned student at Robert Beros hospital recovering and aiming to return to teaching duties.
Fire crews responded to a pool room owned by Joseph Amarino on West Madison Street near Desplaines, early Wednesday at 3 o'clock. The fire was located in the rear of the room with only minor damage reported.
An unclear report outlines proposed village zoning to create residence districts with a council driven plan. It notes preparatory work, hearings, and that the ordinance aims to vest a listening process, with delays due to property owner rights and legal constraints.
A garbled OCR passage discusses a circle location for a post office and a fixed site. It mentions a committee chair and secretary of the ministry, a postal official, a postmaster, and a government contract with renewal terms. The text is incomplete and misread, but references a municipal or government process to set a post office location and contract terms.
An inquest examined the death of Henry Arthur Eggun of 2903 North Rockwelatevet after a scuffle at a residence near Bolheim. He collapsed around midnight and died before medical staff arrived. A coroner’s inquiry found no one to blame.
The Forest Redaclat elected a slate at a recent meeting with President M Htalzenfeldt and Vice President Ove Klein chosen. Others named include Treasurer Joe Manning, Secretary Edward Harlan, Sergeant-at-Arms Pat Amore, Director August Hone, and George Relfenstuhl.
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