Benefit for Widow of Officer Pflume Draws Crowds
A benefit for Officer Pflume's widow drew large crowds as Archer's theater hosted two shows. Donations from the police benevolent association and pleasure clubs totaled hundreds, with further funds raised by ticket sales and a boxed collection. The funeral service for Pflume occurred at the Legion hall with police and Legion escort to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer'sheater
Ucené
Chicago
Odetta
Phaume
Ottcer Piaume
Legion
Alain
Ev. Gustav Buhl
St. Nichols Evangelical Lutheran Church
Barry
Albany
J. H. Cloughrane
Berkley
Kramer Opens New Maywood Confectionery
Wiig G. Kramer a Forest Park resident now in Maywood has opened a confectionery and soda fountain in his building at Fifth avenue Maywood opposite the Lido Theater. The place serves lunches and theater lunches from a growing trade. Chef G J Brusse, experienced in catering, runs the kitchen specializing in club lunches. The restaurant opened Saturday night with Motchota Juze providing music and many Maywood friends attending. Miss Clara Piatt plans to visit for holidays from Rochester University where she studies voice culture and dramatic art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiig G. Kramer
Forest Park
Maywood
Fis
Bouin
G. J. Brusse
Chicago
Bfa
Forest Park Review moves to Friday publication
The Forest Park Review will shift from a Saturday to a Friday issue starting next week. It will be printed on Thursday and delivered Friday morning to subscribers, requiring ads and news copy a day earlier to better serve advertisers and out of town readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Review
Forest Park
Firemen Responded to Multiple Small Blazes Across City
Fire department logged a sequence of minor incidents last week including a chimney fire at Molram Ayrkua on December 1st, a basement tank fire at BL Beuchler's meat worker on December 17th, a basement smoke incident at the Screen factory on December 18th, and a false alarm on December 10th at Dewplaines and Harrison. No major conflagration occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrkua
Miglin
Beuchler
Chicago
Ehay Mas
Forest Park Sereen Company
Circle Avenue
Kourteenth Street
Dewplaines Avenue
Oand
Harrison Street
Og Ona
Taxes Cash Ready for School and Villages in January
The county treasurer will have funds due to School District No. 1 and village boards available in January. Delays last year were blamed on the bookkeeping system, but the money now ready will double the school budgets and village finances, enabling self financing without anticipation warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Itvas
Py J. Carr
Tricia
Lresaurer
Otice
Umda
School Globe Two Weeks Holidays Cancelled
Forest Park grade school closed for two weeks and will stay shut until the Monday after New York. The notice advises pupils to rest and pray before resuming all duties, reflecting a pause in routine amid holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Sill
New York
Western Villages Water Fight Looms Over Park Plans
The council discussed water supply for Western Suburbs with bids for 100 hp motors for the water works and possible franchise hearings by two water companies. Forest Park opposition could block pipes if the new system infringes property rights. A plat replating project on Bigin avenue was approved, widening and partitioning three lots from the old World's Fair plan. The clerk noted ongoing unfinished business and limited council capacity for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minors Commerce Commission
Witer
Wilter
Kystem
Lake Michigan
Ayatema
Winnetka
Shelo
Chicago
Hlurlew Avenue
Healy
Forest Park
Legion Names List of Minor Positions for Work in Post
At a special meeting of the board of Directors of Forent Park American Legion on Friday, Commander O W Buettner proposed appointees approved: HL Hosler membership, H C Schults service officer, W A Achuff publicity, W Neubsler historian, Th Triebes adjutant, W KE Langwell sergeant at arms, J Kozick color sergeant, J Conrad chaplain, IL KH Schults and May Mohr colorbearers. Buettner to head Memorial hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boar of Directors
Forent Park American Legion
O. W. Buettner
HL. Hosler
H. C. Schults
W. A Achuff
W. Neubsler
Th Triebes
W. Ke, Langwell
Ures
J. Kozick
J, Conrad
Schoolgirl Injured in City Auto Accident
Elfreda Gammel, thirteen, of 1101 Perdinand avenue, was struck by a Maywood driver, Lynton Reynolin, near Hannah avenue and Jackson boulevard at 3 PM. She was taken to Oak Park hospital, severely burned but not gravely injured, and recuperating at home with plans to resume school after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elfreda Gammel
Perdinand Avenue
Field School
Lynton Reynolin
Maywood
Lust
Hannah Avenue
Jackson Boulevard
Oak Park Hospital
Reynolds
Births Report From Oak Park Area Families
Air and Mrs Herman Hean 416 Be Jolt avenue are the parents of four sons born Saturday. The newcomer was welcomed by three sisters. Mr and Mrs Grafton King 512 Kin avenue announce the birth of their first child a son born December 15. Mr and Mrs Charles Janven Circle avenue are the parents of their second child a son born December 14 named Sherwood. Mr and Mrs Glenn Grone are the parents of a daughter born December 8 at Oak Park Hospital. Mrs Crow ta on loyal fireman Mrs Crow is the daughter of Comunaxton er and Mrs Conrad Michalsky and was formerly in the village clerk's office. Oak Park Hospital saw the birth of Ruth gled. Mr and Mrs Crosa are living with Mrsross parents. Mr and Mrs William J Horn Jr 7242 Jackson boulevard are happy over the birth of a son born December 18 at Oak Park box print. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Horn Sr 102 Rockford street. This is the second grandchild for the Horn family, a daughter born to Edwin and Mrs Horn on November 20. The Horns are living with Mr Horn's parents on Rockford avenue. The new arrivals are named Marjorie Mary and William Curt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Mra
Be- Jolt Avenue
Grafton King
Kin Avenue
William
Charles Janven
Circle Avenue
Sherwood
Glenn Groné
Oak Fark Hospital
Crowd Ta
Mrn
Crows
Comunaxtoner
Conrad Michalsky
Ofice
Uuth Gled
Oak Park Hospital
Mra. Crosa
Mins
Ross Parenta
Willamt J. Horn
Jackson Boulevard
Oak Park Box
Willam Horn
Rockford Street
Edwin Horn
Rocufort Avenue
Marjorie Mary
William Curt
Wit
Murengo Avenue
Wis
Vira
WL 1
Judd
White Oak Park
Stto Ketch
Herman UW. Hui
bin Hirst
Officiala
Charles Bartling
Edgar H. Boegenberg
Christmas Festival and Operetta Presented by Forest Park Pupils
Forest Park public school pupils in Proglao Township presented a Christmas festival and operetta The Trial of John and Jane under Miss Linn Schaeffer direction The program featured grade choruses and a notable cast including Henry Matwurima and Everette Johnson The proceeds fund school library books, with thanks extended to supporters and Santa Claus making a finale appearance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Proglao
Wudhterruay
Linn Schaeffer
John
Jane
Henry Mat
Kobly Hood
Directo
Schuefer
Schueffer
Violln
Wanner
Hlariour
Santa Claus
Irwin F Witt Elected New President of Chamber
Irwin F Witt elected president of the Chamber of Commerce at a meeting in Ernest Reichs office. Otto Reien named first vice president, Mermotd Hunn second vice president, Charles Durtling treasurer, Edgar J Goesenberg secretary. Board to set committees and discuss a campaign for new members and plural membership rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directory of the Chamber of Commerce
Chib
Ernest Reich
Ofce
Irvin F. Witt
Otto Reien
Mermotd. Hunn
Charles Durtling
Edgar J. Goesenberg
Young Woman Hurt When Auto Struck Her on Wells Street
Midy Cora Morton, daughter of Mr Quaire, 920 Beloit Street, was knocked to the pavement by a Ford sedan Tuesday night on Wells Street Chicago. She sustained an injured knee cap and other bruises and will be off work for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midy
Cora Morton
Quaire
Harry G. Morton
Beloit Street
Mind Morton
U. S. Rubbery Company
Jacksont Boulevard
Welly Street
Chicago
Morton
Willian Campbell
Traveling Men's
Minx Morton
Walter Peaslee Arm Injury From Car Crank Incident
Walter Peaslee of Megalee Murd- Ware Store broke his arm in two places cranking a car Wednesday. Badly stiff engine, backfire from the spark knocked him down. He was taken to West Suburban hospital and will wear a sling during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Peaslee
Megalee Murd- Ware
West Suburban
Forest Park Bank Rewards Staff with End Year Bonuses
Forest Park State Bank distributed year end bonuses to seventeen employees totaling five percent of salaries, with checks issued before Christmas Eve. The bank reported a 26 percent dividend for the year and closed at noon the day before Christmas. Community Methodist Church chaired by Mrs Nettle Hoffman donated $19 to Forest Park’s Red Cross annual enrollment. a clerical error misnamed the church in a recent Review, corrected to Community Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadet al U
Eas
Christes
BEG Pardon Community Methodiat Church
Nettle Hoffman
Forest Vark
Sted Cross
Mra.ffoffman
Murder Verdict Ties Blame To Bandit White
Coroner's inquest on the killing of Uiteer fortune found bandit White responsible for the death after a confrontation at the Minam tavern. Witnesses testified of a pursuit and shots fired as White fled, with Herta Johansen and Mixw Gertrude Lonnett held for alleged accomplice roles. The jury commended White for the act and remanded the two women to Forest Park police custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coranveyes
Ted” Wallin J. White
Uiteer Fortune
Herta Johasen
Mixw
Gertrude Lonnett Um Aceusuurien
Dery Qureuer
Chester P Mitchel
Dt Wid Q
Guiver Binumae
Bullit
Hamed Dounges
Welmenday
Biatter
Winpaty
Pilaume
Pauumos
McBride
Jotinwen
White
Jones
Giheer Paaume
Johnson
Forest Park
Jull
Burke
School Children Program At A J McAuley School
A. J. McAuley, board of education member, was installed as Master of Majestic knige 1071 A. F. & A. M. Thursday at Bevinth Street and Wabash Avenue in Chicago. Teachers and students presented violin and vocal selections, classical and musical dances, by Miss Emma Chapmon, Miss Gertrude Winters, and others, with Lillian Schaefer conducting the Park Public School choir. The program departed from the usual entertainments and was regarded a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McAuley
Board of Education
Majestic Knige
A. PF
A.M
Bevinth Street
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Wark Paule
Vielin
Emma Ctiapmon
Gertrude Winters
Muby Chrtatiog
Yitehcoek
Gulo
Grace McAuley
Mies
Margaret Gitlager
Bob—Mins
Allee McAuley
Mine Lorraine Vanek
Viola xeeletions—Voreny
Park Public School
Vielln
Yielioa
Lillian Schaefer
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Pflaume
Aachiee
Hankey
Mussay
Hussey
Huey
Pollas Benevolent Ciation
Direc
Attives Phavins
Lanett Association
Oliver Piluume
Walla
Pleasure Club
United Pleasura Club
Oldcer Pilname
Nic Guardalubene
Micheel Chioda
Morr Paltagito
Kramer
NEW
Clara Piatt
Hochester University
Schooles Globe
Lis
Uhest
Ipex
Rei
Ates
Ulaca Chamber of Commerce Service
A. T. Schaper
Eusdale
Mra. Schaper
Tosdale
Algher
Irwin F. Witt
Wells Street
Forest Park State Bank
Ank
Kaul
Michore Una Jacobs
Omeer McBride
Bellwood
Gbhigt Dance
Markley
Utd
Minaluin Tavern
MudLyon Street
Javey
Dale
Latler
Pilauine
Melride
Jobosun
Pagumng
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