Former Chief Licht Begins Police Reign in Forest Park
Former Forest Park Chief Licht took charge Tuesday amid a warm reception from Mayor Kaul and the force. He outlined daily roll calls, written activity reports, and a night emergency man to speed responses. He recalled past prosecutions and noted plans to keep the department orderly while modernizing with plainclothes patrols when feasible.
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Wadidebt
Bf Ot
Kaul
Largery
Licht
Giinga
Ofice
Cage
Herod W. Licht
Forest York
Untieutralisu
Kyowre
Henry Mote
Ly Hag
Chirix Ziomnerian
Lecht
Charles Schwarts
Wreck Bros
Forest Park
Howe
Rie
Chicago
Chief Licht
Wooddale
DuPage County
Deaplaines Avenue
Roosevelt Road
Harlem State Bank Opens Delayed by Truck Mishap
Harlem State Bank faces a postponed formal opening to February 12 due to a marble truck overturned on Madison Street causing delays. The bank is partly in use with clerks stationed at the new premises while plans for dedication and new savings accounts proceed amid disrupted distribution of promotional material.
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Harlem State Bank
Lincoln
Chicago
Fiat
Christina Savings Alcounte
Enrane
Midison Street
John Zimmerman Sells Market to Jerry Coughlin
John Zimmerman sells Circle meat market at 7931 Madison Street to Jerry Coughlin of 019 Lake Street Oak Park. Coughlin, treasurer of Keough Manufacturing Co Forest Park since factory opened at Marengo Avenue and Randolph Street, owns markets in Maywood Melrose Park and formerly Oak Park. Zimmerman, residing at 142 Desplaines Avenue, bought the market six years ago from Anderson Bros now in Oak Park Cicero. He plans to remain briefly out of business before resuming. Coughlin took charge Monday morning.
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Joby Siemertaun Haa
Circle
Madison Street
Jerry Coughlin
Lake Street
Oak Park
Coughlin
Keough Manufacturing Co
Forest Park
Marengo Avenue
Randelph Street
Maywood
Melrose Park
Zimerman
Desplaines Avenue
Anderson Bros
Robbers Clean Out Store at Night on Harvard Avenue
Anna Dinnehler discovered her Harvard Avenue shop looted Monday morning. Thieves removed stock of children's dress notions and goods. Dinnehler had recently moved the business from 434 Harvard to 640 Ferdinand Avenue. her son checked the site at eight, neighbors heard nothing.
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Anna Dinnehler
Harvard Avenue
Three New Police Officers Appointed to Replacements
The city has appointed three new men to fill vacancies from removals and resignations. Walter Blussy, Herbert Berndt, and Edward Plaume are named. Plaume has police experience and will be assigned to a motorcycle unit.
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Walter Blussy
Herbert Berndt
Edward Plaume
Tmoany
Plaume
Revival plan to bring Chicago water to Forest Park discussed
County meeting in session debated connecting Forest Park to the Chicago water system. Estimated cost about 160000, funding via special assessment for the Chicago line and water users’ receipts paying the new well. Oak Park sought guarantees of supply and permitted main routing. village to ensure sidewalks and pavement are repaired.
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Forest Park
Chicago
Oak Park
Parmiveton
Funeral Service Held For Rudy Nurnberg
Funeral services were held at the parents home for Rudy Nurnberg who died in Beru in Texas on Thursday December 17. The Rev. Simon Peter Long and Rev. Hunting officiated with interment at Waldheim cemetery. Pallbearers were Walter Schwaga Charley Yesenthal Albert Nurnberg Henry Licht Walter Jossy and Frank Schulte. Mrs Nurnberg Milan Vivi Austin of San Antonio came from the Nurnberg home to Oak Park after New Year’s Day to divide time between the Marengo Avenue home and her sister in law Mrs John Taylor 634 Wennunah Avenue Oak Park.
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Rudy Nurnberg
John Nurnberg
Marengs Yvenne
Beruin
Texas
Simon Peter Long
Wicker Park Church
Hunting
Oak Park Lutheran Church
Waldheim
Pallbeurern
Walter Schwaga
Charley Yesenthal
Albert Nurnberg
Henry Licht
Walter Jossy
Frank, Schulte
Mra. Nurnberg
Milan Vivi Austin
San Antonis
Bervat Park
Nurnberg
Marengo Avenus
Wndow
Mra
John
Taylor
Wennunah Avenue
Oak Park
Emma Dugray Dies at Home of Daughter in Kiama
Emma Dugray widow of Fred H DuGray died at her daughter Mrs Besse Warner’s home 17 Lathrop avenue where she had lived two years. She leaves husband Fred H DuGray and a son Fred. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 30 from the residence with burial in Forest Home.
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Kiama DuGray
Besse Warner
Lathrop Avenue
Warmer
DuGray
Fred H. DuGray
Fred
Qurtul Waa
Forest Home
Village Issues Warrants Against Future Revenue
The village plans anticipation warrants drawn against next year’s revenue to cover projected needs. About one quarter of anticipated revenue, roughly $25,000, will be used with 6 percent interest. Water receipts are separated for plant operation and water debt retirement. The village fiscal year starts May 1 and tax revenue from the county is expected near $45,000. Last year general taxes totaled $13,500 with total revenue $160,105.22, but this year water receipts stay in a separate fund and some revenues may support the general fund after obligations are met.
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Paul Witt
Cource
County Board of Reservors
Counel
Fire in Roosevelt Road store causes brief alarm
A small fire broke out at the National Tea Company store at 7295 Roosevelt Road amid Christmas decorations. Firefighters responded quickly, making a record run on slippery streets. the blaze was extinguished without damage to property or injuries reported.
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Roosevelt Road
National Tea Company
Kiwanis to Hear Bristow Talk on Public Playgrounds
The Kiwanis club celebrated Bristow’s appointment to head the police department and announced a talk by Joseph Bristow, chairman of Oak Park playgrounds, on the commission’s work next Tuesday. The club also plans its annual Christmas party.
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Kiwanis
Bristow
Khyania Club
Glee Lieht
Licht Ue
Kiwania Wid
Pohlman Opens Delicatessen on Madison Street
Mrs Kate Pohlman opens a delicatessen at Madison Street with steam table and prepared foods. She is known in Forest Park for previous store, relocated July to 500 Madison Street. Her husband Brext Pohlman died in a street car accident about a year ago.
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Pohlman
Delcatessen
Kate Pohlman
Tst Madinon
Pubiniu
Forest Park
Inter
Oak Park
Madison Street
Brext Pohlman
Nu Street
Santa Claus Delivers Mail Rush on Christmas Day
Forest Park post office faced a heavy load as Santa Claus themed mail poured in. Carriers began sorting by 2 a.m. and delivered every package, letter, and card before 11 a.m. Postmaster Malwurm noted a one third increase in mail, handled by the regular staff with just one extra parcel wagon.
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Santa Claus
Forest Park
Malwurm
Roosevelt Harlem State Bank to Open at Forest Park
A new bank named Roosevelt Harlem State Bank is being organized in Forest Park at the Roosevelt road and Harlem Avenue. It will occupy a preexisting building. site remains unsettled as multiple builders bid. Capital stock 0,00 and incorporators include Thode dore Lobastein Al C Logs Michael Briach Joseph Bristow and Joseph Nurutoy.
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Bank 9
Forest Park
Roosevelt- Harlem State Bank
Roosevelt Road
Harlem Avenue
Oia Guildhay
Tarlet Avenue
Clond
Oak Park
Berwyn
Yiw Thodedore L. Lobastein
al C. Logs
Michael Briach
Joseph Bristow
Joseph Nurutoy
Roonevelt Road
Brent
Ruo
al C. Stoos
Legion Calls on Service Men to See About Compensation
Ex service men who have not sent in for their late bonus must do so at once. Applications must be filed in Springfield by midnight December list. No late submissions accepted. For information contact Gen Commander Red Jacobs at the American Legion. The Forest Park American Legion Christmas party last Saturday pleased members with Jock Tolman’s piano, August Henze’s chef service, and a late 11 o’clock serving. Annual dues for 1925 are due and members should mail their checks. The Legion donation to Speedway Hospital Christmas Cheer Fund was $87.50, with a previous reported amount of $25.
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Springfield
Red
Jacobs
Aemrican Legion
Forest Park American Legion
Jock Tolman
Legion
August Henze
Speedway Hospital
Village council okays state fire meeting delegation
Michalsky and Fire Chief Pries were authorized to attend the state fire meeting in Burphyn borough at village expense. The council also approved paying 2000 in interest on village debt and backed bonds for electricians, while Fire Chief Priva handled paperwork between members and the clerk.
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Michalsky
Pries
M. F. Doyle
Madison Street
Tix Minaber
Allehalaky
Wice
John Eviga
Permdadtion
Bfurphyn
Nere Bt Logis
Oumuissoner Bertsch
Corrielor
Waxhold
Walter Wade Meyer
Kone Phinbers
Priva
Pioneer Church Names Ira L Livingston as Pastor
At a large congregation meeting Ira L. Livingston was unanimously chosen to become pastor of Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Livingston preached two sermons and met many members during a prior brief visit. The church has lacked a pastor since Rev C P Bates resigned to move to Diamondale Michigan. Bates noted in a Review article his wife had four beautiful manuscripts. An every member canvass was approved to be detailed by the trustees.
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Mey
Ira L. Livingston
Pioneer Presbyterian Church
Hey. Livingston
C. P. Bates
Diamondale
Michigan
Bates
Pioneer Church
Health Center Moves to New Oak Park Address
The Oak Park Health Center operated by the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute relocates from 1185 Madison Street to 1145 Washington Boulevard. Clinics run the second and fourth Fridays each month from 1 to 4 p.m. Dr. H. A. Bay attends.
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Oak Park
Chicago Tuberculosis] Institute
Madison Street
Washington Boulevard
Tod
H. A. Bay
Appointment Over Kaul's Protest Chief Licht Named Forest Park Police Chief
Amid heated debate Mayor Kaul opposed the pick as Fred Licht was appointed chief of police in Forest Park. Council members defended Licht's fitness, noting prior service, while Kaul warned of a “wide open town” under his leadership. The vote settled late in the evening with the clerk recording the outcome and a pension request from former Chief Thuyans awaiting legal opinion.
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Fred Licht
Forest Park
Kaul
Warkart
Michataky
Brisch
Zinnerman
Eppulnaent
Sauyer
Licht
Buwlues
Pew
Burkart
Prod Licht
Ile Chatr Anderovo
Volvo
Wis
Kal
Michalsky
Mehulsky
Fred Faeht
Gomisetoner
Briach
Burkert
Mr. Drisch
Hia Biwak
Asd
Zimmurman
Moe
Borkart
Bred Licht
Christman
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Forest Park Review
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