Betsy Ross Chooses Irene Schlosser Principal
The Betsy Ross school names Irene Schlosser, formerly a sixth grade teacher at Garfield, to succeed Emma Capman and lead Forest Park’s Betsy Ross school. Schlosser, a Williamsport, Indiana native, brings years of Forest Park experience and training from Illinois, Chicago, and Jacksonville. The board also discussed financing for the rest of the year, teacher changes, and graduation dress expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross
Irene Schlosser
Garfield
Emma Capman
Board of Education
Miss Schlosser
Forest Park
Wil.iamsport
Indiana
Williamsport
Women's College
Jacksonville
Mlinois
Chicago
Paste Aid
Colorado
Ee Hax
H. J. Wiener
Field-Stevenson
Confusion in West Madison Lot Numbers
River Forest and Forest Park shift from private street to Chi range numbering causing West Madison street confusion at the River Forest and Forest Park border. River Forest sets Lathrop arenas at 7700 while Forest Park 7700 appears two blocks farther west near Jackson. Oak Park’s intervening system is ignored leading to mixed numbers across the junction.
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Forest Park
Ake
Soa
Madison Street
River Forest
Widow of Missionary Takes Up Home Here
Mrs. Josephine Gault, widow of Presbyterian missionary Rev Frank M Gault, resides at 655 Living Avenue with her family in West Arig. She, a Baker Reno native and former school teacher, begins a home mission focused on teaching and substitute instruction as she continues her late husband’s work. He drowned near their Atlantic coast home during a swim about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Josephine Gautt
al Camerunt
West Arig
Lakere Tue
Livin Avenue
Shusband
Frank M. Gault
Africa
McCormick Theological Seminary
Atlantic
Inca
Nell
Gault
Baker
Reno
Tun
To &T
Ana
Unlicensed Plumber to Face Trial in Village
Herman Klotz, a plumber on Chicago avenue, was arrested for plumbing without a license and for operating without a building permit at the Turkish Hungarian cemetery on Des Plaines avenue. He will have a hearing before Judge Witt Friday. Building Commissioner Schultz pursued the case after uncovering the uninspected work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Klotz
Chicago Avenue
Warrat
Sioner
Postmaster Urges Snow Removal to Protect Xmas Mail
Postmaster Yunker thanks residents for promptly mailing early at Christmas and urges continued cooperation. He credits the public, local schools, and parish leaders for promoting early mailing, which allowed carrier and clerical staff to finish all deliverables before December 26. A blizzard and snowblock risks are cited, with warning that failure to remove snow from walks and stairs may suspend mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yunker
Toon
Park Review
Linsemant
United States
Rentiising
Birthday Party for Commissioner Brannon Hosted by Brannon Roosters
A birthday party for Commissioner James L. Brannon was hosted by the Brannon Roosters at Legion Tallon on Friday evening. About 200 attended an open house with a raffish buffet and a playful speech by Judge Pag With recalling the three pigs of heroic deeds in a homey tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Brannon
Brannon Roosters
Legion Tallon
Pag With
Triangle Programs To Be Sent Abroad
M. Rafferty of the Triangle Cafe proposes to use a short wave transmitter approved by the government radio commission to broadcast foreign country programs. He plans to build a new broadcasting station on the second floor of his Harrison and Desplaines building to air short wave content for distant listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RaMerty
Triangle Cafe
Povertmeny Radio Comsission
Rafferty
Christmas Party for Street Men
Employees of the street department and their families attended a Christmas party at the home of Gene Reda, street foreman, with Mayor Gold, Commissioners Brannon Berliner Lange Oswald, Village Clerk Marty Huxhold as guests. Huxhold gave a Santa mask and gifts. gloves were given to each street dept member. kids received candy and toys. The event, funded by treasury Harvest Dance proceeds from December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Reda
Hanenah
Gold
Brannon
Berliner
Lange
Oswald
Marty Huxhold
Huxholt
Santa Claus
Masonic Temple
Brannon Builds Own Fish Pond on Georgia Farm
Commissioner James L Brannon plans a fishing party at his Georgia farm pond created by crossing a creek on his old Jase week home site. He stocked the pond with fish from state hatcheries and expects good sport in the days ahead. Neighbors noted the pond may soon add value to the farm and he brought home Georgia thin shell pecans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jams L. Hearnon i
Georgia
Beamin
North Side Has New Set of Boosters
A new civic project rises on North Side playgrounds with a booster initiative. Commissioner Lange and Commissioner Branniea offer vague statements, while a man who declined to identify himself says sponsors exist but will call back. no names are known yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Lange
Fire Department Cuts Down Threatening Poplar Trees Near Village
The fire department on Maretigo south of Randolph used ladders to trim three large poplars dating to the village’s early days. Officials feared top heaviness could cause them to topple in a storm, and the owner agreed with the assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maretigo
Randolph
Good Record in Shooting by Waltons Good Record in Shooting by Waltons
The Gun Club of the Prank Walton deagle held its second shoot on Monday December 26 at Schlutz Grove Forest Preserves Twenty second Street and Desplaines. Scores announced list team members and birds down in twenty five shots with several ties and leaders. the Christmas Turkey shoot on December 18 awarded a turkey to the top scorer and a goose to the runner up. A member’s shoot is planned for Monday with membership by invitation if the worship drive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Deagle
Schlutz Grove
Forest Preserves
Otto Reich
Yeant
Cuhrs
S—Andree
Ecklend
Schoff
Honey
Andree
Sheatiun
Sheahan
Allen
Nichols
Marin
Martin
J. P. Madsen
Rice
Sheehan
Parkington
Christmas Weather Stirs Holiday Season Delays
Christmas weather causes late travel and icy conditions as families sled and enjoy rolling hills and rivers attract skaters. The weather department warns cold conditions likely to persist into the New Year.
Flooded Lots Create Skating for Forest Park Kids
Forest Park children enjoyed days of skating on flooded lots during cold weather. Ponds were set up at Marengo and Roosevelt, Elgin and Roosevelt, and near Grant School. A future pond was planned at Madison and Fickeon as authorities search for a site. The playgrounds commission runs the ponds with village aid and fire department support.
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Forest Park
Marengo
Roosevelt Road
Elgin
Forth Side
Grant Schnet
Madison and Fickeon
Obituary for Evor Davidson of Forest Park
Evor Davidson, only child of Mrs Hertha J Davidson, 843 Ferdinand Avenue, died Friday December 23 after a brief illness. Funeral from the family home Monday December 26 at 2 pm conducted by Rev L Livingston. burial in Arlington. Survived by mother and late father Henry We Bavithkon who died February 20, 1921. Born Chicago July 10, 1910. moved to Forest Park December 23, 1922. Out of town relatives attended, including Miss Maud Wood Ingersol Ontario and Miss Anna Davidson Woodstock Ontario. Funeral arrangements to be held at Osgood's chapel in Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evor Davidson
Hertha J. Davidson
Ferdinal Avenue
Saadmils
Pra L. Livingston
Warial
Arlington Cemetery
Henry We Bavithkon
Ever
Chicago
Forest Park
Maud Wood
Ingersol
Ontario
Garfield Park’ Hospital
Chiccago
Anna Davidson
Woodstock
L. J. Peck
George Wydick
Monticello
Minois
Leatherman
Effingham
Alice Goodnight
Bugewood
Irene
Noecker
Henry Blanda
LaPorte
Davidson
Daniel Peck
Hhas
Alicein
Osgood
Oak Park
Forest Mark Horne Owners Association Forms Civic Club
The Forest Mark Horne Owners Association forms a civic club focused on civic and school matters. The first meeting occurred recently in Legion Fall, with membership requirements including school board or village official family ties. James T L McDowell serves as president and Frank Hoge as secretary.
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Forest Mark Horne Owners Association
Duta Ug
Yillare
James TL. McDowell
Frank Hoge
Blatter Heads Kiwanis Officer Slate After Declines
At a Kiwanis Club executive meeting last Tuesday, Edward H. Mater was chosen president after Henry C. Rieck declined the role. Edward Blatter was named vice president, with Irwin Witt treasurer and Arthur Wiedeman secretary. The full ticket includes Herman Haan and Dr. T. J. Warner, with Warner retaining a retiring director seat. Installation at Masonic Temple January 1. Christmas party and charity events noted.
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Kiwanis Club
Henry C.rieck
Edtward Blatter
Rieck
Wesley Weihe
Arethir Wiedemas
All
Acd
Edward H. Mater
Eirwin Witt
Henry Buchholz
Herman Dh Haan
Arthur Wiedeman
Hann
T. J. Warner
Masonic ‘Temple
Kiwanis
Chicago Libuatrial School
Twenty
Three Public Christmas Trees Light Village
The village boosts holiday cheer with three public evergreen trees at Roosevelt and Elgin, the village hall, and near the soldier memorial. Private trees glow in homes as North Side Boosters erect a tall evergreen to win public favor, signaling new civic activity in the northern district.
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Roosevelt
Elgin
Roosevelt Road
X Fee
Cat
Evergeeda
Soldier Memorial
North Side
Boosters
Lelie Born
New Auto Plates White on Maroon Debut in 1928
Tilimins license plates for 1928 appear this week with white letters on maroon backs. They arrived through Tuesday and many are already on display. The plates resemble Massachusetts 1927 plates with neater figures and a more attractive look. Local plate design will continue to develop with feedback.
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Tilimins
Masachusetts
Massachusetts
President Boyer Turns School Teacher
President Boyer turns to teaching duties amid a shift in role as he coordinates classes in a relay program. Reports mention a tie to Morse Company and a Cleveland party political attack stirring in central districts.
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Boyer
Tit, Soyer
Arhedt Haurel
Wairbaika
Morse Company
Ith
Wariats
Central
Cleveland
Former Singer Men Widely Scattered
Former Singer Sewing Machine Company, which had offices here for several years, has relinquished them. Lewis, the former manager, is now in Georgia with his family. Martin. S. Stange, who preceded Nine as mans ages, is in California.
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
Jerry
Lewis
Georgia
Martin. S. Stange
California
Lights and Pave Night at Council
The council heard a letter of appreciation from village librarian Miss Clarence Marry praising the hall redecoration. Engineer Wengel reported surveys for south side alleys and planning progress. Fire alarm boxes and new system costs were discussed, five dead dogs noted, and a rabies warning urged residents to call the street department. The meeting adjourned to Wednesday with New Year’s holiday considerations and officer installations upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Marry
Mise Harry
Wengel
Hue
South End
Geldauge
Lange
Sikny Aire
Gold
Agen
A Cannon
Berliner
Dows
Mast
Beard
No Arrests on Forest Park Christmas Days
No arrests were made in Forest Park on Christmas Day or the following day as police credit careful driving and holiday caution. The chief expressed hopeful remarks that drivers’ prudence will continue beyond the holidays.
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Forest Park
New Year Celebrations Mark Holiday Observance
New Year’s Eve will be celebrated on Saturday with a two day holiday pattern. Offices and businesses close Monday, churches hold services on Christmas Eve style gatherings, and Triangle Cafe will broadcast specials. Forest Tin and Colonial Cafe plan programs and Olio’s Restaurant hosts New Year parties with entertainment already booked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiaa
Triangle Cafe
Forest Tin
Olio
Chief Licht Involved In Oak Park Auto Wreck
A collision occurred on Madison Street near Oak Park Maplewood as a Buick sedan rolled after clipping a curb and tipping onto its side. Two women passengers sustained minor injuries, treated at the scene with aid from volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Licht
Oak Park
Madison
Oulke Park
Maplemaud
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Schlosser
Wiener
Forest Social Club
Presserian Churchy
Yoyer
Haytrved
Ethel Kelly
Kelly
Proviso High
Thehicago Normal College
Gertrude Winters
Suyser
Niles Center
Triangle
Waltons
Frome Ayer
Zevor Davidson
Mississippi
Blatter
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