Trying to Regulate Milk Prices in Illinois Legislature
Representative Frank A. McCarthy of Elgin has introduced a bill to cap milk prices at twice what farmers receive. The plan aims to shift seven cents to farmers from fourteen paid, while ten cents would go to consumers per quart. The writer questions feasibility and constitutionality but urges action to curb chaos in the milk system and reduce distribution waste amid Chicago’s need for dairy supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. McCarthy
Elgin
McCarthy
Beny
Chicago
Newton Jenkins
Consolidation Effort Aims at Chicago Taxing Bodies
A movement seeks to merge taxing authorities in Chicago and Cook County to curb waste and impose tighter budgeting. Proponents argue for a central method to determine tax revenue and equitable distribution among bodies spending public funds, though critics warn the task is complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County
Air Mail Rates of Mexico Reduced
Air mail postage between the United States and Mexico falls from 20 cents per ounce to 6 cents for the 61st ounce and 10 cents for each addition. Announcement by W. Irving Glover, Second Assistant Postmaster General, notes expected rise in air mail volume similar to domestic rate cuts. Service opened October 1 last year and cut transit times between most cities in both countries.
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United States
Mexico
To & Canta
W. Irving Glover
Slater
Architects Plan for Wored's Fair Skyscraper Towered Lights
Architects outline an ambitious lighting and tower scheme for the Chicago World's Fair. A thousand-foot columns with 150 foot bases will taper to points, using celluloid glass and tiling in an artificial illumination plan. Colored lights will move to simulate motion, with permanent fireworks behind the display. The team cautions about heat from lighting and seeks centralized, efficient operation. Three major layouts remain: lagoon frontage along the lake, axis along Twenty-third Street, or the lagoon head near Stateenth Street, each with distinct building plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cementnnial
Corbett
Mai Lagoon
Lake
Twenty-third Street
Stateenth Street
Forest Park 8th Grade Graduates Hear Fine Talk
The January 25 forest park ceremony at Elizabeth While addition to Grant School marked the first graduation event in village confines in years. Rev Ira Livingston spoke on Doing Dreamers, distinguishing daydreams from night dreams and stressing follow through. Superintendent Radgl Mueller announced the graduating class to Lawrence R. Boyer as the auditorium’s fine stage and acoustics were praised. The ceremony featured music by graduates under Lillian Schacter, Fayette Weldennoster, and Maniletta Kracalik, with diplomas awarded to 22 glee and 30 choir members, ages twelve to sixteen.
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Foreat Park
Ilzabeth
Grant School
Forest Park
Proviso Township High School
Tev
Ira Livingston
First Presbyterian Church
Ho Han
Khospogka
Livingston
Radgl Mueller
Pohdols
Lawrence R. Boyer
Mueller
Soudoun
Township
Fristay Naht
Forest Pack
Inveray Tlon
Krod J. Schnell
Umf
Liv Inguton Ua
Aonge
Lillian Schacter
Mueubers
Misa Fayette Weldennostur
Alan
Third Rail Wreck Ties Up Traffic Here
An Aurora and Elgin line train axle broke while crossing Beloit avenue at Great Western tracks near Garfield Park. The six car train bounced fifty feet, jamming passengers but no injuries reported. The accident at 7 30 a m forced eastbound and westbound trains onto opposite tracks, delaying service.
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Trafic
Garfield Park
Metropolitan “L
Aurora and Elgin
Great Western
Beloit Avenue
Guniderset Avenue
Doris Hat Shop Sold to Mr. and Mrs. Levin
The Doris Hat Shop at 7344 Madison Street changes hands from 3. Reisenfeldt to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Levin. Mrs. Levin will run the store while Mr. Reisenfeldt shifts focus to another millinery business at 2216 West Chicago Avenue. The new owners vow to keep the high quality of service and goods.
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Doris
Mrs. Levin
Doris Hat Shop
Madison Street
3. Reisenfeldt
Ben Levin
Conservation Day at Forest Park Woman's Club Features Bird Life Talk
The Forest Park Woman's Club held a frigid Friday meeting labeled Conservation Day with Mrs. Laura Goddard as chair. Speaker Mrs. A B Crosby discussed bird life conservation, recounting Robert Ridgway’s life and Bird Haven. Additional talks covered backyard gardens and home wardens, with music to close.
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Ethel Smith
Urapire
Forest Park
Woman's Club
Laura Goddard
Robert Ridgway
Ma. Cammel, Ti
Patent Office
Washington
Spencer F. Baird
Smithndventure
Dean
Cute
Olney Ub
Hird Haven
Ridgway
C. J. Hudson
Vaughan Seed Store
Chicago
Back Yard
Fr. Ison
Charles $. Deneen
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Beverly Herbalter
Whistler
Village Forest Park Community Council Set for February Meeting
Forest Park Community Council will hold its February meeting next week Thursday at eight in the village hall council room. The meeting will elect officers and discuss important business. An effort is being made to have every member present for what is described as the most important meeting of the year.
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Forest Park
Triangle Cafe Takes Over Station WHT Venturing Back On Air
Triangle Cafe’s WHT station in Chicago, now run by Rufferty’s Radio outfit, resumes broadcasting after months off air under a new call sign plan. The 5000 watt Radiophone Broadcasting plant at Deerfield, cost about 250000, set to power coast to coast. A new studio at Harrison Street and Desplaines is ready with high class talent, hours undetermined, opening night features top performers.
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WNBA
Rufferty
Forest Park Triangle Cafe
Chicago
Deerfield
Rafferty
Wrigley
Radiophone Broadcasting Corporation of America
Whistler Berhyter Impresses Garden Club Members
Schuman and a chorus of bird calls drew remarks that Miss Berhyter was the best whistler heard. Three elaborate fables adorned white table centerpieces with tulips and apple branches, while hostesses served sandwiches and cucumber pickles. The Forest Park Iwomsny club schedules a February 5 meeting at 2 pm with Mary Martinson of The Chicago Evening American speaking on salads and dressings.
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Mesdaines
H. Burtztaff
W. G. Meyer
F. Petersohn
B. Croll
S. Festoer
K. Hartoeck
Mf. B Lande
F. J. Wiebers
O. W. Vincent
Brannon Hosts Large Forest Park Legion Meeting
Brannon presided as Forest Park Post hosts a Tuesday Legion meeting with 35 new members inducted in front of about 250 attendees. Commissioner James Brannon led 12 recruits, chairing a festive event that shifted from Monday to Tuesday to accommodate him, as Forest Park contended with Maywood in a membership drive and moved into a lead by two members.
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American Legion
Forest Park Post
Hilarictuanaes
James Brannon
Post
Jim Brannon
Jim
Mit Gol
Frank Tange
Arthur Pockett
Donesday
Attorney Arch Relocates Office In Forest Park Area
Village attorney Elmer W. Arch moves from H G Stewart Co to Ernest Reich Co real estate office at 7421 Madison Street sharing space with the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce. He will be there Wednesday and Saturday evenings with a loop office at West North LaSalle Street and will attend municipal building Monday and Friday evenings.
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Elmer W. Arch
Freest Park
H. G. Stewart & Co
Ernest Reich Co
Madison Street
Forest Park
Skeet Shooting Event Returns at Walton Woods Sunday
Tanak Walton Skeetch of Forest Park will revive operations at Walton Woods near Twenty second and Denplainen Sunday starting 10 a.m. Aiming for prizes, hot dogs, and coffee. cup championship team members help shape for a cup shot a month later. Shooters eager after a long wait, expect a big crowd.
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Tanak ‘Walton Skeetch
Forest Park
Walon Woods
Denplainen
Haind
Time of day calls flood Forest Park police lines
Fifty-one residents, mostly children, called the Forest Park police station last week asking for the time. Mayor Gold says such calls hinder handling of real public business and urges residents to avoid dialing for the time. The police have more important work.
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Forest Park
Gold
Allen Talks to Kiwanians on Building
Jacob D B Alles president of Jacob ND Allen addressed Forest Park Kiwanis at the Masonic Temple outlining building of community through cooperation. He cited local merchants who support civic enterprises and urged goodwill toward competitors. Walter Yonker introduced him and Senator Fred Roos credited for arranging his talk.
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Jacob DB. Alles
Jacob ND. Allen
Forest Park Kiwanis Club
Masonic Temple
Allen
Elith
Napa
Cab
Nii
Tie Iitatte
Walter Yonker
Fred Roos
Chamber of Commerce
Forest Park
Bid results show four bids higher than prior lone bid
Four bids for paving the west end of Madison Street all exceeded the lone bid. The lowest bid this week was about eight thousand dollars above the earlier bid. Suburban Co stayed out. bids from Standard, Universal, Municipal, and Stanley-Jacks were rejected and re-advertised. Local officials note possible collusion among bidders. Goelitz firms own Standard and Universal. Suburban reportedly uses nonunion labor. City officials Berliner and Oswald remain in Arkansas. return expected by next council meeting.
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Madison Street
Foren Park Board of Local Improvement
Fowest
Relher
Standard
Co. Universal
Cs Municipal
Stanley-Jacks Co
Hide
Standard and Universal
Goelitz Companies
Standard Co
River Forest
Berliner
Oswald
Arkansasan
Higher Ups Profit Most Says Speaker
Noble W. Lee Chicago attorney addressed Forest Park Forum members on Chicago crime rackets and police protection. He claimed vast money flows to higher ranks, urged shorter ballots, noted gambling and prostitution, and criticized officials while predicting reform bills. Simpson Bros to entertain at Forum next Sunday with former Taylorville mayors Dick and R. L. speaking.
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Noble W. Lee
Chicago
Chicago City Club
Forest Park Forum
John
Horton
Presidior
Lee
Torney
Frank Loesch
Ciy
Gee
Inina
Vee
Jarecki
Simpson Bros
Furoteh
Taylorville
R. L
South End Boosters Club Organizes Civic Work
Foret Park residents form the South End Boosters Club led by Lealie J. Smith. Officers include J. Butler as secretary and O. Mirke, with meetings on Wednesdays at 1304 Evins Avenue and on the second and fourth Thursdays monthly. The group aims to advance local civic affairs in the far south village.
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Foret Park
Fie Tne
Yvilnae
South End Boosters Club
Lealie J. Smith
Leste J. Smith
Trade High Schools Boards of Education
South End Boosters
Elgin Avenue
J. Butler
Marengo Avenue
Mirke
Marengo Arene
Evins Cienue
Moni Avery Wate
Papi To To
Civic Ae
Seimac
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Albert B. Hall
Elizabeth White
Shirley Lauck
Lilies Praeder
Edwin Franz
LeRoy Schmidt
Crystal Lowry
George Armbrust
Mrs. Crosby
Triangle Cafe
Brannon
Legion
Attorney Arch
Walton Woods
South Enders
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