Berger Property Sold to Syndicate in Forest Park
A record real estate sale in Forest Park closes with Carl G. Richter representing seller and buyers. The northeast corner of Deesplaines Avenue and Madison Street owned by Charee Berger sells to a Forest Park Oak Park businessmen syndicate for about 100000 dollars. The buyers plan a high class building with stores and apartments on a 182 by 103.3 foot lot. The deal is expected to spark local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Dan
Carl G. Richter
Richter Agency and Loan Corporation
Deesplaines Avenue
Madison Street
Charee MM. Berger
Richter
Oak Park
Despialoen Avenue
Sitnor W. Arch
Reotabaga Tales by Carl Banburg in Wartime Themed Image
Book notes praise Reotabaga Tales by Carl Banburg with illustrations by Maud and Miska Wetersham. Describes journeys beyond railroad tracks to the Reotabaga Country with characters like Ginine-thé-At Potdto Face Dilnd Man Wing Tip the Apes and Jaxon Squirt. Aims to blend extravagant fancy humor and philosophical beauty in American children's literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reotabaga Btorles
Carl Bandburg
Maud
Miska Wetersham
Ginine-thé
Authentiée
Library notes and holiday book list headline
December library circulation reached 2 550 books with new features added, including a special display of classic and contemporary works from publishers such as Norton, Austen, and Rack. The Proviso Motor Sales opened a new sales room at 700 South Fifth Avenue, Maywood, highlighting Studebaker models and a standout auto show presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bour
Nooks
Chicago Daily News Aluanac
Stavenson
Warner
Peck
Harper's Dictionary of Cine
Feat
Canteld
Rough-Hown Fairbanks—Courtinndty of
Wailington
Proviso
Maywood
Chicago
Provico Motor Sales
South Fith Avenue
Studebaker
Kopp Takes Guardian Insurance Agency Here
Henry C. Kopp of 241 Marango Avenue becomes agent for Guardian Insurance, taking on the agency duties as the new local representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Kopp
Marango
Ave
Tia
Guardian
Lite
Forest Park faces need for new schools and funding
Superintendent Rudolph Mueller of Forest Park Schools urges residents to back a bold plan. He criticizes passing the buck by school leaders and parents, calls for improved facilities, more and better paid teachers, and shared citizen responsibility to secure funds at Proviva Township High School commencement remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph
Mueller
Forest Park
Provisa Township
Abual
Proviva Township High School
Pirat
Forest’ Park
Muelier
Forest
Br. Mueler
Forest Tark
Val
Foret Park
Indead
England letter seeks missing son Morris Drayton
Richard Draxton writes from England to Beloit avenue recipient about a lost son Morris Drayton who left 15 years ago after a steamer disaster. He asks for any information, offering expenses and return of mail. Also notes a prize watch event and a Forest Park masquerade on February 4 at Forest Park ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunklaw
Beloit Avenue
Son
Vinery
Bond
Cambridge
Eng
Sir
Madan
Bly Won
Morrias Drayton
Mammoth Masquerade Scheduled by Forest Park Band
The Forest Park Glob Band hosts a Mammoth Masquerade on Saturday February 17 with Mark Ball and Carnivato providing entertainment. Chicago Famous Jazx-Ecynpopat hys credited for lively dance music, prizes arranged by local merchants, tickets 50 cents in advance or 75 cents at the door, available from merchants or the Review office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Ball
Carnivato
Forest Park
Chicago
Bunco Event Draws Big Turnout at St Bernardine Circle
St Bernardine's Circle D of J held a bunco and card party that drew sixty one prizes and great enjoyment. Preparations are underway for a Memorial Hall entertainment on Sunday February 11 with applications due by February 8 at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernardine’s Circle D. of
Memorial Hall
Paying 1922 Taxes Banks Issue Receipts
Taxes for 1922 are due by March 40. Elmer P. Languth, Proviso township collector, notes payments may be made at Forest Park Maywood Melrose Park Bellwood Brookfield and La Grange or sent directly. The tax breakdown shows state 45c county 7c township 8c road and bridge 6c village 42.48 school 4 dollars, totaling 85 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer P. Languth
Proviso
Forest Park
Maywood
Melrose Park
Bellwood
Brook Aeid
la Grange
Policemen's Masquerade Ball Planned by Forest Park Police
The annual prize masquerade ball of the Forest Park Police Department will be held Saturday evening February 10 at Forest Park Haltroom. A large number of tickets are sold and the chamber is expected to grow. Officer Jack Hormopgon leads the event with a capable committee assisting. Tickets may be obtained at the police station or the Review, 7282 Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Forest Pari
Halt Troom
Omeer Jack Hormopgon
Ticketa Oy
Madison Street
BUNCO
American Lonion
Forest
Park Post
ara gly- Ing & _bunco
Madison Boy Scouts Meeting Planned at De Luxe
Madison Boy Scouts club holds a monthly meeting Monday February 5 at 32 o clock at the De Luxe Restaurant. Ernest J Morrin Boy Scout leader with Superintendent Radolph Mueller and Dr A F E Saunders of the Community Methodist church will speak to the merchants on organizing Boy Scout troops in Wortst Park. A regular business decision will be made and lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Madison Street
de Luxe
Ernest J. Morrin
Radolph Mueller
A. F E. Saunders
Community Methodint Church
Wortst Park
Comedy Play by Concordia Mutual Band at Bt Tobin’s
The Concordia Mutual Band’s league presents The Time of His Life a comedy full of pep humor and lively dialogue. Tickets available from George Stefenhagen 614 Thorona Avenue Forest Park 085.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Tobin
Concordia Mutual
Fitleague
Chuck
Maddy
George Stefenhagen
Thorona Avenue
Forest Park
St Peter church wins in league basketball action
The heavyweight St Peter's team defeated Gethsemane church 31 to 8 on Friday led by W Otto and EL Schlemann. The lightweight team beat River Bar 17 to 11 on Saturday. River Forest remains undefeated and will face First Baptist Oak Park next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Church
Gethsemane Church of Choro
W. Otto
EL Schlemann
Twe Baskers
Hame
Lghtweighta
River Barvet M1
River Forest
Oak Park
Culture Club meeting features songs at Mrs Stang’s home
The Cultura club gathered Friday afternoon January 26 at Mrs Helen Stang on Thomas avenue for a brief business session and an impromptu program. Mrs Elegner sang Ode to a Halated Street and Mrs Mary Denney described Pretty Spot in Ireland, sparking lively talk about Forest Park. Helen Whegler performed a vivid Night scene with After the Ball and Daisies Won’t Tell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culture Club
Cultura Club
Mra
Helen
Thomas Avenue
Elegner
Mary Dennely
Ireland
Forest Park
Helen Whegler
New York
Lucy K Shaunesrey
Kaul Pleads for Bod Gandidates in Forest Park Mayor Race
Henry Kaul of Forest Park urges citizens to back conscientious candidates for mayor and two trustees, warns of gray wolf types, and calls for filing petitions by February 20. He states he will not seek re election and urges strong, selfless local leadership to protect the town’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helther Ahold
Per Aone
Forest Park
Mao
Meyer
Commissioners
Ming
Toolk
Birthday Celebration Draws Relatives From Nearby States
Mrs E Kulzow of 144 Lathrop avenue celebrated a birthday with relatives and friends on a Wednesday afternoon and evening in January 1. Guests included Mrs John Brooking and Mrs Dan Brockman of Hammond Indiana Mrs Willena Diedrich and daughter Miss Dora of Muldhurst Maine and others from Forest Glenn to Arlington Heights Desplainca and Buffalo County Buffalo and Madison areas. A dinner was served and guests enjoyed a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Kulzow
Lathrop Avenue
Hanteau
Mre
John Brokiggn
Mra
Dan Brockman
Hammond
Ind
Willlaig
Diedrich
Dora
Muldhrugt
The Jolly Sixteen and Theta Chi Sigma Socials
The Jolly Sixteen, once Jolly Pourteen, met at Mrs. Ed. Schlichting’s home on Madigan Street with two new members Mrs. U Vellur and Mrs. Wehrman. Theta Chi Sigma sorority held a February business meeting at Mrs Muther Gonder’s in Maywood with Ruth Hinck and Alice Conia Hock initiated. An Athletic Entertainment night on January 28 featured numerous local athletes and a planned March 6 event, with Dr. Jankel expected to run for office and tickets available through Dr. B Frankel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Sixteen
Jolly Pourteen
Ed. Schlichting
Madigan Street
Nwnely
Mesdames U
Vellur
Wehrman
Bunce
Prive Winders
Meadames Wileliam Masalow
Drechsler
Eleanor Musslow Browsman
Forest Work West
Wrankel
Legion Athletic Siirector
Margaret
Hizibeth Kucera
Maywood
Sunkers
Forest Park
Jankel
Toy Markward
American Legion
Richard Zimmerman
Art. Lots
Bennie Berliner
Joe Roving
Woman Kills Husband in Alleged Self Defense
Mrs. Virginia Ghougassian 34 living at Oak Park fatally shot her husband Mathoo Ghougassian 58 during a Tuesday night fight in their home. Neighbors said he abused her for months. police say she used a cheap mail order gun bought earlier. He died at West Suburban Hospital next day. Wife held for coroner’s inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Ghougassian
North Harvey Avenue
Oak Park
Mathoo Ghougassian
jSictin
West Suburban
Wonsa
Ghougasdan
Obituary of Georgiana C. Bockelman and others
Georgiana C Kockutuiud daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Tockelman died suddenly Sunday night January 28 in Hochester New York from Dtomaine poisoning. Born March 81 1807 in Wanaville Ind the family moved to Forest Park later. She trained at Beth David hospital NYC and graduated in Av2l 1918. She suffered kidney trouble and heart disease after surgery, and died while visiting Hochester. Services held at Bintrer’a shnipel with Rev Mureng Wagner of St Johns church. Survived by parents brother Alexander and sisters Mia Clara Phollin and Misa Hurwat. Also note: Mrs Bylvin J. Wills died January 26 with services at Plothor Presbyterian church and interment at Woodlawn. She was born in Wilmington IL December 24 1870 and married William Wills March 20 1900. Survived by husband and sister Mrs HH O Elmore Chicago and niece Maria Laker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiana C. Bockelman
Georgiana C. Kockutuiud
Adam Tockelman
Uuisieon Street
Hochester
New York
Georgling Bockelman
Wanaville
Ind
Forest Park
Hare
Beth David Hospital
New York City
Asso
Ule East
Nev
Mureng Wagner
St. John's Church
Offeliting
Concordia
Alesander
Mia
Clara Phollin
Misa Hurwat
Bylva J
Wills
Bylvin J. Wills
Wi Fam I. Willy
Dutlop- Avenys
Ney
Butew
Plothor Presbyterian Church
Klutska
Woodlawn
Thuom
Ington
Iml
Amd
Loomington
Chicago
Who
Ladiew’ Ald Society
The
Pioneer Church
Church
Work
Wrester
HH. O
Elmore
Maria Laker
Visits Planned to St. Louis by Kane Family Members
Mrs G Kane of 200 Elgin Avenue and Mrs Elizabeth Yorgersen of 100 Adam Street left early morning for St. Louis Missouri to visit their brother Fred Oldenburg and his family for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
G. Kane
Elgin Avenue
Wid
Elizabeth ‘Yorgersen
Adame Street
St. Louis
Fred ©. Oldenburg
Famiy
Purdue Student Hallett Herlich Weekend Guest
Hallett Herlich a Purdue University student visits Mr and Mrs Henry St Hillemon at 185 Marungo Avenue for the weekend arriving Friday evening and plans to return to campus tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallett Herlich
Purdue University
Indiana
Henry St Hillemon
Marungo Avenue
Schol
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Kobernus at Home
A birthday surprise was held at 422 Humoah Avenue for Mrs H Kobernus. Friends gathered to celebrate her birthday anniversary and presented her with a 60 piece list of dishes from Mr Kobernus. The party was merry and enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kobernus
Humoah Avenue
Koberus
Police Benevolent Association Ticket Sale
Tickets for the Police Benevolent Association benefit are available at the sergeant’s desk in the Monteipal building for a November event. Proceeds support the association and local officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm Werade
Benevelent Essociation Eeetasy
Nergeant'e Donk
Monteipal
Schultz Candidate for Police Magistrate in Foreat Park
A candidate announces in Foreat Park that he seeks the office of police magistrate in the upcoming election. He says the decision is thoughtful, not impulsive, and cites support from friends and members of the Police Benevolent Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreat ‘Tark
Foreat Park
Odcqunt
Police Benevolent Nasnciation
A. M. Scuduz Seeks Office as Police Magistrate Candidate
A. J. Scuduz of 680 Marenge Avenue declares his candidacy for police magistrate, citing support from trustees of the Flonepe church and local friends. He vows equal rights and asks for public trust, presenting his intention to be fair and creditable in the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flonepe Church
Alma Treawurer
Marenge Avenue
Fire in Wolf Building Under State Investigation
Fire at the Wolf Building on Muddidon Street and Circle Avenue Bayday evening at 6 o'clock was controlled by the fire department before major damage. Five 6-gallon gasoline cans found on the floor and a couch in Dr Graham optician’s office were believed to be involved. Graham, questioned by state fire investigators, denied knowledge of the fire and stated he was absent. A rent dispute with Welt Bros was mentioned but reportedly settled. Other occupants were examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Brom
Muddidon Street
Circle Avenue
Graham
Optician
Welt Bros
Birth of Second Daughter for Mr and Mrs Frankel
Mrs. Frankel and Kite Frankel celebrate the birth of their second daughter at Oak Park hospital on Friday January 1%, named Vance Blaine. The mother recuperates at her mother’s home 6754 Winthrop Avenue Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Frankel
Aod
Kite Frankel
Madinon Street
Daughlar
Oak Park Hospital
Uttle Fiippur
Vance Blaine
Frankel
Winthrop Avenue
Culcago
Grant School Parents Meeting Organizing Association
Parents of pupils at Grant school are invited to attend a meeting Friday evening February 6 to organize a Grant school parent teacher association. Teachers will be present to meet the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant School
Perent-Legchor Smasorvision
Phi Sigma Kappa meeting at Miss Wisle Thode home
The Phi Sigma Kappa corarity gathered Thursday evening at 7651 Monros Street, hosted by Miss Wisle Thode, for an enjoyable social gathering with members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHI Mgma Kappa
Phi Sigma Kappa
Corarity
Also Mentioned on This Page
Berger Property
Mazel Hipwall
Dorothy Stan
Margaret Kucera
Eilenbeth Kucera
Lillian Peterson
Mirte
Kemp
Mario Urisch
Frances Wartridge
Loona Pittman
Farnel
Peregrine
Hutchinson
Freadowene
Borley
Walpole
Ficton
Austen
Norton—Conathulian
United
Patteo
Its
Conkling
Pooma
Conkling—Shoes of the
Untermeyer
Manley
FiaWou
Nora
Kate’ Greet
HOG. Kopp Bells Insurance
England
Mammoth Masquerade
Buccess
Wilbert Hasso
Mr. and Mia
August Klehake
Marengo Avenue
Kaul
Bod Gandidates
Henry Kauhwayer
Ite Aska
Conscientiou Citizen
Hhe
Schultz
Police Magistrate
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