Illinois primary campaign heats up as governors race looms
The Illinois Supreme Court upholds the primary law as the campaign gears up two months before the election. A. J. Cermak is tipped for the Democratic nomination for governor, with potential rivals in Chicago and across the state. Petitions close February 20, leaving a field of Republican hopefuls and a possible Dempsey-Tunney style clash if all stay in.
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Supreme Court of Illinois
Tinais
A. J. Cermak
AP Smith
Chicago
Carkioom
Wyo
Derrin
Riven Hill
Louis
Emerson
Emmerson
Charles W. Hadley
Dutage County
Cartstraet
Povernor
Hadley
Wang Grederaly
Une
Stedviss
Lowden Seeks Jelinois Delegation At Convention
In a fragmented report, Lowden pursues the Jelinois delegation and hints at GOP split tactics as he aims to influence the upcoming convention. Interspersed, a long note on Oak Park area Boy Scout fundraising outlines a drive to raise 40000 with Oak Park leading at 24000 and volunteers organized by districts to meet anticipated pledges and past deficits.
Home Men for Labor on Streets in Village Council
Commissioner Brannon defended hiring locally for street repair citing policy and labor needs while Riverside Construction sought a contract submission. Water filter issues at the plant prompted talk of flushing vents and new methods as crews plan improvements. The council set bids for an official newspaper and reviewed auto license compliance as Lincoln’s Birthday holiday adjourned meeting.
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James L. Brannon
Riverside Constructial Company
Aoteyre
Ile
Brannon
War Department
Riverside Company
Ae Iia
Hey
Matar
Mike
Hin
Berliner
Waeerworks
Aertly
Lisfrie
Berner
Corener
Madina
Hume
Sane
Site Electrical Commission
August M. Quays
Chairyuan
Conve
Huxhuld
Branpen
Fron
Nulo
Third Masonic Degree for Wilcox Duo at Forest Park Temple
Forest Park Masonic Judge No 1054 hosted a large Thursday gathering as two Wilcox brothers were conferred Master Mason degrees. About 300 visiting Masons and locals attended. William Wilcox, five minutes older, received first place. Masters and past masters led initiatory work with pins and rings presented to the candidates. Supper followed in the temple dining room.
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Forest Park
Masonic Temple
George Ga
Wiles
Veides Lodge
William
George
Front Pleides Oekge
Minsford
Day
Paul A. Neuffer
William Ward
W. Mi. Frank
Hart
S. Wo5; Josepl. Hodeck, J. W.; Henry Stecker
S. D
Frank Lee
J. D
Ralph Exdell
Max Goldstein Opens Second Parkside Tailors Store
Max Goldstein, longtime operator of Parkside Tailors, plans a second Madison Street shop at the former post office site 1440 Madison. He has run clothing operations here for twenty years and expects the new store to open next week if possible.
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Max Goldstein
Metropolitan Tracks
Parkside Tailors
Madison Street
Waa
Madison Wires
Goldstein
Twenty & Cutter
Hie Lins
Madison
Proviso Senior Grace Mueller Wins Lincoln Medal
Grace Mueller a senior at Proviso Township High School won the Lincoln bronze medal for a prize essay Been Lincoln Passed This Way in a state wide contest. The award presented by the Things Watch company at a morning assembly during Lincoln birthday observances. She is one of four seniors honored for scholastic achievement and will address Maywood Kiwanis club next week.
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Grace Mueller
Proviso Township
J. Herbert Mueller
Thomas Avenue
Lincoln
Things Watch Company
Mites
Toween
WC Rabbit
Ja Ont Huon
Ye Watch En Vang
America
James Russel Lowell
Mins
R. Lee Osburn
Proyviso
Focal High School
Springfield
Former Harlem Bank Teller Acquitted in Embezzlement Trial
Tiurold N. Smith, ex teller at Harlech State bank, faced embezzlement charges after a heist night incident in which $10,000 was reportedly involved. He was tried Monday before Judge Brothers and acquitted by a duty officer, with Officer Dietrich and Cashier Carlacn as witnesses.
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Tiurold N. Smith
Harlech State Bank
Judge Brothers
Dietrich
Carlacn
Witnexaes
Annual Banquet for Chamber Commerce to be Held
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet next week on Friday February seventh at Madonic Temple. The event will feature one or more speakers and entertainment. Dinner is at six o'clock with arrangements by a committee led by Fred Licht, Irwin Fo Witt, and others.
Boy Scout Fund Drive Targets $2400 before 1924
Forest Parks Boy Scout leaders plan a community canvas to raise 2400 to support Scout work before 1924. Dustin Olson and Trewin By Witt chair a Tuesday meeting. a follow up is set for Wednesday. Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce volunteers, Parent-Teacher groups, and American Legion members pledge help. J. B. Witt leads the Chamber delegation.
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Hoy
Forest Parks
Awitt
Medd
Schoed
Kiwanis
Hal Boy Scouts
Cauvus
Forest Mark Chamber of Commerce
Oii
Mindison Street Ruatters
Brannon
Brannon Baosters
Hurmois
Dea Sa
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Witt
A.C. Roos
Fred W. Licht
Paul R. Witt
Herman Jacob
John Pries
EH. Witt
Charles Heller
Walter Yunker
E. 2. Boeehsler
M. Hu Drechsler
A. L. Hall
Scout Drive at Field-Stevenson Event Promises Clean Entertainment
The Fick Stevenson Parent-Teacher association plans an evening fundraiser on Thursday February 16 at 8 oclock to support its drive. Mrs Ber pita Hitchcock will lead a physical culture demonstration by her students from all local schools, with musical numbers and wholesome fun. Tickets cost 35 cents and are available from Mrs Hitchcock pupils or at the door near Robert Louis Stevenson Public School at Lexington and Harvard streets.
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Fick Stevenson
Entertainmentia
Berpita
M. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Field- Stevenson Parent-Teacher Association
Robert Louis Stevenson Public School
Lexington
Harvard ‘Atreets
State Gives Land Titles in Germany
Edward J. Hrockman of the Cook County Real Estate board spoke to Forest Park Kiwanis on Germanys land title system. He praised state guaranteed titles and compared it to Torrens. criticized local officials for not supporting Torrens. He urged support for Bay Scope and sought volunteers for Scout and Boy Scout projects. Final plans included a theater party at the Place Theater and a dinner at the Hianinrek hotel after the performance.
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Edward J. Hrockman
Cook County Real Estate Board
Forest Park Kiwagia Elate
Germany
Cook County
Fue
Joe
Ly Gersainty
United States
Trwidh
Witt
Me Scout Committee
Light
Henry Moby
William Crawford
Marina Guardalaberg
Place
Hianinrek
Gold Medals Awarded Girls at Proviso H S
Proviso Township High School awarded gold, silver and bronze medals for scholastic achievement to students including Maury flebson and Margaret Sebyeth, with honors for hall of fame seniors and juniors. September freshmen with perfect records listed: Gerda Albrecht, Robert Busse, Jean Clapp, Elwoor Gaddis, Kenneth Jamieson, Marvin Midisjo, Helen Miller, Elizabeth Reading.
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Proyin
Forvat Bark
Race Nbieth
J. Herbert Mueller
Maury Flebson
Anil
Tilelsints
Peart Rhinaghiter
Mt. Suru
Margaret Sebyeth
Miuvwasod
Hallows
Eugene Borhner
Barah
Myrife Schrier
Witlian Shannen
Kintun Kriar
Margaret Phendricksod
Ruth Ptoleaiy
Coyendredyn Widehmann
Heronsstein
Maury Harbusk
Harold Koven
Josephine Prices
Hertha
Franklin la Rowe
Heanor Miller
Herbert Nienlai
Dorothy Palmer
Sam Pertin
Anna “Pilipawich
Howard Singleton
Esther Fugler
Martha Voi Saraloucile
Wanneuer
Raymond Wiehle
Gerda Albrecht
Robert Busse
Jean Clapp
Elwoor Gaddis
Kenneth Jamieson
Marvin Midisjo
Helen Miller
Eabeth Reading
North Side Boosters Elect Officers At Meet
North Side Boosters organized to focus on improving the area. At the last meeting officials were elected with Aug Henze as president, E F Jacobs as vice president, C W Ueseke as treasurer, J K McDonald as secretary, and Gustave Breasemann and J. Oemary as program and publicity chairmen. The next regular gathering was announced for February 15 at a Magley residence.
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North Side
G Pony
Magley -Fall
Aug. Henze
E. F. Jacobs
C. W. Ueseke
J. K. McDonald
Carolan plans for preserves near Speedway golf course
County Commissioner J Carolan outlined a plan to have Forest Preserves fund a public golf course on ground near Speedway. The proposal received informal approval from Forest Park Republicans at Commissioner Kurt Berlinet's home meeting. Supporters cited growing need for baseball fields and village recreation spaces while officials noted upcoming discussions on governance and local government.
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J. Carolan
Speedway
Forest Park
Kurt Berlinet
Kurt
Carolan
Maggie
Janosky Apa
Genunge Carnelaw
Cat Rescued From Sewer After Tree Escape
A stray cat dodged from a tree into a street sewer, eluding neighbors and a pole sitter for days. Gene Heda, foreman of the street department, opened a manhole and rescued the cat along with twelve young kittens from the sewer shelf. Forest 1210 remains available for those seeking a kitten.
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Contulaganer Bevan
Willie Sehroeder
Charles Mracke
Willian Schweeller
Columinsdaner Sma
Sehroeder
Dixon and Verplaines
Gene Heda
Forest
Mr. Iteda
Obituary notices for Ernest Balfanz and William Newell
Obituary notices report Ernest Balfanz of Dunlop aged about years died February 3 of heart disease. Funeral held February 7 at St John Lutheran Church officiated by Rev Marcus Wagner. Survived by wife Emily and son Herbert. Burial at Concordia. William Newell of Oak Park Avenue died January 6 at age years. Services conducted by Rev Ira Livitzney at his home and burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery. He had lived with his brother Jol Newell for about fifteen years after moving from Ontario to Chicago. He leaves a daughter Mrs Seely of Forest.
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Ernest Balfanz
Ernest Balfane
HOS Dunlop Agenic
William Newell
Mehone
Jol Newell
Oak Park Avenue
Ira L. Livitneton
Oak Ridge Cemeteny
MacFarland
Bia
Chicago
Ontario
Feaes & Waster
Berkley
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Bert L. Hall
Illinois
Lowden
Jelinois
Borner Cherios Wronk
Lovedeh
Unit States
Thouipson
Goily
Ant
London
Oak Park
Oak Park Area
River Forest
Maywood
Ellwood
Broadview
Fctool
Boy Scout Movement
My Valentine
Wilcox
Sedge
Forest Park Lodge
James H. Willian
Ide Wrees
Madison St
Harlem Bank
F. P
Field-Stevenson
Proviso H
North Side Boosters
Harry Young
Ruse Park
Elyh
William Gromberg
Brookfield
Sherif Hraden
Oscar Lehmidt
Stath
Crowe
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