Widen Roosevelt Road proposed from Harlem to Desplaines
A village council accepted a petition to widen Roosevelt Road from Harlem Avenue to Desplaines Avenue. The plan, presented by W H Gardner, would require an engineer to draft a resolution and legal papers. Property owners mostly supported the widening, including the golf course representatives, while opposing views urged careful timing due to railway concerns and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Avenue
Desplaines Avenue
Village’ Council
Harlem
Hannah
W. H. Gardener
Harlum Golf Cotray
C. J. Merriam
Prof. Merriam
Chicago
Inter.com
Communioner Burkart
Hoosevelt Road
Hawnah
Roosevelt Trust& Savings Bank
Jost Hurhlay
Golf Club
Polow
Hinnah
Atdnee
Belatow
Village Officials Attend State Convention Meeting
Village leaders Mayor Kaul Commissioner Michalik y Attorney Walter WL Beyer and Building Commissioner Zahn travel to Springheld for a Moscow Michigan municipalities convention. Zahn serves as vice president of the building commissioners department. They expect to return Friday with ongoing city business and a noted deal in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaul
Michalaky
Walter WL. Beyer
Zahn
Springheld
Michels
Mayor Candidates in Flux Amid Commissioner Roll Call
A fragmented list shows two declared mayoral hopefuls William W Murray and George Gold with chatter of others like Herman Hann and Conrad Michale ky considering bids. The piece notes growing population raises cost to nominate for commissioner and lists about twenty potential candidates with eight to be nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Murray
George Gold
Oth
Herman H. Hann
Kaul
Conrad Micholeky
Brisch
Wilger
Orca
Henry Hubs
David Achwarts
Short Village Council Session Sets Record
The village council held one of the shortest meetings on record and adjourned early to join a session with the zoning board. Health Officer Dr. Carstens reported 43 contagious disease cases, 6 births, and 12 deaths in January. Commissioner Brisch asked for a detailed statement of funds spent on repairing the waterworks, noting $37,090 cited by Commissioner Michalsky and seeking verification. The council then formed the board of local improvements to discuss Roosevelt road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonday
Zoning Board
Carstens
Michalsky
Board of Local Improvements
Wiioning
Roosevelt Road
Kiwanis Year Committees Named in Fragmented List
A Kiwanis club document lists numerous committees for the year with chairs and members. Roles include Interclub Relations Public Affairs Membership and Classification Good Will and Grievances Attendance House and Menu Program and Entertainment Kiwanis Education Publicity Music Finance Sick and Flower Underprivileged Child and more. The text names several individuals linked to each committee in a crowded roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Menry Cy Rieck
Jaws and Regulations
Fred C. Becker
Elmner W. Arch
Ed. H. Butter
F. B. Roos
Ernest Reich
Kurt Berliner
E.H. Boegenberg
Herman .B. Jaca
Chester R. Arch
A. K. Weidemann
Henry
J. T. Warner
Fred Batit
Erwin Thoendel
Alan S. Gardner
Ful Buechler
August Thode
Paul
Chaiman
L F. Witt
H. J. Mohr
A. C. Roos
Becennnas
Gold for Mayor Headquarters Opened in Bondi Block
George Gold for mayor opens headquarters at 408 Thomas Avenue Bondi block inviting all commissioner candidates to use the facilities. He has lived in Forest Park 21 years and started the open house at the request of friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gold
Bondi
Thomas Avenue
Gold
Foreat’ Park
School Meet Opens Session With a Dance
The meeting opened with Miss Panta Finster at the piano as the school relief committee faced problems. A committee was appointed to confer with the Board of Review and urge consent before tax cuts at Forest Park. Moher was to write to the board requesting a reply. Committee members listed include I L J. Mohr, Irving With, George Wilcox, Cane Michalsky, Fr A Svegars, Nic Guardabene, Mrs William G Meyers, and Mrs Brunke. Discussion on personal property schedules proceeded without firm conclusions. Members endorsed statements to field and grant school PTAs, with resolutions read at Field Stevenson and Grant schools and Betsy Rosa PTA expected to act Friday. Attorney Souhrada outlined the Grant school situation. Wilcox and the board spoke briefly. Secretary Olson read resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panta Finster
Board of Review
Forest Park
Chairaan Moher
IL J. Mohr
Inwin
George Wilcox
Cane Michalsky
A. Svegars
Nic Guardabbene
Willian G. Meyers
Brunke
Vield-Stévensson Parent-Teacher Association
Grant Selical
Field-Stevenson School
Grant School
Betsy Rosa
Souhrada
Wilcox
Olson
Ashes Hauling Ordered by Commissioner Burkart
Commissioner Burkart has added an extra truck to haul away ashes and asks residents with remaining ashes to have patience for about another week. Previously ashes were scattered by Street department workers before alleys were paved, but now all ashes must be hauled to the dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkart
Handke Funds Heavier Safe After Robbery at Station
Otto Handke installed a larger safe at the station following last week’s theft. Authorities note there is no trace of the break-in at the scene, and further details remain unclear as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Handke
Side Wilson Held Over To Friday
The case against Silvey Wilson charged with embezzling 1400 from the school board was continued to Friday afternoon to involve Assistant State's Attorney Nicholas who had been said to make an agreement to dismiss if repayment occurred. Evidence that the money was paid back was shown earlier, but the board sought prosecution amid affidavits by Sidney Wilson alleging charges against other board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvey Wilson
Nolle
Assisant
Nicholas
Ye Thin
Souhrada
Sidney Wilson
Thomas Barrett
Goria
Schull
Mike Apschull
Witt
Wilow
Kapsehull
New Census Being Taken of Village
The village, under police administration, conducts a census to estimate growth beyond 15 000 residents. Officials expect higher classifications, noting salary raises for commissioners and the mayor, plus a monthly financial statement requirement. The 1920 population was 10 768, with current estimates implying over 15 000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Nvigston Fort
Westbound Travelers Letters From Nursbergs
Mr and Mrs John Nursberg of Marengo Avenue received a letter from daughter Mrs John Taylor describing travels through the western and southern states. Taylor, a consulting engineer for Koehler Furultuce, plans new factories in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Mrs Taylor accompanies him and expects to return via the south after visiting relatives in San Antonio, Texas. They toured the Grand Canyon and observed Hopi Indians performing a victory dance as tourists donated money, with the canyon’s El Trovay hotel noted. The Hopi chief commented on those who wished to dance for less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nursberg
Marengo Avenue
John Taylor
Taylor
Koehler Furoltuce Company
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Antonio
Texas
Business district opens briskly at Harlem and Lelmer
The Harlem and Lelmer avenues business district opened briskly with Carl Priedly noting a steady Saturday bustle. He said locals welcomed the new tentemporary center featuring a drug store, butcher, baker, delicatessen, rut store, and grocery with two vacant buildings slated for repainting and cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Lelmer Avenues
Carl Priedly
Chamber of Commerce Expands with Industrial Division Plan
The Chamber of Commerce reorganizes under a new administration at the secretary’s office on a Friday night. An Industrial Division will unite about thirty local factories, led by Irwin Witt as chairman, to promote manufacturing interests in Forest Park and prepare a banquet in March.
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Chamber of Commerce
Noesunherg
Chamber
Irwin Witt
Mie
Forest Park
Fred’ W. ‘Licht
Eeen
Walter ©. Yunker
Red Beeler
Fred Bamuels
Herman
Hann
W. K. Drexner
Hernan Jacobs
Geo
Wilhelu
Gra
Gijeon
Entertainment
Pangiet
Fred W. Licht
Ugese Teoalue
Weslie Wivhe
Chan Heller
Industral
Irwin V. Witt
Henry C. Weck
Theo
le Lobatetn
Mambrrbip
Otto Helen
Chatanan
Kurt Werllgey
de. Pronkel
Herman Lateharidt Pirnlee
Wie
Chatman
Marery Huxhold
Frank J. Rose
Merwin Thovndel
Join Strien
Public Affaairs
Jani R. Wit
Rhytrmat
Hudolf Burkart
Stieffael Hach
Tard Zimmerman
Henry Kul
Bocukere
H. W. Beecher
Ehatr That
J. A. Devia
Wendt
Smoke Filled House Rouses Family of Six
The family of Wilbert Barnes at 116 Thomas woke at 5 10 Saturday to smoke filling their home. Four adults and two children escaped as fire crews arrived. The blaze was in the walls, cause undetermined though a cabinet drawer seemed to start it. Damage around 400 dollars, with little furniture harmed. A delay in alarm due to misaddressed call led to confusion about the correct department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Barnes
Thomas
Fariea
Central Telephone Exchange
Forest Park
River Forest
Oak Park
Central Exchange
Appointment of Walter Co Yunker as Forest Park postmaster
In a high marks test, Walter Co Yunker tops the civil service exa m for postmaster. He resides at 637 Elgin and is active in local politics. His appointment is anticipated after the chamber directors voiced strong endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Co Yunker
Forest Park
Yuonker
Elgin
Governer’y
Hoffman
Wax
Wolff
Ostmaster Hell
Civil Service Commission
Yorker
Elis
Chamber of Comarecce
Alvin Thim
Boosters Back Band Plan At Madison Street Meeting
Madison Street Boosters held a large meeting at the Masonic Temple under President Peaslee. John L. Keltzer spoke on creating a Credit Rating Bureau for Proviso township and directors were named from Forest Park and nearby firms. The group endorsed a municipal band and discussed school matters, election candidates, and a committee to survey the political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street
Poqnia
Masonic Temple
Peaslee
John L. Keltzer
Oak Park
Maywood
Keitzer
Proviso
Peaside
Ted
Forest
Park Fa
Mr. Keiteler
Frank Collins
Barr & Collins
H.C. Penntee
Peaslee Hardward Co
Mueller
Nic Guardalaben
Charles R. Hassey
Ake
Wayar
Ganaina
Charles Ry Hussey
Nic Guardalahene
Mike Chioda
Credit Rating Bureau
John L. Kritzer
Gross Buys Building on Madison Street Sale
The Wolf Brothers sell the building at 42 Madison Street to A Gross who will not occupy it now. Gross plans remain at his current site with three years remaining. Friedman Dry Goods will continue to occupy the former Wolf stock, after Ernest Reich’s agency arranged the sale. Reich’s firm signals a buoyant Madison Street real estate market with January sales exceeding $100,000 and February activity holding steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tharles Wall
Madison Site
Walf Bros
A.gros
Komts
Madison Street
Gross
Seave
Friedman
Ernest Reich
Reich
End of Detour on Grant Highway Scouts Report Abandoned Route
Scouts report the detour on the Grant Highway is abandoned and the road toward Sow Penn with a useful path remains unfinished. The fragment notes a halted detour project and unclear access, reflecting a halted maintenance effort and uncertain route continuity.
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Grant Highway
Eimhurat
Midwaye
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Prospect
W. H. Gerdener
A. Bansone
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Une
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Ltte
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Colle
Clyde Nlough
Juned L
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Thomas Cooney
George Hartley
Henry II, Hellen
Arthur J, Renger
Frank Lange
Conrad Michalsky
Louie Oswald
Ran Henry Nuhas
Ernest Lchreiber
Pauld Behwart
John Theodonatola
Thomas TC Japanese
George W, Wilcox
Adolph Wendt
Paul 2Hidneman
Council
Orest
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Madsen
Kiwanis
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Wolf Brothers
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