Harlem State Bank Formal Opening For New Building
Harlem State Bank celebrated its formal opening at Madison Street and Bansal Avenue with flowers, an orchestra, and a large crowd. The new $250,000 structure, started February 1, 1924, is described as one of the Chicago area’s finest, fully burglar protected and modern throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem State Bank
Millrs- Hoy
Madison Street
Bansal Avenue
Buldes
Grosser
Vtil
Harry Sosnik
Reotus
Mr. Sosik
Greaser
Chicago
Alamni
Brannon Installed as Commander of Local Veterans Group
Jamed L. Brannon was installed as commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Load chapter post in Brlinakerhoff. He has served in wartime roles including the Spanish American War era and World War I front line service, rising through posts and hospitals before leading the local post. The installation was marked by national pledge and a formal ceremony with local veterans in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamed L. Brannon
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Brlnakerhoff
Trou Porest Park
River Moredt
Oak Turk
Lake Alroet
Loreto Iveniue
United States
Americis
Boll
Central America
Kervice
Tie
Chamber of Commerce to Hear Income Tax Speaker
The Chamber of Commerce will hear a speaker on income tax reports at the February meeting to be held next Tuesday evening at Lefton Wall. President Ambrosi searched for the right person, with Heven pressing the matter by Friday afternoon. Directors met at Secretary Tredeh’s office Wednesday and approved plans for this year’s work. President Arinbruet authorized the naming of a five member committee to manage activities, with committees to be announced Tuesday evening. An excellent buffet lunch was served by August Herze.
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Chamber of Counferes
Lefton Wall
Ambrosi
Heven
Ofice
Tredeh
Plang
Arinbruet
Elebistind
Orgunieation
August Herze
The Penalty of Leadership and Success
The Ed Rose Company of Forest Park responds to rival ads attacking its leadership and business methods. It denies ties to other firms, defends its independent brand, and pledges to continue investing in growth, with a call for fair scrutiny and continued customer service.
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Morest Park
Autilene
Dyldenda
ILA
Wty
Teo
Tt Ln Bute
Amorden
Htru
Porest
Hol Kooy Company
Forest Park
Itaie
Purines
Ita
Hrodwet
Alett
Madison Street Boosters Hold Business Session at Albright's
Madison Street Boosters met at Albright's cafe for a February business session. New president C Hatin convened the meeting, reports from several committees were read, a $10 gift to Joe Rumann was approved, and a new advertising committee was formed with ErvinThoendel as chair. Discussion included street cleaning on Madison Street and a price agreement with Commissioner Burkart. the dispute ended with a promise to resume street sweeping once weather improved. The February booster issue will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street
Albright
Ft. C
Waimer
Hain
Pew
Ervin ‘Thoemlel Ty
J. Reisenfuld
Wesley Welhe
Kevin ‘Thoendel
Leein
Midison Street
Florida
Wolf Burkart
Etres
Stow
Massey
Sioner Burkart
Boosters
Harry Sosnik Named New Manager at Oak Park Broadcasting
Harry Sosnik is installed as manager and director of WRAY Oak Park broadcasting. He will handle program bookings and station policy while preparing stage appearances with Hugh Marshall. the pair will perform at the Parthenon theater Berwyn as Sosnik advances the WEKay station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sobnik
Tlurry Soanik
Ron
Arnal Sasnik
Forest Park
Lotmhine
Michigan
Howevard
Weltti
Terry
Flo
Inter
American Conservatory of Masic
Chicago
Novaunty Dows
Hugh Marshall
Oak Park Arma
Sandy Meek
Kite
Tha Ponge
Beng Urondengt
WKAY
Sosnysk
Bad Beet
WEKAY
Tn H
Somik
Mr. Marshal
Parthenon Theater
Berwyn
Harry Rosnik
Spickerman Named Postmaster at Oak Park by Gorman
Spickerman, longtime assistant postmaster at Forest Park, is appointed postmaster of Oak Park. He began as a clerk at 18 and rises to $3,800 salary. Succeeding R.A. Blueard, he will move from Forest Park where he led a substation. The appointment comes on the recommendation of Congressman Gorn amid local anticipation.
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Spickerman
Oak Park
Gorman
Willunga
Porest Park
Bowih Maple Avenue
Oak Purk
Ae Dogen
Jongressman Gorn
Spiekerman
Forest Park
Amu
Oak Burk
Malvarn
RA. Bluie Rard
Zutz Named High School Music Director in Chicago
Waldemar P. Zutz of 626 Marengo Avenue has completed exams for high school work and will lead the music department in Chicago’s modern Neh Schools. He will direct orchestra and choral groups, teach theory and classroom music, with tests covering English history harmony and composition and practical music skills. Zutz has a decade of experience as a grade school music instructor in Chicago.
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Waldemar P. Zutz
Marengo Avenue
Chicago
Indna
Neh
Chicago Public Schools
Forest Park Seniors Star in Much Ado About Nothing
Forest Park pupils stage Much Ado About Nothing with senior actors from Erovigo High School delivering professional style performances. Beatrice and Benedick, Don Pedro, Dogberry, and other roles receive strong portrayals, aided by attentive costumes, staging by the manual arts department, and a capable musical backdrop.
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Erovigo High
Florence Scott
Manual Arts Department
Corpa
Beatrice
Benedicks
Bernice Varttey
Frederick Broht
Wie
Hero
Qlandio
Eigtnie Deters
Albert Jones
Leonto—Thorlett Thorhaug
Antonia —Irving Wineman
Don Pedro
Vernon Suveroff
Jusgell Truney
Don John
Clawoa
Dogberry
Verges
Watlmen
Allen Johnson
James Lee
Edward Kochmich
Kenneth Nutter
Anne Warman
Helen O'Neil
Suart Davis
Iout
Misa Ruth Richards
Muate
Mix Stegros Ludgate
Department of Public Speaking
Boy Builders Lodge Elects New Officers at Masonic Temple
An Order of Puldera youth group named Forest Park Lodge of the North East formed for ages 12 to 21 at the Masonic Temple with 28 charter members. J O Miller chaired the advisory council and officers include J C Miller president and Raymond Warnecke master builder. Central council rep Walter Avery explained the group’s purpose. officers elected: President J C Miller Master Walker Raymond Warnecke Deputy Master Builder Norold Wagner etc. The order to meet third Tuesday monthly with a year free space at the temple.
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Order of Puldera
Masonic Temple
Iransony of
Munona
Progent
Forest Park
A. Konehinsky
Lindeman
Frank T. Edson
Richard Neteh
Valentine K
Teltz
Wiliam C Behrlober
St. C. Miller
Connect
J. O. Miller Chaiman
CM. Mittman
Central Council of the Order of Builders Wa
Walter Q. Avery
Oak Park
J. C. Miller
Wullder
Raymond Warnecke
Norold Wager
George Teta
Wilber Gotu
Ernest Smith
Harold Koschinsky
Franka Harn
John Chelbourne
Stewart
Norman Hluesener
George Windeguth
Murry Kuerchoer, Jr
Vourth Breward
Harry Troester
George van Denby
Marshall
Arthur Lindeman
Sentinel
George Crowe
Council Extends Fire Protection to Boy's School
The village council met Monday night and promised fire protection for the boys school at Ebwelens and Twenty-recalid Btheet after a request from the school principal. They discussed police pension plans, regional Chicago area development, and waterworks plans, with adjournment after brief remarks by Mayor Kuol and attorney P Matusek seeking a license for the Stadke place on Harrison and Desplaines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kefered Gael
Circle Avenue
Mandelph Street
Chilcago
Tat Kureat Park
Forest Park
Wirlsch Aaid
Kuol
P. ¥. Matusek
Chi¢ngo
Stadke
Harrison and Desplaines
Council
Nawlee
T. Rafferty
Forest Park Tax Valuation Shows a Large Increase
Forest Park property assessments reveal a substantial rise as the township assessor and the board of review report a boosted total valuation. The village tax rate, bonded debt, and local measures all show higher figures, with the town tax base expanding notably compared to last year. The assessed values include district totals and specific parcel assessments, reflecting a broader countywide trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omhiuy
Board of Review
Collvetar
Ernest Reich
Forest Park Police Benevolent Assn Ball Plans Revised
Forest Park PBA outlines plans for a grand annual ball at the Forest Park D2 Denlaries hall, with renovations, a 2500-capacity dance floor, jazz by Gene Originaturk, and refreshments. Tickets are 73 cents at the door, $700 in prizes, and arrangements with West Lawn St. Co. to ease seating and surface access. The mayor indicates council review after the meeting.
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Boteth
Mureat Park
Peurmiry
Forest Park
Iad Field Park
Gene
Jaze
West Lawn
Thia
Nonghdering
Theo Matter
Council
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Mise Myrtle Grosser
Mise Judeth Olsen
Faye Gittelson
Dow
Speedway Thoapital
Avenus State Bank
Relberger Manufacturing Company
Ernest Oechslin
Brink's Express
Oak Park Trust and Savings Bank
Sansone
Narria Brothers Company
Halsey, Stuart & Company
Bankers Thrifty Gorpardtroy
Forest Mark State Line
Reuben U
Vorest Park State Bank
Maywood
Molrono Park
Horwyt
Qik Park
Nenwonvile
Thinois Merchants Trust Bank
Walsey Stewart & Co
H. W. Tharpe
Goodrich Steamway
Charles Husvey
West Suburban Hospital
James L. Brannon
Brinker
Koff Poel
Forsign Wara
Brannon
Chamber of Commerce
Roos
Madison Street Boosters
Albright’s
Harry Soanik
Oak Park Broadcasting
W. P. Zutz
BOY Builders Lodge
Bernice Hartley
Proviso High Schoo
Frederick Stahl
Orgat Park
Provite High School
Boy's
Boelles
Forpet Park
Ernest Steleh
Forest Park Police Benevolent Assn
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