Proviso High Seeks Bigger Gym for Boys and Girls
Proviso High School seeks a larger gym and separate facilities to expand physical education. Current spaces limit classes with 1,000 students weekly, causing cramped rooms, insufficient lockers, and inadequate dressing areas. A swimming pool and girls gymnasium would greatly boost activity and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anil Iodt
Kenneth Q. Couterda
Ang
China
Anton
Tn Udl
Boma
Coutenio
Hope Indy
Ombunte
Preacint
Oak Park
Misa Pearson
Clussex
Rendana
Mrs G F Swift Gifts 980 000 to Methodist Aid
Mrs G F Swift donates 980000 to the Methodist Old People’s Home at 1415 Foster Ave. The gift was announced at a convention attended by Bishop Thawag Niehatson and other church leaders who are to address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Swift
Methodist
Mra
Bwitt
Foster Avene
Thawag Niehatson
Chicago man attempts suicide at Concordia cemetery
Yohn Lexow of Chicago attempted suicide at Concordia cemetery Tuesday afternoon. A police ambulance removed him to the County Hospital. He was about 00 years old and has relatives living in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yohn Lexow
Chicago
Auletdy
Concordia Cemetery
Forest Park Film at King's Next Week
Forest Park residents gain a chance to appear in films next week at King's Theatre. A movie shot in Forest Park features multiple local sites and familiar faces, drawing interest from Towser Street businesses and Proviso High School attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
King’s
King’s Theatre
Forest
Won Street Business
Dlsu M
Myrtle Camp RA NA hosts bunco party for neighbors
Community members gathered Friday evening February 1 at Myrtle Camp to raise funds for lease relief. The building was crowded with attendees enjoying plentiful refreshments and a prize raffle. Dozens of neighbors named include Edward Troost Joe Lowers Wilke Itistow Ghirles Malnwuein Ethelstochel Jeglow J Dayotte Martha Hartley Ewing Elsie Watters B J Edwards and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtley Carmie Hoyat
Asworey
Edward Troost
Joe Lowers
Wilke
Itistow
Ghirles
Malnwuein
Datmke
Ethelsto
Comedy Johnny at Mike's Triangle club in River Forest
The Mike's Triangle club of River Forest will present the comedy Johnny at the Wika club on February 28 at 8 16 PM Directed by Wyl McCarthy with supervision by Louis Hollinger of the Warrington Mhentee The cast includes Wilfrid Quinn Fadeigeen Wittreed Beatt Herbert and others The production features Peterson's orchestra Tickets are 75 cents from Triangle club members Leo A Ryan or Miss Penner and venue details are Lake Street River Forest Oak Lake Street area fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Rlger Worent
Johnny
Wika
Lake Streety Oak Lark
Wyl McCarthy
Louis Hollinger
Warrington Mhentee
Og Fodlown
Torddy Creerineeinne
Wilfrid Quinn Fadeigeen
Wittreed Beatt
Herbert
Warter Ane
Jiuth Hardy
Count Meron
Leody “Hata
Hazel Quinn
Theruvn
Margiaret Rice Cale
Ane
Mungo
Aui Wieit
Ee A
Ryan Dynes
Wermenerenn
Uehuld Hardy
Stan Wins
Toby Beylteine
Eyed
Lyn Lauring
Tappine Taabel
Oak Park Woman Fails to Secure Her Freedom
Oak Park resident Mr Liltan Banahan failed to present sufficient evidence before Judge Charles A McDonald in Superior Court to obtain a divorce from Joseph M Baneban associated with Moseley Coming. The case was damiaged yesterday as Banahan accused his wife of frivolity neglecting their two children Jack and Lillian and mismanaging money for clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liltan Banahan
Oak Park
Charles A. McDonald
Superior Court
Joseph M. Baneball
Moseley
Bannhan
Jack
Lillian
Junior Moose Dance Shines at Provisa Lodge Event
The Junior Order of Moose Provisa Lodge No 82 held its second annual dance at Bergers hall on Friday evening. The hall was crowded with happy dancers and the Frisco Original Orchestra provided music, drawing praise for the evening’s orderly arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Moose
Provisa Lodge No. 82
Berger's Hal
Chatterbox Club Holds Regular Meeting at Mrs Franzen Home
The Chatterbox club convened its regular meeting Wednesday at Mrs. Harvey L. Franzen’s home on Elgin Avenue. After routine business, members enjoyed a fruit punch and learned income tax returns would be gladly prepared at Harlem State Savings Bank from February 15 to March 16.
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Gchatterbox Club
Chatterbox Club
Mra
Harvey L. Franzen
Elgin Avenue
Buvine
Segved
Herlem
Sonmergial Association Banquet Set for Feb 21
The Forest Forte Commercial Utter and Judd drill note the annual banquet planned for February 21 at Urger's batt. Arrangements were made at the regular monthly meeting. Secretary Gurl G. Hlehier will coordinate communications with commercial associations in nearby towns to secure speakers for mutual effort. Tickets are two dollars, available at the secretary's office on Ma Madthwon street. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urger'a
Ube
Lesperuire
Gurl G. Hlehier
Bf Ft
Tywaa Oldu
Wien
Differences Of Opinion At Oak Park Park Lighting Enforcement
A February 11 Oak Leaves note reports Duke Teon riders and car owners face enforcement for failing to use lights after dusk. Police plan summonses for unlighted machines on dark streets while urging better bicycle sidewalk safety and reducing bike incidents and fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Teon
Teresto
Bore Est Park
Rovergat
Nytt
Ghia
Bollea Magrath
Marlon
Oak Park Avenue
Lato
Forest Park Protective League to Demand Gas Rate Ouster
Citizens urge action at Forest Park Village Hall meeting next Tuesday February 21 at 8 PM. Organizers invite all residents to join in forming plans to press Chicago for stable gas prices and an end to high bills. Publicity committee notes welcome participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dolar
Forest Park
Drug Clerks Plan National Home Fund Drive
A local drug clerks group in Forest Park and nearby areas is launching a fundraising movement to establish the Young Pharmaceutical Association Mundavdth Memorial Druggists National Home. The home would provide housing for elderly or worn out clerks and druggists after years of service, funded by a clerks led subscriptions from customers. Small contributions are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarken Forest Park
Waxes
YP. A. Mundavdth Memorial Druggists
Policemen's Benevolent Masquerade Prize Night
An elaborate prize event by the Policemen's Benevolent Association is scheduled for Saturday March 4 at Forest Park. The advertisement promises the largest prize yet and urges attendees to arrive early for a chance to win, highlighting worthwhile prizes and excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poligemen's
Formet Mark Policemen's Benevolent Association
Carl Righter to Build on Adjacent Moone Hone Lot
Carl Q Richter and Co realtors and contractors draw plans for a new building on the property adjoining the Moone home. Construction to start in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Q, Richter & Co, Realtorn
Obituary Dora Wiechmann Dies at Forest Park Home
Dora Wiechmann a longtime resident of Forest Park died Tuesday February at her daughter's home on Frank L. Grabow Avenue. Born in Mecklenburg Schwerin Germany in 1845 she married Christ Wier khun and moved to America in 1890. Funeral services were held at St Peters Evangelical and burial at Oakcrest Cemetery. Also noted is the death of Wilhelmine Manglos 17 at Old People's Home with services at the chapel led by Reverend Marcus Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Wiechuuinn
Forest
Frank L. Grabow
AIA Mtgin
Dughter
Mev
Dordt Probst
Forest Atack
Upaplaingy Avenue
Wiecbhinnss
Wad Burn
Kurechnburt
Mecklinbérg-Schwerin
Gernay
Isl
Christos Wherknunn
America
Forest Park
Wleehlimann Haw
Fox Lake
Borest Lyirk
Wilhelmine Manglos
Wilhelimjog Mangloa
Old People's Home
Hey
Marcus Wagner
Orchid Club Entertainment Banquet With Awards
The Orchid Club hosted a Tuesday evening event at Mew Hadul Burkart’s home on Modiven Street. Members and husbands enjoyed supper and playful awards for both men and women, with decor featuring heart motifs and carnations. A second item notes a St Luke’s Belton association meeting on February 21 at 8 pm with Dr Purvill giving an address on Catholic education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchid Club
Valentine's Og
Uechid
Anil Duwen
Mew Hadul Burkart
Modiven Street
Monars
Meschnies Knitty Daviy
Trefenthal
Jenn
Kekmid
Woodord
Heibke
Meliiida
Butlaw
Scheel
Re Turkart
Jenoia Scheel
Nelson Burkarty
D.melride
Wogdird
Jenmin
Scpreol Association
Bt. Luke's Belton Association
Purtvill
Cathedral College
Pioneer Ladies Aid Postpones Meeting to Friday at Love of Mrs State
The Power Lalles Aid society postponed its social meeting scheduled for Wednesday the 2nd due to a holiday. The gathering will be held Friday the 24th at the Love of Mrs State, 80 Lathrop Avenue, with visitors urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Lalles' Aid Society
Lathrop Avenue
Vialtora
Benefit card party for St Luke's Sanctuary Society
Mrs William Moody of 190 Gale Avenue River Forest hosts a benefit card party to fund St Luke's Sanctuary Society. The event Saturday afternoon February 25 begins at 2 o'clock with bridge five hundred and euchre tables arranged. coordinates brown. Contact Mrs Mandy at Riverside Forest 286 for details.
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Mra
Willam
Moody
Gale Avenue
River Forest
St. Luke's Church
Sanctuary Society of
Goldenrod Club Meeting At Mrs St Messinger Home
The Goldenrod club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs St Messinger's home. Guests were served a dinner and played games with Mrs G Brown and Mrs G Martinghird receiving top honors. They plan a gathering Feb 20 at Mrs Holek's home for a birthday celebration. No council meeting due to holiday on Feb 13. Ladies Aid Society to hold a draw Tuesday Feb 21 at the church hall with a cedar chest and coal prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldenrod Club
St Messinger
G. Brown
G. Martingshird
Bath
Bouby
Ald Rociaty of
St. Paul's
Hivangelical Lutheran’ Church
Admirable Crichton impresses in high school production
The Admirable Crichton was staged Thursday and Friday evenings February 10 and 17 in the sh pehout auditorium under student director Kentzler. Thudolph Meyn as Crichton received praise for handling the island transfer scene, with Wrank White as Best and Edward Markhan as Lord Lani drawing audience interest. Elizabeth Rucers and peers gave strong supporting performances. The island and cabin sets were new and satisfactory, with Prudence Paterson designing programs and the high school orchestra under RL Osburn providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharidten
Butler
Erichton
Crichton
Thudolph Meyn
England
Best
Wrank White
Lord Lani
Edward Markhan
Mary
Catherine
Agatha
Ou Warker
Elizabeth Lambert
Gertrude Fritz
Barrie
Mia
Elixabeth Rucers
Lady Mary
Cera
Productine
Diaginica
Raed Lon
Donn
Ernest
Kentater
Prudence Paterson
Ritch
Orchestra Unfer
Osburn
Firemen's Movie Benefit in Forest Park
Residents of Karent Park are reminded of the Forest Park Fire Department Movie Benefit to be shown two days Thursday and Friday March 2 2008 at North's Circle Theatre. A feature with an all star cast will be shown along with comedy news and other features with a change of program each night. Admission 26e for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karent Park
Forest Park Fire Department
Horth's Circle Theatre
Pieketa
Fire at King's Theatre in Forest Park
A fire alarm summoned firefighters to the King's Theatre in Forest Park on Thursday at 0:45. The blaze started under the stage for unknown reasons. Quick response limited damage to a light extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Theatre
King's Forest Park Theatre
False alarm at Madison and Hemitay street fire
A car received at the Hemitay Que and Madison street fire on Monday at 6 p m proved to be a false alarm with no trace of the feeder found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemitay- Qnue
Madison Street
Building Corporation Elects First Director
Stockholders of the Wurest Park Building Corporation met on Wednesday evening February 15 to elect a board of directors. Elected were George Gold Ernest Witt Rudolf Burkart Fred Wiebera Fardio Schulze Walter Young B. EL Franzen Paul Zimmerman John Crawford. Income tax returns prepared at the Barigm State Savings Bank from February 15 to March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurest Park Clay Butlding Corporation
Arectors
George Gold
Ernest Witt
Rudolf Burkart
Fred Wiebera
Fardio
and Schulze
Walter Young
B. EL. Franzen - Paul Zimmerman
John Crawford
Coach Stagg Speaks to Fathers and Sons
The program featured University of Chicago mentor Amos Alonzo Stagg addressing fathers and sons at an event titled The Itelatitia of Father to son. Stagg emphasized loyalty to family and institutions as key to a boy’s future success, sharing stories of interactions with players and urging parental companionship and guidance. Local speakers including Mr. Brage, Mr. Cooledge, and Rev. Koliney reinforced themes of discipline, education, and positive fatherly influence, with musical interludes closing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fathers
Bone
Tees
Wy A. Blais
Mira
I. Ut
Tol Stelber
Wandated
Serewate
Tev
Robert Yonn
Trevis Banat
Frederick Couledyge
Oliver Hurnete
Couth A. A. Stagg
University of Chicago
Majas
Moe
Mr. Brage
Dave
Stagg
Chicago
Divige
Tate
Raymond Lauterbach
Br. Cooledge
Cooledge Alsa
Oliver Burnett
Koliney
L. Cavurn
Meang
Muale
Wien
Mme Boyn
Geo Club
Pugeant
Three Men After Day's Collections
A day’s car robberies targeted streetcar crews in Chicago area, as three assailants halted several routes on Matlth and Waris avenues and Travefereed at Martin avenues. They seized money, threatened a conductor, then fled west on Norsegol road. Police investigated with Forest Park and Oak Park units. suspect Jake Chinnor linked to conductors George Burke and team members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matleth Street
Waris
Martin Avenues
George Burke
Am Lin
Tha Ueker
Iid
Marlen oyeHoe
Tinhene
Kongers
Trey Wen
Bidelinker Bixtit
Norsegoelt Road
Forest Park
Oak Park
Juntormng
Jake Chinnor
Karke
Read
Hive
Chicago
Bakery sale at Park Facking Company in Madison Street
A bakery sale is announced for Thursday at the Park Facking Company located 4352 Madison Street in Astead. The event features doughnuts, cake, and other baked goods. Proceeds or details unclear but inviting attendees to travel for the sale with rewards noted.
Thanksgiving Circle Meeting Notice in Chicago
Thanksgiving Circle of the King’s Daughters will meet Tuesday February 21 at the home of Mrs. Gleave 2451 East 74th Place Chicago. Attendees are asked to assemble at Hannah Avenue station at 10 p m sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's
Gleave
East 74Th Place
Chicago
Hannah Avenue
Sharp
Valentine Party Crowds At Conway Tango Ball
The Bt Valentine party held by the B I Konway Tango at their ball on February 14 drew a crowded, jovial crowd. Bunco dancing and refreshments provided evening entertainment.
Bunco Party Fure at Dark Chapter Honors Antonietta Lane
A surprise bunco party honors Antonietta Lane at the Masonic lodge hall Oak Park Cuiave yturt on Thoraday February by a group of her friends. First prize went to Ruth Cunningham and Viola Dietz. booby to Minnie Tubin and Rutherford Ewing. A dinner, dancing, and Romeo and Juliet play with Adelaide Ewing and Ed Lane featured. Attendees included Basie Krew Mary Haker Ethel Kelly Adeline Kelfer Ruth Cunningham Adelaide Ewing Jolany Grablouski Olga Seta Helen Burkart Minnie Tubiy Helen Gatenachwager Cayxe Viola Dietz Lydian Grn Vern Hamtoang Ruth Livermore Mamie Reut Grace Stephens Virginia Stephens Hather Ewing Hazel Block Mildred Block Dorothy Lauck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fure
U. 1
Order of Bawern
Stan
Antoinetta Lane
Masonic Lodge
Oak Park
Cuiave
Aso
Antonetty Lane
Vrovisa
Thoraday
Murengo Avenué
Ruth Cunningh
Ang Viola Diets
Minnie Tubin Sind
Ruther Ewing
Jullet
Eda Lana
Adelaide Ewlogne
Basie Krew
Mary Haker
Ethel Kelly
Adeline Kelfer
Eda Lane
Ruth Cunningham
Adelaide Ewing
Jolany Grablouski
Olga
Seta
Helen Burkart
Minnie ‘Tubiy
Helen Gatenachwager
Bunco Party at St Peters Church Next Wednesday Night
The Brotherhood of St Peters on Ivonah Avenue and Adame Street invites all to a bunco party at the church parlor on February 22. Refreshments will be served. Numerous beautiful prizes will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Brotherhood of St Peters
Ivonah Avenue
Adame
Art
Atte Churea
Nefromenta
Club Holds Meeting for Betta Migma Kappa
The Betta Migma Kappa society met at Hed riksen Note, 700 South Laylor enu Oak Park. Plans were made for a party at Koward den hospital on February 17. On March 2 the group will be entertained at the Drosvler home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betta Migma Kappa Beta
Hedriksen
Oak Park
Koward den Hospital
Drosvler
Public party invited at Eaglehall on February 28
The Viklem octal chub invites the public to a bunch party at Eaglehall on Randolph Street at Desplaines Avenue. The event is set for Thursday evening February 28 at 6:80 sharp. Remember the date and be on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglehall
Randolph Street
Desplaines
Avenue
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Myrtle Camp
RA. N. A
Triangle Club
Sonmergial Assn
Carl Righter YO
Dora Wiechmann
Rod Clug
Barigm #tate Savings Bank
Fathers and Sons
Mt. Her
Park Fucking Company
Astead
BUNCO
PARTY
Bunco and
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