Washington Pageant Delights Large Town Audience
A Washington at Vernon pageant presented by Proviso High School under Mine Charlton Locks drew large crowds Friday and Saturday. Youthful performers depicted George Washington’s early life from 1756 to Yorktown, with strong acting by Libs difficult role and vivid music in period costumes. Critics praised the ensemble and noted memorable scenes including the wedding, the cryptic orders scene, and the final tribute to Washington’s enduring legacy.
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Gueer
Ewil
Wauter Clave
Praving Township
Ufish
Thuraing
Ithe
George
Washington
Vorty Mackayy
Charlton Locks
L Qatle
Paar
Vermi
Balieweg
Woahsiington
Willey Forge
Yorktown
MG Verpon
Frederick Vredenteck
Wilich
Vernon
Lawrence
Mt. Verhon
Potomay
de Irench
Martha Cumtts
Vertion
Vertion Aids A Gracious Hoston
Gertrude Sungler
Lady Washington
Wiliam Chulock
Tor Patriax
Norman Bulagav Lo
Amarica
Drawnton
Howillory
Wyshligton
Danube
Births and social notes from a village newspaper
Birth announcements list several local families with newborns on dates in February including Meury Long, Clire Troaat, and William Hedwins among others. The item also notes a wedding prelude and a church event with a lecture on Power by R. H. Seakleuton and a Moose Prize Masquerade hosted by Loyal Order.
Neighborhood Club Plans Annual Easter Event
A neighborhood club met at the community club on Friday afternoon for a business meeting and Valentines party. Plans were laid for the annual Easter sale with booth preparations and prize drawings by club members and guests. Proceeds totaling one hundred dollars will fund a public project.
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Clu
Exaiun Gcultse ii
Harhara Hora
Fanny
Heil
Booth
Ethel Tineger
Hhanleaa
Amel Ohba
Elixabeth
Tuth Eeny
Kery Gomle
Mifredi Wood
Tirifte Pooth
Loller
God Mupeiot Mosler
Mice Mears
Handkerchler
Javhonte
Hiehohner
Tornell
Tate
Atabse
Pilkimth Cape
Fornl
Horriot Choisaum
Tte Howests
Neat
Piawest
Charles Renfer
Clann
Windegisth
Besale
Roos Nurerr Mohr
Moxdames Harriat Hoxler
Heanor, Cunningham
Elta Steward
Leansw Jenkins
Antoinette Moulrgy
Melrose Park Boxing Royal Riot After Salome Show
A reported boxing exhibition last Friday in MelrosePark drew officials attention after a crowd broke into a royal style melee as spectators clashed in the ring. Assistant State's Attorney Hedger, heading the grand jury, was informed yesterday and promised investigation, while village authorities said they had heard nothing of the disturbance.
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Melrose Baek
Salome
Tve
Fatile Royal
Hedger
Community fund drive aids Central European drive in park
A community drive at Vorext Park raised funds for a charity with Mrs Heater and Mrs Hoffman hosting. Prizes included crocheted items won by William Mannion and a cake donated by Mrs Mosler. The event thanked donors and patrons, totaling $22.00 in receipts and listing multiple prize winners.
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Suboylen
Vorext Park
Walter Lesler
Mra. Heater
Mrv
Nettle Hoffman
Dv House
Sra
Willian Mannion
Hannah Avenue
Herbert Lilly
Mra
Flosses
Moffagan
Mra. Mosler
Ars. Ehrhardt
Locenge Ohlman
H.3
Myers
Ten Boys Arrested After Disorderly Conduct at Greek Restaurant
Ten boys aged 19 to 25 were arrested for disorderly conduct after lingering at a Greek restaurant corner of Madigan Street and Elgin Avenue. They were taken to the station by motor patrol and will appear before Police Magistrate Schumacher later today. The report blends with unrelated dramatic text describing a theater scene and idealized references, not connected to the incident.
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Vark
Pestaurant
Madigan Street
Elgin Avenue
Atehhan Herman Burnleft Wade
Schumacher
Mauntelont
Helen Genterrgichar Wed Hinfl Freireich Chicago Bride
Helen daughter of Mr and Mrs Genterrgichar wed Hinfl Freireich of Chicago in Gold's restaurant on Roosevelt Road. The ceremony occurred Saturday February 12 at 5 PM with Rev Fisher of Marchfield Avenue temple officiating. The bride wore a satin gown with bridal veil. bridesmaids wore Canton Crepe and carried pink flowers. Groom attended by Harold Wehr and Charles Gesterrelcher. Dinner for 25 guests followed, about 1400 attended the reception. The couple planned a two week wedding trip to New York and a future visit to the bride's parents.
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Helen
Sire
Leopold Genterrgichar
Marengi Avenue
Hinfl Freireich
Chicago
Boo Noosevelt Road
Fisher
Marchfield Avenue
Mathilda
Aedmil
Tower
Binsatheins
Dorothy Fretreich
Denterreieher
Garothy
Frajreleh
Ming
Yale Rosie
Harold Wehr
Charles Gesterrelcher
Idk Elkins
Witen Darts
Esterrelcher
Stradrab Relch
New York
le Wit
Oil Collector Held Up in Forest District
John Lys of 11S Wantiogton liquor ward in Chicago was held up by two bandits on Saturday near Park and Linden avenues in Forest Park after resisting a strong attempt to force him from his car. The robbers took $30 from his person and fled toward Oak Park, with investigators linking them to a gang active in the area.
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John Lys
Wantiogton Liquiward
Chiengo
Staitird
Corsde
Park and Linden Agenuey
Forest
Iigklog
Dive Forest
Hit
Nita
Roubera
Mie Ween
Oak
Jobsatte
Madison Atreet
Liarlqn Avenue
Bandits Hold Up City Drug Store and Candy Shop
Two men robbed John Latale’s drug store at the northeast corner of Madison Street and Hariem Avenue Saturday at 10 48 pm. They relieved Latale of 187 dollars and his watch, then fled in an automobile. Police have not located the bandits.
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John Latale
Madison Street
Hariem Avenue
Togoradl
Fire Destroys Awning at Madison Store
Fire of incendiary origin destroyed the attached awning at the Dvorak Basin store in Madison early Monday night around 10 30. A passerby removed fabric from a suspected source, preventing further damage before the fire department arrived. Citizens Party Club to meet Feb 24 at Community Club House with officer installation after the meeting. Ladle Aid Society to hold social meeting next Wednesday February at 2 pm at Mrs B H Ferdinand’s home on Hignonah avenue.
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Dvorak Basin
Thq
Madison
Te Bingen
Citizens Party Club
Ostiseny Party Club
Mealuip
Mmb
Lading! Aid Society
Aid Society of
Piaveer Praatiyterlag Choreh
Sosial
Pabrary
Aire
B. H. Ferdinand
Ost Hignonah Avenue
Onk Pat Py
Miss Randolph Pleases in Sunnybrook Farm at Warrington
The Warrington theater stages Stebecca of Moonybrook Farm by the Broadway Mayors. Miss Randolph, as Rebecca, charms with wholesome country scenes, while Jeremiah Cobb and a large cast deliver lively performances and period charm, earning audience applause and praise for acting and stagecraft.
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Stebecca
Moonybrook Farm
Warrington
Siaple
Pod Avery
Hitinok Oy
Imibhel Ryudelph
Rebecca Rowena Randall
Xocomd
Jeremiah Cobb
Louis Tolliver
Mhiyers
IBM Uesger
Alladin
Mirandy
Win Wlao
Wister
Perk
Wallay
Mary Mudward
Dinpaen
Walter Wilson
Jeremiah Stanon
Annieted
Minnie Smele
Stebescu
Marjorie Garrett
Jane Pers King
Kate Hougine Wiggins
Lucy Wagner
Chita Helle Simngs
Siibpeon
Artur
Kohn
Ab Jabr Flagg
Rebecca Ja Bob
India
Gard of Thanks Note From Local Figures
A garbled note expresses thanks from community members George Gala and Carrie Troost along with unnamed supporters. The fragment hints at gratitude or tribute but lacks clear context, names, dates, or events to confirm specifics.
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George Gala
Carrie Troost
Obituary of Jacoh Gabt A Pioneer Resident Passes
Jacoh Gabt longtime resident of Ammerica dies February 10 1921 after a lingering illness. Born in Hamburg Germany June 14 1903 he immigrated to America with his family and settled in Mir wood. Survived by wife Hn Ly deity and daughter Mea Carola Wroost among others. Village mourns as council expresses sorrow and offers condolences to the bereaved family.
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Jacoh. Gabt
Hamburg
Germany
Ammerica
UBTI
Notag
Jim Sdnter
Wiliam Haentin
Muywood
Frederika Mchvama
Uwe Realdenca
Gaddwyn
Sears
Piaillon
Ore
Carola
Mir Wood
UTELEM CLUB NOTES SHOWSMERRIMENT AND ACADEMIC GALA
The Tegular Wurlesy meeting of the Useless Boel and MMenmuce elub held at Engle ha Melenery Th. Forty members and friends attended a party at Bogle hall last Saturday, hearing the entertain ment committee report on the club’s aims and the years ahead. A varied program included songs, readings, and a toast to Annine Lily.
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Boel
Mmenmuce Elub
Engle Ha Melenery
Tilly Meriiters
Wrovel Lincoln
Bogle Hall
Ireland
God Uiney
Hayes Wheats
Ankin
Wredfield
Mine Grove Windlay
Mr. Lilly
Wankington, D.C
Neighborhood club play benefits local charities
On Friday afternoon February 24 the Neighborhood Club will present a one act play by Zonit Gale titled Nohelbdre with a cast led by Janine Yeung Martha Hartley Peter Fimuy and others. Proceeds will be divided between the Elizabeth Chariton day nursery Pork mud the Chicago Lighthouse Workroote for the blind and Mie Hertha Mies. Tickets are available from club members or at the Soviet office. The public is warmly invited for an enjoyable afternoon with proceeds aiding local charities.
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Elizabeth Chariton Day Nursery
Chicago
Hertha Mies
Cage
Nanaor
Nolehbdre
Zonit Gale
Ktsen
Yeung
Willaworth
HemgItnos
Caniilkin
Miinikts
Rawhian
Tel Mineger
Elvera Woolner
Postponed Movie Benefit and Royal Neighbors Party Update
A community note reports the Movie Benefit under the Associated Charting of Cores postponed to Thursday due to scheduling conflicts. Also announced is the Royal Neighbors Sunoco Party on March 6 from 4 to 6 pm at the Community Club House with kids activities and adult programs, details to follow.
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Frkinda
Winsert
Commissioners In Weekly Session Discuss Village Affairs
In a weekly session the village commissioners addressed suppression of certain issues in Forest Bark, debated county officiates, and reviewed actions from a recent meeting. They approved ordinances on motor and horse drawn vehicles for commercial use, and adopted a resolution concerning the death of former trustee Jacob H. Gold.
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Licht
Pook
Galles
Aegis
FiHage
Meily
Ritecnnelbea Council
Wwe
Wonera
Varkala
Ommissianer’ Wondt
Owl Pari
Tor
Cork
Candalume
Jacob Hf. Gold
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Meury Longe
Tus Atta Street
Clire
W Dtoghtar
Tueslay
Troost
Jims
Wan
Qind Mee
Wiliius Hedwins
Tlale Avenue
An Thirathy
Potrunoy 3
Clarence Little
Moser
Tin Avenue
Stowe
Sunda
Upbseenstinge
H. Seakleuton
Consolidated “Shale Fra Tueta Company
MOOSE
Tolliten
Melrose Park
Bunco Party
Tlarrive
Kminer
Mew
William Masstow
Neupie Honfman
Hunco Pary
Olata
Hosler
Uneral
Forest Park
Watate Bales
Nineyt Retch
Real Extate
Denlh
Ous Wap Cortha Gyo Matrick
Monroetree
Cari” Hlamm and
Act
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Jhns
Thontage
Apple of
Aido
Belot Avenue
Afadison
Adams
Toko Keegar
Emil Wepdt
Mir
Wendt
Total Te Colette
Fou Lto
Ton
Xoektown
Logettier
Khox
Yorkstown
Mt. Vernon
de Usloved
Eutey
Mildred Buxgibbons
Perhans
Freireich-Ozgterreicher
Standard
Bandite Ror Drug Store
Miss Randolph
Sunnybrook Farm
By Erith Helesman
Jacon H. Cold
Utelem
American Legion
Mirk
Uga
Marsh
Edenty
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