Harlem State Bank opens new Forest Park home
The Harlem State Bank in Forest Park celebrated its new, larger building at Madison Street and Hannah Avenue with an at home reception. The quarter million dollar structure features Radford stone columns, expanded banking space, a modern vault, enhanced security, and additional parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hard Homme
Huron State Buyings Bank
Madixon Street
Hannah Avenue
Forest Park
Bank
Dusintan
Plana
Ghend
Bank W
Madison Street
Fraight
Bank Alsa
Old City
Safe Deposit Boxen
Safe Deposit Vault
Fred
Eee TT
Doob Plans to Erect Apartment Building on Adams
Henry Loeb, Madison street dry goods merchant, buys a 100 by 160 foot lot on Belolt avenue and Adaing street for 12000 to build a three story apartment house with about 380 units. The deal awaits deed perfection and possession, with no definite start date or finalized plans yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doob
Adams
Henry Loeb
Madison Street
Belolt Ave
Adaing Street
Ina
Joseph Slatner
Doub
Selina
Jesse
Three Playgrounds For School Houses Is Commission Plan
The village council may set aside 1400 to the playgrounds commission to create three fully equipped playgrounds with a single director to share duties. A conference with W L Allen of the National Recreation and Playgrounds Association discussed funding, estimating 600 per site and 1150 to equip all three, plus 2300 for a director. Tax support would be about 2300 yearly, not available before June, prompting a bond-issue discussion at a joint council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playgrounds Commission
Burkart
Otto C. Tamm
Recreation and Playgrounds Board
Mie Coun
W. L. Allen
National Recreation and Playgrounds Association
Ilinois
Algo
Harlem Avenue Chapin Buildings Resume Construction
Breve Haplin has issued permits for three two story buildings on Harlem Avenue by the Chapin firm. Foundations were set earlier and stand well. the sites lie south of several flat structures built that year by Mureau and Chapin. Forest Home Cemetery seeks a 15000 addition on Des Plaines Avenue and a 12000 one flat building is planned at 284 Des Plaines Avenue.
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Hapin
Harlem
Simbe Street
Mureau
Chapin
Forest Home Cemetery
Desplaines Avenue
Kottke Relative Dies in Milwaukee Area Train Crash
Mra ion Kottke of 274 Elgin avenue received a telegram Saturday night announcing the death of her brother-in-law, William Kottke, of Milwaukee, in a railroad accident near there. Ernest Kottke rushed to Milwaukee, attended the funeral in Wykoff after the body was brought there from Forest Park. Carl Poeachel of Wykoff had been visiting in Forest Park prior to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Ion Kottke
Elgin Avenue
William Kottke
Milwaukee
Ernest Kottke
Aime
Wyatt
Minnesota
Wykoff
Thoreday
Carl Poeachel
Wycott
Kottke
Forest Perk
Charles F Dreghsler Qmk Park Undertaker Obituary
Charles F Drechsler of Qmk Park died on Monday after a long illness and brief illness. He founded the Drechsler undertaking business at 1116 Lake Street about 13 years ago and was active in Oak Park circles, leaving his widow Sophie Bievert and son Earl. Burial is at Forest Home conducted by St Johns Lutheran with many family members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. Drechsler
Gk Park
Lake Atreat
Mayo Brothers
Uhe
Karl
University of Michigan
Mr. Drechster
Lyden
Elgin Avenue
Dixon Street
Forest Park
Hila
Drechster
Alnce
Thia Place
Jie
Mies Sophie Q. Bievert
Iver Forest
Earl
Martin
Willam H
Adolph
Oak York
Hertian
Corinda
Town
Fred Mesenbrink
Maywood
August Hiller
Forest Turk
A. J. Lebmull
Hiver Forest
Henry Hana
Yorent Forest Parks
Willan Lemkulr
Fairbank
Misa Idy Theatielerg
Forest
Park
Wistera
Drechsler
Pulfle
Club Fe
Oak Park
Charites
Qak
Glen Oaks
Lone'y Club
Messra
J. Praeter
Otto Schum
J. Obiis
Wm. Ohlig
John Abraham
Ft. Pagenkopf
Forest Home
Lake Street
William HF. Drechsler
Hia Brother
Village Plans New Building for Its Waterwork House
Village engineers draft a uniform new building for the waterworks engine plant. Construction faces delays due to machinery setup and wall vibrations from operating equipment. The project will be funded by the water fund, with legal oversight to avoid bond issues. building inspector Henry Zahn has condemned current structures and warned against continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riloco
Henry Zahn
Haa
Fire alarm pulled at Altenheim. no fire found
A fire alarm was pulled at Altenheim Sunday evening around 0 80. The lone department arrived promptly and found no fire. Inmates were not disturbed and could not understand the alarm. The fire chief could not determine who pulled the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altenheim
Rudolph Hegs Purchases Big Studebaker Auto
Rudolph Hegs of 7425 Warren Avenue purchases a new seven passenger all cylinder Studebaker automobile. The transaction highlights a local car trade and reflects growing consumer activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Hegs
BIG Studebaker Auto
Hudolph Hess
Warren Avenue
Yau
Srudebaker
Kiwanis Ladies Night at Oak Park Arms Hotel
Kiwanis hosts a ladies night at Oak Park Arms Hotel with Judge Ninian Walsh as speaker. The event includes a dinner and dance, a patriotic speech on Lincoln and Washington, and a broadcasting segment from Oak Park Army Station. Addison G Proctor, a delegate who helped nominate Lincoln, is noted. a substitute officer is planned due to Proctor’s recent death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park Arms Hotel
Ninian Walsh
Kincoln West
Oak Park Art Hotel
Dincoln
Washington
Oak Park Army Station
Addison G. Proctor
Abraham Linceln
Proctor
Eubatt
Educators Leave for Cincinnati to Attend National Meet
School leaders including Forest Park superintendent Mueller Proviso High principal J Iathnan and River East chief Miss Shinn depart today for Cincinnati to attend the National Education Association Superintendent branch meeting running through March 1. The National Association of Secondary Schools will also convene with high school principals, among the year's largest educator gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jtadelph
Mueller
Forest Park Atholol
Fhathnan
Princial
Proviso High School
Miss Shinn
River
Reat
Swill
National Educaton Innociation
National Association of Secondary Schonis
Wit
United States
New Sidewalks Planned for Forest Park South Part
Village council approved pressing sidewalks on Circle, Harlem, and adjacent streets from Fifteenth to Birteenth, appointing the village engineer to prepare plans and grades. A highway department approval was reported for Harlem avenue paving, with changes possible. start hoped this fall. Fire station site discussion and real estate aid followed, with tax-title vacant lots noted. Council transferred 4400 to the playgrounds fund and adjourned.
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Cirele
Marenke
Kigho
Harlem Avenues
Fifteenth
Birteenth Street
Theodore L. Lobstein
Harlem Avenue
Slite Highway Department
Jang
Heald
Urisch
Cron
Desplaines Avenue
Michalsky
Eouth
Burglaries Strike Kurt Berliner Home In Early Evening Theft
Burglars entered Kurt Berliner at 1117 Troost Avenue while he and Mrs Berliner were away. They returned around 0 o'clock to find losses valued at about 200 dollars, with coins heirlooms money and checks taken from a dresser. Police were notified but no clues were found by press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Berliner
Troost Avenue
Hogland
France
Po Ies
Armb rust Names Committees For Commerce Body
W M LeClear of Oak Park spoke to Forest Park Chamber of Commerce on income tax returns. He answered questions for thirty minutes. Armbrust announced 1925 standing committees with members named by chairmen, noting additional committees to be added at next meeting. Secretary Nelch absent, Judge Witt acted as secretary. August Henze served the buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. LeClear
Oak Park
Iirn
Tucker, Remington and LeClear
Certified Public Accountants
Meraneto
Chicago
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
LeClear
Til Holy
American Institute of Accavitanion
Mingla Bacoty
Armbrust
Pienje
F. T. Reuchter
Irving Witt
Frank Rose
Arnold Sosnik
TH. Buchohts
Otto Teich
R Hos. Bartling
Fred Samuels
George Gibson
F. HB. Rosenberg
Gottlieb Behwab
Herman Jacobx
Paul Harhold
A. J. Hall
C. W. Beecher
W- Hanna
W. J. Meyer
Adolph Wendt
Conrad Michalsky
Rudolf Burkan
Bonds On Hospital Addition And County Jail Vote
Voters in Cook county will vote Tuesday at polling places from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on two bond measures: 2 825 000 for a hospital addition and 4 000 000 for a new county jail. The jail plan includes buying the Hinde well on Western Avenue for a jail and courthouse. The old jail is crowded and lacks expansion room. A Superior Court judge candidate will be chosen. Precincts include Roosevelt school, the Village Hall, and the Methodist Church with three old polling places used instead of five.
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Nutleeux
Cook County
Hindewell
Western Avenue
Tt 4
Superior Court
Ory
Real Estate Boom Reported by Loebstein in Florida Lands
Theodore J. Loebstein, returning from Florida, says development is coming to the area. He bought land after a West Palm Beach purchase a year ago for 1 200 and now rejects 7 500 for the same lot. A 4000 bond adorns his former parcel as the market heats. He recounts two misadventures including a swollen jaw and a room search by the KiKi leader’s secretary as he sought lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore J. Loebateln
Thievevelt Road
Florida
West Palm Beach
Mr. Loebstein
Forest Park
Forest Social Club Holds Large Meeting Last Tuesday Night
Forest Social Club gathered over 100 men from surrounding areas at the new club room to discuss provisions for membership and the pending charter. Secretary Vogel read the constitution while officers urged better acquaintance. plans included a bon voyage party at Legion Hall with details to follow.
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Forest
Legion Fill
Cleele Avenue
Adium Street
Maren
Prusstei
Guateve Dion
Attarney Suwraleda
A. Saladidrerved
Wolk Seeks Re election for School Board President
Charters J Wolk announces candidacy for re election as president of the vehdal school board at the April election. He cites ongoing projects and says he consented to run again after being asked by Tauing ptr BonE. Incumbent terms of Win Brant 020 Elgin Ave and George W Ketler 118 Elgin Ave expire. Several candidates have yet to declare. The township election is slated for Tuesday April 7 with five motions denstities and one poundminster free to by elected. Judge W W Murray and Constable Rey Idelwon serve as retirement officials for Parent Pare. No opposition has formed against Murray yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charters J. Wolk
Agaln
Vehdal Board
Tauing Ptr Bone
Wolk
Brant
Elgin Ave
George W. Ketler
Elgin Avenue
Nothey Hive
Erat Ja
Building and Grounds
Aly. Keller Ta Ebade Muin
W. W. Murray
Constable Rey Idelwon
Hay
Murray
Constable
Property Owners Face 10 Bills for Avenue Improvement
Residents along Muronga avenue protest opening of Marengo and Elgin avenues with costs to be levied on benefiting property owners. Court orders dictate village must pay for disputed property and assess adjoining lots, while opposition claims charges are unfair and the project remains contentious among villagers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muronga Avenue
Lunaris Liarrison
Toby
Linn
Marenga
Daweganont
Hurkurt
Bees Wattaly
McNeal
Dunlop Avenue
Kilveld
Marenge Avenue
Elgin
Marengo
Lehmer Avenue
Warrloon Serosahe
Great Western Railway
Elgin Avenue
Marengo Avenue
Eaort
Bomb Threat and Vest Incident at City Council Meeting
An armed man wearing a bullet proof vest confronted the mayor and council, claimed to have a bomb device, and threatened to detonate it among the crowd. Police intervened as the mayor escaped, with the assailant describing a blast that would wound but not permanently injure twenty to thirty people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Mayer
Harlem Roosevelt Bank Raises Capital Stock Amid Oversubscription
The Harlem Roosevelt Bank plans to enlarge its capital from 50 000 to 100 000 after oversubscription to 55 000. The move follows capital controls raising minimum city bank capitalization and aims to avoid delays from late entrants and rival pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem-Roosevelt Bank
Harlem- Roenvelt State Bank
February Booster Draws Trade After First Distribution
February booster promotional rollout sparks strong trade interest as Hoosier on Madison Street markets large format ads. Forest Park merchants note expansive distribution by Chicago distributing company, with plans for March delivery to boost spring trade and directory coverage across nearby villages.
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Forest Park Hoover
Madison Street
Fainy Eg
Tha Wooster
Forest Park
Marest Pork
Chicago
Martech
Parking Curbed on Ferdinand Avenue After Complaints
Chief Licht ordered curb parking limits on Ferdinand Avenue for half a block south of Madison Street. The narrow street needs clear space for cars moving behind the theater after village council actions following multiple accidents at Circle Avenue and Roosevelt Tosé.
Also Mentioned on This Page
H A. Dow
Harlem State
Harlem Avenue OF Chapin Buildings
Charles F. Dreghsler
QMK Park
HONDA
Cincinnati
Commerce
Loebstein
Ferddnand Avenue
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