Neigh borhood club cotillion lights up Columbus Park
A bustling annual cotillion at Columbus Park refectory showcased Forest Park society with ample gowns and laughter. Chief Fred Licht and Tien Dvorak mixed in playful skits while young and old danced, slipper bags, and roses in a festive, stylish community event hosted by the local women’s club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollen
Fred Licht
Tien Dvorak
Forest Park
Gira
Olndgrelle
Prince
Telter Akeller
Cinderella
Helen Trolke
Bessie Roos
Jude Green-Ulace
A Mlueesner
Cheirpun
Rooked ‘Atunning
Mra
Martha Hartley
Joseph Sordvia
Morris Lande
Wytni
Harold Howlers
William ‘Hiorn, Jra
Pope
Wae Hdward R
Margaret Higgins
Rive Kegt
Bia Fariee
Helen Bhauones
Frances Higgins
Magistrate Race Candidate Carl G Richter in Forest Park
Carl G Richter announces his candidacy for Police Magistrate in Forest Park Illinois on February 23 1028. He appeals to voters noting five years in local business and residence at 1128 Des Drntea avenue, pledging fair honest efficient administration if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Belleva
Pollea “Magiarate
Forest Park Dam- Hattuta
Boxing Entertainment at Bremorial Hall March 6
On Tuesday March 6 at 8330 p m Forest Park Post 414 American Legion presents a boxing card at Bremorial hall Adams street and Circle avenue featuring Kid Williams of Michigan Brunkle Brute of Chicago Jack Wattery of Canada Charlie Woods amateur bantamweight champion Benny Berliner of Forest Park and others Admission 1 50 Tickets from Dr Frankel Forest Park 1168 Da Luxe Freds Barber Shop Busy Bee Georges Ice Cream Parlor and the billiard hall
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Forest Park
American Legion
Bremorial Hall
Adams Street
Circle Avenue
Kid Wiliams
Michigan
Briunkle Brute
Chicago
Jack Wattery
Canada
Chariie Woods
West
Benny Berliner
Pride of
Arthur Lai
Admirasion
Dr. Frankel
da Luxe
Fred
Busy Bee
George's
Billiard
Meeting of Forest Park Masonic Temple Building Corp
An urgent stockholders meeting of the Forest Park Masonic Temple Building Corporation Acacia club and Forest Park lodge No 1054 A F and A M will be held at the Forest Park club corner Hany noh avenue and Adaws street on the evening of Thursday the twenty seventh at 8 o clock. The plan to erect the Masonic Temple on Madison street will be submitted. All Masonic members interested in the project are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Masonic Temple Building Corporation
Acacia Club
Forest Pack Lodge
Forest Park Club
Community Club
Hanynoh Avenue
Adaws Street
Masonic Temple
Madison Street
Mrs Drechsler Injured After Fall Before Municipal Building
Mrs Charles Drechsler of 7038 Wilcox Street was walking by the Municipal building Thursday afternoon when she fell on the pavement, breaking her arm. She is recuperating at her home.
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Bubtaine
Charles Drechsler
Wilcox Street
Mrs W Mra. W. Achumacher Sr Recovery Thanks Club
Mrs W Mra. W. Achumacher Sr of 1100 Algin Avenue is on the road to recovery though her foot remains painful. She extends thanks to friends and fellow club members for their kindness and support.
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Achumacher
Algin Avenue
Engagement Announcement for Rose Heagor and Dirg Schumacher
Rose Heagor of Cal is engaged to William J. Schumacher, with details noting the families and home venue. The notice states the engagement and involved households, reflecting a formal society announcement.
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William J. Schumacher &R
Rose Heagor
Owe Cling
Cal
Water debate grips village council over new well costs
At Monday's council meeting the water shortage sparked a battle over funding for a new well and reservoir. Commissioner Wendt urged a $4,000 engineer study and part of a $119,000 plan, while Mayor Kaul and others pressed for faster relief, suggesting Chicago connections. Residents and commissioners clashed on spending money without guaranteed water, with calls to form citizen committees and to reconsider a north-side well versus tying into Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fietsch
Iteele” Aguanal
Mike ‘Brisch
Briach
Chicago
Oak Park
2Nd Street
Michalaky
Randolph Street
Circla Avenue
Wendt
Michalsky
Henry Jtuhs
Metropolitan Railroad
Cutlseas
Lake Michicen
Hoathea
Brich
Mike Urisch
Ada
Mike Brisch
Kaul
Obituary for Florence Rowe former cadet and teacher
Florence Rowe, twenty, formerly a cadet at Grant School and later a teacher at BellWood, died February 21 at West Suburban Hospital after an operation for appendicitis the week prior. Funeral Mass Saturday at St Mary’s Church in Austin. She left five brothers and parents who had died earlier, with a warm circle of friends and colleagues remembering her bright health and charm.
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Mias
Florence Rowe
Grant School
BellWood
West Suburban Hospital
Jones
Br Mary's Church
Austin
Miss Rowe
Grarit
Arl
Cutie
Saranello Seegar
Anant
Moorehead
Monroe Street
Friedman Buys Out Partner to Own Man's Style Shop
Clartes W. Friedman completes purchase of all on site interests in the Man's Style Shop at 7524 West Madison Street becoming sole owner. He plans stock changes adding two new clothing lines for men young men and boys. He promises better service and lower prices than upscale shops in the loop.
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Clartes W. Friedman
West
Madison Street
Forest Park
Friedman
McNeil Announces Hat In The Ring For Forest Park Commissioner
McNeil declares candidacy to represent Forest Park neighbors and friends as commissioner. He cites water supply and cost as key issues and pledges to work for the community. He notes pride in Forest Park growth and asks support from neighbors. Also reports Behumacher Booster club meeting set for February 27 at Ackermann's hall with speakers and entertainment. Contributions from Warner and Markward to Forest Park Gab Band fundraising.
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Forest Park
Woreat Park
Zourn
McNeile
Dunlop Avenue
Behumacher Booster Club
Ackermann's Hall
Desplaines Avenue
Grant School Parents Organize to Address Poor Conditions
The Grant School Parent-Teacher Association was formed at a Monday meeting led by Dr. H. Q. A. Usraens, who urged the board of education to remedy deplorable conditions at the north side school. Ernest Schreiber was named president with George Weld vice president, Miss White secretary, and Miss Saranelle Beekur treasurer. Dr. Curatens criticized the school for inadequate ventilation, broken boiler, and five years without cleaning, vowing to press the board to fund repairs. Parents pledged support for action and awaited a public meeting. Supt. Rudolph Mueller presided until the new president took the chair.
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A.grant School
Grant School
Omhers
Ernest Schreiber
George Weld
White
Saranelle, Beekur
H. Q. A. Usraens
North Side
Curatens
Dr. Curutens
Car Steam
Board of Education
Rudolph Mueller
Straw Vote Results At Forest Park Club Ball
An Amusement Park ballroom party hosted a prize masquerade by the Forest Park Club Band with local merchants donating prizes for best costumes. A straw vote among 515 attendees produced ballots showing additional write-in candidates like Henry C. Hive and Rudolf Burkart, who had not declared candidacy. 447 ballots were cast, and Burkart’s and other write-ins received small vote shares as attendees submitted unofficial names.
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Forest Park Club
Eelved
Henry C. Hive
Rudolf Burkart
Kort
Wertinar
Mike Kupschall Bince
Lapt
Baturday
Ay Avanli
Himsel
Candlasta
Billy
McGum
Ming
Eee Wingil
Rudolf Burkart Seeks Forest Park Commissioner Nomination
Rudolf Burkart announces his candidacy for Forest Park commissioner at Forest Park Tennessee on Feb 25 1908. He asserts long local residence and business, pledges an honest efficient administration, and asks for support from friends.
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Forest Park
Mothers and Daughters Banquet at Proviso Township High
The third annual Mother and Daughter banquet was held at Proviso Township High School last Wednesday evening. Over two hundred attendees enjoyed a formal dinner and program with speakers on architecture and building. Notable guests included Forest Park mothers and daughters such as Mrs. Harry Oaden and Mrs. George Hartley among others.
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Proviso Township High School
Ming Jenaica Foster
Girta
Harry White
Jroth McNeil
Walden Rentdorff
Cora Morton
Odcarriera
Helen Bennett
Forest Park
Harry Oaden
Margaret
George Hartley
Bernice
Ferdinand Schols
Ethal
Maimie
C. Renfer
Henry Helleman
Myrtle
Willam Canningham
Ruth
George Gola
Evelyn
Mra
Q. Diepty
Herman Hinessner
Lucille
Rodof Burkart
Halen
Mothers Organize to Aid Grant School in Forest Park
Mothers of the Grant School district invite to join the Grant School Mothers’ club. First meeting set for Monday February 26 at 2 o’clock at Mrs John McEwan’s home 148 Belvidere Street. The Grant school is the oldest in Forest Park system and needs immediate repair. Contact Mrs McEwan or Mrs Belleman for details.
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Grant School
Mothers’ Club
Jobn McEwan
Belvidere Street
Alatrict
Anyong
McEwan
Park
Forest Park
Raith Belleman
Kaul's Candidacy Question Dominates Local Race
Rumors swirl as Mayor Kaul hesitates about running for re election and Henry Schumacher becomes a central figure. A. B. Winterroth and August Thode are named as possible foes while talks of a dark horse and a Schumacher booster club gain momentum. Supporters press Kaul for clarity even as the mayor weighs authoring a book.
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Xuul
Hla
Kaul
Michael Hriach
Driach
Atpadfaat
Hanoes
Mike Briech
Hirach
Lelieve
Brisch Baw
Horwever
Aithout
Tayor
Culsen'n Party
Mobr
August Thode
Inter
Thode
Kuul
Henry D. Schumacher
Schumacher Booster Club
A. B. Winterroth
Han Bers
Saverat
Hile Mapoda
Bor
Steen
Bchleachs-Holstein
Hchlaewig-Holstein
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Columbus Park
Forest Parker
Het
Carl G. Richter
Masong
Florance Rowe
Charles Harvey Banthin
Charles Banthin, Jr
Harvey Charles Banthin
Circle
Concordin Cemetery
William Buch
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Friends Ia
Licette
McNeil
Warner
Be. Markward
Carstens
Henry Keun
H.D. Schumacher
A. BH
Winterrath
Take” Jacobe
A. Meason
George Armbrust
Edward Blatter
Blough
Jobo Figtech
Pannee
Hannoe Manning
and Michslaky
Paul Ziamermeg
Polich
Lreak
Yaloner T
Ciling
Whathdr
Candale
Imich
A. E. Winterroth
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