26 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
1
A dubious promotional piece urges readers to join a sweepstakes tied to Forest Park Review. It promises large cash prizes and prizes for spare-time effort, urging rapid entry and political style campaigning to gain votes and subscriptions. The language is promotional and entices manipulation of readers.
Early notes describe a township race kickoff with candidates for Town Clerk and Assessor roles. Vague references to a spring election, anticipated nominating conventions, and local party activity hint at upcoming township voting and committee events.
A meeting of township officers outlines an elected slate for the school board including President Lestley and secretary Rueley Aineller. Attendees from Melrose, Maywood, Brookford, and Linokfeld were reported present along with Superintendent Jd Smith and Attorney Souruhda. The group discussed job duties and the balance of funds for school purposes while several members were away in Washington for a national conference.
Forest Park voters face April 6 primary on a civil service plan for police and fire departments. A three member Civil Service Commission would oversee exams and eligibility, moving policing out of politics. Debate centers on pensions and pay as the system would affect current officers and future hires.
A local notice states meetings will be held on Wednesday and again on an upcoming day at Garfield hall. Committees listed include Publicity chaired by A J Novotny with members Ry We Mendricky G A Becki Ingal Clyde Glududa and EO of Flip ipliger and Guy Parks Conger.
Fire at the Collis residence on Dunlop Avenue destroyed a two story frame home shortly after 10 PM Wednesday. Early reports say the blaze was incinerary with traces of gasoline found. the Collis family, including Mrs Collis and sons John and a younger daughter Marie, were present at the time and escaped unharmed.
A large gathering at a Barrett Crowe venue heard candidates for county offices and other posts. Speakers included Frank Keils, Selmidt, John Dnenoowski, and Lawrence Koti. Sebastian of Maywood and Arthur Huebsch voiced legislative and mayoral ambitions, urging support for party platforms and local leadership.
Lights failed along Madison Street during Saturday shopping hour from 7 to 8 o clock, blacking two blocks from Murengo to Hannah Avenue. The blackout lasted about an hour causing candle shortages and storekeepers and residents scrambling for makeshift lighting as patients and staff worked to cope with the outage.
Dr Frankel purchases the North Side Garage on Broadway, taking ownership of a boxy two story city building. His brother Phi Singer will assist as manager while Frankel handles operations by phone and weekly visits.
Village attorney opines petition for converting Forest Village from a commission form to a city alterna tive government is improper and insufficient under state law. Council will not place the question on the primary ballot despite petitions and meetings, with the clerk awaiting guidance from courts on proper submission.
Two men burglarized Tom Gallo confectionery at Madison and Twenty Fifth, escaping with about $12 in cash and a quantity of cigars and candy. A heavy concrete door block and loose hardware foiled attempts to trace them. Nearby witnesses saw two men flee through an alley as patrols investigated a string of recent petty thefts on Madison Street.
A two story brick building at 7217 Madison is to be moved across Elgin Avenue to the rear lot owned by Joe Calderone who has built a large garage there. Calderone plans to use the site for a new venture, while the building is raised from its foundation and supported with heavy timbers for a street relocation.
A meeting in the Proviso township at Legion Hall saw Deneen forge a new coalition as Sen. Fred Soun touted county support for the Republican primary. Several committee members and local figures spoke on road improvements, county board aims, and party unity while cross-faction tensions surfaced over probate and county row leadership.
Al Berliner assumes management of a local filling station once known as The Ribbon King on Ehrenerson Street and Deaphines Avenue. The change shifts control of the station and its oil products in the Belfiborhood, with Berliner directing operations since the takeover became evident.
A chaotic burglary arrest follows a gun swat and chase as Hussey and Page are captured after a failed break in. Police, including Sergeants Ellis and Meyer, recover weapons and loot. Prelim hearings delayed. Hussey bond set at 7000, Page at 41 320,000.
Kiwanis members sample ice cream and hear talks on nutrition and consumer safety. Speaker John Poomner notes state and national dairy regulation, butter content, and health concerns amid a lively community gathering at the club hall.
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