Hall column begins a new year with reflections on Chicago
The piece introduces Bert L Hall starting a regular column in 1928. It reflects on journalism, the writer’s goals, and the year ahead. It highlights 1927 events such as Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight and Ford's car model, critiques auto marketing, and notes efforts like an elevated road project to ease city traffic.
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Chicago
Wia
Charles A. Lindbergh
Atlantic Ocean
Ford
Henry Ford
Bomb Strikes Forest Circle Club Building on Circle Ave
A dynamite blast about 12:30 Tuesday damaged the Forest Circle Club at 7214 Circle Avenue, blowing out the front and shattering nearby windows. The two story brick structure, once Gate Park Rug Company, housed a club with multiple managers and was later boarded up after the collapse. No injuries reported besides a downstairs janitor. authorities found no gambling evidence and no arrest updates.
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Forest Circle Club
Circle Avenue
Forest Circle Clubs
Gate Park Rug Company
Ron
Chicago
Forest Turk
New Year Enters With No Arrests
The New Year passed quietly with no arrests Sunday or Monday for drunkenness and no police disturbances reported. Police logged merrymakers on New Year's Eve and Day, but none required first aid. Music filled the night, but otherwise the scene remained calm.
Harmonie Elects Officers for Year in Forest Park
Harmonie, a 30 year old German singing society in Forest Park, elected officers for the coming year. President Paul Schule. Vice President Julius Rokite. Treasurer Gustav Beesemann. Secretary Emil Berhoff. Social Treasurer Ben Howell. Librarian Otto Clef. Collectors Otto Cleoft, Playbearers Kurt Klauiitzer and Emil Broasey. Director C A Buehler. Vice Director Ernst Hasselbring. Delegate Emil Berboll. Social Committee Robert Elsmann Gustav Bresemann Julius Rokite. Voice Leaders First Tenor A Clair Second Tenor A Grestar. First Bass C Clef Second Bass F Berhold.
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Paul Schule
Julius Rokite
Gustav Beesemann
Emil Berhoff
Ben Howell
Otto Clef
Otto Cle
Kurt Klauiitzer
Emil Broasey
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C. A. Buehler
Ernst Hasselbring
United Singers of Chicago
German Day Sociey
Emil Berboll
Robert Elsmann
Gustav Bresemann
A. Clair
Grestar
Cleft
F. Berhold
Roosevelt Road Assessment Roll Being Prepared for Filing
The assessment roll for Roosevelt road widening is being prepared and will be ready for filing in two weeks. Village Attorney Elmer W Archix plans to review the ground and determine how the assessment will be spread on both sides of Roosevelt road. The Sixth District meeting of the Federation of Women’s Clubs is set for January 12 at 10 am at the Austin North End Woman’s Club.
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Lake Region
Avondale Road
Aidlion Street
Chicanese
Chi Stan Commission
Yirlaws Ditlona
Roosevelt Road
Elmer’ W. Archix
Federation of Women's Clubs
Austin North End Woman's Cab
Eetenter
Forest_ Park
Revoked Restaurant License After Christmas Eve Incident
The village council met briefly on Wednesday to review bills and adjourn. Commissioner Lange moved to revoke the license for a restaurant at 740 Madison Street after a Christmas Eve roughhouse reported when police were called and the place was closed. Neighbors objected to late hours as storm cleanup hindered garbage collection and snowed alleys. Mayor Gold urged public cooperation while Commissioner Brannon cautioned about reduced department capacity due to the storm.
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Lange
Madison Street
Brannon
Gold
Betsy Ross School Crowns New Head Amid Few Changes
Betsy Ross School opens after Christmas with full attendance. Miss Irene Schlosser becomes a new principal, Emma Chapman moves to Field School sixth grade, Ethel Kelly joins sixth grade at Benny Ross, and Ada Greenfield fills Schlosser's Garfield sixth grade post.
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Irene Schlosser
Betsy Ross
Emmia Chapman
Ethel Kelly
Forest Park
Benny Rosa
Ada Greenfield
Schlosser
Garfield
Thanks for Our Own Pure Water Meeting Comment
Commissioner Frank Lange declared after the Monday meeting in Forest Park that local residents are not to blame for water troubles. The discussion focused on preserving clean water and unity as the community faces ongoing issues with supply and quality.
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Frank Lange
Forest Park Folka
Te Aise
Chleas
Legion Will Install Next Meeting in Forest Park
Harold Hosler, commander-elect for the Forest Park American Legion, attended the Thursday meeting for the first time since election. He will be installed at the next meeting. Judge Harry B. Miller, who spoke recently, will return January 16 to discuss duties to the public. A big meeting is anticipated with planned sleigh ride for Legion members and an essay competition on the benefits of the American Legion.
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Harold Hosler
Forest Park American Legion
Hosler
Harry B. Miller
Amerjican Legion
Postmaster Installed for Social Club
The Forest Social Club installed new officers Tuesday night at its rooms at Beloit and Harrison. Walter Yonker acted as installation officer with William Ball and Emil L. Buechler assisting. Thomas White became president, John A. Rumbey vice president, George W. Aschoff treasurer, Herman Stolzenfeldt returned as director, and Robert McAuley and Joe Deleo were named directors. Judge Witt and Heeman Hi Hann spoke on club benefits and future plans. A banco party with prizes over 100 was announced for January 36 at Field Stevens on school grounds.
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The
Forest Social ‘Club
Beloit and
Harrison
Walter Yonker
William Ball
Emil L. Buechler
Herman Stolenfeldt
Thomas White
John A. Rumbey
George W.aschoff
H. Harland
Pattie Amore
Herman Stolzenfeldt
Robert McAuley
Joe Deleo
Paul Witt
Heeman Hi. Hann
White
Stolzenfeldt
George Reifenstuhl
Banco
Field-Stevenson
Engagement Announced for Mrs Rudolf Unirich
Mrs Rudolf Unirich of Santa Ana California announces her engagement to Forest Nounce. The couple plans a future wedding and asks friends and family to share in the forthcoming ceremony.
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Rudolf Unirich
Santa Wora
Calit
Forest
Forest Park Community Council Forms at Chamber of Commerce Office
Forest Park Community Council held its first annual meeting with 22 affiliated groups, 18 attending. New officers elected for 1928 include Chairman Albert L. Hall and Vice-chairs Mrs Elizabeth Poehert and L R Boyer, plus secretaries and treasurer. A community chest and education campaign were discussed as top goals for the year. About fifty local organizations exist, letters will invite others to join and attend next meeting, with speakers scheduled through February 2.
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Forest Park Community Council
Chamber of Commerce
Nic Guardalabene
United Pleasure Club
M. Guardalabene
Tom White
Forest Social Club
Harald Levy
Legion
Harald Hosler
F.C. Souhrada
Betsy Ross
Parent- Teacher Association
Celia Joyaux
Forest Park Woman's Club
Elizabeth Pochett
Woman's Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Ac Fol Ss
Albert L. Hall
Mra
Elizabeth Poehert
L. R. Boyer
E. H. Boesenberg
W. E. Hodges
H. C. Peaslee
Kiwanis Club to Install Monday
The Kiwanis club will install officers at the Masonic Temple Monday with a ladies night dinner and entertainment. Chief Fred C. Licht will turn over the gavel to H. Blatter, the new president, as the entire slate of officials takes office.
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Kiwanis Club
Masonic Temple
Fred C. Licht
H. Blatter
Enlire
Three Roast Pigs Breakfast Brannon Birthday Party
About 250 attendees celebrated Commissioner Janes L. Brannon's 33rd birthday and sixth anniversary of his marriage with a Legion Hall party featuring three roast pigs. Judge Paul Witt moderated with readings of Charles Lamb and remarks from local officials. Gifts included silverware. proceeds benefited Infant Welfare. The event highlighted family moments, including Brannon's young son offering a proud remark.
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Janes L. Brannon
Legion Hall
Paul Witt
Charles Lamb
Mayor Gott
Elster W. Arch
Dornty
Seater Arthur Huetsch
J. 2. Garetan
George Carolin
Attornney
River Forest
Edward Blatcter
Tifant Welfare
Proviso Footballers Turn to Basketball Ambition at Oak Park
Proviso’s five man basketball lineup led by Fritz Fliege Bill Murray Art Schultz Joe Wrobtke and Dick Rasmussen has impressed with early wins over McKinley Downers Grove Riverside and New Trier The heavyweight coach G D Starn hopes for a strong season while lightweights coached by Ro J Theibert field a green squad The next game is January 6 at Oak Park High School gym
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Fritz Fliege
Bill Murray
Forrat Park
Art Schultz
Joe Wrobtke
Dick Rasmussen
G.D. Starn
McKinley
Downers Grove
Riverside
New Trier
New Teler
Fliege
Schultz
Wrabke
Pliege
Schultz Wrabke
Murray
Rasmmussen
Ro J. Theibert
Theibert
Oak Park
Oak Park High School
Forest Park Republicans to hear Boutell and Olver
Forest Park Republican club meetings continue as County Commissioner Frances L. Boutell and Assessor’s Gene Olver address members in the basement home of Commissioner Kurt Bertiner. The event offers a chance to meet county leaders amid a series of such gatherings.
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A. Treeting
Forest Park
Republican Club
Kurt Bertiner
Frances L. Boutell
Ly ‘Gene Olver
Board of Assessors
Home Owners to Meet Next Tuesday at Legion Hall
Forest Park home owners are invited to join FE. A. Harvey, secretary, for a regular meeting. The Home Owners association rejects claims that board members and village officers are barred from membership. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at Legion hall at 8 o'clock.
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Home Owners Association
Legion 1 Hall
Adout
Legion Hall
Forest Park
FE. A. Harvey
Village Father Shoots Rabbits at Uncle’s Farm
Commissioner Louis Oswald and Arthur Sagers joined a hunting party last Thursday on the farm of Br. Sagers’ uncle. The report describes a rough outing with rabbits as the main target and notes some unclear details about the event.
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Louis Oswald
Arthur Sagers
Br. Sagers
Snow plows clear village after heavy storm
Street department reports heavy resources taxed by the storm. Plows cleared sidewalks and most streets while alleys remained problematic for garbage collection. Eighteen miles of main routes were cleared and 150 swaths of snow hauled from Madison Street with help from trailers. By midweek, conditions improved though drifting and cold persisted.
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Brannen
Uearany
Quay Ag
Roosevelt Road
Desphines
Ronsevelt Road
Tevenigseenau
Fell Island
Chicago
Rangers Defeat Fort Wayne In Local Gym Tilt
Rangers claim their seventh win of the season by beating Fort Wayne Theological College 63 to 9 at Grace Church gym. Strong defense and balanced scoring from Kern, Beendt, Krueger, and Wenzel pace St John A A Rangers amid loose plays and local league rivals. The Hornets face Bethany next as girls and boys teams prepare for La Porte matchups.
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Gracechirch
Karlovy
St. John. A. A. Rangers
Farest Park
St. John A. A. Rongere
Grace Church
China
Rangers
Kern
Beendt
Trick
Yentael
Fly i Rice
Ger
Geal
Kolb
Relifelde
Fort Wayne Theological College
Reson Steel
St. John A A
Occas
Uand
New Candy Shop Opens on Franklin Street
A new confectionery venture titled My Wife's Candy Kitchen appears on Franklin Street, occupying a former Billy Boy space. The shop advertises peanut brittle and related sweets, with unclear local details and ownership names.
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New Candy Place
Franklin Street
Billy Boy
T Adams
Franklin
Mr. Strybush
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Circle Ave
Harmonie
Lincolny
Betsy Ross School
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