Abendroth Plant Urman Moves to Forest Park Industry
Foret Park gains a new industry as F dU Abendroth, a long time photographer, relocates from Kansas City to the Surman building at Franklin and Laxtemn. He plans to employ about twenty five workers in a night heating operation near the new site, bringing skilled artists to town and preserving a refined business focus despite no patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chienso
Keough Company
Nevius Brothers
Alrect Loma Bracery
Aberdroth
Kaneag City
Thia Concern
Aben- Groth
School notes and annual meeting in town church
Notes from Editor Minnia Tybin report students returning after a week long vacation requiring vaccination and ongoing eighth grade writing contest. Several students out with diphtheria and whooping cough. candy sale raised $15 for the school. St Peters Lutheran Church announces its annual Congregational meeting January 10 at 8 pm to review past year and plan for the new year. Also a local feature recalls origins of the term hootch with a forest park theater promo and a train conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GRANT
Minnia Tybin
Comiog
Douging Hebert
Charles Bows
John Larkey
Finve
Nele Anogren
Edward Doe
Tha &A Close
Cief
Schweder
ST. Peters St. Peter's Lutherat Church
Lawrence
Ascher's
Forest Park Theater
Ahuka
New Yorker
Maywood Treasure Tale Ends in Basement Dig
An old Maywood tale of buried wealth unfolds as two men and a companion revisit a cellar memory from thirteen years ago. They reopen a blocked cellar door using a nail and coal to strike the hidden treasure hunt, leading to a hopeful, tense dig that ends with the spade finally tapping the treasure frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Butth
Merud Examiner
West
California
Chicago
Pacific
Michigan
Maywood
Anitra
Dusloose
Aniled
Cinema Swift
Maywood Info
Fate
Smart
Walla
Dieasterrighers Sells Forest Park Theatre Business
The Forest Park theatre passes to John J. Neary a Chicago real estate and film industry investor, ending Genterreicher’s decades of control. The building, erected by Chris Bergman in 1906, has seen limited operation recently, with leases and partial weekend showings. The new owner vows to keep high entertainment standards.
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Genterreicher
Forent Mark Theater
John J. Ne
Qeary
Chicago
Leopold
Forest Park
Sheater
Madison- Circle
Wolf Brothers
Willam Vogels
Wolfs
Oosterrofehrer
He Ite
Veatercetcher
Chris Bergman
Qester’ Welcher
Engagements Sparked by New Year Party Rumor Mill
Theodora Struckmeyer and Olta C Flamm top a list of couples announced as engaged during a holiday social at the Community club New Year event. Flamm, a Forest Park member long deemed a bachelor, reportedly gained family approval as attendees commented on the match. Also noted is the engagement of Eilen Krueger of 87 Thomas Avenue to Harold L Reedy, son of Alice Reedy of 820 Wesley Avenue, Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodora Struckmeyer
Wood
Olta C. Flamm
Forest Pack
Fran
Wamm
Afra
B. Krueger
Thomas Avenue
Eilen
Harold L. Reedy
Mira
Alice Reedy
Wesley Avenue
Ook Park
Marathon Runner Bidney Hutch Weds Max Morrie in River Forest
Marathon runner Bidney Hutch of River Forest wed Max Gertrude Morrie, also of River Forest, in a quiet Monday morning ceremony. The couple later traveled to Blum, Hie for a day on a fruit farm.
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Bidney Hutch
Keystone Avenue
River Forest
Max Gertrude Morrie
Alko
Wenineaday
Blum
Hie
Hotch
Mohr Bride to Wed at Hotel Sherman Tonight
Edward Mohr of Forest Park will wed Genevieve Gribben of Austin this evening at the Hotel Sherman. Attendants include Edna Cuthbert of Austin and Harry Proux of Forest Park. After a short honeymoon the couple plan to live with the groom’s parents until spring.
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Edward Mohr
Forest Parkers
Hotel
Sherman
Misa Genevieve Gribben
James Gribben
Austin
Mya
Charles W. Mohr
Marengo Avenue
Forest Park
Misa Hdna Cuthbert
Harry Proux
Porest Park
Mid Year Graduates to Hear Commencement Plans
J J Thuloina principal of Pro ving Townebly high school addresses midyear graduates at Varent Teacher meeting in Municipal building. Jeanette Young presides. David Hannon discusses Higher Education. Warren Wolternheusen and Lee Osburn provide performances. Commencement on January 21 at Forest Park Theater with Francis Blair speaker. school reopens January 24. early entry rules and health certificates required. public urged to attend and parents encouraged to enroll children by March 1.
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J. J. Thuloina
Proving Townebly High School
Forest Stark
Xleep
Chéenne Wall
Mira
Jeanette Young
Varent-Teacher Association
David Hannon
Alee
Bins Lourie Wolternheusen
Will Aing
Lee Osburn
Orcheatra
Archestre
Ascher
Forest, Park
Francis G. Wlalr
Anster Thekngphdren
Schumacher
Buellesfeld
Nobert. L.stavenson
Daanes A. Oafield
Ulysses
Grant
Birth Announcements From Local Homes
A series of birth notices from Bolt Lake City Utah and nearby areas reports Elmer Luter and Bra Wolo announcing a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Berliner of 900 Fendipand arange, with family noting the child is well in Utah. A daughter arrived Thursday December 30 to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boltow of 7831 Monroe Street, with another daughter born on Wednesday December 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Boltow.
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Elmer
Bra
Wolo Luter
Hamsh
Avenue
Bolt Lake Cty
Utah
Kort Berliner
Mire
J. H.boltow
Monroe Street
Bender Child Christened in Forest Park Ceremony
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bender of 219 Rockford was christened Saturday January 1 in the presence of about fifty relatives and friends from Chicago and Forest Park. A good attendance enjoyed the reception. He was named after his father.
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Bender
Frank Bender
Rockford
Chicago
Forest Park
Wintering in Florida with Frank Hosjer and party
Misawa readers report a Florida wintering scene as Mr and Mrs Frank Hosjer and party enjoy New Year bathing and socializing. Katherine Betes is noted among the travelers while a festive mood and coastal Florida setting color the narrative.
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Frank Hosjer
Amomas Agenus
Florida
Floslers
Are
Ming Katherine Betes
Quota Not Reached Red Cross Seal Sale Sparks Disappointment
The Forest Park effort fell short of its Red Cross Christmas Seals quota, earning only 81 400 while Oak Park raised 1 000 through the high school. Forest Park hopes a visiting nurse may still be funded if sufficient gifts arrive. local leaders acknowledge the village earned the right to have one. Report by Mrs. Roos lists school and local business contributions totaling 9206 50.
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Red Cross
Ok Park
Auburt
Cook County
Oak Park High School
Tames Philips
Treasig Troor
Irka
Weld School
Brevengon School
Harlem State Bank
Forest Park State Bank
Bernanting
Ethel. Hoeger
Henry Mohr
Wakefield's
Yocohn
Forest Leaves
Forest Park
Teview
Bessin Roos
Cintran
Obituary for Mrs Katherine Bohland Wolf of Hillside
Mrs Katherine Bohland Wolf wife of John Wolf mayor of Hillside and mother of Hurley Wolf mayor of Melrose Park died New Year’s evening at home after a paralytic stroke. Born in Germany seventy three years ago she came to the United States at eighteen and married John Wolf two years later. She helped found St Domitella church with land from her husband and was active in church work. Funeral was held Wednesday with a large turnout. more than sixty autos attended. Burial at Mount Carmel cemetery. Survived by husband John Wolf a daughter Tharen and one son.
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Katherine Bohland Wolf
Johm Wolf
Hillside
Hurley Wolf
Melrose Park
Walt Waa
Germany
John Wolf
Yor Aines
Wolf
Christos
Mie
R Tome
Ray
Conrad Plomin
Steger
Wey
Mosen Kiley
Associated Catholic Charities
Father Hennessey
Bunburat
Pathor Conrad Knur
Sacred Heart’ Church of
Ufe
Louise
Gotach
Louse
Emily
Cotach
Marion Street
Oak Pack
Forest Park
Louisa Steinke
Morest Ark
Oak Ark
Concordia
Former Forest Park resident opposes vaccination stand
A letter to the editor from a former Forest Park resident attacks school vaccination mandates and urges readers to investigate the topic. It cites local health officials, mentions Chicago, and calls for civil liberties and informed debate. The message names several residents and authorities and ties the issue to a New Year period.
Commissioners Hold Weekly Session Amid Small Debates
In a rambling village meeting, commissioners resumed their weekly session with remarks on opening Thomas Avenue and potential property concerns. Citizens pressed for public comment while the board deferred decisions, adjourning briefly but reforming to continue discussions and hear from local groups.
Neighborhood Club Poem and Drama Program Preview
At the Neighborhood club meeting on Friday January 14 at the Community club house Mrs N La Dott Jonieson presents Poetry and Drama of the Bile as the program highlight Mrs J Tlerbert Mueller education chair leads the event Hostesses include Mes Micmla Wied Witt Jons Walch and Ada Woodward.
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Mra. N
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Katherine Wolf
Aditor Forest Parkeview
Ont Park
Robertson
Health Department
Hurd
Guk Park
Anta
Smore
Burrougin
Fons, Charlon J
Jumyor
Veter E
Joseph
John J
Burlington, Wis
Surety of
Lombard
George
Vuela
Lee Clyne
Wheaton
Oak Iark
Woemtmore
Peekengers
Clyne
Wilk
Asw
Charles Hebroeder
Iver Forvel
Lake Street
Natonal Bank of
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Tnqyeat
Blatter
Utelem Dance
BUNCO
Utelem Bodal
Circle
Masonic Temple
Harrlega Street
Kacildavedge
Midaic
Bredield's
Jt Tosbighest
Uvfondt
Mity Citzens
Mit
Improvelite Teak
Willingy
Ny Thomas Avenue
Habward Tyos
Ewator
Fila
Tve Aiaiter
Lincoln Slichter
Asr
Michter
Wayor
Iayor
Woqinn Sa Hd
Hichter
Renter
Cummloges
MD Hoos
Tw Vil Vets
Wendt
Ingkiiy
Volomena Council
Maltinore Mat Ola
Chicago Terminal Stallroad
Clarence Trogst
Nott
Protective Leaguere
Mike Uriec
Healy
Heview
Ilu Gan
Hirsch
Moody
Murray Svoodram
Park
Parken
Prairies
Western
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