Playground Board Four Story Block For Madison Street
E H Witt heads a plan for a four story playground board block on Madison Street. Two enterprises shown at the Madison Street program include a two story building and an auto tire station for Buow & Company at 7447 Madison Street. Officials inspected the southwest corner of Madison and Beloit to determine building placement and future improvements.
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Delott
Wirrikon
Buow & Company
Madison Street
Wty
Madison
Beloit
Stel
Stein
Tinlldisig
Ingrid Tae
Alovirte
Olice i Bearhoen Avenue
Tanke Street
Clem
Legion Presents Ernest Thoendal With Dandy Bag
Legion honors Ernest Thoendal with a distinctive bag as part of a community event. The feature notes supporters and attendees from local groups, marking the start of a campaign to raise funds and support for disabled veterans. A $5,000,000 endowment initiative is announced, highlighting organizational efforts and anticipated partnerships.
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Legion
Ernest Thoendal
Kiwanis Annual Meeting Postponed
Kiwanis postpones its annual meeting due to banks and law events. President-elect Ives will be detained at Forest Mark State Bank that night. Several members are bank directors. Installation of officers shifts to the annual meeting location.
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Pope Kiwanis
Puesdis
Walep
AL Ives
Forest Mark State Bank
Henry Hartman Named Manager at Circle Madison Theater
Henry Hartman appointed as new manager at Circle Madison Movie House. The article mentions changes in staffing and leadership, highlighting Hartman’s role in overseeing operations, guest services, and programming. It references local theater figures and surrounding entertainment plans while noting other staff assignments at Millsen Chete dhenter and related venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hartman
Circle Madison Movie House
L. J. Smith Heads New Organization Formed This Week
L J Smith leads a newly formed organization with about 106 members now and a projected 600. The group focuses on public welfare for the entire community, with chapters across the village and plans to apply for a club charter. The club rooms open this week and feature meetings at Terliner, aiming to engage in broad civic work beyond any single group.
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Berner
Hutlthorntheet
Anid
Darien Fe
Ettehurrer
Willy
Asher Bros Seek Lot for New Theater on Roosevelt Road
Ashers seek a site for a new Roosevelt Road theater. offers for the southwest Harlem Avenue corner discussed but not accepted. Locals anticipate a theater in the area, with conflicting views on location and potential future development.
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Roosevelt Road
Roosevelt
Asher Bros
Harlem Avenue
Village Funds To Benefit From Back Taxes Soon
Village treasurer reports back taxes will soon boost the treasury. Officials expect funds to be allocated after tax rolls are finalized and state review is completed. Estimated receipts range up to several thousand dollars, aiding the general fund as departmental books are closed.
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Bern
Todoof
Van Buren Street Opening Pushed To Next Week
City council delays approval of Van Buren Street opening, with factory negotiator M0 Hueger seeking a trade of land to route the street through the parcel now owned by the factory. An extra $4,000 was approved for the well contractor BP Geiger, and a charity ball permit was granted for the Policemen's Benevolent Association at Forest Park Ball Room on February 25.
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Enue Weel
Pediorner
Vantoreng
Dnes
Deon Deat
VTL
Hueger
Altenhein
Despondent man Charles Cook shoots himself in basement
Charles Cook, 40, a transient laborer described as despondent, shot himself Saturday night in the basement of his sister Mary Gurr’s home at 1127 Troost Avenue. He had been married twice and left eight daughters. An inquest found suicide by gunshot, with authorities noting his restlessness and roaming before death.
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Charles Cook
Wiaderer
Hid Slster
Mary Gurr
Troost Avenue
Mr. Cook
Iselee
Bern
Wisconsin
Bee
Goltue
Vitoruge
Renin Wien
Richeard
Funeral details for Turodore Roo8 and family note in Alberta
A fragmented obituary from Vine et eeert describes the death of Turodore Roo8 near Alberta after a recent fall, with the deceased moved to hospital following a period at home with sister Mrs. dhurtar tty. The notice mentions services at Tat ters Underaking entblistment and a Latin church attendance, with survivors including a nephew and other relatives.
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Alberta
Ark Park
Hess
Dhurtar
Hoapital
Theca Fanern
Hedin
Ind Geri Megeheweny
Eosin
Waller
Raymanid
First National Furniture Expo Lights Chicago Center
Forest Park firm Mi Roon Munusterring Cu. and other exhibitors gather at the Atarean Brornsture Maurt, 66 Lake Share give, for the first National Youse Furni ling Expo sition. The three week show opens this week with a vast bulb filled display. Over seven hundred manufacturers exhibit as period and early American styles dominate.
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Mi Roon Munusterring Cu
Forest Park
Lake
Chienge
Chicago
Healy’s Police Pension Ordinance Drawn for Village
Village counsel spends time considering police penalties and pension fund setup. Attorney Healy reports on law validity with pension fund creation tied to general fund. pension withdrawals, legal obligations, and court rulings discussed for former chief Berinin A Brown who applied after 27 years service.
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Berinin
Brown
Whit
L HK
Hensler
Lalfouf
Thas
Othe Pottecaet
Mayer and Hess Drive to Dixon For Court Case
Mayer and Hess drove to Dixon for a court case after leaving their home late. A sergeant with 31 years on the police force testified at the scene noting the 19 year old victim described. The incident involved alleged counterfeiting and a suspect fled the area as officers pursued.
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Mayer
Hess
Dixon
Waldemar Zutz Broadcasts On WNG from Drake Hotel
Waldemar Zutx, a noted figure, broadcast Tuesday from the station WNG at the Drake hotel. He played piano pieces and was accompanied by John McFortand of Oak Park. Many Forest Park residents tuned in to hear him.
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Waldemar Zutx
Marengo Usaaue
Drake Hotel
John McFortand
Oak Park
Bade Enlos
Forest Park
Police Pension Debate at Force Organization Meeting
Police officials discussed pension funding for the force, naming officers and officers’ terms. The group, including Lambert and Bleger, reviewed benefits, death survivor options, and responsibilities of a proposed pension committee amid debate on funding levels and eligibility.
Building and Loan Holds Election of Officers for Year
The Building and Loan held its annual election with 30 stockholders present and 1120 shares in force. Officers elected included president Mr. Midekeriey, secretary treasurer Fallon, and directors Hawes Kageldatin and Walter Meyer. The society reports assets near 10 000 dollars, paid real estate and member shares, with the fifth series opened January 5th and payments set at 25 cents per week per share.
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Meeks
Rorest
Daveb
Fais
Aberthing Gates
Sebornfelil Chen
Ona Hestier
Walter WW. Meyer
Clearer Mibern
Hawes
Perk
Vuanrdatthan
Durlig
Ugbort Lion
Wemnbers
Tt Ie
Mayor names five on recreation commission
The mayor selects five members for the new recreation commission after a lengthy meeting. Names include Ernest T.E. Wort, George H. Gulal, Valcurd B. Durmunteut, Ante Co. Eaain, and Ebene Iveriich for varying terms. The panel aims to bolster city recreation programs and oversee facilities.
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Renu
Mayer Kina
Panies
WRG
Thas Ponson
Ernest TE Wort
MD Marengo
Ceorge H. Gulal
Aps
Thana
Valcurd
Iveriich
Appraisers Named For Bridewele Estate Bid Exceeds City Value
A public appraisal process placed a bid of 1 500 000 dollars on the Bridewele estate. Appraisers including Lobstein and others valued the property for city transfer. The award covers measures for county ferry access and public works plans, with trust allocations to support the community project.
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Vieedave
Lobstein
Chica
Hrhbovell Hytte
Chega
Eure
New County
Lebatel
Boy Attacked by Dogs on Madison Street
A Madison boy was attacked by two dogs Thursday morning near Burkart Court and Murdleton Street. Frank Ar Kreml of 848 Circle Avenue sought refuge in a post office and reported the incident to police. Sergeant Harry Zimmer said he heard nothing further.
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Constantinople
Frank Ar‘ Kreml
Circle Avenue
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