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14 Jan 1928
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Forest Park Review in Forest Park, Illinois
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1928
Page
1
Suburbs Surging as City Population Shrinks
A Chicago era-wide trend shows suburbs outpacing all divisions in growth as rural areas decline. Auto mobility drives expansion, with Forest Park Oak Park Berwyn and River Forest among leaders. Chicago suburbs report 75 percent to 400 percent gains over seven years while city growth rises 16 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Forest Park
Oak Park
River Forest
Sk Park
Berwyn
Bernyt
Tlere
New York City
Guany Sulidy
Presidential year 1928 and Republican possibilities
The year 1928 is a presidential year and business should stay steady to avoid disruption. The Republican field centers on Lowden Dawes and Deneen with Hoover as a potential contender, while the convention may shift as balloting unfolds and no single candidate dominates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mlingia
Viingis
Herbert Hoover
Lowden
Republican Party
Dawes
Hoover
Desien
Frank Lowden
Persis
Republica
Union
Deaeen
Washington
Reneen
United States
Roy O. West
National Republican Committee
Deneen
Boosters Start on New Year at Masonic Temple
Herman H. Haun became president of Matson Street Boosters at January meeting in Masonic Temple. New officers include George Platt as vice president E H Boesenberg secretary and Walter Henson treasurer. Discussed Madison Street closing unresolved, Madison Street improvements already planned, and pending affiliations with the Chamber of Commerce. A committee was appointed to study monthly theater dollar details and a meeting of the entree committee was scheduled for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Haun
Matson Street Boosters
Masonic Temple
George Platt
E. H. Boesenberg
Walter W. Henson
Fr. Peastee
Roosters
Penn Carolan
Peastee
Madison Street
Hellwood
Carolan
Tolid
Boosters
Bellwood
Rossman
River Forest
Hann
Mindy
Madison Streetmprovement Committee
Rudolf Burkett
Chiodo Iradd
Arch
Charles Hussey
Chindo
Dollar Day Monthly Plan By Madison Street Boosters
Madison Street Boosters approved a plan for a recurring bargain day on a chosen market date each month. Details remain uncertain but the group intends a $1 sale and formed a committee including Charles Hussey A W Bowman R C Hain Marrs B Lande EL Daechter Sngvin Thoeti del Henry De Rieck Sam Levy and Marry Wolf to implement the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miatison Street
Leven
Madison Street
Charles Hussey
A.W. Bowman
R.C. Hain
Marrs B. Lande
EL. Daechter
Sngvin Thoeti
Del
Henry de Rieck
Sam Levy
Marry Wolf
Home Building and Loan Elects Officials for 1928
At the annual meeting the Home Building and Loan association of Forest Park elected new officers for 1928. H. Boesenberg presidents H. Peaslee vice president J. J. Pruver secretary Manx Schaefer treasurer Fred Schoenfeld assistant secretary A Hermann assistant secretary H. H. Hann director Frank Bender director C. C. Renter solicitor The 1927 year was prosperous with growth and expanded activities. The association had extended loans totaling 40 000 and invites all to join. Weekly meetings are held Mondays from 6 to 9 p m at 49 Beloit avenue under state supervision and good standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helt Moaadlay
J. Sehnenschktt
Ted
H. Boesenberg
H. Peaslee
J. J. Pruvter
Manx Schaefer
Fred Schoenfeld
A. Hermann
H. H. Hann
Frank Bender
C. C
Association of Forest Park
Beloit Avenue
Chamber to Drive for Membership in Forest Park
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce plans a membership drive starting the week of January 23. Otto Reiel is reappointed membership chairman with George R. Wilcox, BE. H. Boesenberg, and EK. L. Buechler as associates. Aiming to mobilize all members, a card index of eligible entries will be used to avoid duplication and missed prospects. The group will also revive efforts to pave Van Buren Street and open Harrison Street west of Desplaings Avenue, led by the Public Affairs Committee chaired by Conrad Michalsky, with Chester Arch, John Theodoxakis, Ernest de Reich, and Kurt Berliner. Additional plans will be outlined at the January 20 meeting, including entertainment committee details and the annual banquet in February or March. Carolan will discuss Mason Street progress at the January 20 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Fley
Chamber of Commerce
Boesenberg
van Buren Street
Harrison Street
Desplaings Avenue
Conrad Michalsky
Chester Arch
John Theodoxakis
Ernest de Reich
Kurt Berliner
Ow m
Fred W. Licht
Licht
Chief Licht warns dog owners in rabies crisis
Chicago area police chief Fred W Licht warns dog owners that any dog found running at large will be shot. He cites an epidemic of rabies with more cases in two months than in 25 years and mentions a child's death in Maywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Licht
Chicago
Maywood
Walton League Pushes Pollution Fight and Public Support
The article reports on the Izaak Walton League of America campaign urging graduation and protection programs to restore fish, game, forests, and streams. It highlights county and sanitary boards improving water quality, cites Anton Cermak’s Cook County cabin and casting pool, and urges citizen participation to create a clean river free of mosquitoes and pollution for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.fe. Spies
Forest Park
Tzank Walton League
Izaak Walton League of America
Desplaines River
County Forest Preserve Board
Anton ©K
Dant No. 2
Anton Cermak
Cook County
Tanak, Walton League
Sanitary Board
Izaak Wallan League
Kiwanis Installation at Masonic Temple in Clinton
Kiwanis club installation and annual meeting at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening featured Richard M. Jones, mayor of Clinton, in charge. Edward H. Blatter was installed as president and pledged service to the club. Walter W. Meyer led the ceremonies, presenting retiring president Fred W Licht with a walnut cabinet and Wesley Weihe with a wrist watch. Hower received an inscribed pen as installing officer. A chicken dinner from Ed Atonson Boch Catering and a lively vaudeville program followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Masonic Temple
Lnstallation
Richard M. Jones
Clinton
Howes
Kiwanis
Edward H. Blatter
Walter W.L. Meyer
Ieremonies
Retiri
Fred W Licht
Wesley Weihe
Hower
Tfie Edatonson-Boch Catering ‘Company of
Hicaya
Small Fire at Furniture Store Fire crews respond to E B Miller on 7609 Plasiepn Street
Fire department called to furniture store of E B Miller at 7609 Plasiepn Street Monday noon. Two sheds behind the store used for storage of off furniture caught fire but blaze was brought under control. Building damaged and fire under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. EB. Miller
Plasiepn Street
Proviso High School Graduation Exercises January 1928
Forest Park public schools hold eighth grade commencement at Proviso High School auditorium Friday evening January 20. State Senator Lowell B. Mason of Oak Park will address the ceremony. Proviso High School Orchestra performs under Lee Osborn. class songs directed by Lillian Schaeffer and Pearl Roos. Include processional, orchestral pieces, invocations, and a diplomas distribution to the class of January 1928 with motto honoring honesty courtesy and willingness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Pro- Vist
Wip High
Beyning
Lowell BL Masui
Oak Park
America
Sam. S. Wardlass
W. F. Buch
St. Peter's Lath
Jos
F. Bianchi
Provisa High School
Lowell B. Mason
Stic
American Patrol Meacham
Provise High
Sehor
Yadtudolph C
Mueller
Forest Park Public Schools
Jumps Into Desplaines to Rescue Man
Arnold Coty a motorman on the La Grange branch leapt from a Lyons bridge into the Desplaines River to save Vincent Jankowski of Chicago. Both men were hospitalized, with Jankowski severely harmed by the wet dive. Coty, clothed after, returned home and worked next day. Police and ambulance responded to the rescue on the Lyons trestle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Coty
Hannah Avenue
la Grange
Weat-Towns
Vincent Jankowski
Chicago
Berwyn Hospital
Jankowsky
Cory
Lyons
Mansett
Coty
Jankowski
Jaukowakd
Banks Elect Old Officials at Meetings
The Forest Park and Harlem State banks held annual meetings amid profits and dividends. Harlem State Bank announced a 5 percent semiannual dividend with a 4 percent extra, while Forest Park State Bank posted a 10 percent yearly dividend with a 5 percent extra and added 20,000 dollars to capital and surplus. Harlem's only staff change was J. Vieian becoming assistant cashier. Forest Park named Fred C. Becker to fill a director vacancy after Jacob Schwab’s death. Roosevelt Trust and Savings Bank elected Paul Wit and Edwer W. Arch as directors to replace deceased and resigned directors. officer elections to follow Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Fark Backs
Harlem State Bank
Forest Park State Bank
Forest Park State Bank Ase
Dow
Wan. Mieyer
William F. Gringer
Co E. Bailes
Winfeldt
Wiiuo Meyer
J. Herbert Mueller
Consrad Michulsky
Walter Herrick
Wile
Keigan
Fred Co Becker
Jacob Schwab
Roosevelt Trust and Savings Bank
Paul Rt. Wit
Edwer W. Arch
A. E. Winterrough
Peter Croost
Police Benevolent in Annual Election
The Police Benevolent association held their annual meeting at the village hall and elected officers for the year. A. J. Schultz was elected Secretary for the eleventh consecutive year. President Julius Foss First Vice president Ed Schultz Second Vice president Harry Meyer Secretary treasurer A J Schulte Wardee Chas Jacckal Trunlee Harry Beggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Police Benevolent Association
A. J. Schultz
Julius Foss
Ed Schultz
Harry Meyer
A. J. Schulte
Wardee
Chas. Jacckal
Trunlee
Harry Beggs
Protests Form to Keep Madison Street Open at Bellwood
County Commissioner Penilan leads a coalition of western suburbs opposing Indiana Belt Line plans to close Madison Street for elevated tracks. Mayors from Bellwood Forest Park Oak Park Maywood River Forest and others back a campaign to keep Madison Street open, with state highway officials and Cook County legal staff joining discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penilan
Indiana Belt Line
Morrison Street
Twenty-fifth Avenue
Bellwood
Mundisai Street
Manhheim Road
Carolan
Madison Street
Carolyn
Side
Maywood
River Forest
Fareat Park
Oak Park
Indiana
Beltine
Madison Streets
Mink
Dent
Gold
Forest Park
Louis Git
Leadaman
George N. Lamih
Iotiin
Judge Williams
Legal Department
Department of Highways
Cook County
Lamy
Williame
Bellwood Cmt
Caras Jan
Bedwood
Vite Jane
Bellwool
Carolay
Georgge Gibson
River Forest Commercial Asaociation
Kubix
Caralan
Otto Thinks
Village Council in Brief Meeting Approved Minutes then adjourned
The village council on Monday night approved the previous meeting minutes and adjourned. Commissioner Brannon asked for patience with street department operations during storms and pledged normal collections soon. Commissioner Berliner noted complaints on water bills and explained faulty meters led to adjusted charges for the next quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannon
Berliner
Also Mentioned on This Page
RT L. Hall
Building and Loan
Herman H. Hann
Madison Street Boosters
Chamber
Chief Licht
Waltons
Jésak Walton Leargue
Twertty-second
Atyeet
Desplainens River
Wi Sparrer
Martin
Doc Warner
Nceint
Sparcer
Madison Boobs Lujeggees
J- Co
Temple
Senator Lowell
Mason
Grede
Proviso High
Blew A. Ablentin
Dorothy G
Adantics
Dorothy A. Allers
Anna H. Bill
Dorothy E. Boel
Jessie L. Boyer
Aona M. Carini
Gilda M, Caruse
Alden C. Chann
Anthony Chesi
Helen Couper
Albert Ff, Cotton
Florence C. Duensing
John T. Dykstra
iNian D, Faust
Joseph Gartner
Herman Guckleroseph
J. Haas
Fred RK. Mansen
Fred W. Hilbert
Edward A. Hing
Herbert C. Hoffman
Vernon H. Holpuch Norman Jay Harold H. Johnsen
Gilbert H. Krueger
Jobe W. Kurtz
Ferdinand
Paglia
Jeanette A. Mackeel
ALT
Wayste
Melching
Rose Millers
Donald Musson
Ruth F. Ohen Marsh F. Oveemeyer
Evelyn FF. Paul
Lillian J. Pelletier
Lillian E. Pryeser Michael R. George W. Schaper
Gladys J. Schlupp
Helenfern Schulte
Robert Schwarz
Gertrude J. Smith
Elmer. Spizzirrirene
Sunzeri
Minnie’ Sunzeri
Howard W. Theasenyite
Harriet. Turnes
Milton—Waldia Williard
J. Weratovshek
Elizabeth Wied
Carl W. Woeltje
George F. Zuchowski
Desplaines
Man
J. Vician
Real Eslate
Lst
Offcare
Abert Rows
H.W. Hann
II BE. Jenkin
Albert C. Rous
H. F. Jacob
Fred B. Roos
H. C. Bleck
August, Thode
Wred C, Hecker
Police Benevolent
Nellwood
Great Western
Aurora
Mannheim
Lisabe
DuPage County
Lordiana
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