17 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
1
An article contemplates the Desplaines River valley and a twenty mile sewer tunnel to a disposal plant. It weighs whether intercepting sewage will reduce river water volume, especially in summer, and notes awaiting summer 1937 conditions.
State nation and world items mix as Democratic organization selects Dr Herman Bunnesen of Chicago as their candidate for governor. A national bank once in a cage, now in receivership since June 1932, has paid depositors 107 percent with the extra seven percent noted. The AAA declaration and a soldiers bonus bill passage by the House are also mentioned.
A compact list of church school and club events including P T A President Night at Curtis Auditorium on Friday January 17 1936 and Saint Bernardines Parish Play Smiling Bill on Sunday January 15 1935 with Bunco Party at Almira Damendher Forest Park. Also notes Lions Club Kiwanis Club and various meetings at Village Hall Forest Park and Otto's Restaurant through January 23 1936.
K A Parichy elected head of the merchants at Tyrese Park installation meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. Leslie L Hurwitz named to represent merchants in the Retail Merchants group. Installation set for January 4 at Schwab’s Wall Madison Street with Walter Yanker Walter Henson and Alert Mall on the arrangements committee.
Kiwanians held their first meeting with newly installed officers including Ray Warnecke as secretary. The gathering featured oaths, a dinner, and reports from officers as they outlined plans for the year. An invitation from the Forest Park VFW was noted for participation in future events.
Mayor J Tussey argues village revenues require steady collection of licenses and fees. He notes several income avenues, cites overdue sign permit payments, and warns the sign ordinance enforcement will tighten. The remarks come amid continued council discussion of village finances and services.
Registration for the second semester of Proviso High School College Division starts Friday afternoon and evening January 17 in room 229. Classes begin Monday January 27 with courses like Alpha analytic geometry chemistry and biology offered afternoon and in date evening sessions.
The text notes a cake walk at the next O. E. S. 864 regular meeting and mentions a brief, unclear sequence of events including a hinge game and a stated time for the next meeting in January 2000. It references Brother John Deechsel and Anna Watswick in association with testing and cake walk rewards.
Members of the Garden Club gathered at Mrs Dimmet’s residence for a regular meeting. The event featured socializing, refreshments, and reports on garden projects with several attendees sharing updates.
Legion Sons readies to receive a charter in a Monday night ceremony led by organizers and featured speakers. The notice outlines attendance details, dues, and expectations for members and guests as preparations begin for the formal charter event.
A community farewell event is being organized this Saturday to honor the Burkarts and Hellers. Invitations note a social gathering with food and music, inviting friends and neighbors to attend at an unspecified local venue.
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