Madison Street Merchants Propose Parking Plan with Marked Cars
A letter from the Madison Street Merchants outlines a program to ease traffic with a two hour parking limit, signed streets, and marked vehicles. The commerce committee urges council approval from Lathrop to Harlem and adjacent alleys, with enforcement and a new police radio motorcycle as a gift if enacted.
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Wisl
Traffic and Safety Commission
Commerce Committee
H. Sammon
J. Long
Barner, Loven
E. Peaslee
R. Rupert
G. Platt
M. Cohen
M. Glos
W. Reich
R Olsen
A. Olsen
G.C. Olsen
E. Tonkin
S. Cowin
Madison Street
Lathrop Avenue
Harlem Avenue
Village Council
Safety Council
Odor Alarm Urges Immediate Action In Car
Charles M. Hayes president of the Chicago Motor club warns that a visible odor of burned gas in a car may hide carbon monoxide, a deadly, odorless poison, prompting drivers to open windows without delay.
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Charles M. Hayes
Chicago Motor Club
Refiners Beat Explorers and Brookfield KC in tight wins
The Refiner boys posted an easy win over the Explorers as Jacobs scored 24, Fregan 17, and Streumillo 12 while Watson led the Explorers with 14. In the KC game Harry Penner scored 22 with Jacobs 14 as Strumillo and Fregan set up fast breaks. A big Jan 19 game at Grant White pits the Refiners against the Brookfield Moose after a close 55 53 loss to the Moose earlier this season.
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Explorers
Jacobs
Fregan
Chet Streumillo
Watson
Harry Penner
Norm Strumillo
Ed Fregan
Penner
Stange
Grant White
Brookfield Moose
Strumillo
Grams
Moose
la Grange
Blazing the Trail With Troop 105
Thirty scouts attended Troop 105 meet with colors presented and plan a camping trip to Dan Beard reservation on the 26th to 29th of the month. Mr. Reese reported last Sunday's paper drive raised funds. A new member joined from Cub Pack 105 Boulder Colorado, noted for its glacier water source.
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Mr. Reese
Dan’ Beard
Mothers Club Plans Future Programs After January Meeting
The Mothers' club held its first evening meeting January 11 with eight new members. A school nurse spoke on tuberculosis and dental surveys at the school. A bake sale for the library, a parish square dance and box social in February were announced. Father Ackerman urged reducing children's TV. Third grade Root Mothers served refreshments.
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Mothers' Club
Dolan
Father Ackerman
Morest Park Woman's Club at Sixth District Meet
Fifteen members attended the Sixth District meeting of the Minors Federation of Women's clubs on Tuesday January 17 at the Nineteenth Century club in Oak Park. Mrs Earl Custer presided and speakers included Mrs Jabez H Pratt Mrs Bert I Beverly Mrs Byron state music chairman and Miss Ethel Barger. Forest Park attendees included Mesdames MacGregor Shepard Van Natter Hans Mehringer Hoff man Barrett Walker Schreiber Reich Behnke Kos Warnecke and Miss Anna Grace Sawyer. Mrs Henry Gitzel organized reservations. Paper notes China invented paper around 105 A D.
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Morest Park
C of C Installation Continues with Planned Entertainment
The C of C event resumes on page 1 with Lindsey dancers and acts by stage radio and TV stars secured by the entertainment committee. Ben Berliner chairs arrangements. aides include Frank Horejs Howard Sammon Henry Rieck Edward Sterr Roy Olsen Elsia Tonkin and George Olsen. Reservations due January 23 to Mr Schlichting Forest 6-275.
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Lindsey
Ben Berliner
Frank Horejs
Howard Sammon
Henry Rieck
Edward Sterr
Roy Olsen
Elsia Tonkin
George Olsen
Mr. Schlichting
Forest
Forest Park Eagles gift speaker system to Dry Dock Diary
A local bird notes Forest Park Eagles donate a speaker system to Dry Dock Diary ensuring clearer four word spoken updates. The same tipster hints the Kix organization may have similar community support forthcoming.
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Forest Park
D.D
Death of Mrs Michael Barnes in Cresco Iowa
Mr and Mrs Harry Barnes of 1035 Thomas were called to Cresco Iowa after Mrs Michael Barnes died suddenly of a heart attack January 13. She was 69. Survived by husband and children Harry Cornelius Inez Winifred Kenneth Edmund Cyrus Georgiana Celeste Russell Darlene Mark and Delores, 25 grandchildren including Harry Jr Jimmy and Philip Barnes of Forest Park, one great grandchild. Six grandsons including Jimmy Barnes served as pallbearers.
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Harry Barnes
Thomas
Cresco
Mr. Barnes
Michael Barnes
Jimmy Barnes
Gala Valentine Dance Sponsored by Wanians
The note invites readers to a gala Valentine Dance sponsored by the Wanians, promising a enjoyable time tomorrow with DD performing and urging attendance for a good time. The message emphasizes February timing and a ready opportunity to join the event.
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Wanians
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Brookfield K.C
Boulder, Colo
Mothers’ Club
China
Forest Park National
Hannah Avenue
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
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Arthur Reis
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