Assessor Plans Land Tax Increase for School Deficit
At a Wednesday school committee meeting Assessor Ernest Reich proposed raising land taxes to cover a growing deficit in the district. The plan, not usable until next year, comes as the board borrows to cap a $50,000 gap while facing a projected $22,000 deficit for the coming year amid rising costs and delays in revenue.
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Ernest Reich
Geo. R. Wilcox
Leslie J. Smith
Aboole
Michael Brisel
Sehool
Brisely
Gitte
Honda
Betsy Ross
George Gald
BE. A. Seeger
Frank Souhrada Sant
Lawrence McNeil
Amsonam
More Candidates for Near for Petitions
In a contrast to the weather the spring campaign is beginning to warm up with few active mayoral candidates and limited open declarations for commissioner. A list of potential contenders includes H Kaul H W Hann Henry C Rieck George Gold Michre Brisch Conrad Michalsky Frank Souhrada Nic Guardalabene B H Blatter A Marvell Smith Charles Lelivelt. For commissioner names floated include RL Wilcox Lee Pittman Joti Theadasalkels William Herliner Mo Kapsetiull Thapas Trapanese C J Wolk Augustus J Schulz VW Wendt Rudolph Sitvaliel George Hartley Ferdinand Oswald. The primary election is set for March with voting on April 1. Filing petitions begins in February and ends February 1 with village clerk open until midnight. 29 signatures are required though candidates commonly submit about fifty.
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Thia
George Gold Michre
Brisch Codrad Michalsky
Frank Souhrada
Nic Guardalabene
BH Blatter A
Marvell Smith
Lelivelt
Thudatt Teret Pal Zithmernian Ore
RL Wilcox
Lee Pittman
Joti “Theadasalkels
Wiliam Herlinerepsirige Uy Mohr Mo Kapsetiull Thapas Trapanese
C.J. Wolk
Augustus J. Schulz
Bank Directors Elected In Oak Park Amid Talks Of Tax Reform
H R Dow and Y R Roeder elected directors of Prairie State Bank at 11 Madinun Street Oak Park with Dow named vice president and Roeder cashier. Both will depart Harlem State Bank after successors chosen. Reich assessor notes personal property tax focus. village seeks higher property valuations to fund schools. Meeting adjourned after resignation discussion and committee talks.
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Y. R. Dow
Harleny State] Bank
Gite Roeier
Prairie State Bank
Madinun ‘Street
Oak Park
Dow
Ated
Roeder
Harlem State Bank
Dew
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Uber Presser
J. B. Tomlinson
H.R Bow
Thoots TE Jackson
Secord
D. C Darrow
Wins F Grosser
Marten State Rina Bank
Fineuhe
Borsal Me Roeder
Reich
Joseph Istowe
Mohr
Wr. Prankel
Amate
Tee
Newsboys Party at Walter Henson’s Store
Newsboys who carry papers held a party at Walter W. Henson’s store after hours. They gathered in the circulation rooms amid celebration and a casual gathering reflected in a small town paper.
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Walter Henson
Walter W. Henson
Humboldt Real Estate Man Dies in Forest Park After Illness
Prominent Forest Park real estate man Dres Humbold, a 15 year resident, died at home on 417 Enue after a year of illness and a month of serious condition. He came to Chicago at 17, later moving to Forest Park, leaving five daughters, a son, and a father surviving. Funeral services Friday at 2 PM at 249 Lincolns Avenue North Side, with burial at Teving Park Boulevard cemetery.
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Forest Park
Heys
Himlead & Brickle
Roosevelt
Maple Avenue
Humbolt
Alent
Germany
Chicago
Agin
Philip J. Krickle
Vgin
J. W. Donaldson
Rockford
Harry
Julius
For Park
Tires Gerauiteliil
Ystriars
Lincols Avenue
Teving Park
Woman Injured in Collision Near Oak Park Avenue
Mina Keck, 123 Clveto Avenue, a Proviso Township High School student, remains in West AVMEban Hospital after a crash at Oak Park Avenue. She broke both thigh bones when struck by a colored woman riding in the opposite direction. Doctors expect three more weeks of confinement.
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Misa Ktegnary Keck
Mew
Makay Kerk
Clveto Avenue
Mint Kerk
Proviso Township High School
Ag Wel Ma Biaabere
Acho
Twe Osburn
Vraviso High School
Kansas City
Kiwanis to Install New Officers Next Tuesday Eve
Kiwanis marks its anniversary and birthday history as Dan Wentworth, former district governor of Chicago, urges progress. Kurt Berliner replaces Ed Rooy as director. Joe Long to serve as installing officer at the Masonic Temple dinner and dance night.
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Kiwanis Club
Detroit
Wanis
Dan Wentworth
Chicago
Kurt Berliner
Rooy
Masonic Temple
Joe Long
N Guardalabene Plans Sixteen Apartment Project
Nic Guardalabene intends to construct sixteen apartments at 20 Marengo and Likinelext year with work to begin when favorable weather allows. Mr Cancdali ne holds the pling and will start building operations as soon as conditions permit, joining other nearby projects along the Metropolitan line.
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Nic Guardalabene iv
Marengo
Cancdaline
Eunstene
February Grade School Graduation Ceremonies Held
February term graduation exercises occurred at Provino Township High School with performances by the Provino High School Orchestra and Violin Ensemble. Students from Provino and Grant schools were listed, including Edith Hoffman and George Koeppel, with diplomas and a commemorative program featuring marches and selections by Gounod and Wagner.
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Rads
Floromi Park
Provino Township
Wimluatua
Chambers
Charles Gounod
Witermnezeo
Cavalleria Ruatleana
Banenici
Opara Gems
Mackle- Weyer
Forvat
America
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Mauls Lutheran Church Unitta
Hiwatha
Sra
Wilson Clusia
Blotow Urovine High School
Wrank Vomurford
Waliteutel Waltz Horedy Provino High School
Orcheastra
Chins
Admiary
Oo Sae Soiph
A. Muster
Torent Park
George J. Wilcox
Minnetonka
Thurlow
Who
Vicky Obtigato
Dramatic Club to Form at Forest Park Under Leader Jack Babbits
A dramatic club is being organized at Forest Park under Jack Babbits with local helpers. The group plans to stage plays periodically as interest grows and members join.
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Forest Park
Jack Babbits
New Meters Aimed at Water Leaks In Forest Park
Forest Park commissioners discussed new meters and a special program to control water waste. A pilot bill example showed a reader paying only 11 dollars when meters failed, prompting purchase of 100 extra meters and a performance check in the water department. Snow removal costs and street equipment were also debated along with municipal finance and tax concerns.
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Water Department
Wny
Royal Rapul Transportation Corporation
State
Commerce Cone Mission
South Beloit
Taelianapally Boulevarn
Harlem Avenue
Washington
Lake Street
Fejal Department
Popcorn Girl in Holdup by Lone Robber
A lone robber entered The Midget popcorn shop on Tay Mailivan Street near Park Avenue on Thursday night, assaulted clerk Miss Margaret Stevens, and fled after a brief struggle. The burglar alarm or cash escape were not successful. no money was taken as the lights were turned out and the assailant vanished. Miss Stevens, who lives nearby, was aided by Katheryn Sylvie and received medical attention. The Forest Social Club met Tuesday to approve an event schedule and dinner pricing.
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AN Tuakdge Tian
Tay Mailivan Street
Margaret Stevens
Miss Stevens
Weridya
Hart
Mes
Katheryn Sylvie
Park Avenue
Sylvie
Commercial Club to Install Officers in Forest Park Chamber
The Commercial Club will install officers with a dinner at Joseph Marser's restaurant in Nel Desgdaines on Friday evening. The meeting will cover general business of the association and related ARPS topics.
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Commercial Club
Greenhouse Fire Tears Through Twin Villages
A blaze erupted in a greenhouse between two villages in Haarleus on a Saturday night. Fire departments responded from multiple districts as flames damaged the structure and contents, with smoke filling the area. Units fought the fire until early morning, extinguishing most of the blaze and leaving only charred remains and scattered debris.
Legion Man Cranking It Breaks Arm At Park Meeting
An interning and meeting at Lake Park Post 414 drew attendees from nearby posts including the Porinig Mark and Melfony Park. Commanders spoke on UW activities and welcomed guests. a minor accident occurred as a member attempted to crank his arm, prompting concern among local Legion circles. A fifth chatter meeting is slated for January 2, 1927, at Lonertiedhol with calls for full attendance and shared reports from neighboring posts.
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Les Klan
Lonertiedhol
Pont
Theae Ponte
Schwab Funeral by Commandery Schwab Funeral by Commandery
Jacob Selah Schwab, a prominent local jeweler, died January 12 after a monthlong illness. The Knight Templar order and local lodges led services at his residence and St. Paul’s Church, with burial at Waldheim Cemetery. Knights of several commands attended, with floral tributes from friends and organizations.
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Jaisi- Wessna
Pen Minit
Iundreda
Kigin Avenue
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Gul Park
Neader
Rermalas Mey Tnt
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She Ster
AG. Wentinger
Sehwaben- Vercors
Harlem Maenovrcherere
Pal
Licht
Theodore Lebstein
Rudolph Burkart
Edyeard
Pmnffmany
E. Larson
A. Anderson
Madison Street Boosters Hear School Report Meeting
The Madison Street Boosters club will meet at the Boosters office 7421 Madison Street Forest Park on Monday at 2 p m to hear Nic Guadalabene report on the Forest Park vacinol board situation and discuss actions, led by president H C Peaslee.
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Madison, Street
Roosevelt Road widening faces delayed vote and protests
A contested plan to widen Roosevelt Road stalls after a postponement driven by opposition from property owners and questions over state and county roles. Mayors and officials argue for limited initial widening to Hannah Avenue while broader expansion faces scrutiny and possible legal action. Local residents fear displacement and rising costs as talks on funding and routes continue.
Madison Roosters Lead Snow Clearing on Madison Street
On a snowy Friday night Madison Roosters president He C Peaglee organized a street clean up after consulting merchants. Madison Street was scraped with a road scraper supplied by JamonP, Madsen Co, clearing snow from both sides and piling it on the parkway edges. The street was freed of cars and snow by dawn.
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Madison Roosters
Madison Street
Jamonp
Madsen Co
Madison
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