New leaders elected as Henry Heileman heads league
A village meeting at the Municipal building on Tuesday January 20 elected officers for the new year. Henry Heileman was chosen chairman with Walter Linsler as vice chair and Rex Kottke secretary. Fred Becker became treasurer amid unanimous support. The organization planned a Valen tine masquerade and fundraising events to support Memorial Hall and local education efforts.
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Tague
Pareat Vark
League
Eilith Helteman
Vuimé
Cid Taane
Tha Review
Broeat Kottke
Au Chaimuan
Kudling
Oo Girma
Henry C. Stleck
Thius
Wevretary
Meg
Kiva Cholifoux
Charman
Challfoux
Johm Miller
Walter Young
Altayia
Henry It
Weileman
Walter QO
Linsler
Jeaguy
Wilel
Wollding
JaHiry Wil
Jagudiag Inde
Charity Movie Benefit At Madison Circle Theater
The Associated Charities of Forest Park plan a starle benefit at Madison Circle theater on February 6 and 7 in the evenings. Proceeds support local charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities of
Forest Park
Starle
Madison Circle Theater
Patriotic League Formed in Povest Mark Village
The Patriotic County League of Povest Mark UL organized Sunday January 5 at the Madison Kele theater led by C A Calvill. About 24 representatives from local groups were chosen to form committees and elect officers to promote a year of community service and a welcome home celebration set for January 28 with a tag day planned for January 20 to raise funds.
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Patriotic Counnty League of Povest
Calvin
Ate. Culyin
Mgbt
Willim Forkell
Ar. Chivin
Luc. Longus
Vuth
Vilage
Walter Young
Charman
Loutescheiner
Edith Heflenia
Johny Miler
Persaile
League
Comumitie
Wallinferreth
Steulve
Comumittes
Alns
Joseph Roztvék
Vindues
Dublielty
Bam Gleave
Win Cunningtron
Stevonstruction
Xyldiers
Weltard
Mes
Elva
Chailfaux
Uarfeld School
Band Heinze
Entertainment Peommlttes
Brgent Witt
Are Aid
Walter Young L
Schuler
Louis Stubuier
Florence Hoppert
Veary Hellen HY
Bjellosfeld
Henry Rock
Mouler
Kottke Ae Foss
Cunntoutinn
Jota Miter
Clara Hosler Leo
Westerricher
Mdith Heilemann
Schagher
Yorretl Pile
Sehuster
Brieschke BK
Barhi
Hhe
Contedl
Haven
Woreat Park League
Tiwan
Cowpell
Cook County
Nse
Hvenxo
Texgua
Paul Heinze
B. Witt
Chabmuin
f+ Wines
Patriotic Service League Girls
Bank Building Undergoes Early Construction Amid City Project
Work has started on a bank building noted for its granite facade sourced from quarries, with plans including a four story structure and ten offices on the upper floor. Contracts listed total more than $4,000 with several firms involved in carpentry, plumbing, decorating, and masonry. The project is expected to exceed $10,000 and four months are projected for completion before tenants vacate the current space.
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New Forest Mark State Wink
Buettner & Butterdormt
Maxon
Aniéertit
Greed
Ernst Construction
Willian
Gutstone
Henry C. Arch
M. Keating & Sonn Co
FRAN
Palyting Andecorating
Art Up & Decorating Co
Lattiz
Plasterlig
Bank
Yolnz
Sota
Burest
Forest Park Village Council Weekly Session Notes
The mayor and all commissioners attended the regular Forest Park village council meeting. Minutes were approved, a library board vacancy was noted, and service fare discussions with the public utilities commission were summarized. A special library meeting elected to fill the president’s seat, inspections recommended permits, and zoning committee awaiting a report. Police cleanliness and penny maching cleanup were discussed before adjournment.
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Milclulaky
W. Hanna
Forest Park Public Library
Ordance
Wendt
Fred Caniels Jr
Forest Park Commercial Association
Public Utities Commission
Forest Park
Thanh Thig
A. J. Goddard
Park Public Library
Mra
Clara Hosler
Nso
HH. i AL Corstens
Aod
Polles
Meteeh
Firemen Buy Pool Table For Quarters
Fire department members purchased a new pool table and installed it in their quarters. Mayor Wayl and the four commissioners inspected the setup Monday night and reviewed the price and the table.
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Wayl
Delicatery Store Opens on Madison Street
Walter Are announces the opening of her delicatessen store at 7815 Madison Street offering bakery goods from early morning to evening. The shop aims to serve town residents with fresh items and invites everyone to visit starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scheel
Madison Street
Algo
Bondey
Grace Kelly dies after long illness in Forest Park
Mi8$ Grace Kelly age unknown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas H W Kelly, died Monday January 19 1020 after more than two years of illness. She was born in Forest Park and educated locally, active in church work, assisted in the primary class, and led Byworth league activities. Funeral held at Community M E Church with several child singers, pallbearers named, interment at Wood Town. Survived by parents and brother Sidney.
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Grace Kelly
Inee Kelly
Murengo Ave
Thomas HW. Kelly
Meath
Grice
Forest Park
Kha
Byworth League
Community Methodist Church
Shar
Ale
M. EB
Lickiting
Jexus
Grace
Therm
Yeplansy Stange
Panny Ktange
Lites Bawmeister
Florida Visitor Logs Fine Winter Weather in Miami
A Florida visitor reports pleasant weather from Miami and shares birthday wishes from friends. The note from Mrs. 2'rith Howler includes thanks for cards, mentions orange picking, and references a postponed laughing ride due to a church member's death, with events rescheduled to next Wednesday at 8.
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Rith Howler
Thomas Iver Ygue
Mia
Fla
Anuny Furent Park
Yieture
Atom Gade
Sun
Tony Gamex
Rip
Epworth League of
Obituary notes legacy and surviving family members
At the time of her death and was twice married. Four daughters came to bless the first union Amanda Hinnah Judith and Louise. Johnson Amanda preceded her mother in death ten years ago. Twenty-five years ago Mrs Ackerman was united in marriage with John Ackerman. He with the three daughters survive her.
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Blees
Amanda
Hinnah
Judith
Louise
Johnson
Ackerman
John Ackerman
Mrs Hanna Resigns as Library Board Member Forest Park
Mrs Hanna resigns from the Village Library Trustees in Forest Park amid controversy over advisory opinions from the Libr ary Extension Commission. The notice details her reasons and the board’s decision to defer filling the vacancy until the next regularly scheduled election in April. Also covered is a Forest Park Gowan Club event with a community gathering at the village hall featuring dancing, supper, and a program.
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Mis
Isabell Ilanna
Mra
Marnan
jForest Park Calvary Board
Forest Park
Winob
Tne
Jiton
Forest Ark
Marext Park
Minwis
Jannery
Unsler
Milnels Library
Cotmtalinton
State Howne
Springfield
Minole
Ak Fullanes
Ibrarien
Pera
Flotade
Old Forest Park soda shops endure amid closure threatens
Amid a wave of closures and relocations, several Forest Park area soda and soft drink shops face upheaval. Owners and workers describe ongoing moves, closures, and new locations as regulators and landlords influence operations. Patrons worry about continuity as existing sites shift and a few stalwarts seek replacements in nearby districts.
Noted Lecture At Community Methodist Church Here
Monday evening Korruary teal Dir Wedderspoon of Chileno will lecture on Hy the Bonne Brier Tush at Community Methodist Church. He is considered one of the most gifted speakers of the Methodist church and holds a national reputation for the talk. Admission is thirty-five cents.
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Wedderspoon
Chileno
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Heileman
Lisette Setuch
Patriotic League
Buyyae
Arakba
Stai
Karl Gagnon
Wadys Critchfeld
Myrtle Dressler
Nellibella Burnetater
Ivy Bloxham
Bernald
Wilda Bloxham
Margaret
Ethel Renter
Wood Town
Grino
Sidney
Ethel
Clara Dean
Clana Dean
Labia Dean
Thomas Avenue
Bternardine
Churel
Mt. Carmel
Marie
Edwin
Martha
John“Ackerman
Twenue
Howe
Gustav Groenland
Wes
Florida
Hanna
Ann Negeek
Ubrary
Fletcch
Kinchella Hanoa
Friasch
Ubrary Board
Forest
Baoke and, Brary Xyateni
Devine
Renigny
Ravena
AW Gowan Club
Aw Gowan
Chil House
D. C
Milton
Woodward
Pri
Hfk
Alrrady
Ney
Anton
MT Latin Avenue
Moxentarg
Iurviven
Latutrog
Charles Merger
Emporio
Dunien
Cleney Hughes
Mudinon
Tharlens Ayers
Champa
Siee Honch
Bon Dewplalnes Avenue
Mors Out Park
Perlun
Tintadtender
AL ‘Theodonukly
Uruk Nemetz
Madinon Street
Fred Dhrink
Oberplainen
Cowminxluner
Adulph Wendt
Bod Lynch Howe
John Ackerhan
Une Ronan
Laneh Roe
Belk
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