Legion to Add Space to Building at Forest Park
Forest Park Legion plans to expand its building to add a rear extension and upper floor height to provide more hall and club space. The project, estimated around 5000 dollars, aims to accommodate a growing 70 percent membership and a target of full wartime veterans, with a decision expected Sunday night and architect plans proposed for early progress.
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Legion Han
Legion Ia
Kreworks
Forest Park
Legion
Sarvict
Koon IC
Architecta’ Plana
Propacud Ao
Brisch Laid Up By Accident Six Weeks Ago
Commissioner Michael Brisch is confined at home after an accident six weeks earlier. He bumped his shin on a child’s wagon in his lot and later developed a painful wound. He sought medical care and followed doctor orders, limiting activity and staying off his street for ten days. The incident disrupted his council duties briefly but he expects recovery with rest and medical follow up.
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Michael Brisch Sa
Wu Bruine
Ne Wis
Council
Agra
Fat Women Race Plans At Community Event
The Fat Women Race at the community fete on August 6 in Dellwood Park is being organized by the plenia committees led by L. Kuceler. Committees work on training, refreshments, and promotion with Juley beerteakm and chocolate prizes. The prize committee will meet at the offices of Dr. Jennk Byuer and others to finalize arrangements.
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Morin Mark
Juley Beerteakm
Inl L
Jennk Byuer
George Gibson
Charles Husaey
Eugene Peasles
Meury Weinman
Ernest Reich
John Prick
Marino Guardylabene
Thomas Moulding Company Tests New Trucks
The Thomas Moulding Company tested a batch of new trucks at their Van Wren street plant on Thursday. The firm, claiming to be the largest face brick producer in the Chicago area, operates about sixty trucks with a Forest Park office under manager M. L. Rosala, testing payloads and overload handling.
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Thomas Molding
Uiel
van Wren Street
Thomas Moulding Company
Chicago
Gor. Vica
Forest Park
M. L. Rosala
Social Picnic Planned for Saturday Afternoon
A community picnic at Porat Park features lemonade, music, dancing, and games. Invitations extend to all residents with emphasis on family fun and sociable activities this week.
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Earest
Property Owners Seek Private Pave Plan for Van Buren Street
Van Buren Street residents urge the village to vacate and deed the street to them for private paving. They propose a 80 foot concrete 14 inch thick pavement at wholesale cost, arguing savings could beat lowest-bid contract. The council asked the attorney to review legality and authority before proceeding.
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van Buren Street
Great Western
Desplaines Avenue
Altenheim
Nisalon
Henry C. Ardis
Areh
Kagl
Johhon
Mindy
Wong Len
Factory to Be Built at End of Van Buren Street
A new factory for Hunger & ta is planned at the end of Van Buren Street, cutting off progress on the street. The project aims to manufacture bundle carriers, continuing a long controversy with Attugheim that involved several village conferences. Talks to trade land for street access failed, and foundation work began this week.
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van Buren
Hunger & Ta
Fry
van Buren Street
Attugheim
Attuohel
Altunhelm
Will Try Again to Regulate Garages Near Churches
The village plans another effort to keep public garages at a reasonable distance from churches and schools. Mayor Kuul said the village attorney can draft an ordinance banning a public garage within 500 feet of church or school, despite a recent court decision. Commissioner Michataky moved to authorize drafting the ordinance.
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Kuul
Michataky
Village Council Grants July Events and Paves Plans
The village council met Tuesday with Absent on illness. It approved events for Chicago groups and RE Pacerts church on July 17 at Altenheim, and accepted an invitation to attend a Peoria municipalities meeting July 22 to discuss public utilities act concerns. Commissioner Zimmerman urged vigilance to prevent a perpetual franchise and loss of control. The council debated street paving, water and power connections, and a gas-connection cost of 10,000. The meeting closed after thanking volunteers and the Legion for Fourth of July support.
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Chicago
RE Pacerts
Altenheim
Huxhaid
Village Polices Pension Board
Edward Hehultz
Blarry Hughokl
vCouncil
Peoria
Niviola
Zimmerman
Michalaky
Jek Huxhotd
Ramipany
Bom
Ilrenelng
Michaluky
Legion
Two Pienica in Que for Acacias Parade
The text appears as a garbled account mentioning acacias and a parade. It names Willan Ball as chuirmac of the Acn Ui Chub pienie mt Heloise Grove Aue Mia di tnnuing a cireuion and refers to two piemica and a parade featuring Monty Mahr and a Lolly pop parade.
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Willan Ball
Heloise
Olere
Buehler
Cheekera Cabferten
Monty Mahr
Mayor Kaul Pushes Equal Representation Protest
Mayor Kaul used Independence Day to present a resolution for equal representation of Cook County in the state legislature. The measure, read to the crowd and approved unanimously, calls for redistricting to balance Cook County against downstate counties. The move is part of a broader campaign on statewide redistricting with links to Chicago and Cook County Committee for Popular Representation and Springfield legislators.
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Kaul
Mensury
C Ook County
Winola
Cook County
Down State
Kaul Sad
T He Wan
Haul
Hitota
Chicago
Forfeited Bonds Refunded by Village Council
The village council, on Mayor Kaul's recommendation, contemplates refunding the forfeited bonds tied to two defendants who failed to appear at trial. Bonds were for $20 each and had been deposited with the village. The mayor indicated the council may refund the money minus costs, with the court having declined to proceed after delays.
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Kaul
Atti
Dude Watt
Boys in Court for Breaking Windows Case Settled
A group of boys appeared before Judge Wits in court Monday on charges tied to broken cemetery windows at Jawlah. Evidence suggested a boyish prank motive and the stones were hurled with that intent. The judge allowed parents and cemetery officials to settle out of court. Total damage estimated at about $50 for several stained or paneled windows.
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Judge Wits Gourt
Jawlah
Oteinly
Bill Stewart Opens Used Car Sale Lot
William J. Stewart, son of H G Stewart, takes charge of a used car lot on Madison Street between Rollins Electric Shop and the Jack and Ji Candity store. Cars from Crandall Motor Company come in various sorts and sizes to fit different tastes and budgets.
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William J. Stewart
H. G. Stewart
Madison Street
Rollin
Crandall Motor Company
Boy Loses Hand After July Fourth Firework Blast
A boy at Weld-Breveneon school grounds suffered the loss of a hand when a fireworks bomb exploded while two youths played with it. Another boy, John Bunacne, escaped injuries. He was taken to Oak Park hospital where amputation occurred. Police recovered multiple bombs from the night’s fireworks and await further action. The incident echoes a fatal blast in Milton Park last year.
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Willie
Geelge
Marta
Rotha
Oak Park Hospital
Ont
Freworks
John Bunacne
Weld-Breveneon
Aame
Monald
Bartz Oy
Bartz
Bemba
Irworks
Newhall
Melton Fark
Fourth of July trip ends with long drive to Paw Paw Lake
Hurkart and Mrs Burkert with Mr and Mrs Emil J Ruchler spent Independence Day at Paw Paw Lake Michigan. They traveled four hours each way by car, leaving Sunday morning and returning Monday. Fireworks were canceled but the group enjoyed meals, gates, and boats. They stayed at Zuhl's resort and viewed Malworm Beach. The commissioner tried swimming but rested in the shade.
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Hurkart
Burkert
Emil J. Ruchler
Paw Paw Lake
Michyan
Hurkert
Ely
Tal
Ghia
Bure Jom
AL Taw Paw Lake
Zuhl
Malwurm
Huchler
German Guns Dedicated by Legion Post
A German guns dedication ceremony by Forest Park American Legion Post honors captured World War I artillery at Wal village. Commander George Buettner introduces Ervin Thoendel, who delivers the dedicatory address. Mayor Kaul receives the gun, with post members pledging veterans’ remembrance and continued service.
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American Legion
Wal
Charles Morey
Bugier
Wie Nam Voreht
Henry Seba
George Buettner
Ervin Thoendel
Kaul
Thoendel
Krupp
Legion
Willane
Forest Park
Lexton
Armertein Legion
Connie Hon
United States of Americ
Real Estate Man Joins Schoenfeld Firm After Fall
W C Krauss, 24 Kigin Avenue, enters Schoenfeld’s office to manage the real estate department. Previously with Feuerborn and Klode at 28 South LaBalie Street, he shifts to suburban work. Mis Jeune Hiewalek, ten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J J Hesack, fell from a second story window at 7412 Franklin Street Tuesday and broke both ankles. she was taken to Oak Park Hospital.
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W.C. Kraum
Kigin Avenue
Hae Kone
Schoenfeld
Ofice
Real Eatute
Feuerborn & Klode
South LaBalie Street
Bio
Misa Jeune Hiewalek
Aix
Daghter
J. J. Hesack
Franklin Street
Oak Park Hospital
Village celebrates big night in Forest Park July Fourth
Forest Park hosts a wide crowd on Harrison Street and Netcl Avenue for a Fourth of July celebration. A concert by the Whiter band, a speaker from the Loyal Order of Moose, and a fireworks display mark an organized community event with local officials and sponsors contributing about 1500 dollars toward costs of lighting, sound, and entertainment.
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Forest Park
Harrison Street
Toreat Park
Hertign Hann
Licht
Zimmerman
Irwin Witt
Chamber of Commerce
Harry &. Tfyuxhold
Zahn
Whitter
N. RR
Smith
At. Louis
Speakera
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Foreat Park
Willa Pier
Person
Chicago
Hilnois
Iowa
Indiana
Hinlthie
Order
Thin Bation
Whea
Natal
MR Cow Brated
Thy
Waa
Kaul
Michalsky Wd Zannertian
Cheek Harnold
Lala
Conrad Kitchatsky
A. L. Hall
Hotel Bher‘nan
Poreat Park
Amtany
American Legion
Magi- 9On Bireat Boosters
Chamber of Commercs
Forest Social Club
Kiwanta
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion
Woling Wott
Gene's Originators sign on for South Shore Club engagements
Gene's Originators have concluded arrangements with Cope Warvey to cover all engagements for this high profile outfit. They now perform for the South Shore Country Club, the Chicago Yacht Club, Indians Ridgewood Valley, and related venues.
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Gene
Cope Warvey
South Shore Country Club
Chicago Yacht Club
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Collette
Masioner
Zunierman
Mudion
Hurkayt
Loys
Nood
Dineueston
Bill Stewart
Rudy
Emil
Forest York
Eterna
Krauss
Anklea
Heredia Alreete
Gardner Lumber Company
South Shore Club
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