Picnic Planning at Dellwood Park Meeting Notes
A large gathering outlines committees to arrange a picnic at Dellwood Park on August 7. Transportation plans include autos from Lyons to the park and electric cars from Forest Park to Lyon Forest Park, with Wallace Meyer presiding and Henry Thlerk noted.
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Dellwood Park
Marea Therk Charntie of
Commerce
Mudisae
Strept Doortereth
Magonle
Clmirman
Henry J. Thlerk
Duchy Degwnely
Chathmm Waller
Meyer
Camedaa
Tekelm—Atloan
WoRieg Withe
Gowrie Gibaity
Murphy Alte
Termin Sacoha
Witter Menken
Leslie Partrhdge
Pree -Dir
Sier
Georgy Gibran
Eugene Coulee
Artiue Gata
Hirery Bieretier
Cillard Tie
Murein Hattagiin Wat RC. Ihdn
Sudyea
George Armbrust
Charles T. Veaney
Bo Burkart
Pearl Witt
Louie Amielug
Pred Butensensen
Hong
OL. Raeelder
Willum Albright
W. Beecher
UW. J
Thoendel Iit Jal Pries
K. C. Haka
Slartars
Two Small Children Lost in Storm Here Police Find Parents
A brother and sister ages four and five were found wandering on Elgin avenue and Roosevelt road after a storm. They could not say where they were from or who their parents were. Police traced them to Harlem Avenue and South Harlem, confirming they were lost. Parents were located by Crogen police and brought to the station. The children said their father took them to Hawthorne race track and had given them a nickel for candy before they got lost.
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Elgin Avenue
Roosevelt Road
Omeer
Jack Termunnien
Mary
Robert Cinle
Harlem Avenue
Hawthorne
4Wan
Ragsovely Road
Harry Zuvmerman
Harry Waxford
Forem Park
Wanen Derth
Afuth
Harlem
Crogen
Cup of Hot Coffee Scalds Child Named for Movie Actress
A mother in Washington reported a coffee accident that scalded her child while a neighbor, Beverdy, assisted. The incident occurred as a beverage served near the parent and child during preparations for guests. Doctors treated the burns and cautioned about potential serious injury, while the mother and baby remained under care.
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Wetresaa
Forest Park Doctor and Wife Injured in Auto Crash
A Forest Park physician and his wife were injured when an unidentified driver ran a red light and crashed into their car at Independence Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue in Chicago. The coupe overturned, the top was peeled back, the man fled, and police released a number for tracing. The physician suffered a skull fracture and the wife was more severely hurt and hospitalized.
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Rodwry
Independenve Boulevard
Chicago
Pickey
Proviso Lodge Moose On Membership Drive
Proviso Lodge No 245 announces a membership drive to boost active grow coverage for Moose members. The lodge at Greenwood avenue and Madigan Street offers social privileges including games and refreshments after Friday sessions, serving Forest Park Oak Park and nearby towns.
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Proviso Lodge
MOOSE
Vrrovies
Gbe
Pinar Deerkigey
Supreiig
Fae
Cise
Lotie
Meyer Wen Mere Prom
Jang Uhan
Greenwood Avenue
Madigan Street
Proving Lodge No
Terriory
Forest
River Forest
Oak Park
Mulrone Park
Broadview
Desplaines
Bellewood
Hibtdy
Liver Grove
Berewyn
Silverside
Villa Park
Elphurst
Franklin Park
Maywood
MLT
Nulager
Mooneliurt
Fire station monkey dies on July Fourth
The fire station’s monkey, kept for about a year after arriving from Java, died on July 4 after weeks of illness. The animal, once playful with a long tether and wary of strangers, had been cared for on the lawn by the station crew. A sign warned visitors to feed the monkey at their own risk.
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Gga
Scattered Remnants Of Forest Park Amusement Park
Forest Park Amusement Park fixtures have been scattered across the country as a sale of the park lot remains unresolved. The firm Ironell Broa of Chicago handled the dry stores and ball room with the park sold weeks ago to a representative of a buyer. The mysterious sale and ownership left unsettled questions about the park’s future and the remaining fixtures in limbo while investigations continue.
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Vena Mtr
Carney
Dubey Wong
Chienga Rend Watt
Beardsley
Ironell Broa
Chicago
Plonia
Nid Amusement Company
Haa
John Broderick
HH. A. McGurren
Madison-Kedzle Bank
Municipal Pier
Forest Park
Cyclone Strikes Ohio City Trapping H G Stewart
H G Stewart, a River Korat resident of 120 Franklin Avenue, was in Toledo when a fierce cyclone hit. He fled a toppled car, sheltered under a coat, and watched trees fall as the storm injured several buildings and sent boat crews ashore. Stewart recalls past cyclones in Melcom Park and another in Iowa.
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Stewart
Madison Street
Franklin Avenue
River Korat
Toledo
Banduaky
Lorrain
Melcom Park
Ome
Towa
Fourth of July Fire Activity Patterns in Forest Park
A local report notes no major fires on Independence Day in Forest Park as firefighters stayed alert all day. It recalls rare alarms in recent years, with minor incidents from fireworks causing scare and minor property damage.
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Forest Park
Thorn
Uiree Plarma
Mrs Marie Rieck Injured After Porch Fall
Mrs Marie Rieck fell from a porch Thursday afternoon at her home on Second Street and sustained serious injuries. She was transported to Wer Bue Phurtung hospital for treatment after emergency examination. Her daughter Landise Heth and Jon Rete Guile assisted as relatives and neighbors sought help. she remained under medical care with constant hospital staff oversight.
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Larle Ho
Bealy Seoudl
Landise
Mina
Henry
Alice Abe
Motorcyclist Collision Injures Mrs Burkart and Officer
At Madison street and Burkart court Mrs Eva Burkart was knocked down as Officer Richard Zimmerman riding a pursuing motorcycle fell. Burkart was taken home then to Oak Park Hospital for evaluation. Zimmerman suffered extensive bruising but was sent home with non serious injuries.
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Fred Wurkart
Madison Street
Burkart Court
Richard Zimmerman
Fromicis
Burkart
Oak Park
Noapel
Nua
Atche Vw
Horkust
Bvelyn
Ft. Oleor
Aimimermin
Kathy West
Circle Avenue
Imimermin
Burkhardt Court
Arthur Hess
Schreder Family Reunites Amid Illnesses and Death
Bred W Schreder wife and daughter Erik came from New Orleans due to the death of Mrs. Schreder and Mr Schreder’s illness. They plan to move to Marengo Avenue and may stay permanently. John Bohreder returned from West Suburbia Hospital after appendicitis surgery. Fred Schreder, once a local resident, recalls Fourth of July oat fires reduced by safer handling of fireworks.
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W. Schreder
Erik
New Oreans
J. Schreder
Sehreder
Behreder
Marengo Avenue
New Orleans
Mr. Behreder
John Bohreder
West Suburbia Hospital
Freds Schreder
Pries
Ed Rous Company Displays Cedar Chests at Furniture Mart
The Ed Rous Company of Forest Park showcased cedar mahogany and walnut chests at the Furniture Mart semi annual market on Lake Shore Drive. Ed Rous, company president, announced a six week exhibition with 16 salesmen, aiming to boost orders for the year as factory plans expand and the market anticipates continued demand.
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Rous Company
Furniture Mart
Ed Rous
Forest Park
Lake Shore Drive
Immnudd Ty
Chia
Fleary E Rueer
Ed Ltvun Company
Chesta
United States
Aloyen
Ite
Tercivon Street
Aduters
Roos Saya
Wit
Twce
Duyers
Jesa Mey
Early completion expected for Forest Park well
Commissioner Brisch reported at the council meeting that Forest Park's new village well is nearly 2,000 feet deep with water in the tube, and the drill may reach a little over 2,100 feet before completion. Work could finish within a week or extend to several weeks. a temporary water cutover may occur and residents will be notified. Plans include interconnecting with mains and reservoirs and possibly drawing from Oak Park in a fire emergency.
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Conmlananer
Maton
We Council
Drisch
Uine
Brisch
Oak Park
Stormy Tuesday P M Weather Knocks Lights Out
A fierce storm of rain wind and hail Tuesday night knocked out power for about fifteen minutes. A large tree branch fell on wires near Elgin Avenue, causing damage and sparking. Public Service crews repaired the line as reports of downed trees and drenched residents spread across the city.
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Elgin Avenue
Dane
Public Service Company
Lok
Rob Elgin Avenue Flat Burglary Leaves Family Absent
A burglary on Rob Elgin Avenue occurred while the family was away, with valuables valued at about 500 dollars taken from drawers. The thief used a door bell alarm and fled, leaving jewelry, a women’s watch, a child’s bank, and other items missing. investigators suspect a family acquaintance due to the timing of the break-in.
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Rob Elgin
Herman J. Boyens
Elgin Avenue
Mr. Boyens
Jones
Nena
New Stop Signs Warn Drivers at Circle and Madison
Round of new traffic signs announces Circle avenue as a through street on Madison street. The shielded stop signs feature a three inch red bulb eye and illuminated rear lights, placed by order of Commissioner Paul Zimmerman. Thirteen signs will be installed at intersections citywide, with the Chicago Motor Club shield remaining as a warning.
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Hed Valleyes
Madison Street
Circle Avenue
City Electrician
Paul Zim-merman
Fireworks Display Delights Big Crowd on July Fourth
A large crowd enjoyed a July Fourth fireworks display at Friskig Park near Uheety with vivid aerials and ground pyrotechnics. Spectators crowded the streets as carnival events and entertainment followed, including a Legion carnival and street crowds lingering into the night.
Chicago Women Aid Forest Park Auxiliary Hospital Work
Chicago women aided the Forest Park American Legion Auxiliary after a fundraising party at Cohuntus Park. Funds, accepted by Mrs. Petersuio, will help pay debts and support hospital projects including gifts of books magazines and canned fruits. Mrs. Meter urged expanding membership to 100 and noted volunteers would continue patient support. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolf announce the birth of a son Tuesday evening.
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Cohuntus Park
Lagiog Hall
Mra
Myrtle Eatburg
Chalemin Mra
Martha K. Olson
Josephine Larson
Mia
Loto Vuzeck
Mrs. Muttle Hiedman
Bira Rose Titamenn
Chicago
Boesdwey Hospital
Forest Park
Tilda Peteraohu
Petersuio Syd
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Roorter
Billy
Abelghe de
Wetley St. Weihe
Indior
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H. G. Stewart
Ohio City
Thomas Abreet
Marie Rieck
Fred Burkart
John Bchreder
August Rodenbostel
Hannah Avenue
Oat Park
Ueney Yaa
Sapien Astm Br
Twelfth Street
Ama
Bhatt
Circle and Madison
Reston
Uiebe
Munk
Hell
Mdbaty
Piceworke
Friskig Park
Acatatae
Keene
Yeingsters Tanga
Untervilliston
Legion
Petite
Geusia
Women Aid Women's Auxiliary
Speedway
Pyriinay Mbstersn
Yiethye Tenpir
Chienge
Forest Hark Auxiliary
American Legion
Willy Stor
Iece Ded
Paps Park
Fecreatian Rooth
Bhedway Chapel
Sui
Charles Wolf
Madison Rireet
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