13 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1929
Page
1
A terse reflection on topics the writer believed would captivate readers. The piece suggests that even if a subject does not appeal to one person it may engage others, framing reading as a shared curiosity.
Albert L Hall argues the Chicago Daily News uses excessive raw material and the new metropolitan press would be more cost effective if printed in a large loop. He predicts other cities will follow Chicago's example, reducing street clutter and improving efficiency, though he notes the old building’s refinement and asks about relocating staff.
Reported early trials show Roger Williams and Captain Yancey crossing the Atlantic with difficulty but underway toward Rome, while large airliners pursue passenger service. The article notes heavy winds raising fuel use and delays, contrasting a planned six day Chicago to Berlin route with a longer progress. Germany plans a passenger plane for ocean trips, suggesting scheduled transatlantic flights in coming years.
State legislators enacted higher speed limits on state highways to forty five miles per hour, while country highways remain unchanged. Officials warn that congestion and driver inattention at crossings, not high speeds alone, drive accidents, urging careful caution and deliberate driving.
The new abd swaller currency placed in circulation is convenient to handle but until the old currency is retired the two systems will cause a lot of bother. Bankers note larger tills require changes, and a percentage will stay in use for years. Fifty old dollars may disappear immediately as souvenirs, while wiser people keep some larger notes as curiosities.
The July issue of Minor Municipal Review features a special legislative number with photographs of twenty four lawmakers from the latest session. Included are Senator Arthur A. Huebsch and Representatives Anna Ickes and William F. Propper from this district.
Forest Park faces disposal options after cemetery owners bar dumping on their grounds. Chevonneil plans incineration but costs and time for other sites along Mannheim Road or the Lyons quarry deter the village. A state tax to fund garbage collection would be replaced by user charges, risking service for nonpayers.
A renowned lion from a major film studio visits Maywood for a live performance at Morest theatre Saturday night. The star will be escorted by Mapest Lions in a parade from Pornat Park along Rogtevell road to Morest Avenue, with a possible stop at the speedway hospital to entertain patients before continuing to Madison Street.
Music lovers in Bates Park attended the formal opening of Victor Miers Synchronized set at the Christensen Radio Shop. The event marked a birth of a remarkable development in radios with features including Micro-Synchrotous tuning, full-vision scale, improved power amplifier, and Victor electro-dynamic speaker in a walnut cabinet. Focal figures attended and more visitors were expected next week.
A distressed family from Forest Park faces mental health and housing crises as Mrs Mank, described as insane for years, is sent to a state asylum after childbirth. Ada Goodwan of the Associated Charities appeals for funds to support the seven children and cover child care costs while the husband works to pay bills. Local conditions reveal overcrowded facilities and calls for charitable aid from the community.
Forest Social club announces a summer festival to be held on the vacant Harrison street property near Week. The event opens Monday evening July 16 and closes Sunday evening July 21 with Hodner Bread shows headlining and the Lindy Soap, a new act special to Chicago.
William J. White known as Three-finger Ji, convicted of the Pflaume killing of a Forest Park patrolman in 1928, has been released after a Supreme Court reversal. The case, fought by Assistant State's Attorney J. Dougherty, involved a cafe confrontation on December 13, 1928 and prior pursuit by Bellwood officers.
Rowe, a Bene cone Fin engineer, spoke to Forest Ligns club on Thursday about straightening the Chicago River. He described extensive digging needed, the challenge of navigating railroad tracks, and moving dirt to the lake front while keeping navigation open during work.
JW Costello of the Chicago Terminal corporation spoke to the Kiwanis Club on “What the Freight Tunnels Mean to Chicago” detailing Chicago’s vast freight trade and tunnel role in streamlining package moves. He cited 24 railroads and 2300 cars daily and noted tunnels reduce delays in the business district. The Kiwanis Jubilee at Borelingren is set for July 16 at Brown’s Lake with afternoon and evening events, including bridge, dining, and dancing. attendees are urged to bring bathing suits.
Fourteen year old Eugene Galata of Oak Park suffered a facial laceration and shoulder bruise after colliding with car driven by Jack Bailey at the Harlem and Jackson Boulevard gas station. Bailey, driving north, says Galata failed to look where he was going. Bailey was not booked.
An OCR fragmented list details a village wide appropriation of 372490 for the upcoming year. It itemizes salaries for mayor, police, fire, health, water and other departments, plus equipment, supplies, repairs, and public works. The measure appears to be discussed at a Che ecunell Monthly meeting with various offices and personnel named.
A renowned ensemble led by Lada and Mas vanius performs nightly at the Triangle cafe located on Harrison street near Desplaines. The group, formerly with Zignfield Follies and Waller Gardiers, has WL and record credits with Victor, Columbia, and Emerson. Announcer M. T. Rafferty introduces Ray Reynolds Jewel Howard Sypdar and Wekton with Alles Coyper daily from 32 to 7 o'clock.
A volunteer program committee led by Leo Harrini and Thirry Woll plans decorations and arrangements for the Harton State Sawegs event with a focus on voting, timing, and street paving delays. Pavement work on Madison street slows progress as track movements and streetcar reconfigurations shift dates, with north and south sides impacted and crews addressing curb and sidewalk repairs.
Fragmented OCR notes report delays and disputes over the Shapiro Building project at Adams Street and Dea, with ownership, contract, and court action vague. References mention Mrs Attic obapiro and Shapira, a general contractor, and funds reportedly ready to pay about 14 dollars for the structure.
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