Grandma’s Eighty-Second Birthday Celebration
Mrs. J Millers marked her 82nd birthday with a luncheon at her daughter’s home 7208 Franklin Street. Daughters and grandchildren from Melrose Park Maywood Elgin and Florida attended along with many relatives and guests. A later note mentions the Elvetrig Association basket event July 70 near Hoverington with a children’s program and a dance in the evening.
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J. Millers
Oty
Theo Eissfeldt
Franklin Street
Lo'cluck
H. Knippenberg
Melrose Park
Theo. Kisstelt
Forgst Mark
Mra
Wmn
Hedtric Asociation Basket
Hauburhan Iislone
Elvetrig Annociation
Hilereat
Hoverington
Plente
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Delivers Strong Show Here
Hagenbeck-Wallace presented a vibrant performance in Fortville Park despite late arrival that shortened afternoon acts and perhaps the evening show. The circus dazzled with gymnastic acts, horsemanship, and live riding, drawing praise as the best exhibition on the road.
Forest Park Library Faces Cash Crunch Delay of Bills
The Forest Park Library board announces it will defer payments to creditors until November due to delayed tax receipts from the village treasury. The village council has decided not to borrow now, forcing the library to seek leniency while awaiting tax funds.
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Porest Park
Midd Catheriny
Dullla
Fire Chief Praises Citizens For Warner Paint Fire Aid
Forest Park Fire Department receives appreciation from the Fire Chief for citizen volunteers and co operation during the Warner Paint Company fire at 7549 on July 4 1921 The Forest Park State Bank presents a fifty dollar gift of appreciation to John Pries for the department’s efficient handling of the blaze.
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Warner Fire
Warner Paint Company
Forest Park State Bank
Albert C. Roos
Warner Paint Com
Son Sheet
Forest Park Fire
J. Prices
Conference of Teachers at Local School
The Lutheran general conference met at Concordia College July 9 to 12 to educate teachers for Christian day schools. The Missouri Synod extends across the U S and beyond with two schools at River Forest and Seward Neb. Enrollment reaches 81457 pupils taught by 2271 teachers in scripture and secular subjects. Principal Linsen chaired. Theo Wiik was secretary. Eight sessions will finish the four day convention following organ recitals by local organists.
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General Conference of Lutheran Teachers
Concordia Teachers Colleges
Missouri Synod
United States
Canada
Brazil
Argentine
Initia
China
River Forest
Seward
Neb
Herole
AW. Linsen
St. John's Lutheran Sett
Forest Park
Theo
Wiikiseh
Krow
August Wilhelm Drowns at Crystal Lake
August Wilhelm, 30, drowned Sunday while swimming at Crystal Lake. His wife Aba watched from shore as he presumably cramped and sank. Funeral services were held Wednesday at German Baptist Church with Rev. Theodore Dons officiating. Interment at Forest Home. Born in Germany, he came to America several years ago and married Ruth Giegler of Forest Park two years ago. survived by his wife and German relatives. He worked as a stone cutter for Henry Arch.
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August Wilhelm
Desphiines Omic
Crystal Lake
Aba
Gersman Baptist Church
Theodore Dons
Forest Home
Ameria Nive
Ruth Giegler
Forest Park
Germany
Henry Arch
Twenty five June building permits issued by city official
Building Commissioner A J Schule issued twenty five permits in June totaling about 37085 dollars. The list includes porches garages and a store and flat building among various addresses on Marengo Be toi Hannah Roosevelt Elgin Rockford Lathrop and Troost avenues along with an office shed for Arrow Petroleum and a filling station project.
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A. J. Schule
Mr. Younger
Marengo Avenue
Ed. Reineke
Betoi
St. Peters Ryan
Luth
Hannah Avenue
Bob Opal
Roosevelt Road
A. W. Buethke
Elgin Avenue
Henry ‘Licht
R. Kristofek
El-1
Win Avenue
Nowren
Thony Avenue
Mr. Oswald
Dunlap Avenue
A. Seasidi
Wadison Street
Kart Resech
Rockford Avenue
Michalsky
Ele
R. Weintland
Harlem Avenue
HL Oa. Nessel
Circle Avenue
Rim
James White
Lathrop J Avenue
Kurt Berliner
Troost Avenue
Henry Silvers
Hartelle
Mr. Anklin
Harteny Avenue
A. Kientz
Arrow Petroleum Co
Franklin Street
Polite guest from the National Geographic Society
A refined guest from the National Geographic Society habitually offers a cordial courtesy at gatherings. In contrast, other visitors shown lacked such attentiveness, arriving without bringing any gifts or compensating favors. The narrative recalls a night of modest hospitality and incongruous behavior.
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National Geographic Society
Ealing
Brea
Safer The famous nia reacts to paving stones affair
The famous nia grows furious over a pile of paving stones. A bystander offers directions in a quip about taking them to hell or heaven, prompting a sharp reply from the governor. The exchange illustrates a courtly yet sharp tone in London chatter.
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Nia
London Chigarino
State Capitol News and Law Actions in Illinois
State Capitol notes governorship actions on crime justice budgets and road policy. Governor Emmerson signs bills including good conduct time deduction for MiMi prison sentences and a tax on gasoline while approving speed limits for cars and trucks. Reports cover state spending on fairgrounds contracts and institutional care counts, with updates on health, education, and department leadership changes.
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Emmerson
Victor Michel
MiMi
Abraham Lincoln honored at Fort Dixon memorial
Governor Finmerson appoints nine members of the Fort Dixat Mission to supervise a Dixon monument. The project marks the spot where Lincoln served as a courier in the U S Army during the Black Hawk War.
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Finmerson
Abraham Listeula
Vom
Fort Dixat
Dixon
Fort Dixon
Abraham Lincoln
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