The Cosmopolitan Theaters Bankruptcy Scrutiny Unfolds
Eugene A. Katz seeks receivership in Superior Court amid the Ascher Brothers cinema chain crisis. Affidavits allege securities company and Ascher Bros Inc tangled in near bankruptcy, affecting theaters including the Cosmopolitan and numerous Chicago venues. Local executives unavailable for comment as legal action unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Archer
Boos
Ulark
Eugene A. Rutz
Amie Ithe
Westerntoya
Tims
Lamikriquey
Ascher Brothers, Inc
Eugene A. Katz
Curkies Company
Flirey
Max
Watt Nathan Ascher
Enter Enterprises
Kate
Watterneys, Stein, Mayer & Davi
Securities Company
Cosmopolitan Theater
Tbr
Hale Sect
Jae Dm
Lm Tuenst Vstfelds
Jury
Aucher Hrus, Inc
Ascher Joy, Inc
Chateau
Roadway
Urade
Adelphi
Clark Street
Clark
Love Court
Center Streets
Milwaukee Avenua
Irving Park
Rosewood
Montrose
Lincoln
Terminal
Lawrence
Spaulding Avenues
Morest Park
Deaptaines’ Avenue
Madidon Street
Oak- Inod Square
Drexel
Oakwood
Ellis Avenue
Crown
Division Street
Ashland Avenue
Commerciavonus
West Englewood
Nuthi! Ascher
Ini Chancery
Sidney Pollack
Aaka
Ascher ‘Bros. Inc
Kotzamema
Harry
Nathan Ascher
Shower for Bride Elect in beldal fashion
A wry pretty shower honored Miss Minole Kulckrehm of Forest Park, hosted by Mig Lilian Lobstein at 005 South Eigin avenue on Thursday evening June 20. Guests played games, prizes included culinary gifts and a Davenport from the Hadlo club. The event featured a formal presentation of gifts, a luncheon, and well wishes for the upcoming marriage to Arthur W. Buethke of Trevor, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mig Lilian Lobstein
South Eigin Avenue
Minole Kulckrehm
Chad, Kulckrehm
Forest Fark
Arthur W. Buethke
Mra
A. I. Baethke
Trevor, Wis
Beldal
Lohengrin
Migs
Hadlo Club of
Cirely
Mina Kulgirenio
Guerta
Jer
Blola
Hollandale
Margaretha Hoeft
Lut Woodward
Mate Melville
Jeuely
Blo- Bartand
Meta Sunt
Enta’ Sell
Lola Neimoyer
Janet Nelmoyer
Mildred ‘Girlow
Gwen Shinnon
Belita Mahler
Olga Bluebie
Eva Wilkins
Doris
En - Siebrand
Fire On Big Steamer Delays Forest Parkers
Fire broke out in the hold of a steamer delaying Forest Park residents Mr and Mrs Hermin Selouts and others. Fifteen firefighters battled the blaze with help from New York departments. The vessel’s voyage was postponed and passengers were sent ashore, with damage estimated at $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Parkers
Sirs
Hermin Selouts
Scholz
Marengo Aveive
Mle Tehadk
Mudigon
Hoboken
New York
Joly
Alps
Hebekentre
Ter
Walter Sehula
Brill Behulz
Forat Park
Europe
Holland
Gernyigny
Speedway Hospital Carnival Delights Wheelchair Patients
A carnival at Speedway hospital recreation house featured impersonations by patients including a bearded Indian, Zulu girl, Oriental dancer, and a banter of acts. Booths offered confections, lemonade, chocolates, and prizes while a steering contest, clowns, and a belt telephone crew entertained many wheel chair guests during an evening of merriment at the government station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway Hospital
Greyada
Indy
Iminy
Chiguge
K. G
Commonwealth Post
American Legion
Belt ‘Telephone Company
Kimo Ples
Saint Clara College Moves to River Forest
Saint Clara College in Wisconsin transfers to River Forest and will become part of a new Catholic university unit led by Archbishop Mundelein. The opening includes a benefit fete at 227 Maple Avenue Oak Park with Mrs Bernard McDavitt as auxiliary president and participation from Margaret McDevitt and Marie Ney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eistern
Saint Clara College
Binsinawn
Wis
River Forest
la Vow Heary College
Wormen
Avill
Wisconsin
Cook County
Mundelelo
Catholic University of Br. Mary of the Like
Nosary College Osiitory
Hy Oneney
Oak Park
Bernard McDavitt
Auxtilary
Margaret McDevitt
Marie & Marney
Saint- Clara “College
Womgn
Sudden Death of Prominent Woman Clara Dorman Binteer
Mrs Clara Dorman Binteer widow of Edward Utatter and mother of two children died after an illness of several days. The Oak Park resident, 38, was active in church and lodge circles and valued as a loving mother and trusted neighbor. Funeral services were held at Madison Street Chapel and St Peter's Lutheran Church with extensive community attendance and a large graveside cortege at Woodlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Dorman Binteer
Ealward Utatter
Anettatraf
Pera
Hunday
Hler
Clara Clatter
Mro
Win
Dornan
Maple Avenue
Oak Park
Edward
Hiatter
Church
Anti Lodge Wocietica
Hunffe
Sey
A. . Saunders
G. Kaercher
Woodlawn Cemetery
Kaibtieisch
Reformed Lutheran Church
Forest Park
Circle Chapter
Mra
Blatter Wax Ab
Hucley
Carlyle
William Dorman
Wade Mesick
Fred Green
Frank Riddler
White Shrine
Htur
Need Ng Escorta
New Kind of Hootch In Aurora Shocks Police
Willa Kernan, 40, of Aurora Newfoundland was jailed Monday morning after drinking canned heat. She suffered mouth and throat burns and possible internal injuries. A doctor said she should recover. The deadly drink is prepared by soaking cloth in a tin of canned heat and squeezing the liquid into water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Kernan
Aurora
Kernan
Entertaining Anniversary at Mrs Bloughs on Monroe Street
Mrs Glyde Blough of 7771 Monroe Street entertained Friday afternoon for her birthday anniversary. Bunce was played with high scores by Mesdames A Beutel D Bedford J Barrick and H Kapp. Refreshments were served and a list of attendees followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L, Gerwald
H, Moeller
P, Schulz
St. Gaden
Hoegroave
J. Nehfeldt
W. Arndt
Woy Huckbarth
J. Barrick
O. McBeth
C. Beutel
A.beitel
Wi. Bedford
F. Grubow
Youngquist
Community M E Will Picnic At Wheeling
The Community Methodist church and Sunday school host a picnic on Thursday July 20 in Wheeling 311. Those attending should meet at the church at 830 am. Transportation will be by automobile trucks. Basket lunches and outdoor activities will mark the day. Mrs Wills Kryuse, St. Louis? Mich., formerly of Forest Park, is noted as involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Methodist Church
Wheeling
Obituary Emily Berliner Exler Dies After Illness
Emily Berliner Exler, widow of Paul Exter and daughter of Arthur and Mrs. Merttner, died Sunday in 122 at 1181 Trooti nvenne. Born May 20 1800 in Forent I Park, she married Paul Exter eleven years earlier. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Pat's Lutheran Church with pallbearers. Interment at Karest Home. Survived by Paul, daughter, father and mother, siblings and cousins. Also noted: a second death, infant, and a mourning poem from Mrs. S Errgang Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Berliner Exler
Henrietta Berliner Exter
Paul Exter
Wint
Arthur Merttner
Trootinvenne
Pheen I
Forent I Park
Paul Exler
Don
St. Pat's
Karest
Hove
Paul
Kher
Amd
Arthur Meriiner
In Memoriam and Card of Thanks for Beyer and Brandner
Memoriam for Atri Atelnite Beyer who died July 28, 1921. Card of thanks from loving children and relatives thanking friends for kindness during illness and sympathy, mentioning Tey Wagner and Mr. Charles Dreschier and floral offerings for August E. Brandner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atri Atelnite Beyer
Aia
Sistor
Tey. Wagner
Charles Dreschier
August E. Brandner
Card of Thanks for floral kindness and support
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for floral contributions and kindness during our bereavement. special thanks to the Rev. Wennloget for comforting words and to the Easterp Star members for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wennloget
Mayor votes no hire. village seeks legal helper
The council discusses hiring a legal assistant for the village attorney. The assistant would be paid 10 per council meeting attended and only when Healey is absent. Commissioner Fietsch supports adding help, noting Healey’s workload and savings from avoiding higher factory costs. The vote remains unresolved as the mayor calls for advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Tienley
Serley
John F. Fietsch
Healey
Forest Park
Yadr
Huttman
Bletsch
Eniae A
Dance Nets $260 Speedway Fund Benefit
Hundreds attended a Saturday street dance at Jackson Boulevard and Destialies Avenue in Forest Park to raise funds for Speedway hospital. The event featured booths, refreshments, entertainment, and donations from local businesses and residents, yielding net proceeds of 282.70 plus a 0.26 refund for a total of 288.05 to support recreational work for the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Boulevard
Speedway Hospital
Emamittee
Forest Iyrk
Pease of
Fureet
Iolee
Mra
Mose Dallow
Dol Booth
Milas
Tan Knop
McNadahton
Frankfort
Dames
Lonlan Vincent
Mary Licht
Curmly
Tee Erma
Jacoba
Edith Hellen
Louisa “Aimepman
Rodenbontle
Chrete Avenue
Eves Galaxeo
Buna Gas Teoertani
McLiride
Knobbe
Brie
Ice
Jiarry Bannon
Marteng Los
Leo Durand
Metropolitan
Tee Qo
Mrp
Taliow
Commieul
Geo
Kellar
Straws
Ipoane
Mesdimentlaa
Ler Bnd
Vincent
Ie Flowers
Albert AmiJug
Mourrows
Park
Peanuts
Mrs. Wm
Gadson
Mobert Wemerselye
Forest Park
Mexdames
Clara Fiesler
Edith Hellemain
American Legion
Arthur Bliwlus
Payette
Oternnn
Naughton
Sharpless
Langleas
Anericin Legion Auxiliary
Olga Knop
Negela
Bchlupp
Boettner
Bal Jacobs
Messrs
Fred Negele
Paul Hingat
Julian Rokite
Ger Keltar
Fred Licht
Lady Bowiers
Meadames
Mary 'Raent
Minnig Wied
Lillian Messinger
Katherine Keller
Amy Termannon
Marty “Hanna
Mia
Tose Ballow
Merdamen Ando Tlefebtohl
Tdo Burkart
Marie Steidelbnehh
John Miller
Edith Hefleman
Pansy Stange
Jean Mohr
Margaret Elvedge
Gertrude Hanse
J. Schreiber
I. Schoeler
Helen Burknart
Grace Brheel
Ty Edward Jacobs
Harry Buettner
al. Kennedy
Louise Zimmerman
Meajames
Elma Bartlaf
Comerford Denied Recount in Democratic Primary Votes
Frank Comerford, a Democratic primary candidate for tungrean from thin district, denied a recount by Judge Fred Ruali of the Trent court. The decision awards the nomination to James Buckles as tabulated. Comerford vows to challenge the outcome, claiming irregularities and evidence of a miscount. Oak Park context notes local church and development plans amid shifting property, with changes affecting the First Baptist, First Methodist, and First Congregational churches and possible hotel or apartment construction nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Comerford
Hum Deer
Cas
Udtore
Fred Ruali
Ctrent
Comerton
Jomen Buckles
Comerford
Oak Park
Eptecopa
Forest
Algorda
Quk Park Avenue
Superior Street
Wwe
Willa
Flereigk
Avenue State Bank
Tulltnnige & Wat
Club life and gun club formation noted in local items
The page lists social clubs including a Bunco gathering at Vine Street with refreshments after play, a note for the next meeting at Mrs Louise Ztumerman's home, and a Birthday Club meeting at Mrs Horence Meega's residence. It also mentions the Anti-Bandit Gun Club forming in New York with a boxing club training, and an armory being erected on Lombard Avenue for practice. Armin Hand and his band performed at Speedway Hospital for patients and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Wieck
Vine Street
Sthver Forest
Bunco
Selon
Cirelo Avenue
Horence Meega
Forma Ouk Voerk
Wen Hye
Gommercut
Chive
Police
Meliratt
Lombard Avenue
Lake Street
Sunday closures impact Forest Park stores after May
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate plans to close Sundays for all dry goods stores in Forest Park starting after a specified date. The text mentions a Sunday reduction aiming to shift shopping to Weekday hours and references local shop names in unclear form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Ark
Math & Co
Lande Brow
Gittelnon
Wil A
Am Pik
Birth announcement for Robert James Williams son
A fragmentary birth notice reports that Robert James Williams and Bra. 10. Williama at 104% Ferdinand Avenue welcomed a son who arrived at home on duty. The text is garbled with stray phrases and unclear details about the parents and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert James Williams
Pleasure Club annual picnic at Altenheim grounds
The Uy of the West Pleagard lob will hold the twenty sixth annual picnic at Altenheim Madison Street and the Row on Sunday July 16. There will be races bowling and other sports with music by Kleinschmidt and organist accompaniment by 0 Fellows. SAUNDERS ON VACATION Mrs A K Saunders wife of Dr. Saunders pastor of the Community M E church left Wednesday for late Geneva to visit Gordon who is married and has a cottage and will be away several weeks. POSTPONE SHOWER TO JULY 18 The shower planned by the Wawen's Horetan Missionary Society of its Community M K church for daly 11 has been postponed to July 1. Forest Uaric 1080. VISIT LAKE MINNETONKA MINN Mr and Mrs St L Gerstenhauer 1788 Elgin avenue left Tuesday for Lake Minnetonka near Minneapolis to visit the parents of Mrs Gerstenbauer who have a summer home on Phelpe jdland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibsen
Kedyle Averniek
Uae
Uno
Forest’ Park Achaement
Heinge
O'Horti
Hvedfi
Heinze
Hw Wits
Ware
Shik
Bir
O'Hara
Ste 1 Murphy
Prival
jMustetana
O'Tora Waa
Inter Organization
Jonepl K. Winkfer
Chicago
Dinettiq
Pleasure Club
Uy of the West
Pleagard
jAltenheim
Madison Street
Kleinschmidt
Mre. Saunders
Mru A
KB. Saunders
Dr. Baunder
Geneva
Gordon
Daly
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
Mra
St. L
Geratenhauer
Elgin Avenue
Jake Minnetonka
Minneapolis
Gerstenbauer
Phelpe Jdland
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Ralph Q’hara
Archers Theaters
Shower
Circuit Court
George Kreg Rush
Rush
Hose J. Behn
Kentworth Avenue
Behn
Cirele ‘Avenue
Ste
Gepdiyd
M. E. Will
Eid Mra
Wills A. Kryuse
Doveph
Foreat Park
O Agven Gh
Stange
Bra. C. Stotge
Madinon Street
Imilay
IM Memoriam
Nisband
Errgang
Speedway Fund
Frankfortera
Fd Beiilichting
Stein Vack and Rogue
Forest Turk Fucking House
United Packing Co
Pekington
Circle Market
Buna
Hochols
Knereker and Howard
F. Comerford
Berrick
Merrick
Herrick
Ontario
Grove
Oak Park Avenues
First Baptist Church
Warrick
Merle N. Engiish
Kluesbner
Camp Lake Mia
Herman Kluesmer
Bonday
Camp Lake
Howpital Doumitter
Doll Booth
Frankfurter
Mecca
Beon
Peanute Tod Flowers
Fata ‘Vanity Enue
Plano
Monien
Diaharsementy
Sergey En Jao Open Oreo
Cicero
Ph Taga
Hehumehion Park
Fromanell Fond
Liam
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