Ascher Brothers Theaters Face Bankruptcy Turmoil
Eugene A. Katz filed in Superior Court seeking receivership as the Ascher Brothers Incorporated theater chain nears bankruptcy. Affidavits name Cosmopolitan Theater owners and list theaters from Lake Street to Montrose and Lincoln, with executives hard to reach as the chain risks collapse in coming months.
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 at Mig Lobstein Home
A wry pretty shower was held Thursday evening June 20 at 005 South Eigin avenue for Miss Minole Kulckrehm, bride elect to Arthur W. Buethke of Trevor Wisconsin. Guests played games, gifts wrapped in white and colored ribbons, a Davenport prize from the Hadlo club, and a savory spread followed the entertainment.
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
Siebrand
Fire On Big Steamer Delays Forest Parkers
Fire broke out in the hold of a big steamer en route to Europe causing hours of firefighting by the crew and help from New York, delaying Forest Park residents and prompting a decision to postpone the voyage until Tuesday. Passengers were moved from the ship while authorities investigated, with damage pegged at $100,000 covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Brings Cheer to Wheelchair Patients
A Wednesday evening carnival at Speedway Hospital recreation house featured hospital patients in character, a Ballyhoo host, a professional clown with a dog, and multiple booths. The K G organization ran a steering contest, pink lemonade was served, and the Commonwealth Post American Legion and Belt Telephone Co provided treats. Wheelchair patients enjoyed confections, caps, and horne amid lively impersonations and performances.
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 transfers from Binsinawn Wisconsin to River Forest to become part of the new Wormen division under Archbishop Mundelein and the Catholic University of Mary of the Like. A benefit town fete at 227 Mapte Avenue Oak Park outlines opening plans with Mrs Bernard McDavitt leading the auxiliary and names Margaret McDevitt and Marie Mary among active participants.
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
Clara Dorman Binteer wife of Edward Utatter died after a several day illness following an operation Sunday. She was active in church and lodge work and a loving mother. Funeral services were held with many attendees, interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, and flags of mourning across the community.
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 Sent to Jail After Drinking
Willa Kernan, 40, of Aurora Newfoundland, was taken to the local jail Monday morning with injuries from consuming canned heat. She appeared severely burned in the mouth and throat and possibly internally, but was reported to be recovering with medical care. The toxic beverage is created by draining a tin of canned heat into cloth and squeezing the contents into a small amount of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Kernan
Aurora
Kernan
Entertaining For Anniversary At Mrs Bloughs Home
Mrs Glyde Blough entertained Friday afternoon on her birthday anniversary at 7771 Monroe street Bunce was played with high scores by Mesdames A Beutel D Bedford J Barrick and H Kapp Delicious refreshments followed Those present included Mesdames Wri Gerechefake I Kopp R Breveman J Klapphr B Grue now L Gerwald H Moeller P Schulz St Gaden HH Hoegroave J Nehfeldt W Arndt Woy Huckbarth J Barrick O McBeth C Beutel A Beitel Wi Bedford F Grubow and NS Young quist
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 Set for July 20 at Wheeling
The Community Methodist church plans a Thursday picnic at Wheeling on July 20. Those attending should meet at the church at 8 30 in the morning. Transportation by auto mobile trucks will be provided. Basket lunches and outdoor activities will mark the day. Mr and Mrs Wills Kryuse of St. Joseph, Mich formerly of Forest Park are hosting hops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Methodist Church
Wheeling
Obituary for Emily Berliner Exler in old city paper
Emily Berliner Exler, widow of Paul Exter and daughter of Arthur and Henrietta Merliner, died Sunday after a years long illness. Born May 20, 1800 in Forest Park, she married Paul Exler eleven years ago and lived at 1181 Trooti nvenne. Funeral services were held at St. Pat's Lutheran Church with pallbearers. interment at Karest Home. Survived by husband Paul, son Kher, parents, Mr and Mrs Arthur Merliner, a brother Alfred, and two sisters Mrs Aielen Brown and Mrs. Other family members mentioned in a long, sentimental notice.
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
Memoriam and Thanks for Beyer and Brandner Deaths
Memoriam for Atri Atelnite Beyer who died July 28 1921. Card of thanks from her loving children and relatives praise friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and funeral flowers for August E Brandner, beloved husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atri Atelnite Beyer
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for floral tributes and kindness during our bereavement. Special thanks to the Reverend and all who offered comfort and to the Easter Star members for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wennloget
Mayor votes no hire for legal helper in village council
At a Monday council meeting Daniel M. Tienley proposes a village attorney to have an assistant paid ten dollars per council meeting attended. Commissioner John F. Fietsch advocates it noting Healey’s workload and past savings. The motion drew unanimous support from four commissioners, while the mayor considered advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Tienley
Serley
John F. Fietsch
Healey
Forest Park
Yadr
Huttman
Bletsch
Eniae A
Dance Nets Speedway Fund Dance Neted to Aid Hospital
Hundreds attended a Saturday street dance at Forest Park to raise funds for Speedway Hospital. The event, organized by the Speedway hospital committee of Forest Park, drew donations from local businesses and residents and raised 288.05 dollars for recreational work at 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 Oak Park Primary Vote
Frank Comerford, candidate for the Democratic nomination, is denied a recount by Judge Fred Ruuli. The decision awards the nomination to Jomen Buckles as certified by UT vole. Oak Park churches and local residences are mentioned in a broader civic context amid property sales and plans for a new church and hotel or apartment building.
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 Activities and Community Notices From Local Society Page
The page lists Bunco club gatherings at Vine Street and Stee Street homes with refreshments and upcoming meetings. It notes the Anti-Bandit Gun Club formation led by police instructor Melirat and a Lombard avenue training site. Armin Hand and his band performed at Speedway Hospital for 800 patients and staff. Mrs Kluesner plans Camp Lake trip with Herman Kluesmer and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forma Ouk Voerk
Wen Hye
Gommercut
Chive
Police
Meliratt
Lombard Avenue
Lake Street
Sundry Forest Park stores to close Sundays under new rule
A dated notice states that starting on a future Sunday, all dry goods stores in Forest Park will close on Sundays. The policy aims to allow a one day week for rest and recreation, urging shoppers to plan shopping on remaining open hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Ark
Math & Co
Lande Brow
Gittelnon
Wil A
Am Pik
Birth of a son reported for Robert James Williams family
A garbled birth notice mentions Robert James Williams at 104 Ferdinand Avenue and a son born at home. The fragment references a young man and nonsensical phrases about duties and measurements, with unclear names and relations in the disrupted text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert James Williams
Pleasure Club Annual Picnic at Altenheim Yard Row
The Pleasure Club of the West Pleagard lob will host its 26th annual picnic at Altenheim Madison Street and the Row, featuring track events, bowling, other sports, and dancing to Kleinschmidt. Organizers include 0 Fellows and MRE. Saunders on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasure Club
Uy of the West
Pleagard
jAltenheim
Madison Street
Kleinschmidt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ralph Q’hara
Archers Theaters
Shower
Forest Parkers
Circuit Court
George Kreg Rush
Rush
Hose J. Behn
Kentworth Avenue
Behn
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
Aia
Sistor
Tey. Wagner
Charles Dreschier
August E. Brandner
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
Charlotte Wieck
Vine Street
Sthver Forest
Bunco
Selon
Cirelo Avenue
Horence Meega
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
ST Ph Tata
Hehumehion Park
Fromanell Fond
Liam
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
Mre. Saunders
Mru A
KB. Saunders
Dr. Baunder
Geneva
Gordon
Daly
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
St. L
Geratenhauer
Elgin Avenue
Jake Minnetonka
Minneapolis
Gerstenbauer
Phelpe Jdland
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