School Boards Rally Behind State Tax Measures
Long letter defends the 1925 39 Township school relief bills sponsored by all area boards and enacted under House Bills 28 and 29. It notes the statewide support, the ballot approval in Forest Park, and the push to raise valuations and bonding power to fund public schools amid widespread tax cuts and financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
District 91
Senate
Small
Forest Park
Theliinois
Associated of Boards
Township 39
Associated Boards
District
Springfield
Associated School Boards
Focal School Board
Stevenson School
Souhrada
Lacal Board
Board of Review
Harrison Street
Stasono
Associated School Boards of
Plan for 100 Apartment Building on Triangle Lot
A building plan for a 100 apartment complex on the triangle lot between Desplaines Lathrop Jackson and Lebmar is under inquiry with Building Commissioner Schultz. The inquiry notes possible improvement effects on the site and references a separate flat building proposal at Jackson and Ferdinand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desplaines
Lathrop
Jackson
Lebmar
Schultz
Jackson and Ferdinand
All Night Parking Ban Moves in Village Council
A village council on Monday introduced an ordinance to ban all night parking on streets alleys and parkways around Forest Park. It was laid over for one week. The measure limits parking to under one hour from 1 am to 6 am. The council also took up paving Madison Street and Forest Park segments with a first reading and postponed action for a week. Financial reports show May receipts of 35 815.43 with warrants 20 740.32 and fund balances across general water vehicle and special assessment funds totaling 115 670.08. Fred Becker was named to succeed himself on the Police Pension board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Madison Street
Lathrop
Sao
M. Thompson
Fred Becker
Police Pension Board
Thrilling Lion Tiger Cage At Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
The Hagenbeck Wallace circus at Forest Park Sunday featured a dramatic animal act with a trainer entering a cage of lions and tigers and subduing them with a whip and pistol shots. The show also highlighted performers and clowns in a sparkling production, while recalling a recent Aurora accident involving an Aurora Elgin train and an elephant incident that claimed lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Forest Park
Aurora
Mild adventure for business men in Indiana trip
Burkart Fred Burkart Limil Buechler and W J Rall with their wives and families motor to Turkey Run State Park Indiana and the Shades during holidays. Ex Commissioner Burkhart had a misfortune backing into his Lincoln at Covington damaging the fender. A water leak in Fred Burkart's car was stopped by Buechter. The Draity Inn at Bloomington Indiana was engaged during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkart
Fred Burkart
Kiwanis Officers to Attend Harvey Club Meeting
Kiwanis officers plan to attend a Harvey meeting Monday night where a new Kiwanis club is to be instituted. The focal club officers were asked to go. The investigating committee reported an election inquiry could not proceed due to no applicable law at hand. Guests Konto the mind reader and Fert Zimmerman attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Harvey
Focal Club
Ite Hatema
Fred Becker
Konto
Mind Reader
Fert Zimmerman
Miss Maple Enjoys Summer Studies in Colorado
Miss Grace Maple of Forest Park public schools spends summer in Boulder attending Colorado State University. She cites welcome assembly, art and education courses, and a run of campus activities. She notes meeting Miss Meyers and hopes her supervisor, Mrs. Susie Curtis, would join later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Maple
Forest Park Public Schools
Boulder, Col
Coloradgy State University
Susie Curtis
Fight-Stevenson School
Maple
Ruth Ott
Mackey
Algo
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Meyers
Forest Park Considers Community Council Plan
Forest Park moves toward a Community Council after chamber directors approve a plan to convene a meeting on August 16 at the Chamber offices. Kiwanis and local groups are invited to participate to coordinate efforts and avoid duplication of projects across organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Chamber of Commerce
Moenenberg
Kiwanis Club
American Legion
Madison Street Boosters
Forest Social Club
Forest Park Club
Forest Park Wee
Man's Club
Roosevelt Road Club
Forest Park ‘Charities
Village Council
Board of Education
Playgrounds Commission
Glenn Hayes
Hayes
Park Ridge
Kiwanis
Kiwanian Club
Kiwamis Club
Care With Vacation Mail
Vacation season prompts post office users to update forwarding addresses and post office changes before leaving. Communicate return date to the postmaster to ensure timely mail service and avoid misdirected correspondence at summer hotels or with lodging sources.
Showmen Hold Memorial For Dead Comrades
Members of the Showmen's League of America employed by Hagenbeck circus held a memorial service at Woodlawn cemetery for comrades killed in a Gary railroad wreck ten years ago. David B. Cohen, buried that morning, requested cremation and burial of ashes. The ceremony honored thirty graves with a band, Rev. Cosgrove, and the circus choir. photographers recorded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Showmen's League of America
Hagenbeck Circus
Woodlawn
Gary
David B. Cohen
Cohen
W. S. Cosgrove
Moody Institute
Showmen’s League
Bueehler
Six Wheel Truck Agency Expands under new legislation
A. E. Schultz of 607 Hannah avenue leads the Maxi Six Wheel unit, now pushed to expand after a 40 000 pound load allowance in the recent legislature. Manufactured in Los Angeles, a Minis plant perhaps Forest Park may be established. The six wheel design integrates engine and front wheels, unlike four wheel trailer setups, enabling distributed load. Schultz runs salesmen statewide and expects heavy freight success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Schultz
Hannah Avenue
Los Angeles
Forest Park
Illinois
Schultz
Mind Reader Phanto Visits Local Kiwanis
Mind reader Phanto and his wife camping at the village hall paused for a Kiwanis visit Monday. He plans an upcoming art exhibition here in a few weeks and is well known from past local contacts. Phanto now operates an amusement circle in St. Paul and is touring toward Maing for six.
Committees Plan Forest Park Picnic At Dellwood Park
Picnic committees in Forest Park meet to set the August 11 event at Dellwood Park. Henry C. Rieck chairs the general committee with Bo H. Witt as vice chair. Herman Hann reports grounds arrangements and seeks a suitable site. Roosevelt Road businessmen may join with Madison Street Boosters. a progress meeting is set for July 29.
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Forest Park
Dellwood Park
Henry C. Rieck
Sind Bo H. Witt
Herman Hann
Vs. Wall
Vs. Wall Adapted To the Needs Oy Dethwood
Roosevelt Road
Chamber of Commerce
Madison Street
Hbesenberg
Roosevelt Row
Forest Fark Community Pionit
Paul R. Witt
Perse
Charles R. Hussey
David Lande Injured In Car Collision Near Ogden and York
David Lande three and a half, son of Mr and Mrs Morrie B Lande of 666 Thomas avenue, suffered head and facial injuries when their Buick sedan collided with a Klewel car driven by JJ Wegley of Berwyn on Ogden road near Cabin Tow. The Lande car was damaged, Wegley reportedly injured. David and his siblings were attended by Dr and Mrs Downing then taken home. the Lands later returned to retrieve their car for repairs.
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David Lande
Morrie B. Lande
Thomas Avenue
Ogden
York Roads
Lads
Richard
David
Patricia
Mian
Mary Prome
Ogden Road
Mr. Lande
Klewel Xpart
JJ Wegley
Berwyn
Indy
Etatron
Lande
Pieat
Dtr
Downing
Tabont
Omnis
Way Sa
Mian roMt
Vatricia Landy
Madison Street Pavement Roll Delayed by Description Error
New notices inform Madison street property owners that the desensment roll for the pavement project will be reviewed in county court on July 23 at ten. Commissioner Walter A. Schipman will seek confirmation of the assessment after a prior error in a property description delayed the process. The paving from Harlem to Lathrop faces widening, with additional council action for westward extension to the Soo railroad and Forest Park area, plus a River Forest hearing upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street
Walter A. Schipman
Iet
Harlem
Lathrop
Soo Railroad
Forest Park
River Forest
Thoendels Install Village Clock at the Bank Window
H J Thoendel and Son install a large clock in the village near the cashier window for public access to the time. The clock, described with modest advertising, serves as a local time reference and landmark in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Thoendel & Son
Lava
L A Boyer Addresses School Needs in Community Budget
L A Boyer argues for renewed focus on public schools as the new fiscal year begins. He reviews district finances including assessed value of 4.5 million dollars, anticipated warrants, and the impact of state and local funding on a 102000 dollar budget aimed at operating expenses and building needs. He highlights overcrowding, upcoming new buildings, half day sessions, and the need to fund kindergartens and facility upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inde
Betsy Ross
Garfield Schoal
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School K Relief Committee
R. C. Mueller
Siowrmen’s League of America
Miss Maple
Colorado
L. A. Boyer
Honda
Cco
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Nurve
Monty
Sanitary District
Cotanty
State
Treasuries
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