Keough Company plant ready for full operation at Forest Park
The W K Keough Company plans a businessmen’s picnic and moves toward full operation in a rebuilt plant at Mandolph and Marengo in Forest Park. The firm, long based in Chicago, assembles ceramics from elsewhere, with 30 workers, many women at home, and aims to beautify surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K Keough Company
Forest Park
Keough
Mandolph Street
Marengo Avenue
Catheny
Jefferson Streets
W. HK. Keoughty
Manaager
4. Caughiin
J.B
Iew
En Moyes
Le 4
New England
Java
Callitolt Ik
Iventad
T Hyatt
Hyatt
Neiguhord
Moths in Trees Alarm Elgin Park Property Owners
Forest Park residents along Elgin Avenue north of Madixon Street report Tusboock moths damaging trees. Many trees are bannered and sprayed by adjoining property owners while residents urge a coordinated citywide effort to curb the pest before full destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Elgin Avenue
Madixon Street
Hess Sends Wireless From Steamship Mooroan
Mrs Vernari Hess lists a wireless message from her Jungband en route to Muroye sent via the Mackonr Marine Communication Co Ltd, dated July 1 1920. The note mentions weather and sea conditions from the ship Moorodin and a later message from Hattie Hess at 005 Marengo Avenue Great Park. Diamond Lake outing plans for the Young People’s Society of St John’s Lutheran Church are announced for July 26 with thirty three row boats chartered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernaril Hess
Marengo Avenue
Jungband
Muroye
New York
Mieconk Marine Communication Co. Ltd
Moordin
Aurora
Young People’s Society of St. John's Luthéran Churche
Diamond Lake
Town 5 Growing Days School Census Report
Forest Park shows population growth per Hupluf Schools survey. January census lists 11,591 residents with rising trend. government figures differ to about 10,74? but local data indicate steady expansion. The report by Mr Buedlesfield notes 2,110 males and 1,? females. total population 4,020. Boys and girls counts appear inconsistent in OCR but indicate a growing district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Hupluf
Henry Dtuellesfield
Cnt
Hevrew
Buedlesfield
Fomalge Papulathim
Ander
Waiter
Tota
Wivier
Speedway Hospital Strike Halts Building Operations
A strike at Speedway Park hospital halts construction as 4,500 workers walk off amid a dispute between structural and ornamental iron workers unions over steel window frames. After failed talks, contractors discharged all laborers and other unions joined in the stoppage. separate local PTA picnic details are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alth Onge
Rosedway
Speedway Park
Whiten
Gre
Cen Trnctory
Choras
Waroba
Aw Go Wan Club Forms Woman's Duellary Group
A women’s duellary to the Aw Go Wat club was formed at the umuge ment park on Wednesday evening July 7. Helle Grawford was chosen president Minis Mahalo Zimmerman secretary and Mrs Hattle Schoff treasurer. Fourteen charter members were initiated at theium House that week with Mesdames B Crawford HW Alomeriian M Janzen and C Blackey serving as initiating team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umugement Park
Helle Grawford
Minis Mahalo Zimmerman
Hattle Schoff
Theium House
Mesdames B. Crawford
HW. Alomeriian
M. Janzen
C. Blackey
Aw Go Wan
Merchants Asked to Boost Paying Fund for Paving
Local merchants discuss funding for alley paving between Circle avenues and Jurkart court. Original estimate rose from 470 to 470 dollars as costs spike. property owners will cover the excess if board motions pass. Several businessmen present vow to pay their share, others absent will be petitioned. The current bid secures work for twenty days with a ten percent price-adjustment clause if material costs change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tireverente
Sfuntelyal
Bustiesr
Distelet
Madan Street
Burnet
Wiley
Circle Avenues
Jurkart Court
Bu. Knedr Willams
Baneit
Uebustiesx
Jeren Ohiman
Niesehank
Herimin Howeu
Meury G. Rieck
Morriy Batnall
Rook
Warner
M. Chiao
Kadle Burkuet
Min
Mr. Burkart
Junior Jackies Honor Willie Gellinger At Farewell Party
Wille Gellinger son of Mr and Mrs F Oettinger was surprised by sixteen Junior Jackies at his Forest Park home as they held a farewell gathering before his family moves to Benton Harbor Michigan. Friends praised his work as secretary and he was dubbed Harmer Bill. Gifts included a fountain pen for him to write to Jackie friends and several solos were performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille Gellinger
Afr
F. Oettinger
Elgin Avenue
Jackies
Seat Organization
Bok. Harhind
Willie
Harmer Bill
Jackie Oattlygor
Wid
Hip Pals
Dun
Jackie Harold Jonson
Gialla
Brockman
Jackie
Harland
Miss Brockman
Tng
I Witt
F. Hermanson
1. Harnisher
W. van Scholex
J. Kotchman
A. Reichman
L. Simonson
G. Pfannes
Workers' Forest Park Educational Society Meeting
The regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 21 at 8 p m in Horger's Hall corner Degplaines Ave and Madison Street. Ludwig Love editor in chief of the New York Volks Zeitung will speak in German on Karl Liebknecht FIs life. Members and guests are urged to attend admission is free no collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worker's Educational Society
Horger’s
Degplaines Ave. Hus
Madison Street
Ludwig ‘Love
New York
Volks Zeitung
America
Karl
Liebknecht
Fis Lit
Annual outing at Batavia Park with prizes and contests
The eighth annual Forest Park Commercial Association outing will be held at Glenwood Park Batavia Miannis on Thursday July od. Tickets are 1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children. Trains leave 9 20, 10 and 11 a m and return 7 30 and 5 15 p m. Prizes include cash awards, a cedar chest, a $80 membership in the Co-Operative Society, and various contests for young women and men with multiple prizes. The event features a water excursion, games, and a range of raffles and contests chaired by John Fletcher and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piente of the Porest Mark Commercial Association
Glenwoot Mirk
Batavia
Miannis
Enudron
Autow Adits
Ian
Vonmissioner
John Fletch
Vhatriman
Ed. Reon
Wiven Ag
Co-Operative Society of America
Forest Park
Wmn. Schualke
M. ‘Theodosakis
Indy
Ty Wm
Glenwood
Ernest Witt
Minin
Henry Helleman
Ames Peres
Teobert
Hess
J. ¥. Fietach
Walter W. J. Meyer
Leslie Partridge
Uckets
E. Frankel
Paul Witt
Charles Hoidelbuch
Auto
Dr. Hann
Tralog
J. Behwab
Win. Horm
A. C. Toon
The
Grounds
Gold Shell
T. Martridge
Crow Font Dros
Mayor
Kaw
Robert Hess
J Fhirivenica
Trornie Ataste Shop
Cah
St. Jenkine
Volos Cnty
Wakefield
Stoo Dy
Anndera
Mykery
Denny
Lon
B. Marevidge
Gnear Abrite
Moor Fern
Dacot Sebwat
McNey
Nile Ep Sar
Henry Vay
Forent Bark Confectionary
Harlem
Bute
Martine
Hudelot Markhart
Giri
Theodosakin Hattle
Sik Hove
Landetrou Bern Basket
Kiltier's Creed
Agae
Diamond Photo Co
Crh
Gurl
Helph Hermann
Bieth Cash
Robert Exw
Bingle
Delaway
Jacob's Pharmacy
John Maaek
Yair Ladien
Kit Giuven
Thitind& Co
Fern Basket
W. Artubrust
Cup
Brunh
Crew
Totten and Talcutn
Jacob's Uhackney
Otto
Sehneider
Oxfordy
Morris Mattanna
Huln & Co
Fred J. Qurkart
Park State Bank
Forant Park Review
Franklin County
Lump Coal
Conatmera Company
Bonnick
Paramount
Weck Bron
Chau. Hutter
J.’ Steinbach
Cash prizes at county fair track event
Readable fragments describe a county fair with numerous youth races in yards from 28 to 200, cash prizes from $100 to $200, and special prizes like gold and trade items. Several events mention girls and boys races, ages from under 6 to over 20, with sponsors and merchants listed among prizes.
Commissioners In Weekly Session Report And Actions
The county commissioners met in a weekly session approving minutes and discussing motions. Reports from health and building committees were presented, licenses granted, and department budgets reviewed, including plans for a parade and permits for vendors.
Miss Lillian Gerschefske Hosts Birthday Party
Gerechetaske resident Miss Lillian Gerschefske hosted her birthday celebration at 7730 Monroe Street on Thursday afternoon. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments including sandwiches, ice cream, cake, and lemonade. Prize winners included Dorothy Arndt, Mildred Waugh, George Walloonlager, Catherine Guaden, and Gertrude Schuly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerechetaske
Mim Wrerachetoke
Monroe Street
Dorothy Ariuilt
Mildred Waugh
George Walloonlager
Catherine Guaden
Gertrude Aehuly
Phewe
Ware
Haymond Lock
John
Gillin Gerschefeke
Dorothy Arndt
Dorothy #oreneen
Cathering Guden
Modred Hrough
Lorrains
Schwader
Myrlie
George Waullenuliger
Gladys Bough
Marion Gerschefske
Gertrude
Adolph Schulte
Floreice
Hyla Ireland
Mrs Ida Powell Heads Public Library Board
Mrs Ira Dean Powell was seated as president of the library board at the annual meeting in the library room on Wednesday night Harry Gaden became the new secretary treasurer and began duties. Annual reports were made by the outgoing officer Mrs Clara Stoaler. The Ladies Aid of the Community Methodist Church held an evening social in the church basement Thursday with a large crowd and homemade cake. A tin can dog with a minor, a misread line about a dog trolley tale appears in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Dean Powell
Wo Wdbrary
Harry Gaden
Auch
Mra
Clara Stoaler
Wauk
Auccegda A
A. Goddard
Ladieg
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Degplations Avenue
Circle Avenua
Tlannah
Adolph Wendt
Mooroan
Quting AT
Diamond
Mitty Membara
Young People's Society of
St. John's
Speedway Hospital
Methodist Church
Forest Preserve
Tiverside
Enely
Hi Keough
Plant
Marengo
Avenua and
Randolph
Junior Jackies
RKERS
Forest Park Educational Society
Deaplaines Avenue
Conan
Veen
Counett
Ale
Per
St Patery
Voxel'y Crewe
AMUN
Hernidt
Cotraulaxtoner Wendt
Conrad Miri Oluky
Imettun
Comatahoner
Michalsky
Coninteskaner Wendt
DUCHY
Utvo
Mlaky
Inlertike
Manchly Bulletin
Lafaitegy
Lillian Gerschefske
Ida Powell
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