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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1924
Page
5
A district foreman leads a Desplaines River mosquito abatement crew from Wy oral to North avenue, extending to North Avenue and local villages this week. Oil is sprayed from a wagon along the river while workers clear banks and shorelines to reduce breeding sites. Dry weather soon could end the problem and prevent further nuisances along the Desplaines.
A large Angalian picnic at Melrose Park drew crowds from Lake Street Washington and Jackson boulevards. Automobiles buses and trucks carried picnickers through the day and Italian and American flags decorated vehicles. A truck collision near Lurloe and Lake streets injured a boy with a badly bruised leg as the crowd surged to safety.
An immigrant family splits under a new law affecting quotas and passport rules. The Schnellfeld family and relatives, from a German Polish border region, are separated by classification into three classes for preference. They expected to travel to Forest Park but changes force new passports and altered plans.
Officer Charles Jagkel marched at the head of a plebe parade for the St Bernardine society in Altenheim Saturday. Residents enjoyed games of sport and skill and were rewarded with a generous dinner under the trees despite no police protection being needed.
Fragmented account notes Meyer writing a song for Kiwanis Club Ladies Night. Mentions Walter Woo Meyer, performers, and ceremonial lines. Includes scattered references to community events and local hardware and fuel topics with unclear details.
St Peter's Lutheran Church will hold its annual picnic Saturday July 10 at National Grove on Desplaines Avenue north of Riverside. Transportation options include La Grange cars and a church bus schedule with departures at 1:30 2:16 3:43 and 6:00 returning after supper. Children of Sunday school ride free. adults pay ten cents.
West Suburban Arrowe, led by Chuck Landry pitching a complete game shutout, beat the Dashing Retulis 8 to 0 at Boonie Bros and Lake streets. Landry struck out 14 without a walk, with Matty and Otto Almom producing key runs for Forest Park. Forest Park A C to play Cicero on Sunday at Harlem and Harrison grounds at 2:30 p.m. Batteries: Jacobs and Strange for Forest Park.
Old style classified ads showing numerous property for sale in Forest Park Maywood and surrounding areas. Listings include six room brick bungalow, two story brick and frame houses with hot water heat, garages, porches, and terms like cash or trade. Also notes on sale deadlines, bids, and local agents THEO. L. LOBSTAIN & CO. and ROBSTHIN & CO. handle real estate loans and insurance.
Charming six year old home with six rooms, double garage, fenced yard, fruit trees, and shrubs on a 384 by 125 foot lot. Listed as a farm sale with contact Forest 1S7T2-R for details.
Describes a fine pure Italian Tale soap that is soft and smooth with a captivating Oriental odor. Suitable for general toilet use and provides a refreshing feel after shaving for men.
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