Herman Brandt To Head Local Legion Post
Forest Park Post No 414 of the American Legion elected its officers for the coming year on July 8 1938 with Herman Brandt as Commander and James McEvoy as Senior Vice Commander Lloyd Lehman as First Junior Vice Commander Carl Gistander as Second Junior Vice Commander Emil Roehlke as Finance Officer Maurice En fight and Herman Schulz as Directors Henry Lebovitz Frank Stewart as District Delegates William Schlup Ed Seepers as Cook County Council Delegates and William Schlup Herman Brandt Henry T chovitz and Frank Stewart as State convention alternates The meeting heard reports from Robert Clement and George Andrews Jr about their 1932 Boys State leadership and a charter for a Statesmen club The Legion picnic is planned for August 7 with a July 1 meeting noted as the only gathering for that month and various grounds under consideration
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Forest Park
American Legion
Herman Brandt
James McEvoy
Lloyd W. Lehman
Carl Gistander
Emil_ Roehlke
Maurice Enfight
Herman Schulz
Sth
Henry Lebovitz
Frank Stewart
Cook County
William Schiupp
Ed Seepers
William Schlup
Henry T.chovitz
Robert Clement
George Andrews, Jr
Springfield
Legion
Statesmen's Club
Statesmen Hold Initiation in a Bathing Contest
The Statesmen staged an all male bathing beauty contest as their annual initiation in Forest Park. Contestants wore swimming trunks with red patches, judged by public vote during a parade from Hannah Avenue to Morrison Street, then at Parichy Field after a softball game. Governor Hob Clement announced the program with Geo Andrews directing, featuring dances and skits by Louis Horn Babe Roissy Hank Fiedler Milton Provter and others.
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Forest Park
Corte Mf Hannah Avenue
Morrison Street
Vernon Zimmerman
Forest Theater
Parichy Field
Louis, Horn
Babe” Roissy
Lions Kiwanis Grudge Game Promises High Drama
The annual Lions Kiwanis clash at Parichy Field, Harlem Are Ave and Harrison St, 8 p m, stirs club members to bold efforts. Tensions rose after last week’s papers mocked Lions stars, while Kiwanians mobilize reserves for a fierce battle to avoid last year’s tail-end finish.
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Lions-Kiwanis
Stirf Club
Lions
Wort
Parichy Field
Harlem
Harrison Street
Burglars Enter Lande's Store on Madison Street
Morris Lande's store at 7434 Madison Street was entered by burglars between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Thieves cut rear window bars, placed fly paper against the window, and forced entry. Goods valued at $60 were stolen.
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Morris Lande
Madson Street
Forest Park bathing beauty winner crowned by crowd
After audience applause Gus Lienhardt was chosen champion bathing beauty of Forest Park. Police briefly detained several youths for indecent exposure as part of initiation. Final exercises at Legion hall declared the boys official members of the club. New members Ed Keboyitz Hank Fielder Ken Arhoff Leroy Brows Milton Procter Ed Stanger Louis Horn Babe Bossy Vernon Zimmerman Gus Liewhardt Howard Mohr attended Boys State to qualify, and will continue the group’s work.
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Gus Lienhardt
Forest Park
Legion Hall
The
Claub
Ed Keboyitz
Hank Fielder
Ken Arhoff
Leroy Brows
Milton Procter
Ed Stanger
Louis Horn
Babe Bossy
Vernon Zimmerman
Gus Liewhardt
Howard Mohr
Springfield
Lives Kiwanis Baseball Article Last Week
A rereleased Kiwanis baseball item from last week is referenced with limited readable details in the unsigned space. The fragment hints at a community sports note but lacks full names dates or outcomes for a fuller summary.
Parichy Bloomer Girls Tie in 22 Inning Classic
The Parichy Bloomer Girls faced the Cleveland World Champions in a 22 inning softball game. Cleveland led 4-1 after Boljack homered with two on. Parichy finished with 1 run on 9 hits and 4 errors while Cleveland had 4 runs on 15 hits and 2 errors. Pitchers Shorich and Findlay kept the contest tight. Tomorrow and Sunday Parichy will play a Lansing, Michigan team.
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Parichy Blousier
Cleveland
Pasichy
Shorich
Findlay
Boljack
Parichy
Republicans Plan Party for Oct 12 in Povisu
Bruce B. Ronson, Republican Township Committeeman, announced the Regular Republican Party of Povisu will stage a f ueg party and banquet on October 12. The place will be published later. This will be the opening gun to ward a successful election on November 8. Reports from districts and precincts show rising Republican sentiment. Benson said the party has calibre, quality candidates, and unprecedented harmony, urging all Republicans to actively participate in the campaign.
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Bruce B. Ronson
Povisu
Guna
Benson
Zepernick Family Enjoy Summer at Heifeman Home
Mr. and Mrs. Werner Zepernick and their daughter are spending the summer at the Henry Heifeman residence, taking advantage of a seasonal stay arrangement.
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Werner Zepernick
Henry Heifeman
Safety Council Favors Elimination of Angle Parking
Forest Park Safety Commission urges Village Council to remove angle parking on Madison Street. Commission notes no change in conditions and cites prior exhaustive study supporting parallel parking for safety. It thanks the council for adding a parking space on Sitka Street adjacent to Mackspur Street for business convenience.
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Safety Council
Forest Park Safety Commission
Forest Park
Madison St
Madison Street
Yar
Sitka
Macksurr
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce Holds Two Meetings Tonight
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce schedules two meetings this Friday at 7301 Madison Street. The board of directors meets at 6 30 PM and the Merchants Division convenes at 9 PM. Important matters will be presented at both sessions.
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Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
Madison Street
Board of Directors
Merchants Division
Transfer Privilege Back to Commission Hearing Completed
Detailed figures show suburban residents did not use the reduced fare and transfer plan by the Chicago Rapid Transit and the Chicago and West Towns Railways. Examiner Herman Moore will present the case to the Illinois Commerce Commission, assessing six months of ridership and arguing for an extension or termination of the experiment.
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Weatery
Chicago Rapid Transit Company
Elevated Dex
Chicago and West Towns Railways, Inc
Illinois Commerce Commission
Herman Moore
Tuburbs
Moore
Merrill 4
Knnox
Chcago
West Towns
Commerce Commission
Robert Barney
Dale Parks
Albert John
Brookfield
Thomas E. Donavan
Cicero
Alste
Chicago
First Reformed Church Picnic Set for July 30
The First Reformed Church at 1000 Elgin Avenue plans a July 30 community picnic in Alger Win Browne, featuring music, games, prizes, and a festive atmosphere. Donations may be offered to W. P. Wollpert, 904 Ferdinand Avenue, with tickets available at the gate or from church members. advance tickets cheaper. children under 12 admitted free.
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Evangelical and Reformed Church
Elgin Avenue
Alger
Three People Bitten by Dogs Here
Three dog bite incidents are reported with victims including Charles Marlow a 9 year old at 443 Ferdin and avenue bitten on the right side in an attack on July 19. Robert Berndt a 28 year old at 1428 Marengo avenue was bitten while playing. Mark Webb a 25 year old meter reader was bitten at 1418 Elgin avenue while reading a meter.
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Charles Marlow
Ferdinand Avenue
Charles
Robert Berndt
Leo Hing
Marengo Avenue
Robert
Mark Webb
Elgin Avenue
Webb
Grove
Berwyn
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Moron Manners
Chicago Motor Club
Lande’s
Kiwanis
Parichy Girls
Arthur J. Stuhlfeier
Safety Commission
Chamber of Commerce
First Reformed Church
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