Herman Brandt To Head Local Legion Post
Forest Park Post No. 414 of the American Legion elected Herman Brandt as commander for the coming year. James McEvoy as senior vice commander and Lloyd W. Lehman as first junior vice commander were also chosen along with Carl Gistander as second junior vice commander and Emil Roehlke as finance officer. The board of directors includes Maurice En fight and Herman Schulz. Delegates to district, county, state committees were named, with Henry Lebovitz, Frank Stewart, William Schlup, and Herman Brandt among them. The meeting featured reports from 1932 Boys State officials on securing a state charter for a permanent Statesmen’s club and a fireworks committee update. The Legion’s next meeting is July 1, the July picnic is planned for August 7 with grounds under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Beauty Contest
The Statesmen stage an all male bathing beauty contest as part of initiation in Forest Park. Vernon Zimmerman delivers a speech as contestants parade from Hannah Avenue to the Forest Theater then to Parichy Field for a softball game finale. Hob Clement announces program with Lt. Governor Geo Andrews coordinating.
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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 Builds Local Rivalry
Members of Lions and Kiwanis clubs prepare for an annual rivalry game at Parichy Field Harlem Ave and Harrison St. The piece describes animosity, rallying reserves, and an expected close contest at 8 p m with emphasis on the community event and gates.
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Lions
Wort
Parichy Field
Harlem
Harrison Street
Burglars Enter Lande's Store On Madison Street
Burglars entered Morris Lande's store at 7434 Madison Street by cutting rear window bars and forcing the window. They placed a fly pavement against the opening, bent the bars, and stole goods valued at $60 between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
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Morris Lande
Madson Street
Forest Park bathing beauty winner crowned amid club initiation
After a public applause crowned Gus Lienhardt as Forest Park champion bathing beauty. Police briefly scattered initiates and escorted several boys to the station on indecent exposure charges. Final exercises at the Legion hall declared new members Ed Keboyitz Hank Fielder Ken Arhoff Leroy Brows Milton Procter Ed Stanger Louis Horn Babe Bossy Vernon Zimmerman Gus Liewhardt and Howard Mohr. Members must have completed a Boys State course at Springfield. The group vows to continue the Statesmen’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
LivesKiwanis Baseball Article Reprinted
A damaged clipping about Kiwanis baseball life notes a reprint from last week. It preserves event highlights and lingering local interest despite illegible portions.
Parichy Bloomer Girls Hold Long 22 Inning Title Bout
The Parichy Bloomer Girls played 22 innings against the Cleveland World Champions of 1936-37, a tense game with Cleveland leading 4-1 after Boljack’s home run. Cleveland had four runs, 15 hits and two errors. Parichy had two runs, nine hits and four errors. Pitchers Shorich and Findlay delivered tight pitching. The Parichy team next faces the Prassie Lumber Team of Cleveland, then travels to Lansing, Michigan for weekend games.
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Parichy Blousier
Cleveland
Pasichy
Shorich
Findlay
Boljack
Parichy
Republicans Plan Party for Oct 12 in Povisu Township
Bruce B. Ronson a Republican Township Committeeman announces a Republican party and banquet for October 12 to rally for the November 8 election. Reports from districts show rising sentiment toward the party with optimism for victory and calls for active participation in the coming campaign.
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Bruce B. Ronson
Povisu
Guna
Benson
Zepernick Family Summering at Heifeman Home
Mr and Mrs Werner Zepernick and their daughter are spending their summer at the Henry Heifeman home, a detail noted in society news.
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Werner Zepernick
Henry Heifeman
Safety Council Backs End of Angle Parking in Forest Park
Forest Park Safety Commission reiterates its recommendation to eliminate angle parking on Madison Street. The commission notes no change in conditions and praises the council for adding extra parallel parking on Sitka Street near Mackers Street, calling it a safety-forward move.
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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 Debate Ends With Commission Hearing
The Illinois Commerce Commission heard arguments on extending the reduced fare and transfer plan by Chicago Rapid Transit and Chicago and West Towns Railways. Figures show suburban riders used the scheme inconsistently over six months, with 641 274 total riders, prompting calls to extend or end the trial.
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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 Date Set July 30
The First Reformed Church at 1000 Elgin Avenue plans a July 30 picnic in Alger Win Browne Ities with music games races and prizes. Donations may be made to W P Wollpert 904 Ferdinand Avenue and tickets sold at the gate or in advance with reduced prices. children under 12 admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Elgin Avenue
Alger
Three Children Reported Bitten by Dogs in Berwyn
A Berwyn report details three dog bite incidents. Charles Marlow, 9, was bitten on the right side near 443 Ferdin and Avenue on July 19. Robert Berndt, 18, was bitten on the chest while playing at 1428 Marengo Avenue. Mark Webb, 28, a meter reader from 2105 Grove Avenue, was bitten while reading a meter at 1418 Elgin Avenue.
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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
Lions-Kiwanis
Stirf Club
Lande’s
Kiwanis
Parichy Girls
Safety Council
Arthur J. Stuhlfeier
Safety Commission
Chamber of Commerce
First Reformed Church
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