Berliners Fix Forest Park Pool With Boy Help in One Night
Commissioner Berliner launches a rapid cleanup and reconstruction of the Forest Park swimming pool. About 100 boys plus volunteers cleared debris, cleaned walls, and filled the tank. By morning the water was clear enough for a test swim and daily use under playgrounds and boy scouts supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Wii
Kurt Lerliter
Iniryea
Atuig Ayana
Berliner
Park Graunts
Willian Coudeux
Herbner
Boy Scouts
Arrows Hold Annual Outing at Diamond Lake
The Arrows held their annual outing on Sunday at Diamond Lake attended by ten Arrows and their girl friends. Activities included rowing swimming dancing and indoor games. At the July 22 meeting Silla Gust known as Wild Bill was elected football manager. Gust previously scored against the Dodgers with a long center run.
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Weal
Suburban Arrows
Diamond Lake
Ten Arrows
Silla
Wild Bill) Gust
The
Arrows
Wit Bill
Dodgers
Planghis
Local Man Yearns to Be Pole Sitter
A readable fragment from the Chicago Tribune letters page shows a man from Barest Park proposing a pole sitting stunt to claim a share of a prize. He details height and weight and asks for a response on his plan and potential advertising value.
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Pasvinn
Barest Park
Chicago
Wil
Andrews Promises Start On Elgin Madison Flats and Stores
Charles Andrews pledges to begin work next week on a terra cotta and light brick 3A flats with eight stores at the Elgin and Madison corner. He spoke at Forest Park noting material contracts are in place and excavation should start Monday. He aims to complete the project as part of a broader improvement plan and contends theater trust cases in court may soon fall apart.
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Charles Andrws Promis
Elgin and Mantison
Andrews
Forest Park
Mr. Andrews
Ood Miew
Theater Trust
Anddrews
Mar Fem Sind
Madison
Elgin- Madison
Costive Machlenheupt
Madisort Street
Mithellenhautpt
le Teal
Madisont Street
Master Geld
Madison Street
Mit
Kiwanis Hears Hardy Fishermen Tales of Hardships
Kiwanis Club meeting featured travel tales and jokes about tough trips. Fred W. Licht recounted a Wisconsin trip with Kurt Iceliner and J.T. Warner, noting many colds and a wrong turn in the woods before finally finding fish. The group also heard of the president’s summer visit and a barrel accident victim, John Gervasi, recovering and able to wave his hands and feet.
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Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Fred W. Licht
Wisconsin
Kurt Iceliner
de. J.T. Warner
Wang
Blatter
J. Wu. Degersine
John Gervasi
Complaint to Council on Parking and Permits
A resident argued to the council about alleged discrimination by police over Madison Street parking enforcement. The meeting also heard carnival permit action for Desplaines and Marrisat, a license transfer for a saloon, and proposed license fee changes for electricians. The treasurer was authorized to issue a $624 interest warrant on municipal bonds.
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He Forest Social Chefi
Desplaines Avenue
Marrisat Street
Cme
Joseph Marner
Desplaines
John C. Rich
Boch
Blatters See Cal. Figure During Summer Trip
Mr and Mrs E H Blatter return from a three week tour of the Black Hills and Yellowstone. They camped near Rapid City where several families joined them. A possible sighting of Cal, debated by Mrs Blatter, colors their amusing account of travel, minerals collected, and impressions of the two regions.
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E. H. Bhitter
Agugiters
Fern
Bernice
Black Hills
Yellowstone
Mack Hills
Jodge
Local Motorists Hold Picnic Cup
The Motorists Association of Mi nuis invites members to a Sunday picnic at Daniel Ryan's Woods near Eighty seventh street and Western revenue. Local club members will meet from West Suburban offices in Halensadth in Ranulph, with a 10 oclock start. Last year the club won the cup for largest car parade and hopes to retain it. Dellmar, local manager, provides details.
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Association of Minuis
Daniel Ryan
Seventh Street
Logal
Chal
Halensadth
Ranulph
Clu
Me. Dellmar
Madison Street Pavement Delayed Until 1929
The Madison Street paving project faces postponement as direct improvements stall and light conduits must be installed before paving begins. A new assessment roll is to be presented to the court after a hearing rescheduled from last Saturday, with hopes that light conduit work may finish this fall to allow paving to start early next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Sasip Avenue
Dentist Dr Frankel Opens Downtown Chicago Office
Dr Elias Frankel, local dentist, opens a downtown loop office with Dr N Blum at Mallers Building. Remodeling and new equipment underway with daytime hours planned after October 1. Dr Wrankel will operate a Forest Park office at 752 Madison Street in the evenings.
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Elias Frankel
N. Blum
Mallers Bidg
Chicago
Wrankel
Forest Park
Madison Street
Sasnik's Surprise Draws Women to Grab Bag Sale
Wednesday morning Sasnik's Surprise drew women to the store at Madison and Thomas for a grab bag sale. Bags were 25 cents each, with at least 50 cents of merchandise inside, and scattered among the boxes were a score of dollar bills, making the event a notable drawing card.
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Sasnik
Sosnik
Madison
Thomas
Plans for Grant to be ready soon plans for grant to be ready soon
Board meeting details a placeholder for a grant plan and school repairs. Edith Grampp of DeKalb was hired as a primary teacher at Betsy Ross School. Supt. Mueller notes five years in service and mentions removing stored old clothes and furniture. Finance chair J C Ball to work with village council and Chamber to curb tax culling. August 23 meeting set to discuss playground issues and school grounds safety.
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Mr. Coutlaws
Gus
Olson
Blas
Eutesider
Edith Grampp
DeKalb
Betsy Ross
Mueller
J.C. Ball
Counncil
Chamber of Commerce
Hosed Wored Ws
Coerea Hon
Grant Schoal
Local Welfare Station Serves Many Babies
Twenty eight babies, including several three weeks old, received treatment at the Infant Welfare station on Monday. August volunteers include Mesdames Berliner and Lange weighing and measuring, Dr Zeisler with formulas, and Mrs Bex registering. Mrs Scheideman chairs the local organization. trained nurse Astess assists. Hostesses Mrs Licht and Mrs Shea plan a lawn party on September 8 to raise funds, with cards and dancing.
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Mesedames
William and
Kurt Berliner
Ray Lange
Zeisler
George Bex
Regiatsin
Wim
Scheidenmanthe
Astess
Mary Licht
James Shea
Forest Social Club Picnic This Saturday
A Forest Social Club picnic is planned for Saturday afternoon and evening at Sefhuele grove on Deve plaines avenue. Free transportation departs from the club house on Parrison Street at 1 pm and hourly until 7 pm. Buses will bring attendees to and from the venue, with return runs via Myersdalict and Roosevelt avenues.
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Foresst
Sefhuele
Deve Plaines Avenue
Dasses
Parrison Steet
Ronsevelt
Mystery Promised at Men's Style Shop Latest Event
Mystery whickens readers as the Men's Style Shop announces an upcoming reveal at 8 30 Wednesday August 3. The event promises surprises and a delight to all, with details withheld pending the mystery unfolding.
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Men’s Style
Fair ready for big crowd at Imoia State Fair grounds
The Imoia State Fair grounds at Springfield expect a large crowd for the week of August 20 to 27 with auto racing on the 26th and 27th, daily horse, running and harness events, dog racing, and free attractions in front of the grandstand each afternoon and evening.
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Imoia State Fair Grounds
Springfield
Old Office to Be Jumbo Cone Stand
A garbled 19th century notice describes a real estate affair on Macleue Street and Oak Park Avenue. It mentions Carter Jr and Weigle, with references to parcels, buildings, and a named real estate agent. Details are fragmentary but imply property-related action and development on the listed avenues.
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Macleue Street
Denny
el Nittant
Carter, Jr
Girard
Walia
Sam Dane
Phe Cotten
Lee
Sears Alvbsanel
Macralin
Oak Park Avenue
Red Cross Appeals for Flood Victims Aid
The Chicago Red Cross chapter requests clothing, bedding, and textiles for flood victims in mixed areas. Donors should place garments at 4284 Madison Street next week, with collection by the city chapter later in the week. Officials emphasize supplying warm clothing and children’s wear due to harsh conditions and ongoing displacement.
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Maurice I. Reddy
Tury
Chicago
Chalrinén
Mya
Sonia
Washington
Hoddy
MRC
Major Schrader and Family Visit From Seattle
Major Schrader and his family from Seattle are visiting Toling Herta Brown and daughter Lillian at his post. He is a military instructor at a state university and expects reassignment to Paris or the Philippines next year.
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Wormer
Toling
Herta Brown
Lillian
Welker
Majaph
Schrader
Rey
Janes
Robert
Seattle
Wash
Major Schrader
State University
Ual
Majer Schrader
Paris
Philippines
Puget Land
Hawaii
Pearl Warror
sBostan
Cosamans
Fort Warren
Fort Andrews
Fort Mourse
Juur
Yellowstone
Mrs Laatz Opens Third Restaurant In Oak Park
Mrs. Charles Laatz opens her third restaurant at 1016 Madison Street near Home Avenue in Oak Park named the Hong Restaurant. She also runs the Concordia Lunch Room on Van Buren Street near the cemetery and the Bungalow in Broadview with Forest Park patrons frequenting the new venue.
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Charles Laatz
Madison Street
Home Avenue
Oak Park
Forest Park
Picnic Checkers for Kids Promotes Charity Event Details
A local community picnic features a kid oriented checkers event with prizes and a charity drive. The setup includes concessions, a booth by the Windy Motorists association, ticket sales paths, and a plan to distribute a welfare fund among attendees. The Dellwood Park location is noted with surrounding roads and transit routes.
Boosters to Play Rebels Next Sunday
Ambiguous report outlines a scheduled game between Wilhestar Boosters and Alderrman Wilsus Boosters that ended in a forfeit win and mentions River Forest attractions. It references Weetzel and a bickering management in a three game series to decide baseball supremacy at Ctuk Park and Forest Bark with vaude acts described.
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Wilhestar Boosters
Alderrman Wilsus Boosters
Pathe
Boosters
Medels
River Forest
Wilhelains
Atere
Wilhelmi Dana
Ctuk Park
Republican Club Picnic Plans at Forest Park
Desplainy Avenue Forest Park hosts the Republican Club picnic on Saturday August 6 with Dean Commissioner Kurt Berliner president. Ice cream and soft drink sales go to the Infant Welfare Association of Forest Park. County officials expected to attend. Ready Club pie sale set for August 7 at Schulte Brave.
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Reque Fas Republicany Club
Forest Park
Ackermam
Desplainey Avenue
Dean‘missioner
Kurt Berliner
Infant Welfare Association of
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Coudoux
Louis Jacobs
Totin Ragen
Council ON Parking
Blatters
Cal
Madison St
Dr. Frankel
Grant
Forest Social Club
Red Cross
Vinit
Peayes
Uitom Orsiety
Gibson
Chaithcan
Prafru Ecquieartes
Angel
Hankel
Conrad Michubbky
Chockere
Ce Dany
Cate Prise
Detar
Bicalangumger
I Windy Motorists Association
Qi Ametaber
Dellwool Park
Dellwood Park
Lochport
Take Ie Ste
Shere
Arid
Chicas
Herwyst
Riversile
Ogden Avenue
Hirten Avenue
Teenty Second Street
Merwyn
Harhatt Avenue
Desphines
Riverside
Dayan
Tay An
Catia
Rebels
Republican Club
Rcady
Af Schulte Brave
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