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01 Jun 1929
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
1
A concise column highlights topics that captivate the author and may intrigue readers. The piece surveys literary, cultural, and everyday curiosities, urging curiosity and reflection.
Ohio State University Professor A Helios surveys Illinois ministers and city officials amid debate over centralization and municipal governance. He notes concerns about representation, council size, and salaries, arguing the need to balance efficiency with broader input.
Local residents gather to discuss official naming of Bellwood to Provivo township amid post office deference to Ye and Helly ued. The article notes shifting postal designations, railroad influence on station naming, and calls for standardized municipal naming amid expanding suburbs and evolving regional identity.
The article states the World’s Fair site is fixed at a lakefront area near Airant Park with buildings along the lake front and on nearby islands. President Dawes notes several structures may be erected and the plan includes a Venetian style canal surrounding the exposition with water features and decorative landscaping.
A fragmentary program lists graduates and performances for a June 1920 ceremony. Several names appear among the graduates, with references to choir pieces, an orchestral overture, and a shipbuilding cantata. The text includes numerous student names and assorted musical selections.
Speakers at Forest Home cemetery last Sunday noted veterans and leaders from Chicago and other areas. Rev Bradley praised soldiers for serving, while Judge Kavanaugh and the G A R members offered tributes to Gettysburg and the American Civil War. A light rain touched the event as visitors toured Forest Home and nearby cemeteries throughout the day.
A bustling festival at New Trier High School featured ensembles from Oak Park Morton LaGrange and Proviso. Students performed works including Elgar and pieces by local composers as the auditorium overflowed with music lovers and proud families.
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A sequence of personal names appears in the fragmentary OCR text. Names include J. Wephier, George Westerhort, Lenore Mae Wright, Clinton Youle, John Zichowski and others, suggesting a compiled roster or witness list from a historical record. The text provides no dates or locations beyond individual names.
Memorial services for American Legion No. 44 led by Arthur Pochett and Edward Seeger honored fallen comrades in Forest Park. A ceremonial parade and wreaths at seven cemeteries recalled 1917 and 1919 battles, with taps, prayers, and a monument salute by local scouts and Legion members.
Forest Park Kiwanis members protested the Chicago Elevating Railway Co for poor service. They criticized Westchester fast trains for skipping Abinnah Avenue and Hurkean, and stopping three times in Oak Park. Local figures Muahr Yunker Zimmerman named to represent the Nawinig club with the Chamber. The club planned a silver aet to honor Provise hil for athletics and boost sports interest at the school.
A large class at Proviso High School, with students from Forest Park, will receive diplomas next week. Graduation exercises start with day activities yesterday and continue Sunday night. Rev Frederi Schuelt of Community Methodist Church Forest Park will address the graduates, with commencement Tuesday evening led by Rev John Timothy Steng of Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago. Senior class officers include Hyerett Rex president Laverne Hal... secretaries and Edward Davis treasurer.
Two girls walking at York Street were struck from behind by an auto driven by Curt Dacambi. Injuries described include bruises to the leg and hip with one victim treated at Oak Park base Pat and another at the scene for first aid.
Carl Corner plans a three story six apartment building at the north east corner of Elgin avenue and Thirteenth street. The structure will be four new apartments each, totaling 2384 square feet and an estimated cost of 24009 dollars.
Local notices list upcoming school events with graduation dates and social gatherings. Forsst Social Baya Day and grade school ceremonies are noted alongside the high school event, reflecting community-wide celebrations.
Local residents J Herbert Muellers and family plan move from Chicago after eighteen years. Muellers engaged in civic affairs and schooling, with Mrs Warner and others relocating to Northwestern University area. Grace Muellers earns high scholarship honors and leads at Providence Township high school as the community adjusts to the departure.
Forest Park school plans a Thursday picnic with a parade and performances. Local officials, business leaders, and volunteers will join students for a military style procession, food stands, free treats, and games at Madison Street grove, ending at the community hall.
A three year old girl, Fravers Busch of 1242 Circle Avenue, was hit by a car driven by Joe Leone on Hermitage Avenue near Elginvie. She was taken to Dr. Jenking’s office with facial injuries and lip cuts. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon as she was pressing Romevelt toa. The report notes injuries and medical evaluation.
A twenty foot wide concrete pavement is completed on the south side of Roosevelt road from Dens Mgines avenue to Harlem and will open after a twenty one day hardening period by the safe highway department. Concrete work also extending along the east side of Hartem avenue between Roosevelt road and Harrison street.
Robert Duncan of Westinghouse Electric Elevator Co. narrowly escaped electrocution and a 49 foot fall while supervising a Lookout Mountain installation near Chattanooga. His colleague Jim Kelly was uninjured. Duncan suffered facial injuries and a bruised wrist but survived the dangerous incident.
A garbled report describes an auto presentation by a MacAuley spokesman. It notes remarks by Rohe or dy MacAvey, president of Fatyst Heh, praising local police and civic groups for protecting property and safety. It emphasizes support for police department enhancements and community cooperation.
In the pastor’s absence, church leaders outline rebuilding and construction details for the sanctuary. A new side entrance, five auditorium windows, and electrical work are described, with ongoing material integration into the existing structure. A European church visit by Rey Duck and the Ladies’ Aid is noted, along with travel plans and a plan to appoint Prof. Shines Rani as interim pastor.
Proviso P T A elects Siegel to lead next year. Meeting notes reflect plans for a new library on Kinet avenue and ongoing fundraising. Students showcase activities from the school year, including orchestra, chorus, and a dance finale with pyramids and stunts.
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