Keystone Keystone Pool Plan Earns Board Deliberation
Alvin Lyons of River Forest petitions Keystone village board for a wading pool near the Northwestern depot, after objections to proximity to the depot and tracks, with Keystone field identified as ideal site. Approval hinges on petition likely. other options deemed costly. Police department increases discussed with lieutenant promotion and sergeant raises. maps of village infrastructure commissioned. Appropriations for next year set at about 330000, up from 296000 to cover policing clerk, health, heating, pumping, and recreation. No parking signs to be erected at specified intersections. weed control and power line relief planned. Community group Star Club meets at Alfred Afitcholl’s home, cutting on yard work for Speedway hospital project before summer recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Lyons
River Forest
Village Board
Keystone Teld
Northwestern Depot
Central Argnue
Keystone
Kubitz
Lyons
Keystone Field
Shaw
Chris Marrett
Jormance
Foster
Lake and Lathrop
North
Thatcher
Schnvite
Cross
Lustee Lynch
Kattorney Carolan
Village clerk drives relatives to visit uncle on Sunday
Mrs Lilian Johnson a village hall clerk drove her mother Mrs I 3 Johngan and grandmother Mrs Janniaoh to Antooh on Sunday to visit an uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrns
Lilian Johnson
Mra I
Johngan
Janniaoh
Antooh
Hunday
Auto Collisions Scatter Damage Across Lake Street
A Monday afternoon crash near Lake street involved Morday Thompson of Melrose Park in a Rickenbacker sedan colliding with Carl Burgeson’s Oakland coupe, tipping both cars onto the side with substantial damage. A separate 8 PM collision on Lake street between A Kupris’s Ford truck and a Chrysler sedan driven by Dr. Oliver H. Tope, followed by a Buick, left all three cars damaged but no injuries. Earlier, Mrs William J Siblers’s Cadillac was struck by Fred Vandermelen’s Ford on Division Street, causing damage and two injuries to Mrs George Otto’s luncheon party guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
Melrose Park
Lake Street
Oakland
Carl Burgeson
Oak Park
Swanson Floral Shop
A. Kupris
Forest Avenue
Lake
William Hreet
Way
Division Street
Fred Vandermelen
W. Monroe Street
Fencl Named New Assistant to Lyons at Recreation
George Fencl appointed assistant to Alvin Lyons director of recreation. Fencl, a former More ton High School basketball star who claimed the national championship in 1927, recently joined the University of Illinois as a freshman. The playground and recreation board announced summer activities and a busy schedule including a stunt show lantern parade and bicycle parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fencl
Alvin Lyons
Fencl
Moreton
University of Iinois
Boyd
North U
Thatcher
Playground and Recreation Board
Kaystone
Vine
Clinton
Holly Court
Amy Schneider
Lyona
Mayground and Recreation Board
Mira Schneider
Lynne
Bunte Candy Factory
Chicago
Ming Schnebler
Rapy
Harlem
Lake
Elizabeth O'Hare
Dorothy Koch
Reba Bhannon Wan
Horno Shoo Courts Ar A Bealage Constructed By Mr. Manel
Park Board
Keystone Field
South Siders Light System Approved by Village Board
The village board held a public hearing on the south side lighting project with no objections. River Forest bank president Heinry J. Struble urged river side poles match Forest Park, while L Hewitt complained the River Forest side should not lag. engineer Marper said cement poles cost differences could be covered by property owners. The project costs are $1.90 per front foot, same as the north side. The board also decided to add sidewalks on the west side of Jackson Street by the tennis club, and the engineer was to prepare an estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Focal Improvements
Aide
Heintry J. Struble
River Forest State Bank
Madison Street
River Forest
Forest Park
Harper
L. Hewitt
Forest Bark
Mar Per
South Side
Korow
North Side
Jackson Street
Warren Family Lays Out Public Golf Course Near Park Ave
At a village meeting the Warren family announced plans for an 18 hole public golf course on land bounded by Park Avenue and the Hoo Une, on the elevated line. Je H. Warren II leases the property for a course developed by Oak Park Golf School under pro Ed Allen. The layout features creeping bent greens, several 200 foot holes, a natural railroad trestle hazard, and modest fees to attract locals to outdoor golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avation
Hoo Une
Kindon Avenue
Washington Boulevard
Une
Je H. Warren
Oak Park Golf School
Ed Allen
Wedding Announcements From Oak Park and Nearby Areas
Mrs Joseph Doyle announces the marriage of her daughter Helen Pauline to Philip Richard Ryan of River Morvat on Saturday January 8 at eight oclock Lucy's church in Auath. Mr and Mrs Ryan on their wedding trip will be home after August at 304 North Oak Park. The Ralph Clarke Entertain Mr and Mrs Clarke and group of friends from Oak Park and River Mopost on Saturday evening at their home. Clarke is famed as a hunter. Mrs WJ ONeill and daughters Mary Margaret and Miriam of Chloquat Minnesota visited Phillip E ONeill at 939 Forest avenues. They were driving to New England States and Eastern Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Vincent Doyle
South Taylor Uvanys
Oak Park
Helen Pauline
Philip Richard Ryan
Kay Atone
Ralph Clarke
Ralph J. Clarke
River Mopost
Lavaly
Koyatong Avenue
Clarke
W. J. O'Neill
Mary
Margaret
Miriam
Chloquat
Minnesota
Phillip E. O'Neal
Forest Avenues
New England
Canada
Mea
George FL Carolan
Carolan
Varnaveans Hospital
Patricia
All Park
Ae Wil Riese
River Forest Lawn Bowling Club Sees Rising Interest
The River Forest Lawn Bowling Club reports increased membership led by women who excel at guiding bowls. The 1929 season opens with a strong turnout, long night playing and active social hosting by local residents including Mrs. J. G. Wattera and Mrs. Co. Widespread visits accompany Lutheran convention delegates as residents host and entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Hare
Orville
Village Guests and Travel Notes From Oak Park News
Mrs Paul Atkinson guest of her parents in Wheaton and Mr Atkinson plans to join in AuKiat as they accompany a wedding anniversary and a diverse stream of summer trips. Local families from Oak Park, Chicago avenues, and Park Avenue share moves to New York, White Lake Michigan, and Chautauqua New York while noting births, visits, and a Pasadena trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Atkinson
Grace Labbert
Dallas
Texas
Fred Dabbert
Wheaton
Tver Forest
Atkinson
AuKiat
A Mother's Problem in Reducing Odor for Infants
A Farm and Fireside note discusses how to lessen odor around infants without diminishing their comfort, addressing a common maternal challenge of balancing cleanliness with soothing care.
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Rhingcuber
Soderlit
Bramhall and
Kausch
Reilly
Koy
Star Club
John Matthews
Alfred Afitcholl
Ashland Tyonue
Speedway Hospital
Boptensber
Pere Marquette
Bilge Grocey Peoria
George €. Otto
Franklin Avenue
South Siders Light System
Warrens
Ryan Doyle
West Side
J. P
Lawn Bowling Club
Aone River Forest
Bo . Balgemann
G. K. Kumnick
Vine Streets
Lehrbert
Otto K. Mandke
Prieve
Keystone Avenue
Ws. Meilahn
Park Sven
Mes. Co
Vine Street
Haxheld
Mra
J. G. Wattera
Quick Avenue
David Ward
Traer, Dows
Bud Ward
Gaorme A. Nichols
Park Avenue
River Vorost Hire Department
Mra. W. 2. Hicks
Webster Groyn
Missouri
River Porent
Huth
Clenny
A. F. Druley
Jackson Avenue
Buffalo, New York
Paul Oliver
Keystone Aven
Mra. Oliver
Yellowstony Park
Oscar Hoge
Gunat
Hogar
Pyres
Millar
Indiana
Georga Kralovec
Aldoat
Havin
Cary
Fox River
Mr. Kralovec
Klinner’s
Dunlop Avenue
John F. Kamen
Non Dilford
Thaichur Avenue
Washington
Tuesaday
White Lake
Michi- Kan
Kucha
Mia
Cristian
Sumer
Mre
William T. Fritts
David
Mise Katharleg
New York
Mise Helen
Columbia Cole Leg
Mra. Writs
Virginia
Howard McCarthy
Dubuque, Iowa
Charlotte Molthrot Moon
Fark Averuy
Gxcir J. Bhielde
Robert Bhielde
Poorla Ja
Mra. Shiokis
Colgrita
Rotart Lee Osburn
Robert
Trona Tew
Chatauqua
Capurn
Notad Assembly
Froviso High School
Ignatz Dohnal
Forest
Chicago Avenue
Pacific Coast
Tex Angeles
Aldo
Kyle
Almana
Worsst
Chicago Avenues
Louisville
Carl Henfer
Churten Trenfer
Tennitawe Polytechnic Institute of Troy
Ito
Nora Clarke
Ralph &. Clarke
1110
Bay
One Avenue
Otto Doliing
Alice
Thatcher Arenas
Oak Street
Glen.com
Catherine Murd
Oskark
Loos Angeles
Madison St
Circle Ave
Forest 75
Illinos
Bell Telephone Company
Bell System
Universal Service
Forester - Printers
Oreim
Foret Pk
Chas. Hutter Tallecing
Clesair Tase
Ape
Stela’s Candy Kitchen
Libby’s Bootery
Idr
Miles
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