Bootlegger Dies on L Platform in Oak Park
John W. Coleman a bootlegging operator at 002 South Kenilworth Oak Park was found dead on a Hannah Avenue L platform in Chicago. An abrasion on his forehead mistaken for a bullet hole proved from a fall. Oak Park associates were questioned, no direct evidence, while federal officials weigh action.
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John W. Coleman
Kenilworth Avenue
Oak Park
Hannah Avenue
Metropolitan
Chicago
Jack Hormansen
Forest Park
Coleman
Hermansen
Flo
Laramie Avenue
Tiermansen
Oak Park Men Buy Local Chevrolet Agency
Murray & Servick Motor Co newly authorized Chevrolet dealers for Oak Park Forest Park and River Forest have completed negotiations to purchase the Peacock Motor Co at 728 Madison street, with saleroom and service station to be maintained. O G Plath and J B Tushon will remain with the group as sales staff. John J Servick, president, and Thomas Murray, secretary treasurer, are Oak Park veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Bow Indiaplay
John J. Servick
Thomos Murray
Oak Park
Neighborhood Club Presents Pinay A Modern Two Scene Comedy
Ade Lade Rowell's Pinay A Modern Two Scene Comedy will be staged by the Neighborhood Club on Friday April 4 at the Forest Park club house Henbahh avenue and Adams street. The cast includes Mrs Martha Wiebers Frank Keller the flapper Mrs Ethel Haeger the grandmother Mrs Lottie Bethke and Mrs Anne Wilhelm of Dixon with Mise Bifrlda Bockelman as drama chairman coaching. Two performances at 2 and 8 pm with Miss Wilhelm to offer selections between acts. Tickets are available from club members.
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Adelade
Rowell
Forest Park Club
Martha Wiebers
Frank Keller
Ethel Haeger
Lottie Bethke
Anne Wilhelm
Dixon
Bifrleda Bockelman
Forest Park
Henbahh Avenue
Mayor Kaul Improves Yet Sees No Callers
Mayor Kaul shows progress but remains bedridden for several weeks with limited visibility to visitors. A quiet area is set up at his Harlem Avenue and Dixon Street residence for safety and rest. Acacia Golub Party members announce an Ancia club card party at Forest Park Masonic Temple on April 4 with tickets sold by members.
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Kaul
Acacia Golub
Forest Park to Stage Set for Atlas Film Scene
Forest Park amusement grounds amid dismantling will serve as setting for Atlas Educational Film’s Blind Virtue. A large mob scene is planned with Burr McIntosh as governor and Charles Delaney piloting an airplane, among others. Final shooting date hinges on weather and star availability.
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Forest Park
Atlas Educational Film Company
Oak Park
Demoilehes
Arthur Berthalet
Attma Virtue
Burr McIntosh
Charles Delaney
Mahlon Hampton
Jane Jennings
Jack Drumier
Lae
New York
Chicago
Prize awards mark Madison Street Booster contest night
Madison Street Booster contest awards were presented at Forest Park theater. Henry C. Wieck chair and Harton manager announced the winners as officers and staff stood on stage. The event was praised as highly pleasing to all involved, with awards to be displayed in stores along Madison Street.
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Aschers Forest Park Theater
Hmlls
Lieten
Madison Street
Henry C. Wieck
Red Hartoian
Charles Hussey
Tormen
Formree
Fred ©. Becker
Otto Opier
Wave
Four Cornell students hike then ride 220 miles home
Four Cornell College students from Mt Vernon set out on a long hike to visit home for spring vacation. After eleven miles they accepted a ride and completed the 220 mile trip by car, arriving after riding in eleven cars. They began the journey with friends in Sterling and traveled along Lincoln highway toward Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell College At Art
Vernon
Yowa
John
Mildred
Peaslee
4.C. Peaslee
Forest Park
Jennia Cole
Maroon
Catherine Marino
Mt. Vernon
Peagles
Lincoln Highway
Clinton
Sterling
Pupils Win Prizes for Waiting Essays at Grant School
Grant Parent-Teachers association awarded prizes to seventh and eighth graders for essays on Our National Park and The Story of My Life. Ethel Shwaes won for Yosemite National Park with vivid travel recollections from Merced to Yosemite Valley including highlights like Yosemite Falls and Glacier Point. The report notes detailed impressions of Merced River, Happy Isles, Vernal and Nevada Falls, Cloud's Rest, and the journey by train, mule, and auto, capturing the students' enthusiasm and careful writing.
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Grant Parent-Teachers Association
Our National Park
Hays
Supt. Mueller
Mins White
McHwen
Parent Teacher Association
Yosemite National Park
Ethel Shwaes
Yosemite Baw
California
Yosemite Valley
Merced
Hil Parigl
Yosenthe
Yosemite Falls
Mirror Lake
Happy Isles
the Merced
Nevada Falla
Nevade Falla
Cloud
The
Glacier Pott End
Obituary Edward Karilla Dies at 93 in Rockford
Edward Jobo Karilla aged 93 of Rockford Avenue died Tuesday March 25 at Garfield Park Hospital. Born in Landeck Germany March 17 1883 he lived in Forest Park 90 years. A carpenter by trade he moved to America four decades ago and married in Chicago May 26 1884. Survived by widow Mrs. Johanna Karilla four children and four grandchildren. Children Emma Mroch William J Elmer and Anna. Grandchildren Herbert Kenneth William Delia Korilla. Services at home this afternoon at 2 then 2:30 at St Pauls Church with Rev A G Weeninger. Burial at Concordia Cemetery.
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Edward
Rorilla
Edward Jobo Karilla
Rockford Avenue
Garfield Park Tal
Landeck
Germany
America
Vorest Peni
Karilla
Chicago
Jobsona Karilla
Emma Mroch
Melrose Park
Wiliam J
Elmer
Anna
Otto Mroch
Indaw
Hane Korilla
St. Paul's Church
Nev
A. G. Iweeninger
Concordia Cemetery
Council Grants Permits as Sourahda Protests in Forest Park
In a brief Forest Park meeting Acting Mayor Michalsky presided as the council approved permits for Osvolk to open an oil station on Roosevelt Road near Olela Avenue and for Joseph Amollanowich to operate a bowling alley pool hall on Madison Street near Deplaines Avenue behind Mareen's candy shop. The Forest Park Post American Legion was authorized to hold a Fourth of July celebration and carnival. A protest by Sourahda resident Frank C. Sourndha was noted, and the council agreed the matter would go to a vote. Walter W. L. Meyer reported a mandamus matter with Joslyn Manufacturing and announced a planned revocation of a railroad franchise. acting mayor said no action would be taken without the mayor.
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Kaul
Harlem Avenue
Michalsky
Department of Accounts and Anances
Forest Park
Som
Roosevelt Road
Olela Avenue
Joseph Amollanowich
Walter W.L. Meyer
Joslyn Manufacturing Company
Dilnoin Central Railroad
State candidate Q parks at Kiwanis Club meeting
Tharlow G Rexington of Streator McCormick Brundage candidate for governor in the Republican primaries spoke at Forest Park Kiwanis club meeting last Friday evening Introduced by Senator Fred B Roos of Forest Park who served with Mr Basington in the state senate at Springfield Basington did not discuss politics but spoke at length on the duties of Kiwanis and praised members for their meal and interest in behalf of the worthy organization
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Tharlow G. Rexington
Streator
McCormick-Brundage
Wan
Forest Park
Kiwanis Club
Fred B. Roos
Basington
Senate
Springfield
Kiwanis
Worthy An
Holm to Build Three Flats on Elgin Avenue
Holm, Oak Park realtor and contractor, who has already erected brick duplexes on Elgin Avenue between Jackson Boulevard and Lemher Avenue, will build three more flats this spring on the west side of the street in the first block.
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T. 4
Holm
Oak Park
Reeltor
Yeontrattor
Migin Avenue
Jackson Boulevard
Lzhmer Avenue
Forest Park approves school bond issue and elections set
The Forest Park local board of education won voter approval for a 959,000 bond to fund outstanding warrants and new school rooms at Stevenson. Upper rooms are complete and in use with a dedicatory program held. School election set for April 12 with candidates Martin Dammann Jr Clyde Bough Robert McAuley L J Smith Leo Pittman and incumbent president J Wolk. Last day for petitions April 2.
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Board of Education
Forest Park
Stevenson School
Field-Stevenson Parent- Teacher Association
Martin Dammann Jr
Clyde Bough
Robert McAuley
L. J. Smith
Leo Pittman
Marengo Avenue
J. Wolk
Bird House Contest Sparks School Run For Habitat
Unusual building activity spreads beyond stores and homes as Worcat Park State Bank launches a bird house contest. Grammar school pupils may enter wooden houses with guided specs for different species, including dimensions for bluebird, robin, wren, martin, flicker, redheaded woodpecker, and others, with emphasis on ventilation, weatherproofing, tight joints, and easy cleaning.
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America
Chickedees
Robina
Worcat Park
Robin
House Wren
Martin
Harry
Downey
Alee
Expend Large Sum to Open New Billiard Hi and Bowling Alleys
Joseph Ameliano and associates plan a 960000 investment at the northeast corner of Madison Street and Des Pialoes Avenue to open Forest Park Recreation Parlors. The two story bowling lanes will occupy the second and third floors while billiard tables fill the main floor. The project will largely convert the building except for Maréen's candy shop. The operators run two other venues in Chicago and are known for upscale establishments. This addition aims to boost Forest Park’s business district with a substantial leisure complex.
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Wrortheast
Madison Street
Des Pialoes Avenue
Joseph Amelianowich
Forest Park Recreation Patlors
Maréen
Chicago
Farseet Park
Independent candidates push plan to unseat long-time Proviso officials
In Proviso township Independent Party hopefuls led by Tim Lynch press for change ahead of Tuesday’s election. They tout broad outreach to new voters and young residents, denounce decades of control, and contrast public meetings with intensive personal campaigning. Reports from Kane County echo anti-incumbent sentiment amid local irregularities investigations.
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Independent Party
Townar P
Proviso
Tim Lynch
Townahlp
Lynch
Waslington
Kane County
CANDIDATES MAKE STRENUOUS FIGHT FOR LEADERSHIP
Township election coverage notes two full party tickets for supervisor and other offices. It describes new precincts, polling hours from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and mass meetings in Maywood Berkley Brookfield La Grange Park and Forest Park. Independent candidates claim strong organization and public rallies amid a divided field.
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Pojla
Alec
Nation of the Peace
John G. Carson
Melrose Dark
Trad Bommel
Forest York
Town Clerd
Tom, Lynch
Maywood
Mana
Independent Party
Berkley
Brookfield
la Grange Park
Forest Park
Ackerman's
Legion Mawortaha
Hay
Marvel Bark
Myyumi
Coenday
Fudlow
Forent Park
Plao
Henbsen to Move Business to Madison Street
Walter Hennzen, news agent, will relocate his business from the Blum building at 7437 Madison Street to the vacated Ernest Heich and Henry OG Bass property near the center of the district. The move is planned for April.
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Walter Hennzen
Andicatfoner
Blum
Madison Street
Ernest Heich
Henry OG ‘Bass
Auto Collision In City On Washington Street
Eight cars were reported involved in a collision Thursday afternoon at Washington Street and Eigio Avenue. Driver details include B. Davis of 500 Eigio Avenue and Leshard, with Allison of 626 N Long Avenue, Austin, whose touring car struck the curb and lost a wheel.
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8. B. Davis
Eigio Avenue
Leshard
Allison
N. Long Avenue
Austin
Washington Street
Eigio
Fost
Married at Reformed Lutheran church in Crystal Lake
Freddy Schroeder of Crystal Lake and Missois Goets, chief telephone operator at Hotel La Balle, were married by Hey Kalbfleisch on Tuesday March 27 at the Reformed Lutheran church. A reception followed at the La Balle Hotel.
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Freddy Schroeder
Crystal Lake
Missois Goets
Hotel la Balle
Hey
Kalbfleisch
la Balle
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OPD Fellows District Agn
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellowship
Hike Club
Oak Park Lodge
Eldwin & Conway Lodge
Maywood Lodge
Odé Fallows
Oak Park Lodges
Gantt
Osvolk
Sourahda
Lilian
Javre Delpviers
Washington Boulevard
Dexpioinen Avenue
Roosevelt Ranch
Chief Brown
Is Pouth
Xiria
Kurt Berliner
Mirver
Gireald
Bunco
Mictel
Veterana of
Foreign Wara
Brinkerhoft
Speetway
Despintnes Myenne
Hoya
Theta Chi Sigme Sorority
Mim Leona Pittman
Theta Chi Sigma Sorority
Ferdinand .Avenue
Hemenades
C. M. Bchants
Innate Andebon Society
Ransom Kennicott
Furtat Preserto
Cook Comnty
Henbsen
Washington ST
Elqin AV
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