02 May 1925
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
1
A neighborhood club hosts a lecture on home decorating featuring speakers and a display of furniture and drapery samples. Mrs Haeger leads the event with a short talk, while Mrs Dun dere introduces topics on home improvement and an auction-like showcase.
In Mt. St. John's Tutte school Beredt Park eighth grade class students excelled in a county spelling contest. Pupil Hagner and others achieved high marks, while some misspelled words indicated the challenges of the oral competition.
Harlem State Savings offers a special prize of 25 dollars in the National Valley Congress with a gold award on May 28 at American exposition grounds Lake Shore Drive Chicago. Only tables registered through Tid Mink are eligible. total prize pool is 500 dollars open to all Gabres. Wolk takes photographs for the event at no charge. Entries may be made up to May 8.
The mayor proclaims a village wide Glean-Up Week from May 1 through May 6 to promote a clean town. Health officials urge citizens to clear yards, alleys, and premises and place refuse for convenient disposal by village workers.
Coroner’s jury adjourned after hearing testimony on the death of Schwader who fell near a Beloit river area after leaving a soft drink venue. Witnesses described him staggering and drinking earlier, with questions over exact time and cause. Verdict indicates probable death from fall, with possibility of further inquiry.
An exhibit of student posters titled Health Week engages schoolchildren in health education activities. The display highlights personal and family health topics, with talks by educators and health professionals. Partners include teachers and parents as Health Week aims to promote hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.
A community event honors the fire chief with a presented runabout as the department reviews its gear and calls for modern equipment. The piece mixes a public celebration with notes on improving safety, schedules, and civic support. It also mentions a health demonstration and a local theater appearance by Prince Hulbar at the Madison Circle theater next week.
John M Frewnald MW rey died suddenly at home. Born in Ehhavest, he lived in Wisegeee and was connected to local families including the Warehoof and Reevat lines. The funeral was held at the Caneral with relatives present.
Victor Metti, son of a prominent Italian family, died Friday. The fragmented text mentions a funeral at Mt Carmel and notes attendance by many, including foes and relatives, with references to a ceremony led by a potential local figure and university or church officials.
A young woman was grabbed by an abductor on a street near Adam Street and Jackson Street as she walked toward a train station. The assailant snatched her wrist and covered her mouth, but she resisted and screamed, prompting a pursuit by bystanders and a nearby officer. The incident occurred on a busy city avenue south of Franklin and prompted a police response.
A former village clerk died in a road accident as reports detail the crash scene. The obituary notes her birth in Fontet Park and ties to the Carne family, with references to family members and a church memorial.
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