Boy Mayor for Day in Boys' Week
A boys week event plans a one hour mayoral duty in a tented program. Activities include school games, athletic events, parades, and speeches led by civic leaders. Committees from Kiwanis and the Chamber organize Monday to Saturday events with a trophy, lectures, and tours of industrial plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellie Wade
Orton Civ
Menihyy
Herviers
Munday
Tarlent Avenue
Harrelson Ateret
Teaei
Prograf
Eporta
Chamber of Commerce
Boyn Werle
Irwin Witt
I. Vivechler
Biebt
Ad. Malt
Hann
Roenenter
Ilavygrounda Omnis
Wioh
George Gald
Korhmie
Niward Javenatade
Churely
Haxeball
Garfeldid
Rchoola
Hernardinyn
Cachet
Grant
John
Suine
St. Bernardine’s Wid
Rwomaan
Schaal
Uye Uold
Wehaal
Mayo
Madison Widening Brings Old Problem
The plan to widen Madison Street through the Crawford area faces continued opposition and old issues resurface. Local leaders discuss tree removal and street alignment, while residents worry about impact on the village and surrounding properties as the project stalls and restarts.
Fathers and Sons Scout Banquet at St Bernardines
A Fathers and Sons Scout Banquet at St Bernardines featured awards and presentations. Troop leaders and Scoutmasters honored merit badges and Court of Honor chairs while leaders highlighted troop achievements and future activities amid a crowd from Forest Park and Amerton with St Bernardines parishioners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fathers and Sons
St. Bernardines
Tanquet
St. Herme
Tierra
Mecca
Vari
Aundry
Iter
Nabholy
St Hornucdioen
Adi Aeout
Hencat J. Morrix
Howe
Hetty
Thani
Ute
Wildernew
Harvey Atewotre
Barnett Ware
Hind
AL Bernardine
Court of Honor
Amerton
Wwe
Aewarda Bela Thay
Robert Welet
Thia
Qe Anson
Mabel Wit
Peter's Quiheno Church
Walter Finney
Paul Rablof
Prank Sterry
Beneat Wit
Yormt Park
Jack Waavy
Frank Rafety i Brat
Mores Park
Forest Park
Arthur Huebr
Ahos
Putty
Merety Thret
Weleby
Urea
Stevenson
A. Mrotewin
Vorest Park
Chiauher
Cammeres
Chas
Hebhardt
Rex
Otte
Gustar
Vernirdgee
Oharet
Que Solany
Deans
Jameian
Prescot
Choa
Troop 1
Grant School
Gavin
Rigi
Madtagn Atravts
Lrooy & Waa
Lost Boys Located By Boy Scouts Near Forest Park
A forest search recovered three Lost Boys, Elmer, Mathew, and Elmer Specht, wandering toward Forest Park after an afternoon away from Aurora. They were found by River Forest scouts near Fourth Avenue and Madison in Maywood and returned to guardians. An Oak Park woman later picked them up and delivered them to Forest Park, ending the search that had involved Troop 2 of River Forest and adults from the Morvat Park area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viner Nelaun
Wad
Heather
Agene Nelson
Aurora
Madiaay
Nelson
Auron
Nedmon'ae Alter
Avene Budtwond
Morntiy Marating
Boye
Mirek Walter
Oth
Howe
Wilder
Inter
Lute
Nelaon
Ely
Prud
Pathve
Poe
Nelgan
Jong Diay Tunes
Farvat
Rudolph Mueller
Rudolph Mueller of the Parent Park Rehool
Milas
Ann Lolo Stina
Madinan
Keyntone
Cake
Fourth Avenue
Madison
Maywood
Ave
Nowmarticular
Elmer
Oak Park
Forest Park
Huwre
Nik
Beoute
Abburt Ernest
Irl Woeltje
Elmer Speth
Mathew Macdowell
Jewin Theman
Boyy
Je Win ‘Teman
Porest
Park
Erwitt
K Gs
Morvat Park
Madison Desplaines Corner Planning Building Ownership Dispute
The owner of Madison Desplaines Corner plans a building project while rejecting access to the site for plan approval. Nearby reports indicate efforts to expand with a four-bridge structure and a front room once used as a café and bar, now vacant, with a rear cafe still operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Desplaines Corner
Rusk Viasculo
Demgladines
Muth
Tie
Gazunto
Joan
Boys Escape From School And Wander Streets At Night
Reported incident describes two boys escaping a school and wandering Madtaan Street and nearby avenues in nightclothes. They entered an old storefront, fled, and were eventually found by a watchman and brought to the police station before being returned to custody for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madtaan
Adolph Uwloom
Mega Place
Atere
Comiau
Wehout
Chicago
Pillow Fight Highlight at Proviso PTA Exhibit
Proviso High School PTA hosts a student program May 12 featuring a pillow fight demonstration led by boys under coach Thelbert. A varied program includes clog dance, costume fashion by juniors and seniors, and a style show with newly made junior and senior attire in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wealablia
Beyn
Ick
High Achaal
Giele
Wevetlan
Ming Fee Bumvasu
Thelbert
Norehow
Tingirts
T He Minton Huth Marvin
Mary Hass der
Olive Thacher
Mina Thachor
Jonier Bid Nurarry
Auditoriuns
Large Crowd to Huebsch Celebration in Brookfeld
A large gathering of Forest Park Republicans gathered with about sixty cars to Brookfeld on Saturday night for a Huebsch celebration. The event honored Arthur Huebsach, Brookfeld mayor, as mate senator to enc ort Frederick. The Farce Park crowd, led by Kurt Borner, received praise for their active campaign efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Brookfeld
Huchsch
Arthur Huebsach
Frederick 1
Parent Park
Kurt Borner
Hit By Board and Sent to Hospital At Qardace & Hons
Jok Jarka a machine operator at Qardace and Hons was struck in the stomach by a rebounding board. He was knocked out temporarily and rushed to Oak Park Hospital where doctors feared serious injury but later deemed the hurts less severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jok Jarka
Qardace & Hons
Atacine
Oak Part
Elsiver
Cieorm
Mail Carriers Win Forest Park to Wisconsin Route Contract
The winning bid for transporting mail from Forest Park post office to the Wisconsin Station was awarded to a team led by White at Murenga and Rrn dolph. The contract covers carrying five-pinders on the Oak Park route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Murenga
Forest Park
Wisconsin
Far South Side Demands Sidewalks in Village District
The village faces requests from 45 property owners south of Roosevelt road between Mir den and Aerantawe for improved sidewalks and paving. Costs cited include multiple contractors with totals around 7,800 to 7,900 dollars for Hockford street and court paving, plus alley work and curb improvements. The council discussed sanitation committee input and appointed members for regional health and harbor administration, awaiting inspector approval on some sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koamvvelt
Reamon
Moosevelt Raad
Mirden
Aaerantawe
Harry Gi
Wits
Wavine Af Hocktory
Corkford Street
Rendolph
Horkford Court
Rorkford Street
Bathrop Avenue
Hockford Court
Beenuay
Kel Uealta
Hockford Street
Court
Atandery Paving Co
H. G. Gonlote
Founel
Chakce
Mother's Day Program at St Peter's Lutheran Church
Next Sunday at St Peter's Lutheran Church will feature a special Mother's Day service. The pastor asks all members to honor mothers and grandmothers with flowers, and pews will be reserved for these families during the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Lutheran
Peterty Lutheran Church
Th Motors
Brandivethera
Aerman
Courteous conduct and neighborly restraint guidance
A 1926 text warns readers to avoid harsh critique of neighbors and to refrain from prying into others matters. It urges kindness to visitors, discourages imposing on others, and notes that many cities have limited patience for rude conduct.
California Letter to Foreat Park on Day After Mailing
A note describes a letter sent to Foreat Park the day after mailing. It details delivery attempts at Bovext Park on a May date, with mentions of airmail and carrier arrangements. The account references postal officials and standard delivery procedures as well as a western region context and related communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Foreat Park
Nina
Bovext Park
Ebay Het Arden
Ole Crain Nervice Movin
Grein
Vrai Avevice Wien
Hornen
Kiwanis Club Hosts LaGrange Guests This Week
Kiwanis Club plans a Tuesday meeting in LaGrange with a formal program led by a guest speaker. The agenda includes committee appointments and a report on Hoya Week activities, along with remarks from club officers and invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Gueats of
LaGrange
Kiwania Club
Gon
Tori Club
Ted Hernibeen Wall
Kiwanis
Wee
Watt
Rananiter
Marino Ouirddlabenn
Ken Ter Arch
Murte
Warner Ache Moake
Acthar Hoamian
Bert da
Elopement Plan Foiled by Missing Car and Parental Consent
A boy and girl fled together claiming elopement but lacked a usable auto and marriage license. They were found by police after confessing they were runaways from Sterling and headed toward Michigan. Parents were notified. both fathers arrived in Forest Park to reclaim the pair as authorities pondered next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel
Omerr Artie
Mterling
Michican
Neventeen
Atering
Mtoy
Forest Park
Public Service Puts Cement Below Brick
The White Bervice company lays cement under brickwork along a route from Harrison to Lathray then north to Lathrop. Bricks were felled at a location, with cement foundations installed to stabilize. Workers proceed as the public service project advances, led by A. Meanie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrison
Madlaon
Lathray
Vandal
A. Meanie
Hervicy Company
Small Grass Fire Threatens Dry Pile
A small grass fire threatened a dry pile of stored materials on Wednesday. Firefighters arrived quickly and contained the blaze before it spread. No injuries reported and investigators pursue the cause of the flare up amid reports of dry, stacked items nearby.
Board Buys Extra Lot Near Grant
Local board approves purchase of an additional lot near Grant, plans call for building facilities and field development. The decision allocates funds for land acquisition and outlines timeline for winter ground work and final site setup for school use and athletic needs.
Forest Park Garage Under New Ownership Plans New Service
Forest Park Garage changes ownership as George Woodlond and George Wy Mond plan new services. They announce operations expanding to Maywood and Riverport area with a test car wash and a “While you wait” service. An office will accompany the building project at 202 Monroe Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Garage
Foreat
Geo Woodlond
George Wy
Tia Validiog
Burke Joba
Maywood
Ink Park
George
Monroe Intreet
River
Dea Diuinen
George W.tlund
Hie
Wor
Bond
Florida
Maine
Jond
Wesa Ara
Mim
Gino
Alley Paving Progress Report Near Lathrop and Brown
The paving began at Lathrop and Brown and moved eastward. Work followed a rapid schedule, with excavators advancing as paving continued toward completion. The owner anticipates paying for the finished pavement and welcomes the improvement benefits.
Wilhelmi Boontern Triumphs in Opening Game
Ambiguous OCR text reports a first game win by Wilhelmi Boontern. Mentions teams and locations with garbled names, including references to Dodgers and All-Americans. Unable to extract clear opponents, scores, dates, or venues due to damaged text.
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Madison Street
Frei Crawfont
Moreat Park
Aie Cie
Medina
Austine
Crawford
Joognah
Morea Turk Chamber
Madison Strees
BOY Scouts
Huebsch
Far South Side
Mervnt Fark
Govembershin
Lake Michigan
Walter Wol
Meyern
Ico
Mutler
Maniac
Meriselven
Tn Rtmant
Kdaon
St. Waite
Shawner
Okla
Board of Commerce
Pune
Ramu
Che
Howe Arshun
Ulan
Akatiog
AKON
Tate
Aix
Wromnelh
Thas
Wilhelmi Boontern
Waltielin
Aertundi
Hunday
Wiltebah
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