Water supply before council again West towns seek franchise
Forest Park officials push for a new water supply and Harlem Avenue mains as Commissioner Uriech urges urgent action. Mayor Kaul favors a new well and will confer with Oak Park on cross-town connections and financing. Council committees are formed, with talks on paying old bills and potential loan plans alongside transit franchise discussions for West Towns line.
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Uriech
Forcast
York
Dad Meany
Chicago
Favora
Kaul
Oak Park
Forest Park
Oak Murk
Maine
Atorney Healy
Harrison Street
Michalaky
Briach
Briseh
Ie Wuoints
O' Kaub
Strait Car
Karl
Jem Avenue
Madison Street
Twenty-second Street
Sixteneth Street
Vilage
Brie Curstena
Heaith
Daniel M
Great Western Depot
Tim
Mulwara
Brinch
DuPage County Man Who Sold Bonds Here Must Go to Prison
Elmer F Adame of Glen Ellyn faces a Joliet prison transfer after a Wheaton jury convicted him of forgery in 1920. He allegedly issued $10,000 in bonds as village treasurer, diverting funds from Glen Ellyn and the Glen Ellyn State Bank to cover unrelated debts.
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DuPage County
Elmer F. Adame
Glen Ellyn
DuPage
John B. _Hesterman
Adis
Joliet
Adams
Wheaton
Milnois Supreme ‘Court
United States
Bupretie Court
Atanas
Glen Ellys
Otto Schneider
Forest Park
Atamd Becaoe Vilage
Algtant
Glen Billys Atute Bank
VuPugu County State Bank
Morestark State Bank
Hehueller
Adains
Glen Kilyn State Bank
Tme
Adains-Alleman Palit Co
Chicago
Jeter
Adnots
Damm
Adatim
Adwin Cliffetin
Circuit Court
Dullh
Ben Stange Wins Hundred Mile Fly In Pigeon Concourse
Ben Stange wins the hundred mile homing pigeon race at Stucling with AU 2 Cro 301, delivering 11002 yards per minute under light wind and clear skies. Results list Lange Bros and A Light among top finishers, with next race set for 160 miles from Dewitt.
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Ben Stange
Wis
Klenake
Wuilie
OG. F. Light
Lange Frog
Leu Stange
A. Kleoske
Longe Bros
A. & Light
L. Uaerwin A AL Light
E. Bresemap
A. Hehrendt Agslal J. Wome
Moyur & Trowger Hoa
Grunen
J. Vethes
Shupiro
W. Suaumels W
Baker A
Kukusko
Zimmerman
É W. Hoppe
Schneider
G. Criestueb
Lowe
Krishack
Heng
Dewitt
Tows
Physician and Family Move to River Forest Residence
Dr Otto Ky Handke and family relocate to a new $40,000 home at 401 North Munroe Avenue River Forest after twenty five years of practice in Forest Park. He keeps his office at 744 Madison Street, while retiring from active clinical duties. property details note ownership of 784 Madison Street and 7504 Madison Street buildings.
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Otto Ky Hendkie
Hie
Munroe Avenue
Rivar Forest
Dng
Porent Park
Mandlaon
Handke
Dr. Handke
Madlaon
Saunik
Peasles Hardware Co
Uvaldo
Madison Street
Kaecher Delicatessenatora
Nelson Garling Urges Community Co operation Boosters
Nelson Garling spoke to the Madison Street Booster Association at Otto's luncheon on May 14, urging active involvement over mere dues. He warned against political policy influence in clubs and praised practical work. Forest Park youths urged funds for a Madison high pipe organ, with plans for a May 15 party at Capital ballroom to dedicate the new hall and entertainment from ticket sales.
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Nelsey Darling
Chicago
Oaklahoma City
Foncer Chantaugie
Lyceum
Nqdo
Madtven Street
Assoiation
Otto's
Darling
Corumers
Henry C. Bleck
Don
Paul Vit
Whittum-Kinaner
Forest Park
Proyue High
High Ache
Businesk
New Capital
Madison
Porthand Streets
Uoney
Fire in Frame Building on Madison Street Extinguished
A fire started at about 0:30 Thursday evening in a deserted barber shop at 7314 Madison Street. A wire of unknown origin ignited the frame building, but the blaze was stopped within minutes by the fire department, limiting damage to the chestery and a neighboring empty upper-floor space. The property is owned by a Chicago real estate man who acquired land on that block between Harlem and [illegible] streets. loss listed at 500 dollars.
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Madison Street
Weenant
Tre Department
Ohestery
Kiwanis Invite Speaker on Far East Conditions
Forest Park Kiwanis club invites Clifford P. Jackman to address members and guests at the Wooded Park club hall on Friday evening May 17 at 8 o'clock. The event, organized by the Near East relief fund committee, will include Mr Jackman’s talk and reels of recent pictures from the Far East.
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Forest Park Kiwanis Club
Clifford P. Jackwan
Ruselt
Turkey
Aste Minor
Woreat Park Club
Phureday
Kiwanis
Near Eaat
Wittie
Jackman
Young Peoples Rally Draws 200 From Local Churches
A regional rally gathered about two hundred youths from St. Peter’s Methodist Presbyterian and German Baptist churches at St. Peter’s Lutheran last evening. Rev W F Buch chaired the program with readings from several societies and reports on weekly activities. Speakers included Rev Charles P Bates and Miss Myrtlu Drechsler, praising Christian Endeavor and youth work while urging continued cooperation to strengthen church efforts.
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Kant
The
Baptist Society
Leroy Grosser
Dilus Ethel Kindermann
Thheir Auciety
Foreign Mission
Misa Emily Itadcliffe
Htev
Charles P. Bates
Walter Maug
Christian Endeavor Society
Moncer Presbyterian Church
WF. Kulbfidah
Society of the Reformed Church
A. E. Saunders
Pinel M. Wallmeister
Myrtlu Drechsler
Mina Critchfield
Hertha Flohr
Peter's Church
Iulustony
A. H. Gage
Chicago
Helpanta
Restrictions on Forest Camping Sparks County Crackdown
County commissioners tighten forest preserve camping to a thirty day limit for campers, excluding Boy Scout and other organized groups. They warn of eviction for long term squatters who have turned tents into shacks, hunted birds, and disrupted forest ecosystems while noting these measures are necessary to protect revenue and wildlife.
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Boy Scouts
Umit
Aaid
Cermak
Cook County
Cala
Doge
Chienga
Eighth graders tour Proviso High School for career insight
Four hundred eight grade students from Proviso Townshipvisited the high school on Monday to learn about courses and facilities for next year. Principal J Thman led tours of classrooms and labs, with department heads detailing programs in English Latin mathematics commerce art and physical education. Students were offered cafeteria meals, sports, and opportunities to enroll as freshmen, then given cards to discuss with parents and return.
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Proviso Township
J. . Thatman
Auditarian
Wem
Barsal
Cpm
Lea Gaburn
Amile
Tselves
Cueves
Provino
Loretta Smith
vVake Part la Gporta
Coutchiec
Department of Physical Education
Wil Feemanen
Tle Alao
Kiwanis Club Delegation Attends Lake Forest Charter Night
A nine member Forest Park Kiwanis delegation traveled to Lake Forest Thursday for the charter night celebration. The local club boasts a large charter and received congratulatory letters from many clubs and individuals. Representatives from Homer Wise High School addressed the meeting in support of a proposed pipe organ for the school.
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Forest Park
Aenlor Claws
Schhcol
Madison St Boosters Dance and Entertainment Night
The Madison Street Boosters Club hosts its annual May Party at the corner of Madison and Ferdinand Avenue. The program features Milon Rather King, an operatic soprano formerly with Tivoli Opera, plus vaudeville acts including McAvoy the magician and a chorus of entertainers. A unique vaudeville cartoonist and a satire on prohibition cap the program with a grand finale dance titled Mid 1888.
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Maden Sire
Chuir
Vorwst Park
Capital Toll
Madison
Ferdinand Ave
Milon Rather King
Hin
Dietuet Auchems
Cafe Chantant
McAvoy
Ens Fertiiier
Mary Garden
Tae Lark
Congress
Myrtle Helleman
Tipo Irie
Ina Cigsle
Wetul Clarge
Mauscat
Vaca
Luela
Bey
Hel Jotach
Caruso
Bola Miu
Lye
Ward
Signor Pamiugle
Watts
Organ Fund Growing Day’s Canvasa for School Pipe Organ
A community drive raises funds to purchase a pipe organ for the school auditorium. Seniors kick off with $1,400, boosted by $400 from faculty and $500 from underclasses. Barr & Colling give $100, local boosters and business groups pledge support, Emerson and Maywood groups join in, and donations by students and teachers offset costs for future beneficiaries. Contributions are mailed to Ralph Zoungstendt, president.
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Lave
Barr & Colling
Forest Park Boosters Club
Maywood Business Men's Simociation
Shade Puplia
Froving
Kradea
Emerson School
Valoret
Moetus
Ralph Zoungstendt
OBR
Movement to Secure Ground for Public Park
Citizens form a league to secure Desplaines Avenue plot for a village park or playground. Forest Park residents, led by Gustav Muchloobaupt? push council support, plan a public meeting, petitions, and county board appeal to fund and locate a public park in the village.
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Bwlog
Desplaines Ave
Gustav Muchloobaupt
Alayor Kaul Andone
Eupipite Sowers
Wignora
Jorge
Forest Park
New Proprietors Take Over Horth's Circle Theatre
Andrew Cusur and Freld man, longtime operators of the Husmbolde Turk venue, have purchased Horth's Circle Theatre. They plan to continue performances, with Martha expected to relocate to California.
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Horth's Circle Theatre
Andrew Cusur
Uml Ward Freldman
Husmbolde Turk
Legion Dance and Flag Raising at Memorial Hall
Legion members hosted a well attended event with a flag raising. The dance featured Bredfeld’s orchestra, highly appreciated by dancers. Plans for a May 20 dedication of Memorial Hall with guest speaker George Weichert are announced, aiming to engage the entire community.
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Mamorial
Bredfeld
Leglon
Forest Park
Whitch
Forest Park boat trip cancelled at last minute
Members of the Forest Park Commercial association saw their planned river trip called off at the last minute due to Biaty. Anxious to depart, Biaty could not leave, forcing the cancellation of the voyage and leaving participants disappointed.
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Forest Park Commercial Association
Biaty
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Harlem Ave
River Forest
Nelson Garling
Far East
Young Peoples Rally
Mru
Florence B. Golding
Taggart
Dully Fe
Pop Jett
Tony
Wil
Kiwanis Club
Lake Forest
Madison St. Boosters
Legion
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