Controversy Flares Over Forest Park School Head Retention
A Garfield School board meeting drew crowds as parents teachers and citizens urged retention of Superintendent Henry Bedford amid irregular proceedings and heated debate. Supporters cited Bedford’s progressive work while opponents pressed a change citing controversy over staff transfers and the board’s handling of the issue.
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Board of Education
Garfield Scchool
Henry Bedford
Bedford
Redford
Clarence Hosler
Urard
Denied dairy permit and village action. May popes sale granted
The council refused to make a motion on denying a dairy permit despite a South Side petition urging refusal to other industries. Attorney Howley warned police action could be used, but the village would likely lose in court. Veterans of Foreign Wars received a permit to sell poppies on May 8 to benefit veteran causes. Mayor Kaul was absent. Commissioner Michulaky presided. A piano recital by Prof. Waldemar Zatz will occur May 11 at St. John's Lutheran Young People's Hall with selections by Chopin, Wutz, Kreutzer and others.
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Falltoon Co
Howley
Warnyuln
South Aide
Innault
Forelan Ware
Kaul
Michulaky
Waldemar Zatz
St. John's
Lutheran Young Peoples
Chopin
W. Zutz
Snrt
Waldes Artint
Este Walts
Sipoueh
J Sojster -Kreisler
Bedford
Geo
Gold
Ferdinand Selle
Medford
Rane
Boarh
Comfort Key
Saunders
Amd
Bis
Sadford
Mitters
Hayter
Jedford
Forest Park school fight over superintendent outcome
Citizens and officials clash as Forest Park board debates keeping Supt. Bedford. Tobin notes he has no power over removal. meeting delays decision to Friday night, beyond publication. Residents press for Bedford retention despite opposition from board allies.
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Tobin
Forest Park
Cook
County
Tedford
Bedford
Keheal Board
Art Exhibit for Proviso Parent Teachers Association
The Proviso Parent-Teacher Association plans a Tuesday evening meeting at Proviso High School to elect officers and view the annual art exhibit led by Mina Maude Whitten and Katherine Tyler. The display spans multiple rooms and features painting, design, pottery, posters, and student projects showcasing color study and practical art applications.
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Goml
Department of Art
Mina Maude Whitten
Katherine Tyler
Cneda
Nanuil
Toet
Naranta
Igh Schoal
Forest Cork Commercial Association Holds Meeting
On May 9 the Forest Cork Commercial Association elected officers for the coming year led by President George Armhurst and Vice President Wm Horn. A board of directors includes A O Roos and others. Treasurer reported a strong balance and audit committee named. A social event was planned. Fire damaged the Wolf Building basement housing Forest Work Lamp Shop but was quickly extinguished with minor damage.
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Forest Cork Commercial Association
George Armhurst
Wm. Horn
Leste Watridge
Kenty Putz
Adolph Wendt
Urme
A. O. Roos
Conrad Micholeky
Ernest Witt
Ernest Relch
Walter W. Meyer
al Wahlen
Paul Witt
Leetie Warteidge
Wolf Building
Wolf
Madison S&t
Porent Park Clubhouse Event Attracts Radio Fans
A May 18 Tuesday evening gathering at the Porent Park clubhouse corner Hannah Ave and Adams St will showcase a radio demonstration by Wo Cunningham’s club outfit. Tickets available from members or at the door. Glen Buck asserts beauty stems from expertise, not guesswork.
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Porent Park
Hannah Ave
Adams St
Cunningham
Oor
Obituary notes for Justina Kramer Ibach and Adolph Boesenberg
Obituary notices report Justina Kramer Ibach of Oak Park who died May 6 at her granddaughter’s home after a long residence with the Andersons. She was born January 19, 1830 in Württemberg and lived in Chicago since 17. Also noted is the death of Adolph G. Boesenberg of Mannheim, Michigan, aged 44, with services announced and survivors listed. The paper thanks neighbors and mentions the Grace Episcopal Church service. Also mentioned is a trip report of Miss Leonora Btech and aunt from Forest Park returning from California after four months visiting Monterey to Catalina Island.
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Justina Kramer Ibach
Justina Ibeegé
Elgin Ave
Randolph &J
S&b
Harlem Ave
Rudolph St
Kramer
Wurtemberg
Germany
Chicago
Bebick
Opa
Offsbach & Beliick
Well
Nandolph
Atlantic
Tta Hey
Marcus Wagner
Grace
Frederick
Egranichildren
Alec
Adolph G. Bombenberg
Adwlph G. Hoosenberg
Mannheim
Ed ‘Boesenberg
Difkin
Forest Park
Med
Manonleekeles
den Cemeery
Mamnhelm
Gertrude
Karl Vernon
Willard
Mathilda Boesenberg
Eylkur
Wv S
Otrilia Bleger
California
Leonora Btech
K. Gings
South Circle Avenue
Pasadena
Calif
Monterey
del Monte
Berkeley
Oakland
San Francisco
Palm Springs
Riverside
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Catalina Téland
Intercat
The
Marine Hospital
St John’s Church Concert To Be Held May 17 18
The male choir of St John’s Lutheran Church presents a two part program at Herger Hall May 17 and 18. Direction by Kemorath. Orchestra from St John’s provides music with vocal and instrumental pieces plus readings and dialogues.
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ST. John's Church
St. Johnn
Luthyeran
Herger'a Hal
Kemrorath
St. John's Orchestral Society
Bernardine's Notes Daughters of Teabetla Social
St Bernardine's Circle members of the Daughters of Teabetla held two social evenings in Memorial Hall with many attending. The D Y will mark the 26th anniversary at the Auditorium in Chicago and members are invited. A banquet is planned for Monday evening at the Gangress Hotel.
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Bernardine
St. Bernardine’s Circle
Daughters of Teabetla
Memorial Hall
D. of Y
Auditorium
Chicago
Gangress Hotel
Thanksgiving Circle Meeting Set At Mrs Tarnquist Home
The Thanksgiving Circle of the King's Daughters meets Tuesday May 16 at 2:00 PM at Mrs. Tarnquist's home 619 Thomas Avenue. Visitors are welcome to attend.
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A. Tarnquist
Thomas Avenue
Jacobs Pharmacy Big Sale Set For May 18 19 20
Centrale A oncont gale sale to be held by Jacobs Pharmacy on Thursday Friday and Saturday May 18 19 and 20 with very choice bargains offered to the public.
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Jacobs Pharmacy
Amusement Park to Open in Forest Park Next Week
Forest Park plans a Wednesday opening for its new amusement park under manager I W Weight with James Petrie Hugh J Brooks and others overseeing attractions. The site will feature a pony ride, bridle path, new ride, wheel concessions, a street revue, and a summer-season kickoff as activities return.
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Forest Park
I. W. Weight
James Petrie
Hogh J. Brooks
Tatph O'Hara
Agein
Fon
Tom Graham
Ed Hock
Thugh Brooks
Ani
Wentley
New Beauty Parlor Dog Gone It Anyway
A humorous notice announces a dog beauty parlor in Sorent Park offering grooming for dogs with names like Figo Gyp Nin and Prince Nelle Toots Hello. Fire department men will handle clipping at a fixed price while describing a dubious, satirical process using a confiscated organ and wicker shears for dog grooming.
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Goodlan
Sorent Park
Figo
Prince
Fido
Married Roehlke-Desens wedding details reported
The page reports two weddings, Marry Roehlke and Desens at a home on December Street with noted attendants and a May 15 fashion shop opening at Forest Park. The Desens ceremony included a canopy of greenery and a five course dinner. The couple will reside at 110 Mt de Ave.
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Roehlke-Desens
Mrr
Win
Mt. de Ave
Mike Netile Deawouw
Hell Roehlke
Mise Desens
Drechnler
Howey
Bhe
Slater
Mink Vern Dexens
Kewanee
Mink Dexend
Misa Myrtle Dreehslir
Nubert Gotech
Herbert Amilog
Ev. Marie Wagner
Mikddalppi
Sa Nelolt Ave
Forest Park
Madisontreet
Rohn and Grahl
Forest Park Memorial Hall dedicates post home ceremony
Forest Park Memorial Hall hosted a dedication ceremony for the American Legion post with speeches by K Davey and Henry Stueck. Local officials praised Forest Park veterans and urged civic pride and continued community support.
Announcement of plumbing and heating partnership
A. A. Mapp of 7020 Harvard and W. M. Selman of 1014 Klein Ave Forest Park join with Dunbar Co at 415 Milwaukee Ave Chicago to offer plumbing heating automatic sprinklers and saw mill services. They will furnish estimates. Phones Forest Park 771 or 851. Boost Forest Park.
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Mass Meeting Protest Board
Tines
Borat
Storlet
Btaxtada
Tier Arewouks
Biromaling
Morest Park
Hart
Snd
Hesier
Geo. Pittman
Br. Hart
Ami
Clyde Plough
Ledford
Blough
Messrs
Gev. Gold
George Mitonn
Ferdinand Schule
Miles Sharpless
Revo A
Buundera
William Koenigefeld
Ivy Thodes
Platofield
Avion
Amelia Culverly
Mire
Eno Chayman
Afra
Susie Curtly
Mra. Gregan
Mies Lilihin Masehek
Ca-Det
Uwen
Ahe
Coser
Schoel
Hasler
Rooke
Niavik
Roos
Broxham
A. ¥. Sheean
Elgin Avenue
Oak Park Hospital
Glen Buck
L. C. Wolcott
Grace Episcopal Church
Guk Park
Max Goldstein
Elizabeth M. Jennings
Amusement Park
Comerford
Frank Comerford
Mus
Oak County
Ho Furthuy
James Buckley
Coac
George FB. Rush
Pioneer
Pioneer G, WB
Fioneer Church
Nolon
Oak Mark
Ptuna
Alona Kimmel
Bernice Zonder
Nellia Watts
Margaret Schlebel
W. PF. Mann
N. Watts
Douglas
Flowers
A. Reese
Terrel
Ax Brelvoge
M. Nehiobel
XL Kiminel
Presbyterian Clutreh
Kelly
Chicago &. 1
Union
A. UW. Reese
Presbyterian Young People's Council
Weat Divinion
Stevme
Monger
Munoeer Hag
Ithym
Br. Reese
Presbyterian
Chicago West
Siburtdt
Bates
A. Bretvogel
W. Muay
Walter Maas
Thoreday
G. A. St. Wall
Lake and Lowbard
Quk I'ark
St. Midlet
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Bgredfeld
Rambay-Bchwaegerman Minn
Bertiog Setiwiererinn
Henry Selwiegermann
North
Myysgood
Edward Hamsay
Peter Atuminay
Forest Lark
Ljinneweh
Thomas Ave
Mech Pond
Ming Martha Merra
Joranngy
Myrene Wagner
Tate
American Legion
K. Davey
61Sistrict
Cervaronies
Tim
Belleman
Patriotic Commonuity League
Feroes
Kaa
Forest Park Legion
Henry , Stueck
Patriatic Commnalty League
Kuroxt Vark
Vincento
Oimany
Wayne Tofurmul Haneelig
Derbold Ardentin
Cresider
Patriotion
Chase
Wueceas
Boost Forest Park
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