Petition Seeks Eighth Grade at Washington School
A petition from about 350 families in the Washington School district urged adding an eighth grade to Washington School. School board President Baldwin, Superintendent Miss Shinn, and newly elected Mrs. Berns spoke for and against the plan, noting advantages of Roosevelt School and concerns over crossing Lake Street. The meeting ended without a board decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington House
Board of Education
Maulsy Aight
Washington
Hushdred
Ally
Vinle
Weahers
Schwok Wuard Amd
Cifizena
Haldwin
Schol Board
Washtington
River
Anna L. Shinn
Baldwin
Miss Shinn
Washington School
Roosevelt School
River Forest
Oak Park
Max Berns
Heras
Housevelt
Lake Street
Herron
Fire destroys Harlemial North real estate office in River Forest
A River Forest real estate office at Harlemial North housed by Joseph Wassell Co. was consumed by a night blaze of unknown origin. Firemen arrived late. owner’s estimate of furnishings loss is 400 dollars. Separate blazes on Lathrop Avenue and at Center and Jacksons caused minor damage and minor injuries before firefighters contained them.
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Harlemial North
Joseph Wassell & Co
River Forest
Uyer
Wien
Arthur Davenport Heads Outdoor Board in River Forest
A River Forest Playground and Recreation Board meeting was held at Mrs. E. W. Badenochs home on William Street Tuesday evening. Officers were elected with FE Arthur Davenport succeeding Frank J. Winters as president.
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River Forest Play+ground in Recreation Board
E. W. Badenoch
William Street
Arthur Davenport
Frank J. Winters
Village recreation board official changes announced
Residents report that Mr. Winters, who served faithfully as president, is replaced. J Phelps becomes treasurer and Mrs Hattenoch takes secretary. Fred Hill and Mr Winters remain on the board. A joint meeting of the Farm Row and Playground Recreation Board was held at the village hall Wednesday night with another session planned for Friday.
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Winters
J. Phelps
Hattenoch
Fred Hill
Fark Rowand
Playground Recreation Board
Call Election on Bond Issues Tues June 12
Haebeard calls a Tuesday vote on two bond issues. One seeks 175000 dollars to extend the water works with a two million gallon reservoir and larger storage to prevent shortages. the other funds a public library building on Community Camaros and Lathrop avenues. Citizens and officials urge bond passage for growth, fire safety, and library access.
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Haebeard
Tuessday
Jane Yosmingt
Foscon
Gans
Camaros
Lathrop Avenue
River West
Lrrary
Mare
Abandoned Washington Boulevard Widening Plan Renews Debate
Property owners along Washington Boulevard oppose widening the street citing traffic, noise, and safety concerns. Trustees vote to abandon widening, repave instead as Engineer Harper restarts design with no expansion. Outside aid discussed but amount and source unclear.
Concrete resurfacing approved for Keystone avenue project
Keystone organization and local improvements board reached a decision to replace asphalt with concrete on Keystone avenue from Lake street north. Curbs and gutters will be repaired rather than replaced, reducing estimated costs from 71 752 to about 10 000 for the new concrete plan. A public hearing is set for May 28 as engineer Harper prepares new specifications within a week.
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Washington Boulevard
Mike Chiads
Wistenine
Sun Line
Kublitg
Harper
County of State
Atarney Catalan
River Forest
Hubbard
Lynch
Keystone Property
Kfreddeticke
J. Theilhar
George Harvey Jones
Wmn. J. Kerr
Board of Local Improvements
Keystone Avenue
Lake Street
Keystone
Hatch
Theil Bar
Board of
Jogal Improvements
Carolan
Catalan
En- Rinece Harper
Kubite
Messrs
Theilbar
Jones
Kerr
Lehrer
Theilhar
River Forest Women Club Holds Spring Luncheon
River Forest club members gathered at Mid-West Athletic Club for the annual spring luncheon. Frank H. Shaw urged support for two bond issues, a new public library and a water reservoir, while Mrs Manx Heras delivered a humorous address on women’s club work. Mesdames Langworthy and Berna attended as honored guests with Judge Edgar A. Jonas. Luncheon featured spring daisies and a three course meal.
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Frank H. Shaw
River Forest
River Pape
Cith
Midy West Athletic Club
Harry Alford
Women's City Club
Max A. Berna
River Forest Women's Club
Edgar A. Jonas
Court of Domestic Relations
Hanac
Manx
Heras
Man
Pauline Chapter Luncheon Hosts Members Friday May 25
Mrs A E Olson and Miss Charlotte Russell will host Pauline Chapter at a one o'clock luncheon in the Church House on Friday May 25.
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Pauline Chapter
A. E. Olson
Charlotte Russell
Church House
Fathers Night at Lincoln School Displays Bird Lantern Pictures
Fathers Night will be held tonight at Lincoln school with classes in session. Fathers of pupils will attend and a portion of the program features a set of bird lantern pictures.
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Lincoln School
Cabin Hospitality Hovers as Rooms Increase
The piece notes that cabin hospitality appears to diminish in inverse ratio as additional rooms are added within the Americas Magazine context. It highlights how expanding space does not linearly boost guest comfort or service quality, suggesting diminishing returns for larger domiciles.
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Adelaide Tenny
Jonas
Jude Jonas
Yte
Smith-Spring-Holmes Orchestra
D i 4
Coyla Peng
River Fores
Presbyterian Church
Tulsa
Oklahina
C. C. Steinteck
Peking
China
Presbyterian
Cina
O'Brien
Chicago
Texie Chih
Mid-West Club
Edith Hailoman
Certrade Schiffner Renting
Temple Beauty Shop
Masonic Temple
Madizon St
Ness
Madison ST
Chas. F. Drechsler
Undertaker
Lake St. Fel
John P. Hoppesch
Ashland Ave
Brazda’s
Roosevelt Road Cor
Marengo Ave
Real Uate LE
Reena
Seealer
Forest
Harlem State Savings Bank
William F. Grossen
Madison
Forest Park, Ill
Wieland Dairy CO
Oak Park, Ill
Austin
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