Ordinance Passed to Move Alley and Public Works
The village council approved moving the alley between Parker and Parle north of Madison to allow a theater on the south edge of the block. A $600 payment to Audrewatt covered the alley removal with paving of the new route at no village cost. The library board reappointed Van Lyke to May 1929. May include details of a school picnic permit and parade plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am Ang Parle
Madison
Charles Andrews
Hirach
Audrmwatt
Ueallay
Briaen
Raulty Company
Lbrary Board
van Lyke
Whoaa Teri Aa & Toutnder
Altenhein Grovs
Carstens
Councl
Council
Board of Focal Improvements
Od. Hardy
Charlea Moucky
Albert Brange
Public Service
Hersice Co
Proviso School Band Concert Planned on Thursday
Proviso School Band, directed by KR Leo Osburn, will perform Thursday night at 8 PM on Tannah Avenue near Madison Street Boosters grounds. Traffic will be limited for half a block to allow audience access. lighting and bunting will be provided by local officials and business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nikh Xehoot
Tannah Avenue
God Madikow Rtremt
Tannutt Avenue
Madison Street
Provive
Chicago
Merman H. Mane
Marta A. le Hart
Mo H. Dreetcher
Lewin Witt
Chamber of Commerce
Wortham Show Returns at Forest Park Engagement
Wortham returns to Forest Park for a village style show featuring a range of acts from trained animals to laughter inducing farms. The company plans to perform Sunday afternoon with grounds opening beforehand and promises a traveling spectacle not seen since last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortham
Forest Park
Ore Social Lab
Uetad Watty
Coney
Iatrom
Animal Circus
Memorial service by Forest Home Legion Post in May
Legion Post to take part in a Memorial at Forest Home Cemetery near Sunday, May 1 at 2:39 p.m. Foret Park Legion No. 414, Aimerle van Teglan, assists Columbia post, no. TOA, and their Maniorkyl excremen. Firing squad and veteran honor to be rendered. WWI doughboy George Prentiog of Herwyn to speak. St Bernard Commandery band will play. Program details incomplete.
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Foret Park
Pawl No
Aimerle van Teglan
Theolumbia Pont
Columbia Post Monument
Forest Home Cemetery
Parent Park
Furniah
Hyy
George Prentiog
Her
Ubering Aquad
Oun
Winnet
Prem
Eood Mpa Kork Wery
Ander
Field School Wins Recreation Board Cup at Baseball Field
Field School clinched the Recreation Board Cup at Baseball Field School by defeating Garfield High in a hard fought final. The game featured strong pitching from Curt Hehulse and key plays by Paul Balator and Salvatore, with Garfield earning minor runs as the crowd cheered the Eugene Wield team and its supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field School
Recreation Board Cup
Uiver Cup
Foreat Park Wiayer A and Beard
Wareball Centrat
Bugeny
Gurfeld
Hugene Widd
Mt. Dernardine's
St. John's
Gqueteld
Curtl Hehulse
Eronda
Hugene Wield
Syma
Kitla
Ted
Gladys Staamusaen
Licht
Gustav Olson
Lenter Almuiernan
Frank Warkrowske
Weber
W. Krorpen
Kroeped
Watney
McOhra
Etude
Rield
Rield. Stevenson
WoHehikora
D. Wagener
JE. Rmotors
He Chinen
Il. Blaaserman
Supwone
Heutucehlif
Wyapa
Et Bey Ut
Vera
Worgowski
p.Cmgna
Garfield
Piel Stev
Woman Mistakenly Swallows Mouthwash at Old People's Home
Mrs. Freda Henderson, an inmate at the Old People’s home, drank mouth wash by mistake thinking it was a cleaning liquid. She was rushed to Oak Park hospital where doctors reported her injuries not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Henderson
Old People's Home
Oak Park Hospital
Auto Jolt Breaks Jaw and Limbs in Park Crash
A Friday afternoon accident at Forent Park involves 9 year old Maaroid Baron struck by an Elmcar driven by Henry Harrie. Baron suffered a fractured jaw and severe injuries. he was hospitalized at Oak Park Hospital and is expected to recover slowly. The driver was detained by police and released after the boy’s father and Harrig’s father reached agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maaroid Baron
Noeckford
Forent Park
Rockford Street
Henry Harrie
Quk Park Hospital
Quk Park Hospital Ot Won Wold At the Honpitat
Wermonday
Qirat
Harrie
Choly Polit
Oak Park Hospital
Mr. Harris
Harold Bacen, Sr
George H. Harrig
Murry Harrin
Corel
Metropolitan Hukinens College opening at Marion and Lake
Announcement of a new unit of the Metropolitan system at Marion Lake to serve nearby pupils walking distance. Opening date June 24 with inspection after June 1. Courses include shorthand typing bookkeeping and other demanded business subjects. J A Wasson named principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hukinens College
Marion Lake Butting
AtLeen
Jane
J. A. Wasson
Kiwanis Hears Chicago Traffic Court Judge
Kiwanis members heard Judge William J. Kohinder explain how Chicago’s new traffic court operates. The court, established after studies of similar courts, handles about 1,900 cases in two months. Offenders enter for a quick fine and release with clerks and assistants processing via a card index system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Chicago
Kiwante Club
Willam J. Kohinder
Com Hitere
Wenila de Booths
Rome
Mayors and chiefs summoned to grand jury
Mayor Kaul and Chief Behoemaker were summoned to a Cook County grand jury probing a prosecutor's death. Subpoenas were issued for mayors and police chiefs of multiple towns, with investigations extending to outlying villages. timing unclear and officials uninformed about potential testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaul
Cook County
Grand Jury
McB Swintny
Ithhof Licht
Behoemaker
Ehiet
Stickney
Lyons
Argo
Burnham
Burr Oak
Justice Park
Blue Inland
Chicago Heights
Calumet City
Summit
Morcat View
Melrose Park
Forest Park
Patos Park
Oui Lawn and Nites
School Picnic Draws Big Turnout in Forest Park Parade
The Forest Park public school picnic plans a Thursday event with tickets at 26 cents sold by pupils. Parade starts 9:46 am at Field School, marching north on Beloit then Harrison, Hannah, and Jackson to Circle, then Madison to the grove. Garfield, Grant, Metd and Stevenson pupils join en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Conte
Altenheim Grove
Maison Street
Tarch
Firld School
Beloit
Harrison
Hannah
Jurkaon
Garfield School
Metd
Stevenson Grove
Jackson
Cirele
Cirel
Madison
Grant School
Aes
Prenl
Ihn Ferest Park Puvie Mehool
Sergeant Mayers Assailant Sentenced At Bridewell
Charles Husey and Ledn Poe were sentenced this week before Judge Gommell for attempting to shoot Sergeant Mayer months earlier. Phoney received one year and a day in the Uridawell and Nnod charges, Cole jailed for about two weeks, with Hassey described as an old offender. The pair were arrested February 20 while attempting to break into a south side house, and Husey tried to shoot Mayer with a concealed gun as officers searched him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Husey
Meter Mayer
Ledn Poe
Gommell
Mayer
Hehultz
Otteer Mayusel
Uridawell
Cole
Thia
Forest Park
Hassey
Coles
Hussey
Cole Station
Acacia Club Stages Monte Carlo Night at Park
Acacia Club plans a Monte Carlo style week at Park Wriday with Imperial Company presenting follies and a grand resort dream sequence. The visitor romance promises Mediterranean imagery while Thursday night features a Madison street parade by Acacia’s Jazz specialists advertising a festive evening of dancing and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Fortet Park Wriday
Imperial Company
Soresernery
Follies
Arudemontes
Ilusien
Mediterranean
Madison Strost
Acacia Club
Republican workers celebrate victory with big frolic meal
About 200 workers from the winning Republican faction attended a chicken dinner at Trinng eam Monday night. The event featured music, dancing, entertainment, and speeches by Brookfield Mayor Arthur A. Huebsch and others. Huebsch urged unity and harmony in the party after the primary contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Arthur A. Huebach
Brookfield
Mer
Hucbach
Tholalke
Boldler Wan
Hogtelle
Rowsty Vound
Guhurbe
Mong
Penn Carolin
Iver Forvet
Huchgeh
Berliner
Kurt Anid
Banco
Augustus J. Schultz
Summer Hotel Opens by Local Women Near Mettenry
Mrs Dorothy Westenberg of 7204 Adamie Street and May Kate of Oak Vark plan the Oak Wurks hotel on the Fox river near Mettenry. They anticipate a Memorial Day opening on May 20 with sixteen rooms and aim to welcome friends. Mrs Kutz previously conducted photos at Lake Vernon and backs the venture for Mrs Wroternberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Dorothy Westenberg
Adamie Street
Stra
Kate
Oak Vark
Tistaken
Mettenry
Fox River
Inkem
Hatch
Mre. Kutz
Lake Vennon
Mee
Wroternberg
Chamber of Commerce Closes for Summer Meeting Notice
The regular monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at Forest Park on Friday evening May 2. It will be the last meeting of the season. Attendees are urged to be present with any matters to raise. There will be no meetings in June July or August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Forest Park
Lus Hous
Adame Street
Hannah Avenue
Ap Thin
Jonni
Bao Net Neen
Huent Works
Olfu
Oto
Thea
Aurora Leigin
Aurora
Norelay
Metropollan
Aucard
Elgin
Wwe
Gilera
Amit Kuen
Dewglaines
Great Western
Concordia
Hanno
Laheop Avenue
Boy Injured in Fall from Wagon, Oak Park Hospital
A six year old boy fell from his father's fruit wagon on Jathrop Avenue Thursday. He was taken to Oak Park Hospital and listed in serious condition. Police were not present at the scene and reports vary, but earlier word suggested the wagon may have run over him. The injury was not believed fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe SiMinnfo
Jathrop Avenue
Oak Park
Police Department to Dance in Garage
The Police Department plans a dance in a garage on Hushere Avenue, Wantington, Saturday night May uth. The event features four policemen and Gene's Orchestra providing music. Art Hose manages the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Hushere Avenue
Art Hose
Legion Auxiliary Presents History of National Poppy Day
The Legion Auxiliary highlights National Poppy Day with talks on its origin since 1924, the poppy as a memorial emblem, and fund-raising efforts. It notes contributions from members, recruitment for memberships, and plans for annual housecleaning drives while explaining the program funds aid veterans and disabled service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Desplaines area rail project raises land value concerns
Street car track expansion near Desplaines diverts routes and prompts landowners to assess property values. Aurora Building and Public Utilities firm activity spurs road alignments from Melott to Deaplano avenues, with surveys and construction plans affecting nearby parcels and potential crossovers into an amusement district.
St Pauls Lutheran Debt Cleared with Community Celebration
Readable fragments report St Pauls Lutheran Church at Dizon Street Wad Brown Avenue celebrating the settlement of about 12,000 dollars in church debts. The event featured a dinner and offerings by members, with 20 percent attendance noted, and notes on prior fundraising efforts by HOG Crew and the Ladies' Aid. The account mentions sermons and community involvement in paying off the debt, funded largely by two large offerings and events organized by church members over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Pauls Lutheran
Chloe
Atuccol
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Proviso School
Legion Post
Forest Home
Salvatori
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J. Verzi
Cohrs
Kroepel
Zimmerman
Wore Yowski
Schulwe
Art
Urngo Errtacent
Wind
Ola Wenthand
Jota Kracelle
Mk Feat
Pranic Metal
Hiasky Kracetrk
Dyeh Watts
Arthdle Jordan
Mike Watts
Business College At
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Bridewell
Edwin 2
Kohtordicr Hashier
Roosevelt Star Bank
Whit Hastie
Tage
Willy
Naturday
Landers Field
Mere Hehdapp
Corpe
Clerka
Ulad
Tivdy
John Osborne
Phyle Corrine
Oxborne
Slater
Legion
Nation
Ellen Mupply
American Legion
American Legion and Auxiliary
France
Atteetean Legion and Auxiliary
Milwaukee
Win
Amecu Leyla
Serview
Patriotic Organization of America
Mathilde N. Petereoun
Melolt Avenues
Qowlins
Fordun
Deaplatoen Avenue
Oope
Harrson Wire
Foreman
Gat
Aurore Bibling
Bing
Lo Hetatt Avenue
St. Paul’s Lutheran
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