Dodgers Protest to Park Board Sparks Village Meeting
The Iver Moret Dodgers march on the River Forest Park Board seeking return of Sunday baseball in Keystone Park. Citizens cite team honors in football, baseball, and basketball, while opponents warn of neighborhood use and church concerns. A committee will study the issue, with a special meeting planned for next Monday night. Oak Park and Riverside replies are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Moret Dodgers
Semson
Park Board
Palmer
Olson
Modern
River Forest
Vilug
Kid Johns
Forest Mark
Yonker
Uliman
Ulman
Ullman
Youker
Dodgers
Riverside
Chay
Oak Park
Keystone Park
Stop Signs on Lake Street Spark Legal Debate
State officials install Atop Signa on Lake Street to regulate right of way, claiming Lake Street is a state highway. Village trustees face liability questions as signs warn approaching traffic to yield. Outcome hinges on court review of jurisdiction and safety impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
Village Board of Trustee
Spring Luncheon At Chicago Club For River Forest Club
River Forest Women's Club hosts a Spring Luncheon on Tuesday May 24 at 12 30 PM at the Illinois Women's Athletic Club house Tower Court and Pearson Street Chicago. Josephine Jorgesesi Osgood will present readings with Roger Bromley baritone to perform. Remarks from Mrs F B Lannworthy Mrs George Lee Tenney and Mrs Walter Schwedler. Reservations urged by Saturday. Attendees urged to arrive by 12 30 PM to begin on time with directions for transit and parking provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Jorgesesi Osgood
River Forest Dramatic Club
Chicago
Oak Park
River Forest
River Forest Women's Club
Ilinois
F. B. Lannworthy
Woman's City Club
George Lee Tenney
Women's Club Chorus
Walter Schwedler
Sixth District Federated Clubs
Athletic Club
Club
Chicago Avenue
Austin Avenue
Municipal Pier
Tower Court
Elevated Plans for River Forest Secretive and Contested
Curiosity grows over Lake Street elevated railroad proposals in River Forest as developers hint at ground purchases along Hawthorne Avenue for right of way and possible swaps to enable a single elevated route. Plans for routes south to Garfield Park and west toward Maywood linger, with local opposition ready to block grade crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
Hawthorne Avenue
Ita
Maywood
Hnea
Imo
Boo Ihe
Silver Forest
Garford Park
Bradman Street
River Forest
Hawthorne
Zoning Board Allows Change on Ashland Street Lot
The Zoning Appeal board Wednesday evening approved a zoning change for four feet of a Lake Street lot owned by Clerk Arthur Hateh, switching from residence to business office to match the rear area. Mary Murphy seeks to convert her residence to apartments and plans a flat building between Lake Street church property and its school, refiled after an earlier attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Fort
Ashland
Lake Street
Arthur
Hateh
Hate
Mary Murphy
At Lake's Church
Union Services for Summer Months River Forest churches unite July August
The Methodist and Presbyterian churches of River Forest will again unite for Sunday morning services during July and August. Mr Marbach will preach in the Methodist church during July while Mr Putnam conducts services there in August. Sunday Schools continue at regular times in their respective churches all summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest
Marbach
Putnam
Warren McNeil Struck by Car on Division Street
Warren McNell six year old son of Dr and Mrs G McNeil 622 Jackson was struck Sunday afternoon by a car driven by a Chicago woman at Jackson and Division. He was not seriously hurt but received bruises on his forehead and the attending Dr Lyon examined him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren McNell
Mra. G. McNeil
Jackson
Chicago
Lyon
Roadwork on North Avenue West of River Bridge
Construction on North Avenue West of the bridge continues with filling to reach grade, a noticeable low area to be leveled before paving. Brick approaches for the new bridge are being laid this week, and officials expect the street to be ready before completion of adjacent work at the riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
Usunbio
Trinity Seniors Prom at Crystal Ball Room
The Bentor clan members of Trinity High announce their prom to be held in the Crystal Ball Room of the Edgewater Head Hotel on June 3. Committee includes Hal en Kallal, Marie Hollenbach, Mary Lahey, Mildred Anderson, Elnora Judge, Josephine Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentor
Trinity High School
Crystal Ball
Edgewater Head Hotel
Halen Kallal
Marie Hollenbach
Mary, Lahey
Mildred Anderson
Elnora Judge
Josephine Burke
North Park Improvement Plans Tied to Funding
North Park officials push improvements on the north side park as they discuss funding for a playgrounds director and the cost of repairs. The park board declines extra funding from the recreation board, while authorizing paths, clay for tennis courts, and painting. The Evangelical Athletic Association eyeing Keystone Park games. meeting adjourned with River Forest Dodgers awaiting updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iftoon Treag
Comona
Keyatong Park
Soo
Farahee
Oak Park
Keystone Park
Dodgers Win All Games of Season So Far
The River Forest Dodgers beat Burr Oaks 8 to 6 at six teenth and Harlem in Berwyn last Sunday. DuRocher had four hits in five at bats, two doubles and two stolen bases. Cummings pitched his first game for the Dodgers, allowing Burr Oaks three runs. He also hit a home run in the second inning with two men on base. Irv Houck doubled in the ninth as the Dodgers extended their perfect season start. About 160 spectators watched, with the team eyeing their first home Memorial Day game unless the Stark Board releases them early. The Dodgers secured permits from the park commissioners for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day games at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest Dodgers
Burr Oaks
Sixteenth
Harlem
Berwyn
DuRocher
Cummings
Dodgers
Burr Duke
Babe Ruth
Harlem Avenue
Irv
Houck
Acers
Sys
River Forest
Stark Board
Park Commissioners
Sunday Times
River Forest Club Backs School Study and Park Votes
The River Forest Citizens Club endorsed studying local schools and called for better park management. A letter by President Mills urged minimizing parking conflicts and avoiding play during church services. The investigation committee led by Ray Ewott faced delays but pursued constructive school improvements, with upcoming meetings and plans for summer training camps at Fort Sheridan.
Women Demand Tree Cutdown On Neighborhood Walk
A woman asked Commissioner Foeter 294 to cut down a leaning tree over the sidewalk citing danger to pedestrians and children. Neighbors agreed and felled the tree. The next day an angry woman questioned who removed it without permission while the commissioner had assumed the first caller owned the tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foeter 294
Ahea
Mr. Foater
Permiadan
Mills Family Plans European Visit From River Forest
Joseph Mills and his wife Mia will sail for Europe on June 11 aboard the Cam era from New York, with their daughter Margaret. They will tour Teeland Beotlang England and the continent, returning home in September. Mills, born in Cork, now western manager of the Metropolitan Innocence Company, has lived in River Forest four years and led the Citizens Club as president last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilinit
River Forsat
Mia
Joseph Mills
Margaret
Monroe
Harapa
River Forest
New York
Teeland
Beotlang
England
Mr. Milla
Cork
Trleh
Mis
Glasgow
Mills
Chicago
Metropolitan Innocance Company
Tie Tn
Citizens Club
River Foruat
Foster Plans Bon Fire of Branches
Rome officials plan a large bonfire from branches collected after a recent storm. Foster aims to burn the dried branches at Central and William if winds from the north allow, possibly July or fall. An extra crew earned $1.50 per hour for a few days to clear up debris and meet the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Foster Ia
Central
Wiliam Ike
Foster
Foater
Daylight home holdup nets diamonds valued at 12000
Robber posing as a refrigerator inspector entered Frederick Strickler's Monroe home Wednesday afternoon and tied the couple in a closet. He robbed jewelry including a diamond ring, bracelet, two pendants, bar pins, and brooches, total about 12000, while claiming to have trailed them for weeks. Police identified a brown overcoat suspect but could not pick him from photos at Chicago HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick T. Sivickter
Monroe
Stickler
Swetock
Atkins
Mere. Strickler
Bureau of Identification
Chicago
Rohler
Abeane Iy
nLw
Mr. Strickler
CIA Imoanda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hicccp
Alexander Armatrong
Motrosa Park
Herbert Ulman
Givening
Aly
al W. Alfing
Ronnie Brae
Munday Ball
KR. J. Girard
AL Becaung
Hunna Ho
Commercial Club
Carsons Club
Seasion
Presbyterian, Church
Dragusgen
Legion
Lake Bireet
Simburst
Union
Ernest Dechalin
Concordia Cemetery
Madiron
Gale
Warren McNeil
North Ave
Trinity
Fredrickson’s Express
North Park
Recreation Board
B. A. Davenport
Iinaing
North Side
Chas. F. Drechsler
Lake St
Citizens’ Club
Keyntone Park
Milla Wom
Wall
Jotealao
Renee
Regaard
Ray Ewott
Thin Ecommittee
Elliott
Weat Aldy
Lincoln School
Oldzens
Way
Jens Citickens
Fort Sheridan
Andy Som
Baten
Werbell Ab Ion Tae
John P. Hoppesch
Asbach
Ill
John C. Troeger
River Forest, Ill
Phone Forest
Pheee Forest
Aurand & Son Building Cleaners
Siena
Madison Street
Forest Park, Ill
Europe
Tt. J. Filtott
A.M. Wright
Nmaimron Street
Nevads
Harle Lem State Savings Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!