Enlarged Library Quarters Open With New Children's Room
The Munleinall building has expanded library space with a new children's room formerly the village council committee room. Miss Harryton, the librarian, notes high child readership, frequent fines paid in small amounts, and ongoing acquisitions. the décor includes flowers, contributing to a homelike, light, airy atmosphere for young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munleinall
Te oMer
Drrry
Wbrarin
Bhie
Rood Peake
Harryton Heview
Ubrary
Cirentation
Warman
Cram Full Meeting Evidences Local Christian Endeavor Activity
An article notes a large turnout for a Sunday meeting of the Third Congregational Church Young People's work and a Monday Oak Park Division of Christian Endeavor monthly conference at Wimhurst. The piece mentions many program features and upcoming social and weekly meeting reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sne
Obriatian Mndeavor
Ad- Uithoh
Palsilteh
Third Congregational Church
Unk Burk
Pope
Oak Vark
Christian Udeavor
Wimhurst
Peasy
Ari Mest Welconte
Orchid Club Meeting at Mrs Sad o Smith Home
The Orchid club gathered at Mrs Sad o Smith's residence 618 8 Sth avenue Maywood Thursday evening. Members enjoyed banco games with prizes won by Mew Jamies Latte Methie Y Jensen and mna Hkelunl. A hot luncheon followed in a dining room decorated with blue crepe and dusk-tinted runners. Guests left late for Forest Puri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchid Club
Sad O Smith
Sth Avenue
Maywood
Thurdiny
Banco Lg
Jamies Latte Methie
Y. Jensen
Ani
Mna Hkelunl
Forest Puri
Post Office Notice for Decoration Day Mail Closures
There will be no delivery of mail Tuesday May 30 Decoration Day. The office will be closed all day with forenoon and evening dispatches of mail and special delivery service. Postmaster 3. O. Shurard notes local recovery of Mrs Kiinia Kardotake at 7702 Adame Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shurard
Funeral Procession Stops for Alcohol During Funeral
A Forest Park funeral procession halted at Gate Avenue where an undertaker served beer and coffee from a limousine, provoking astonished bystanders as the party continued to the cemetery. Also noted: Mrs Charles Bartling of Madison Street attends a Fraternal order ceremony in Rockford with Mr and Mrs Fal Matte joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrigon
Cirete Avenue
Gates of Paradise
Bartling
Rogefore
Charles Bartling
Madisonstrout
Rockford
Masonic Oh People's Now
Fal Matte
Rockfort
Birthday Anniversary Celebrated With Chop Suey Luncheon
Mrs. Paul Wessly hosted a July Tuesday afternoon birthday party at 208 Kido avenue inviting twenty guests for a chop suey luncheon. Six prizes were awarded for high scores while hosts offered flowers and gifts to attendees. George Bucholz hosted a Wednesday evening surprise party at 420 Marengo avenue organized by classmates Irma Spahr and Mildred Blough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wessly
Kido Avenue
Buien
Gegrge Bucholz
George Bucholz
Marengo
Ave
Irma Spahr
Mildred Blough
Milord Blough
Agnes Battaglia
Inger Nallson
Freda Huppenbauer
Gladys Ekelnd
George Buchols
Ernest
Carl Kréelger
Weeder
Ick Windeguth
George Gol
David, Doar
Franklyn Probst
Misellaneous Shower for Misa Lota Curtis Honors Bride to Be
Misa Lota Curtis of 617 Thomas Avenue received a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening hosted by Miss Wale Wiesgert of 444 Desplaine Avenue. Twenty-five guests attended and presented gifts as Curtis prepares to wed John Welkeert on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Lota Curtis
Thomas Avenue
Wale Wiesgert
Desplaine A Avenue
Mise Curtis
John Welkeert
Mrs Grabow Returns Home After Chicago Hospital Stay
Mrs. F. L. Grabow of 438 Eigin avenue spent two weeks at Chicago General hospital undergoing an operation. She returned home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Grabow
Eigin Avenue
Chicago
Henry Behwass Improves After Illness at Home
Henry Behwass of 7721 Monroe Street has been confined at home with a health issue but is recovering and expected to return to work next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Henry Behwass
Monroe Street
Hintbugo
Wil
Hermansons Visit Milwaukee By Auto
Mr. and Mrs. Jick Hermanzon of 106 Elgin Avenue spent several days in Milwaukee. They left Tuesday and returned Thursday, traveling by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermansons
Milwaukee
Jick
HermAnzon
Elgin Avenue
Hursday
Automobile
Birth Announcement for Dorothy Rath Nelson
Dorothy Rath Nelson's family celebrates the birth of a daughter born Thursday May 18. The child is named Dorothy Rath with ties to Froylao Alumni and June 10, 1622 referenced in the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Rath Nelson
Mire
Nelson
Dorothy Rath
Froylao
Berger's New Bungalow Open House on Hig ind Road
Charles Berger unveils the Bungalow on Hig ind road at York Street, a ram house with dining room overlooking the highway and a cherry orchard. Five acres form grounds with a new vegetable garden and a 100 ft chicken house. Modern comforts include a brick fireplace, private party rooms, electric lighting, and a cooling system. The opening program features quartets and other numbers, 13 miles from Maywood Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Berger
Higind
York Street
Alane Highway
Fdancy Broflera
Tina Baby
Seveal Quartens
Mnle
Elke Bungalow
Barseat Park
Fifth Avenue
Maywood
Poppy Day Drive For Memorial Day Launched
Veterans of Foreign Wars announce Poppy Day on May 20 1922 with poppy distribution in Chicago citywide. Headquarters at Congress Hotel Chicago west suburbs chairs include Mr W Gillett and Mr Herman Leutner with local HQ in Oak Park. Proceeds fund relief for shattered soldiers sailors and Marines families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reerybody
Veterans of Foreign Wares
Tnve
Chicago
Congress Hotel
Kvont
W. Gillett
Tila Alm
Herman B. Leutner
H. KR Brinkerhoft
Widg
Lautner
G. A. BR
Lombard and
Lake Street
Oak Park
B. A. Vogt
Aallora
Marines
Poppy Drive Heads Forest Park for Ex‑Servicemen Aid
Colonel Brinkerhof Post commander Berman Leuvtner leads a poppy sale at Forest Park on Monday to raise funds for service work among sick and disabled veterans. A group of Forest Park young women will handle selling duties. Paul Witt to attend the National Association of Comptrollers and Accounting Officers convention in Colorado Springs with his eleven year old son Paul Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berman Leuvtner
Paul Witt
Shea Opens Trim Shop in River Forest
Shea announces the opening of a trim shop at 762T Madison Street River Forest offering gato tops curtains and seat covers made to order. Prices are stated as moderate and workmanship is guaranteed as the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea
Madison, Street
River Forest
Obituary for Augusta Globig in local paper
Augusta Globig, widow of Mr Arthur Kisteab, died May 20 at age ninety three. She lived on Desphines Avenue since coming to America from Lungen Wielen Germany. Survived by daughter Augusta and three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services held Wednesday with interment at Forest Home. Also thanks extended for sympathy and moral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Arthur Kisteab
den Kature
Desphines
America
Lungen- Wielen
Germany
Shere
Forest Home
Noted Psychologist Drawing Big Crowds
Hiiery Gaze will lecture in Chicago this week at Orchestra Hall on How to realize Your Desires and Make Your Dreams Come True. Sunday afternoon in Kimbalist Hall he discusses The Mastery of Mood Emotion and Imagination. Tomorrow evening at 5 he speaks on How to Win Health and Prosperity Through Constructive Psychology. Lectures free. early attendance urged as hundreds are turned away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payehofogtar
Chicago
Tle Wal
Kimbatlal
Greenhouses Destroyed in Harlem Fire
Fire damages greenhouses owned by Frank Ovchslin on Harlem avenue near Athreet as flames broke out in the engine room around 4 a.m. Sunday. Estimated loss around $30,000 with water shortage hindering suppression. Forest Park and Oak Park fire departments responded but could not stop the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ovchslin
Harlem Avenue
Tathtreet
Forest Park
Indiana B Society Outing at Culver Military Academy
Mr and Mrs Harry Young of 141 Elgin Avenue attend the annual outing of the Indiana Society of Chicago today at Culver Military Academy Culver Indiana. Mrs Young serves as vice president of the Daughters of Indiana an IW organization. The event is led by Budk Inen along with George Ade Judge J Baker David Noyes Wilbur D Nesbit Thos M Buller and McCutcheon. An elaborate program has been planned by the committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana B Society
Harry Young
Elgin Avenue
Indiana Society of Chicago
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Indiana
Thos. M. Buller
McCutcheon
South Side Drug Store Planned on Roosevelt Road
Henan Jacobs buys the building at 7221 Roosevelt and plans to open a drug store on the south side, replacing Police Magistrate Henry Schumacher as proprietor. The move fills a long-felt need for the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henan Jacobs
Mivdleou Street
Pharmaciat
Roosevelt Rand
Henry Schumacher
Jacoba
Tay
Mandkes Leave for New York to See Son Off on Yearlong Voyage
Dr and Mrs O K Mandke of 1344 Madison Street depart for New York City to bid farewell to their son Dr Coco Handke who sails for a year in Rugaly to assist in establishing hospitals and clinics. The Handkes expect to return home in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O. K. Mandke
Madiaun Street
Luentuyy
New York City
Coc] Handke
Rugaly
Hoapluld and
Glinias
Handke
Howe
Mrs Clara Hosier Attends Lincoln Federation Convention
Mrs Clara Hosier and a group from Neighborhood club attended the Lincoln Federation of Womens Clubs convention in Springfield this week. She notes the executive mansion visit, the beautiful setting, and generous hospitality. The convention was very busy with over 600 delegates attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Clara Hosier
Lincoln Federation of Womens’ Cluba
Springfield
Proviso High Junior-Senior Prom Dazzles With Color and Floats
The Proviso High School hosted its Junior-Senior Prom on Friday May 1 in the main hall and cafeteria. Students wore vibrant gowns and suits as violet and green crepe paper decorations and thousands of balloons created a festive canopy. The grand march led by Edna Warner and Sam Page showcased the senior and junior couples, followed by a Cotillion directed by Miss Frinken Oliver. The evening concluded with a snowball dance and a midnight program, with guests taking home souvenirs as they departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howts
Healer Guest
Caer Ulty
Jolly Sanlors
Kath McNeil
Alfred Mayer
Muppy Ty
Edna Warner
Sam Page
Benjar
Wig Tearl Munster Iman
Misa Frinken Oliver
American College of Physical Education
Chicago
Auto Collision At City Corner Involving UW Public Health Truck
An afternoon crash at Harrison Street and Circle Avenue involved a UW Public Health Service truck and a Tane Bros. Paint and Varnish truck. The health truck overturned the paint truck after attempting to swerve as both vehicles traveled toward Morrison and Circle Avenue. Neither driver was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison, Street
Circle Avenue
UW. 8
Public Health Service
Steiggert and party bring home large catch at Gill's Landing
Charien Steiggert and companions John Hollerbach and others spent several days at Gill's Landing and returned Wednesday night with a bountiful catch. Borman reportedly landed over a hundred, while Steiggert took forty two. Also, Mrs J P Warner of 601 Marengo Avenue returned home from Wesley Memorial Hospital after an operation and convalesces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borman
Mr. Breiggert
Tost
Forest Park Graduates 71 Students From Local Schools
Seventy one pupils will graduate June 10 from Forest Park schools with 41 from Eugene Meld, 25 from Grant, and 15 from Gar Held. The list includes Margareet Bartlett, Frederick J. Bonal, Kate Bowers, Walter Steera, Mildred J. Kalpping, George Win Kropel, Adele Marie Tange, Ruth Liasow, and many others. Graduation exercises may be at Proviso Township High School with the annual school outing at Altenhelm Grove on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Eugene Meld
Grant School
Adder
Haymood Adger
Marjoris Barnes
Margareet Bartlett
Frederick J. Bonal
Kate Bowers
Ethel
Burgio
Peter Campagna
Jona Golnton
Francis Crabbe
Kenneth ,Drews
Frieda F. Goetz
Albert Golden
Huth A. Ghelow
Harold W. Hinz
Amanda Mallia Holly
Lernive Kowalski
Ray Teming
Branley A. Mager
Feroy Morin
Leone B. Negele
Olga Theresa Pojman
Birta Preusger
William Selier
Ethel Rin
Elsie Stanck
Walter Steera
Edith M. Amonsen
Lawrence Sorting
Rorarty Tench
Virgil
Wiegel
Hubert
Garfield Schoot Tarninn
Jack ¥. Tome
Eienor M. Turd
Mildred J. Kalpping
George Win
Kropel
Adeline Taller
George C. Myer
Cash T. Panke
Malph
Peters
Tonna W. Behaster
Ea G. Achwartz
Rolph
Splox
Francen
MM. Splottr
Duvald Edawari Livermore
Ruth Liasow
Elmer Me ¥Eeley
Cifrenra
Edward Benfidi
Anthony Scharuna
Atel Sebblix
Edward Webern
Leonari Wot
Lillian 2B
Zenk
Ituth I
Torgnatin High Reho
Athough
Altenhelm Grove
Tune
Tag Day to Raise Local Charity Funds
A Tag Day to raise funds for Koreat Park charities will be held on Wednesday June 10 under the Advocated Charities of Koreat Park. Funds are needed to aid needy families with clothing and food as subscriptions prove slow. Mrs Harry Young chairs preliminary meetings at 141 Elgin Avenue with club women and town leaders acting as taggers to gather money for next winter’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocated Charities
Koreat Park
Harry Young
Elgin Avenue
Illness hits local boys after quarry swimming accident
Paul Fritz and two companions from Desplaines area fell ill with a lung infection after swimming in a stone quarry between Lytna and Bummit. William Kluesser and Tom Murray, both local youths, also suffered. Fritz was missing from school. Murray missed twenty two days and Kluesser ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Frits
Dscaur Fritz
Lytna
Bummit
Wm. Klueamer
Marman Kluessner
Desplaines Avenue
Tom Murray
Br.Thomas Avenue
Paul
Wm. Kivemmer
Veterans Day observance, Oak Park area schools unite
Pupils in Foret Dark and Trevico Townkiip high schools join Oak Park River Forest Maywood and Melrova Mark for a Memorial Day program with local posts of the American Legion and Veterans groups. Speakers at the high school and park events salute fallen soldiers as graves are decorated. A pre nuptial shower for Miley Take is noted with pink and white decor, gifts, and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Foret
Ala
Trevico Townkiip
Oak Park
River Forest
Maywood
Melrova Mark
Apala
Apis
Fld
Sheridan Postais
Uread Army of the Reputate
Amp
Lotted Kpanish
Cal Brinkerhuff
Vecorink
Oak Perk
American Legion
Batrlone
PHU Sterl- Clank
Thie Aimapement Park
Iisalymed
Ti Voreat
Ivory 1
Vike
UL. Stoddar
Walter Allerding
Naian
Bohemia
Albert Block
Farent Tune
Merril Boyer
Woren Huss
Arthur Kramer
Forest Howe
Frank Bwitt
Forout
John Vopel
Pores Nome
Tohn Frank
National Beehemian
Trobert Gollen
Bia Lawn
Martin Goltermann
Concordia
Smith
Births and illness report from Oak Forest infirmary
Mr and Mrs Geo Reifenatull of 130 Thapas avenue welcome their seventh child born Sunday May 21. Mother and baby are healthy. Frank Baker of 1191 Dunlop avenue is hospitalized in the tubercular ward at Oak Forest infirmary and is very ill. Provisg Alumni June 10 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Reifenatull
Thapas Avenue
Frank Baker
Dunlop Avenue
Oak Forest Infirmary
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Forest Park Memorial Day
Kiinia Kardotake
Adame’ Street
Aimea
Garrigus
S. Garrigus
Lathrop Avemig
Lechowe
Stephen Guerigus
Berger
Caro
Asiolph Boenenberg
Boesahburg
Egan H. Boesaberg
Amathilda Toesenberg
Ottilia M. Bieger
Proviso
Bum Feather
Miley Trinda
Merman
May Joyns
Milton
Dell Eleum
Bunco
Mesdomnes L
Meyer
Coorg
Brown
H. Koerner
I. Arndt
Co Mitaeke
Haye
B. Wana
Hae
F. Muss
Il Masa
B. Muelenhaupl
Meseke
J. Biwhibach
T. Prescott
Arndt
I. Koerner
L. Meyer
Kestner
Aod
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