28 May 1927
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1927
Page
1
New ton Jenkins addressed Forest Vark Chanter at Condnerce last week Friday at the DeLuxe restaurant. He said the prosperity of the merchant with the manufacturer hinges on the buying power of the county's thirty MiNi chanter, with Ay attorney for the Agricultural desecration and the Ameri-
In 1924, Republican candidate Jenkins drew 130000 votes, carrying Freeport Rock Island Galesburg Aurora Joliet and Decatur. He urges farmers' legislation like McNary-Haugen, noting labor and business support for remedial agricultural policy. Forest Park Chamber reviews year. summer meetings pause.
The Forest Park School Relief committee led by President J Make and Secretary Det. Prankel will hold a meeting in the village hall on Friday of next week. The group, dormant for some time, aims to discuss its usefulness, whether to continue, and plans to collect delinquent taxes.
A nine-year-old girl named Raitiona Wessiz took in a four-year-old bay boy found crying Saturday morning at Marengo and Randolph. The boy, hatless with blue roppers and shoes, gave his name as Leroy but could not recall details. He believed the phone number 443 Austin. Mrs. Wessig notified police after no one answered the call. Police located the boy’s parents on Austin Chicago Avenue.
Dr William Masslow appointed health commissioner in Forest Park dating from 1903. He studied in Zurich and has served as medical superintendent and staff physician at Osk Park Hospital while active in Harlem Maennercher. Augusta J Schultz named building inspector at 30 Marengo avenue with long civic and building operation background.
A group of Forest Park mothers plans an infant welfare station in the Forest Social Club room on Morrison street. Funds will be raised via a tag day and events, with the aim to cut infant death rates and improve child health through teaching and services at the planned station. The next meeting is set for Wednesday night June 1 at Municipal Building, inviting all interested mothers and residents.
Two local churches voiced opposition to a proposed race track in Forest Park. Residents read resolutions urging council to reject the project, arguing it would bring unwanted social changes and harm the community’s character. Local clergy and attendees spoke against reopening the facility, emphasizing preservation of the area’s safety and values.
The village reports 855 dollars in the general fund as former Treasurer One Reich hands over to A. M. Thompson. Outstanding warrants remain, but cash on hand should cover disbursements. general funds to be sweetened by license revenue. The transfer includes balances for Warrants Fund, Cert. Fund, Bene fund, Firemen’s Fund, and investment certificates totaling the stated figures.
Graduation exercises for Forest Park grade schools occur Wednesday June 1 in Provian Township high school auditorium. Senator Arthur A Huebsch will speak, President Boyer will present diplomas, Proviso high school Named Atty piece band to provide music. Several hundred graduates listed from Eugene Field Garfield and Ulysses S Grant schools.
The Wilhelmi Boosters schedule two games against Paramountia of Chicago next Sunday 4 Harken and Harrison and on Memorial Day against the Parmounts of Chicago. Last Sunday they beat the Picketts of Chicago 9 to 5, with Cluck Landry’s pitching and Bruckner Phobus and Sy rings delivering the key hits.
The board of education and superintendent secure Senator Arthur A. Huebsch Brookfield Illinois to speak at commencement exercises. His address titled Educating the Hope of Democracy reflects his background as teacher lawyer and mayor. He has aided education bills while serving in the Senate and House. Attendees urged to attend the commencement at Peasive township high school Wednesday evening in June 192? at 7:15.
At a village council meeting in Des Plaines, officials debated granting free passes for an aid, rail traffic, and flag signals near Bet Park and Desplaines south of Roosevelt. Mayor Gold ordered an email flag to address changes, while Village Attorney Arch advised drafting cautions. A protest against a nearby factory with noisy engines was read, muffler orders were discussed, and the council appointed a new health officer and building inspector before adjourning.
Community leaders outline a Memorial Day program centered on Memorial Hall and the village to Des Moines avenues. Speeches by Arthur Ween and Henry C. Rieck highlight a Kiwanis wreath ceremony and a parade led by committee head C. Ti chaiiman. Senator Deneen and Judge Fisher praised sacrifice and unity.
An obscure reminiscence places Lindbergh era figures in Forest Park with mentions of aviators, a resting camp near South Phant avenue in Maywood, and local social scenes. The fragmented OCR text references gatherings, dinners, and public notices surrounding aviation figures and residents, though many details are unclear.
Forest Park school children will have a theme event near Friday with usual features like a parade free ice cream cones lemonade rides and more despite changes in date and venue. Madison Street Boosters planned the event with committees formed and funds raised, surplus to be set aside for next year’s picnic.
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