Corner Stone Ceremony Marks School Building Progress
A crowd gathers as the cornerstone of a new school building is laid. President George L. Wilcox and local educators preside while speeches praise education and the community’s effort to shelter and enlighten future students. Excavation continues with concrete work underway.
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Jaylig
Mebeel
Ted Teu
Selon
Aime
Iesdern
AL Ehele
Mnalye Foundation
Bond
Velew
Bly
Mather
Bey Wilcox
George IL Wilco
Avin
Lewis de Sanlth
Gale Pig
Tarak Curtis
Elias
Henly
Excavattyp
Bom
Officer Hess Loses Fingers In Motorcycle Gear Incident
An officer, Arthur Hess, lost parts of two fingers when his motorcycle gear trapped his hand during a pursuit on Jackson Boulevard near Ferdinand. Blood dripped from his glove as he discovered partial amputation of the third and fourth joints on the right hand. He was taken to Oak Park Hospital for treatment and remained under care for several days.
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Arthur Hess
Omeer
Jackson Boulevard
Ferdinand
Oak Hark
Smegten
Booster’s Meeting at Albright’s Tuesday
The Madison Street Boosters will hold their meeting at Albright’s restaurant on Tuesday at nine o clock. Luncheon will be served before the business meeting. A number of questions of importance are to be discussed.
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Booster
Albright
Madison Street Boosters
Boosters Give Fourth Car Away Monday at Thomas and Madison
Boosters plan to give away a fourth car Monday at Thomas and Madison. The event drew a large crowd on Madison street and featured a prize car donated by local merchants. Crowds gathered, with many families hoping for the win as the finale approached.
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Thomas and Madison
Kiwanis Club Musical Evening With Wesley Weshe
The Kiwanis Club hosted a musical evening featuring Wesley Weshe de Vietroly, with demonstrations of a new device and a popular aid eluded. The event drew praise for the performance as members toured through the machinery and discussed technical aspects, with high attendance and positive reception.
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Kiwanis Club
Wesley Weshe
de Vietroly Tines
Fey Ourthoplonie Viegrula Diy
Prageni
Uobersak
Welhe
Kiwauls Club
Goré
Hattingen
Une
Madington
Mightgut
Ote
Red Cross Drive Teems With Local Women Leaders
A community Red Cross drive sets in with local women in charge and volunteers from every district. Mrs George Buettner leads the effort assisted by Mrs Will Gint Terrell and church groups across town, coordinating subscriptions, drives, and distribution of materials.
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Red Cross
Leah Crose
Wil Dee
Merlin Walter C. Hoster
Volumitiee
Wooney waaTary
Amer Bart Lagghen
Beth Banks
Crest Park
George Buettner
Jacaby
George Brown
LH. Osborn
Mesdliimes
Jon. Iozbek
Eosethieeibes
Thesabyterian Church
WillGint Terretl
Mita Coulee Walterntarpsent
St Bernardine’s
Mingsade McCutougt
Chourch
Henry Bena
Man in Hospital After Fall From Building
A man fell from a building near Tack son Park on Monday night just before quitting time. He was taken to Oak Park Hospital with serious injuries. He had been working the route and worried about his two children in England.
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Tackson Park
Crete Avenue
Olk Park Hospital
England
Penny
Halloween Night Festival Brings Joy to Local Children
A Halloween celebration in the village brought joy to children and families with organized games, prizes, and performances under community guidance. Despite weather and a few mishaps, the event proved successful, with planning underway for next year to enhance safety and activities.
Ground Broken for Peastee Hardware Co New Building
Ground was broken last week for Jay Peastes Hardware store at 7447 Madison Street. The old landmark building was torn down amid delays and sign mishaps as excavators began work. A three foot thick historic cornerstone was cut and felled, alarming nearby utilities. Workers planned to finish and open by February.
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Jay Peastes Hardware
Madison Street
Chicago
Olics
Nest Nlgla
Ugre Coltunwood
Mkewlee
Tublie Service Company
Council Allows Attorney's Bill for Water Service
The council at a Monday meeting appointed a committee to enforce the new ordinance for Heensley elertetes A contractors. Members named include August Quandt Ernest Tleieh Arthur Robinson Irwin Witt Clarenci AQuatidL. The board authorized advertising bids for paving alleys in Piatti Nox 1 district and set Mon day November 26 for pavement bids. Forest Park police seek a pay raise under aidydaenent by the vonniell.
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Heensley
Thy
August Quandt
Ernest Tleieh
Arthur Robinson
Irwin Witt
Clarenci
Linn
Ule
Inoly Municipal Teague
Henly
Aro
Audi Eled
Forest Park
Pays Te Qonasuken
Aidydaenent
Vonniell
Berliner to Place Marble Elephants on Showmen Graves
Berliner and Utle Reteh return to Forest Park after eight days in a distant area. In Burre Ver ine Mr Hertha ordered five monuments for the fort at elephtitg, with details tied to the cemetery where Uherky cualited streets.
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Berliner
Kort Berliner
Utle Reteh
Forest Park
Burre, Verine
Hertha
Elephtitg
Wondbowe
Uherky
Western Union Telegraph Co Opena Office Amid Dispatches
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Western Union Telegraph Co and an Open Office dispute with references to telegraph operations and government actions. The garbled text mentions offices, hours, and potential protests or agitation affecting local telegram services.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Opena
Auto vs Street Car Collision On Misty Night
A Chicago man, Meyer Merlines, was injured when his car collided with a street car on Dexphilnes near Adama Street at 2 a.m. Monday. He was taken to Guik Park hospital with severe injuries. The driver of the street car claimed responsibility. the motorman reported no injuries to others. No fire or other injuries noted.
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Represtrates
Ty Lown
Tie Taut
Eherys
Meyer Merlines
Chicago
Adama Street
Loenday
Guik Park
Kaw
Wilkes Sea
Maddont
Waukegan
Maly
Stroyvlag
Hvinsten
Ueser
Kegan
Chamber of Commerce Sets Friday Meeting Time Change
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its next meeting on Friday in place of Tuesday November 17. The shift aims to accommodate Kiwanis plans and avoid overlapping events at Tagen Hall.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Proviso Nine Triumph Over Waukegan In Muddy Showdown
Proviso and Waukegan clashed in a rain soaked mud field as Proviso's offense led by a strong captaincy scored twice and defended hard. Final drives and stubborn defense kept Waukegan within reach but Proviso sealed victory with pivotal plays late in the third and fourth quarters.
Proviso High Oak Park Homecoming Day Details
Proviso High and Oak Park plan a homecoming with two games on Saturday November 11 at Proviso Townatte grounds featuring Ashbweighh and HW o ehoek. Alumni events include a mural pledge and a dance followed by a gathering. Letters and changes should be sent to Laverne duchisar North Seventh Avenue Maywood or the Proviso High office.
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Unigal Hutty
Hana
Anya
Krndk
Laverne Duhisar
Td North Seventh Avenue
Maywood
Provlser High
Village wins court case over Harlem garage project
A village victory came after a lengthy dispute over a planned garage on Harlem Avenue between Hendghorn and Washington Boulevard. The court blocked the initial permit, prompting the village to pursue an orchard and appeal to higher courts to restrain the project. The final decision allowed construction to proceed with conditions, including a 10 foot setback and a complete facade, while the center of the clock tower and other design elements were adjusted.
Father and Sons Banquet at First Presbyterian Church
A banquet is planned by Father and Sons at First Presbyterian Church. Speakers include Hide Martin and other committee members. tickets and event details to be announced for the November gathering at the church in Pittsburgh.
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First Presbyterian
Objections Raised to Teaming Company in Forest Park
Citizens oppose a teaming company planned for Forest Park amid strong local resistance. Details are unclear from the fragment but neighbors fear environmental impact and disruption to the wilderness area. Local authorities consider the project but residents urge caution and further review.
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Forest Park
Post Office Painted Over in Vandalism Incident
A damaged OCR fragment notes commute of a Postmaster and a clerk, stating the post office has been dolled up with paint and details about persons named John and Lars, suggesting a vandalism act and a later restoration or cleaning observed.
Legion Out Of Debt Celebrates At Memorial Ceremony
A detailed account of the Forest Park post Memorial events discusses the mortgage payoff progress, speeches by Legion leaders, and tribute to past members. Prominent figures named include Dr. Frankel Toastmanter, Mayor Henry Kutt, Commander Hetteman, and local dignitaries. The piece notes a Memorial Hall fundraising effort and a social hour concluding the observance.
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Forest Park Post
Balunes
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