Lines Saving NY by economy in village departments
City council reported major savings from trailer garbage collection reducing cost per yard from 93 to 53 cents and cutting crew size from eleven to eight, with less upkeep. Water department work cut by using waterworks crew and a chemical method to clear and reuse pipes, slashing repair costs from 2217 to 325 dollars for 18 sections. Mayor Gold praised results and pledged continued efficiency.
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Branneff
Forge
Water Department
Berliner
Gold
Kiwanis Club Tours Pistakee Court Country Club
Kiwanis members viewed moving picture reels at Pistakee Court club in McHenry Tuesday night. Walter W. J. Meyer spoke on the scenes of Fox River Valley. Forest Park residents bought lots for country homes and memberships. a tamarack swamp, claimed largest in the United States, was turned over to Northwestern University for research. A by law amendment was recommended to bar any candidate from election unless properly nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Pistakee Court
McHenry
Fox River Valley
Walter W. J. Meyer
Forest Park
United States
Northwestern University
Fremindting
Proviso Wins Suburban Championship In Final Game
Proviso High School clinched the Suburban championship with a hard fought scoring drive in the third quarter, overcoming Morton in a snow covered season finale. A large crowd from both schools cheered as Proviso’s line pushed to the goal with Schultz and Johnson scoring the decisive touchdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neavies
Morton
Bays
Ithearers
Provieo
Strugate
Baed Cape
Theibert
Harold Hosler Ill Led Legion Commander
Harold Hosler, elected commander for the coming year, is seriously ill with pneumonia. He is a hard worker and popular in the local post, whose absence is felt in Legion affairs. The article notes his drum corps involvement and hopes for recovery. It also covers visits and events at Melrose Park, a federal compensation deadline, and requests for clothing donations to aid ex service members.
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Harold Hosler
Pneumois
Harold
Legion
Melrose Park
Tha ‘Drum and Bugle Corps
Janes Mckvoy
Speedway Hospital
James
Speedway
Forest Park
Bhi" Schlupp
Neubiser
Legion Hall
Elpin State Hospital
Judges En Banc Assist in West Rogers Park Vote Canvas
Judge Paul Witt sat with County Judge Edwin Jarecki and Judge Joseph Zerny of Berwyn to canvass the West Rogers Park election. The three judges opened envelopes with official vote figures and declared the election lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Witt
Edwin K. Jarecki
Joseph Zerny
Berwyn
West Rogers Park
Lights Win 19-0 Over Morton Second Team
The lightweights maintained their unbeaten record by defeating Morton second team 19 to 0. Morton’s heavy unit struggled but could not overcome the hosts. Lightweights have not allowed a score by any opponent in two years, with opponents scoring only on fumbles or errors. Now the article shifts to basketball.
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Morton
Moston
Heavies
Suile
Proviso Township shows large valuation gain in 1927
The Proviso Township assessed value rose from 9 076 982 in 1925 to 13 007 167 in 1927 per board of assessors figures, the largest gain outside Chicago in two years. Oak Park, River Forest, Riverside, Cicero, and Berwyn also posted notable increases amid a year of land revaluations.
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Board of Assessors
Board of Review
Chicago
Oak Park
River Forest
Riverside
Agwood
Westchester
Madison Street
Orher
Forest Park
Cicero
Berwyn
Joseph Beno Opens Forest Park Motor Sales Agency
Joseph P. Beno has taken the agency for Oakland and Pontiac cars and transformed his Desplaines Avenue Garage into Forest Park Motor Sales at 900 Desplaines. The remodeled showroom opens next Monday with samples of Oakland and Pontiac models. four or five cars have already sold. Beno, who lives at 1124 Beloit, also exits the Milnais Cinder-Block Co. with divided interests. Bernard Untierl remodeled the building. Milea Sharpless will manage sales and sales staff is being assembled. Roy Randall remains service manager for the shop network serving Forest Park and west suburban territory.
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Joseph P. Béno
Desplaines Avenue
Forest Park
Reno
Nick Leisenfeldt
Brne
Milnais
Mr. Beno
Beloit
Bernard Untierl
Milea Sharpless
Het
Forrest Park
Bonds and Long Term Win In Forest Park Vote
A Forest Park voter turnout of 97 backed school bond issues by about six to one and favored a three year term for the president. In Grant and Betsy Ross districts bonds passed unanimously. Garfield and Field Stevenson showed mixed results. The death of 73 year old Ning near Lathrop and Madison was reported as officials study the campaign outcome. Supreme court decision on bond legality awaited in December.
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Frog Beauchamp
Forest Park
Hantah Avenue
Lathrop and
Madison
River Forest
Forest Wack
Oale “Park Hospital
Fle
Grant School
Betsy Ross
Field-Stevenson
Garfield
Pield- Stevenson School
Supreme Court
Lebel
Field
Stev
Grant
Death and inquest in Forest Park arrest details
Body found on River Forest side after car collision suspected as cause. Police and coroner’s inquest reveal scant facts as officers noted two cars east of the scene, with no witnesses. Funeral for Fred Monachany and Beauchamp family ties outlined. rest home near Mrs. Troost. A Ladies Aid meeting is announced for November 30.
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Blatter
Madiaan
Forest Park Balice
River Forest Police
Forest Park
River Forest
Atkinson
Hlatter
Rossman
Fred Monachany
Monctreal
Canada
Katherine Kastler
Ie Weidding
Chicago
Beauchamps
Edward
Howard
Clarence ‘Troas
Ladies’ Aid of the
First’ Presbyterian Church
Water Collections Shifted to Village Clerk Role
Commissioner Berliner moves water collections to Village Clerk Huxfield in the Waterworks. Joseph Pfeffer, paid 185 per month, served as water collector for over a year, helping recover back payments. Berliner says economy dictates union of departments and departure of Pfeffer was regretted.
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Berliner
Huxfield
Joseph FL Pfeffer
Commerce Chamber in Business Night
A business meeting of the Chamber at Commerce was held at Legion Hall Friday night to form a nominating committee. The committee will present five names for the board of directors for the official ballot. Election will occur at the December meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fic Chamber At Commerce
Legion Hall
Man tries to swallow bad check during bakery theft
Police capture Wilkner K Boris after he attempted to swallow portions of a $3075 check drawn on Madison Square Bank. A concerned proprietor and a vigilant bystander helped recover fragments, while the suspect confessed to the crime and sought psychiatric help. He faced Judge Watt and received a punishment equivalent to a Bridewell term with potential treatment.
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Lame
Wilkner
Boris
Brassey
Baris
Harlem
Madison Street
Madison Square Bank
Jobs Becharas
Traideure
Watt
Atlas S Nnietey Lane
Ward
Elin
Noath
Elgin
Teria
Aurus
M. C
Wabash Avenue
Witt
bin Anantha
Field-Stevenson P T A Delights at November Party
A PT A grouping held a large banco party in Stevenson Auditorium on November 1. One hundred twenty four players competed for one hundred nine prizes, with readers enjoying boudui bang and a mysterious prize package containing lacquered boxes. The event fostered a friendly spirit and thanks were extended to prize donors for a successful gathering.
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Banco
Stevenson
PT. A
Boys Band to Play at Newsboys Hall in Mader's Store
Mader reorganizes the group and plans a Boy Scout Band with Walter Henson aiding, using the newsstand rear room as a practice space. Carl will lead the band, drawing scouts into musical roles while Mader provides instruments to talent lacking gear.
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Newsboys’ Hall
In Mader
Walter Henson
Carl
Boy Scout Band
Mr. Mader
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Roosevelt Road
Pourtreath Street
Hanna Avenue
Peoria
Minory League of Municipalities
Peutia
Brannon, Lange
Thea
Kiwanians
Reoviso
Wether
John
Mortonling
R. J. Theibert
Proviso
Bruisers
Hass
Mortonites
Fin
Schultz
Johnson
Battlers
Mara
H. Hosler
Judge Welch
Lights
Joseph Beno
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