28 Nov 1925
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1925
Page
1
Mayor Kaul urges village ownership of a power plant amid debate on municipal control and funding. Report notes discussions, committee actions, and opposition from coal industry concerns, with references to building codes and local officials.
Frank Mower, bachelor brother of Mrs. Ed Besaler of 604 Muronga avenue, died at South Side hospital in Chicago on Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday at Blatter's chapel and interment followed at Forest Home cemetery.
Fragmented OCR text describes Hannah Avenue L Station with references to planning and local concerns. It mentions preparation and conditions around moving or retaining station elements in the town, with unclear phrases and inserted garbled text. The readable portions focus on the station and community impact rather than decisive actions or dates.
Local merchants and residents on Roosevelt Road urge installation of decorative street lights to improve safety and aesthetics. The proposal includes funding by two property owners bearing the cost, with plans discussed at a recent civic meeting and the council weighing priorities for district improvements.
Al C Roos expands holdings by acquiring additional parcels south of Roosevelt Road from a local estate agency. Purchases cover properties along Roosevelt and Berlei avenues in the Bigham Mureige area. Roos plans rapid development including residences and businesses with improvements already underway from prior summer.
Dr. Christian Hosenkrang opens a dental office at 7422 Madison Street in the Bend building. He practiced for seventeen years in Chicago and chose Forest Park for its mix of business centers and residential areas.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Foreot Park Auto bill amounting to over $600 daily. Mentions various names and places in garbled text, with scattered phrases about audits, adapters, and regional references. The readable segments imply an itemized auto cost or fee discussion tied to a park or locale, but precise facts are unclear.
Michael Brisch launches a brick yard at a drainage canal site. The operation features powered kilns, electric equipment, and a workforce of about 200 men. The yard uses clay deposits and various prices are noted for different brick types as the plant begins production.
Seventeen year old Katard Menton was charged with robbing Miss Paula Winston's Parkside novelty shop on Marvard Street. He allegedly broke in through a back door, stole cigars, stockings, perfume, collars, and other items, and later confessed to burning the goods before being examined by the Oak Park police magistrate.
Bids opened Monday night for the North Aviston alley paving project ranged from 40 000 to 71 000 dollars with Goelhta de Ce Std winning at the bid. A separate bid for a two gas and oped tan ceuch for RIGO drew higher offers. The council postponed action on heat ordinance, set a heating period from October to May with 60 to 64 degree targets, and warned landlords of fines for noncompliance while ensuring compliance via the health department. A permit was granted for the Coal Trumeters club event at Makente temple on November 1.
A letter from residents Art Haudenshiel and Mrs Henry Licht Sr requests immediate attention to multiple uneven railroad crossings on Desplaines Avenue and nearby streets. They urge authorities to install humps and address six mile stretches of rough pavement to improve motorcycle and police safety and reduce hazards for village residents amid local road conditions and a pneumonia death at 633 Marengo Avenue.
A damaged notice details the construction of a new store block on Randolph Street. It notes a seven bay frontage with four offices and a courtyard, plus a deep cellar and heating burners. The project mentions general organization, architect, and expected completion by February.
Lorraine White receives a car donated by Madison boosters amid a pageant of local supporters. The presentation followed a committee’s plan and involved community members from Lathrop Avenue and local merchants.
The bungalow at Circle avenue and Lexington street was entered yesterday between 6 and 4 oclock while the family was away. Nothing of value was taken, the thief failing to find any usable items. Miss Ethel Renter, daughter of Charles Renter, is visiting from Illinois University for Thanksgiving week.
A garbled account references a village Kiwant s group debating a local issue with city and village leaders. The text mentions Healy and various officials discussing governance and legal actions amid unclear details.
A damaged report notes pheasants being hunted near Ure Tver pond and a road incident where a bird was killed by a car. It mentions beauty of pheasants, shooting laws, and counts of birds seen during open season with claims of six pheasants shot at a roadside eatery.
Forest Park High School defeated an unnamed opponent in a Thanksgiving football contest. The report highlights key drives, defensive stops, and scoring plays by Forest Park. Specific player names or locations are unclear due to garbled OCR text, but the victory and game timing are established.
At the annual bankers banquet held at a central venue, State Auditor delivered a formal address to attendees including bank officials and trade federation leaders. The talk focused on regulation, financial stewardship, and the sector’s role in regional economic stability.
Desplaines Avenue work disrupts area as high tension electrical lines are installed. Forest Park and Maywood crews replace aging infrastructure with an underground transmission line rated at 8,000 kilowatts powering a 12,000 volt substation. The project involves Brow of WKHenwien Hadarth and a new Forest Park Maywood link.
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