Weather Strip Pioneer Eveleth Storefront Factory Tale
In River Forest at 1 Asaland Avenue the Bosseth Weather Strip Company quietly operates a dozen workers producing door weather strips shipped nationwide. Founder O M Eveleth, from Plymouth New Hampshire, created the strip years ago and expanded from home workshops to Ashland Avenue before paving. He holds 14 patents including a top and bottom moving shade, and envisions further devices like automatic street signs and cord stops for electric fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest
Asaland Avenue
Beara
United States
Bosseth- Weather
New Hampshire
O.M. Eveleth
Plymouth
Ashland Avenues
Eveleth Baw
Texas
Miorida
Hopolulu
Canada
Chicago
Eyeleth
Two Young Men undertake long auto trip across West
Cork Kelvan of 144 Lathrop avenue and Al Kenglow of M41 Desplaines avenue completed a two month journey through the West. They covered about 7000 miles, drove from Los Angeles to Forest Park in eight days, and endured heat and tire trouble while passing through North Dakota, the mountains, and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork Kelvan
Lathrop Avenue
al Kenglow
Desplaines Avene
Minnesota
Dakotha
Los Angeles
North Dakota
Tos Angeles
Forest Park
Omaha
Waho
New Mexico
Chicago
Banks Distribute 200000 to Christmas Savings Clubs
Local banks Harlem State Bank and Forest Park State Bank sent out checks totaling about 200000 to nearly 6000 participants in Christmas Saving clubs. Most checks ranged from 25 to 50 dollars with varied club formats. The program aims to teach systematic saving for year end expenses and gifts.
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Kunta Claus
Christtux Savings Club
Harlem State Bank
Forent
Park State Bank
Perani
Canta
Itry
Adn
Vwegest
Tmventor
Christmas Club
Eye Injured by Flying Nail in Unsafe Work Area
Charles Merevere, 1027 Circle Avenue, lost his left eye when a nail bound for a board pierced it as he worked alone on a residence at Harlew Avenue and Biggins Road. A nail sent shock through the eye, balance failed, and the instrument tossed it to the floor. He was driven to a doctor by two strangers, later treated at a hospital, and the eye eventually removed after five days of unsuccessful repair. The accident occurred November 8 and left him hospitalized until the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Merevere
Naeon Contre Tor
Circle Avenue
Mereurth
Tae
Harlew Avenue
Biggins Road
Wes
Peguyaa
Plin
Merenro
Pauline
Bis
Milwatkes Avenue
Henroten Hospital
Wholesale Oil Depot Planned at Hannah and Sixteenth
Mayor Kaul missed Monday night’s meeting as Commissioner Michaluky presided. The sole action was approving a permit for Suburban Oil and Supply to build a wholesale oil depot at Hannah and Sixteenth, on land to be graded to Chief Pryce’s specs. The bulk oil and ganolitie products will serve heating plants.
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Kaul
Courcil
Michaluky
ON and Supply Company
Hannah and
Sixteenth Street
Pries
Garage Permit Battle On Harlem Ave Meets Court Action
Plans for a garage on Harlem and Trindolph Street were drawn by architect Artie Mubgurny and the applicant, Chicago contractor Troy, who sought a permit. The village council denied a garage within 100 feet of a school, prompting a court challenge to force permit issuance. The dispute centered on parcel depth and compliance with prior ordinances, with village attorney Trealy opposing the move and Troy arguing purchase in good faith justified action.
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Harlem
Trindolph
Artie Mubgurny
Mie Village
OF Yroy
Chicago
Harker Avenue
Trandolphi
Ordlinanes
Erdach
Miehntaky
Kaul
Aguinut
Surkart
Zimmerman
Keeuse
Tose Opa
Mundie
Vilage
Trealy
Troy
Harlem Avenue
Pst Few Weeks. ‘the Other Way On, Appicntion
Clirelo and
Harrlace
Burglar Brought Back From Chain Gang in El Paso
Charles Kedenue, accused of breaking into the Parker home on 04% Chete Avenue, was brought back to Forest Park by Officer Jack Hermannen from El Paso. He faces ground larceny charges with a preliminary hearing or grand jury. He claims to have returned all stolen goods and blames circumstantial factors for the crime. He is held at Forest Park Jail awaiting next steps.
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Charles Kedenue
Ie Hone
Laury Parker
Chete Avenue
Forest Park
Jack Hermannen
el Paso
Yezun
Duck
Redenue
Hl Vaso Poties
California
Sid
Mexico
Internathenal Bridge
Forest Vork
Hermanson
Jack
Grand Jury
Kunche
Haw & Wife
Framteco
Henty
Parker
Judge Witt Refuses to Hold Block in Real Estate Squabble
Judge Witt ruled Tuesday in the Hatzel case after thirteen hearings that the criminal charge against Col N Block for operating a confidence game should be pursued as a civil action for damages. Purchasers had bought houses in Bellwood from Block and claimed misrepresentation. The decision followed the reading of thirteen Supreme Court decisions and a ruling that the contract showed the buyers inspected the property, with Hatzel having paid $750 to date.
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Col. N. Block
Muaywool
Bellwood
Block
Alex Hatxel
Hatzel
Tadicade
Senator Roos Heads To Springfield for Legislature Talks
Senator Frederick A Roos traveled to Springfield for a conference with Governor Smill regarding organizing the next legislature. Senator Hows has long chaired the appropriations committee and is referenced as the ranking member of the fronts.
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F. B. Roos
Springfield
Frederick A. Roos
Sprinfield
Miyt
Gov. Smill
Bemitor Hows Hae
Appropriations Committee
Ir Ja
Fionts
Witness Henry C Rieck Testifies in Cedar Chest Theft Case
Henry C Rieck testified against Cedar Chest thieves linked to a Meck secretary at Ba Roos Manufacturing. The gang boarded a railway train, removed six cedar chests, and threw them from an embankment after tampering with air brakes. The incident involved young women aiding the scheme. suspects were captured in a touring car. All defendants received prison sentences amid debate over corporate liability for the thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Meck
Ba! Roos Studnufacturing Company
St. Chartes
Mixsouri
Wilewe
Weck
Ieek
Kid
Soulless Corporation
Werk
New Well to Test Capacity Monday
The new well near the village is completed and will be pumped next Monday to test capacity. It yields about 1000 gallons a minute and will feed the reservoir with electric pumping from Public Service wires. The independent water source, deeper than the old well, promises better holding capacity and stands 170 feet below the surface.
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Ain Co
Horner
Cencevoir
Thia
Jude Fran
Servis Company
Henry Hilgesberg
Flo
Memorial Unveiling Honors Forest Park Fallen Hero
Gold Star Mothers unveil the Forest Park memorial as Kiwanis members and local officials dedicate a monument to those who died in war. General George Red Jr and American Legion leaders attend, praising service while urging vigilance and patriotism amid postwar disarmament debates. The Kiwanis raised about 1900 for the project, with Wisconsin stone brought by Kurteriier and Otto Teich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trauhin
Police
Arc Department
Gres
Dikenne
Dante
Wentworth
Mlebois
Kiwantuns
Iocet
American Legion
Howand
Bayage
Astate
Legion
Walter Meyer
Kiwanle
Abirmheime
Wculpter
Eyen Lodlongard
Wie Kiwanis Club
Winconsin
Kurteriier Sod Otto Teich
Kiwanis
Forest Park
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Eveleth
Atrip
Thalg
Hannah
Harlem Ave
Frank B. Swift
Benj W. Swift
Frank
France
Erwin Thoendel
Forest Park Legion
Mothéra and Sons
Otto Reich
Henry C. Rieck
Asuhtn
Forest
Nodlatance
Oor Herale
America
Deca Kiwanta Vius
Walter Wo
Meyer
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