19 Oct 1929
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1929
Page
1
Albert L. Hall writes from Washington Boulevard outlining a complex dispute among neighboring villages over street maintenance. He notes Washington Boulevard runs from Michigan Avenue to the prairies, linking multiple towns and facing pressure to mend a closed section, with residents divided on funding and timing. Hall argues for immediate action, saying emergency needs require heroic measures and a united approach despite local factionalism.
A Chicago Cubs led analysis credits the Cubs as a great team but defines the Philadelphia Athletics as superior in the 1929 World Series. It notes Connie Mack’s pitching decisions, a dramatic seventh inning turn, and concludes the Athletics are the better club overall despite Cubs prowess.
Fragmentary text emphasizes the Greater Forest Park celebration as a historical matter still relevant today. It urges business people and residents to support public improvements costing a million dollars, arguing the community cannot afford minimal effort.
Mrs Allen of Madison Avenue was awakened by a call and learned she had drawn the winning ticket for a DeSoto sedan at the Greater Forest Pozle celebration. The second prize went to Mr Allen, and a spectator event drew a crowd on Madison Street as neighbors celebrated at the Community Methodist event.
The notice encourages giving candy on Candy Day Sunday as an unexpected treat to loved ones and those with few joys. It promotes candy as a universal gift and mentions Stein's Candy Kitchen making special preparations and gift boxes of homemade candies.
Eleven hundred attendees joined the Erwin Bears in a Forest Park celebration marked by a lively parade down Madison Street. The event featured a large fan turnout, cultural costumes, and a festive night scene with waves of community involvement, led by secretary Butler and committee chair F Carlson.
Kw tae batere at 7224 Maison struct has purchased the building they mee Te Latts bemygtt se business about three years ago. The late August Rossracker started it in the present building on Marengo avenue south of Madison street. He later bought the Madison street lot and moved the building toward 915 Har lain avenue.
About 11 30 p m Thursday night a Chevrolet sedan driven south on Harlem avenue by Harry Moss 1023 Beloit avenue Forest Park was struck at Lake.
Merchants on Matheson push for diagonal parking in Madison while council weighs restricted parking and speed limits. Secretary Boesenberg to draft letter urging market viability and a thorough trial. opposition coordinated with Village Attorney Atch to protect Mad sett street across Belt line crossing amid petition changes and local sales notices.
Forest Park Kiwanis and Melrose pack members heard Rev Buch describe his homecoming trip to Europe, recalling war years, German reparations, and people’s toil in Wilkes. He shared Hungary Switzerland Germany snippets, travel scenes, and pictured old mountain towns.
Miss Sally Erekman of Chicago and New York, daughter of Mrs. Marie Erekman, married Frederick William Duval, publisher at Clary Fellow Magazine and Society Review, at a New York church. The wedding followed a long romance with travels, society guests, and a quiet ceremony planned with family attending from New York and several others in attendance.
A local librarian contemplates multiple definitions of art. The piece argues art is something enjoyed and used across life, not fixed, with daily value and personal interpretation. It discusses mastery, emotion, and the role of perspective in perceiving beauty.
A fragmented community note details Abadivets Street Shoostrr and Madison Street efforts to merge booster groups into a formal Chamber of Commerce, with leaders from the Monsoon Street Merchants and local business figures pushing for organized activities. Five presidents discuss governance, while the committee outlines goals to strengthen ties and rally support for cooperative ventures.
Forest Park Hiya Band selects Gael Mader as new leader amid restructuring. Meeting notes show district attendance, a vote outcome, and new leadership responsibilities assigned at 92 Phanit Avenue, Forest 2. Community figures Harry Huxhold and Vern-Cemanities oversee catering and committee roles.
The librarian recommends recent books on art and travel as useful for study. Suggested readings include op art theories, art philosophies, travel reading before abroad trips, and significant phases of American art, with authors Bernice Michell noted.
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