Village Commissioners Debate Routine Session
The weekly village meeting ran unusually short with a subdued audience. Officials discussed Roosevelt Road paving and water supply concerns amid budget and road project debates.
23 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1920
Page
1
The weekly village meeting ran unusually short with a subdued audience. Officials discussed Roosevelt Road paving and water supply concerns amid budget and road project debates.
Mrs Roos entertained the literary round table of the West Side Coeducational club at her home on Marengo avenue. The meeting drew over fifty members and several guests. B Baker spoke on writes and their work after returning from Antwerp. Campfire work and campfire plans at Forest Park were discussed.
An evening at a West Side gathering hosted by the Entertain Euchre Club featured a fancy supper and prize raffles. Guests included the Schumachers, the Ernasts, the Kap family, the Lebmans, and the Hochquaths among others.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Col Buinkerhof Post 106 and United Spanish War Veterans Owl Park Camp 86 host a Halloween dance on Wednesday evening October 27 at the Circle Masonic Temple Harrisson street and Buclid Avenue Owl Park. Music by Bredéigld'a orchestra "jazzvopatory." Supper service follows. Many from both posts and a large crowd expected.
Saturday event brought 2 party members of the folo club to 1341 Danlop avenue to hire a homine while lists of attendees included Andrew Nagle Joe Agelbrecht Charles Thind Frank Winkler Ryeralt Mack Vincent Demara and others. A separate note records Mrs W A Heard and Mrs T A Cowan entertaining brother J B Behuermer and his bride Mrs Frances Fleckenstein from Dorchester Wis married October 10 and staying two weeks. Mayor denied action as commissioners adjourned after questioning.
Ed Troost and all defendants in the Consumers' Packing Co case were found guilty on fourteen counts in federal court before Judge Evans. Prosecutors said stock fraud totaled about 500,000 dollars, with a plant promised to slaughter thousands of cattle and hogs, though no profits were earned. The trial touched on alleged juror contact and the deliberate intent to defraud, with potential penalties up to a penitentiary term.
Micheal Angelin, 85, father of Mrs. Frei Licht, died at the Licht home on Tuesday October 12. Born in Ireland, he came to America aged WW, married Alice Mayhew, and had three children James George Molique and Mary Stoht. He spent years in Warm and the last eleven at 1210 LDesplalnew avenue. Survived by Mary age 74, and his son constant companion of his daughter Mary, who cared for him while the family grieved. Chief of Moresl Purl, Karly yin referenced. services to follow.
The Lueker twins Hilbert and Hildegarde, children of Mr and Mrs Henry Lueker, hosted friends from school at 608 Marengo Avenue to mark Hildegarde's sixteenth birthday. The teens enjoyed games and gifts, including a bouquet of sixteen roses from a brother as Laneh prepared to leave early.
Manager Mensing hosts Attenhults inmates at Archera Forest Park theater for a joyous show amid laughter and claps. The aged audience, many in wheelchairs, enjoyed the performance while volunteers note their delight and gratitude. Free admission offered daily except Friday and Sundays. Victory Ball Armistice Day planned by Forest Park Patriotic League and American Legion post at Forest Park ballroom with O Hara's orchestra, prizes, and bunco. proceeds split between Memorial Hall fund and post.
Parishioners host a reception for Rev. A W Byanders at Community Methodist Church on Tuesday evening October 20. Dr Saunders begins his third year as pastor and a program with department heads speeches will be followed by refreshments. Friends of the church are invited to attend.
The Forest Park Republican committee held its second meeting at the party headquarters on Madison Street. It outlined plans for an election campaign and proposed a future meeting including women speakers. An executive committee will steer the campaign with Adolph Wendt as chairman and members listed.
Tie Neighborhood club of Forest Park will go to the Parkridge School for Girls on Thursday November 4. Club members who intend to participate should contact Mrs 2 B Ja worski at Forest Park 06.
Proviso Township High School forms a Civic and Industrial club with members from Chicago area business groups. Election day plans include voluntary registration and sample ballots. Maywood attorney speaking, four speakers per party, and club officers elected to lead student engagement.
Evangelistic services organized by Pioneer Presbyterian Church at Barent Park begin Sunday October 34th, with morning 11 o'clock services and evening meetings at 7 o'clock daily except Saturday. George A. Kilpey leads as evangelist, Devin Bergstrom conducts the opening, and a large choir will perform. The church invites members and the community to attend, promising an influential series with faith-centered talks and music.
A large Chicako gathering celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Charles Plants at 610 Helott ayve niue on Saturday, Oct 18. Friends and humor filled the evening with games, prizes, and a mock marriage led by W B Fischer. A buffet of chicken salad, potato salad, Milwaukee frankfurters, beer, cake, and grape juice preceded singing and dancing into the early hours, with wishes for many returns.
Mr and Mrs Mears of Marongo avenue celebrated their eleventh wedding anniversary on Wednesday evening October 20 entertaining friends. A delicious dinner was served at seven with dancing afterwards. Night refreshments followed at eleven. Present were Mr and Mrs Landis Mr and Mrs Gross Mr and Mrs Miers Mr Chomer and others.
Local report details a friction between Mandel Manufacturing and Forest Park officials over a construction permit for a Diamond Photo factory project. Disputes include proposal to move machinery, resulting negotiations with Village Attorney Cloyes and Building Commissioner Wendt. Mandel reportedly opposed delays, while mayoral discussions and a bond issue are noted as influencing the permit outcome.
The UniNews will host a 6 byunce dancing party at the Community slag house Thursday evening October 7 at 8 o'clock. Only members invited. Elegant prize and refreshments provided. Mrs H Peterson chair announces everything will be free as the entertainment committee hosts the event. Dancely will follow the banco and candidates in the coming election will be heard later in the evening.
A Halloween themed story hour will be held on Saturday October 20 at 2 PM at the Vorem Park public library located at Desplaines Avenue and Wilcox Street. All school children are invited to attend.
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