Crowded Proviso High Faces Expansion Challenge
Rapid enrollment growth at Proviso Township High School forces overcrowded conditions. The 725-student capacity is strained as classes, gym, art, and lunch periods overflow. Proposals urge enlarging the building to accommodate increasing population and attract a higher quality citizenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proviso Township High School
Bow
Walla
Loyor
Gymnasium
Elwaen
Pearson
Halla
Thie
Bedlam
Free Theater Tickets Readers’ chance at Azteon seats
The paper promotes free theater tickets through a contest with local theater owners. Read page seven to see if you win. five tickets go to individual readers. Troy Ingram Jr. is ill with diphtheria at 844 Beloit Ave, Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steview
Theatera
Azteon Freg
Cingsiiicdada
Jato
Troy Ingram Jr
Beloit Ave
Government Renames Hospital at Speedway
The government renames the hospital at Speedway to Ed ward I ines Jr Memorial Hos pital honoring Lieutenant Edward Hines Jr a Yale graduate and World War I hero who died in France in 1918. The ceremony will occur on Sunday afternoon with dignitaries including Marshal Ferdinand Foeh and the American Legion executive committee in attendance. The hospital, with 1000 beds, cost over 6.3 million and was largely funded by Congress and private donations. A memorial avenue of trees will be planted on Armistice Day. A recreation building contract was awarded for 60,240 to Charles H. Johnson & Son of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Foeh
Almeridith
Knights of Columbaw
Speedway Hospital
Edward Ifnney Jr
American Legion of Ditnois
Congress
Edward Mines
American Legion of
Charles H. Johnson & Son
Chicago
Treasury
Malion
Hines
Bvanston
Sheffield ‘Scientific School
Yale University
Fort Sheridan
Leutenant
Infantry Reserve Corps
Regular Army
61St Infantry
Gettysburg
Toulon-Troyon
Tors
Verdun
Ons Récon- Nalsance
Graffler Woods
Roosevelt Tree Planting Honors Great American at Speedway Hospital
The American Legion West Post planted a Great American tree outside Speedway Hospital in memory of Theodore Roosevelt. Leaders including Judge Landis Major General George Bell, and Commander MacCauley spoke of Roosevelt as a soldier and exemplar. Attendees urged perseverance for wounded servicemen as a wreath and laurel were laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodora Roosevelt
American Legion
Theodore Love
Speedway Hoppital
Kenesaw Mountain Lands
George Belley
William J. McCaulsy
Isols Department
American Lelon
Mack D. White
Hoapital
Roosevelt
God
Dero
John G. Little Jr
Landis
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Betto Yolform
John Campbell
M. Ds. White
MacCauley
Roosevelt Hag
Flanders
Elds
C. H. Woodbridge
Rooney Eke Post
Former Chief Fined $100 in Old Case
Chris Zimmerton, former Forest Work chief, ordered by Judge Muga Vayn to pay Daniel Nuttal of Forest Park $100 for mistreatment during a raid on Hurley's White along Roosevelt Road for gambling years ago. Nuttal says Zimmerman bit his lip, causing injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Zimmerton
Thomas Avenue
Forest Work
Muga Vayn
Daniel Nuttal
Alao
Forest Park
Nuttal
Zimmerman
Hurley
Roonevelt Road
Zimmerman Winick
Forest Park Volunteer Party for Soldier Patients
The patriotic group Dengue Girls plan a party at Speedway for military patients Tuesday November 16. A Municipal building meeting Tuesday November 1 will finalize plans and invite any interested town residents to join in service work and cheerful companionship at Speedway hospital.
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Forest Park
Gtriotic
Speedway
Ox. Duicher
Speedway Hospital
Uekday
Opens Dancing School in Forest Park by Miss Bockelman
Miss Bockelman returns from New York City and opens her dancing studio at Wolf block Madison Street and Circa Avenue Forest Park. She teaches every branch of dancing as an art and aims to start spring sessions immediately for local children seeking artistic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
H. Ethel Bockermab
New York City
Madizon
Forest Park
Vaudeville at Aschers Forest Park Draws Crowds
The Aschers Forest Park theater has become a popular amusement spot as management books strong vaudeville shows. Locals from surrounding towns flock to Forest Park each evening, preferring the local playhouse for value over downtown venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aschers
Forest Park
Sorority Halloween Party At Delta Kappa House
A Delta Kappa sorority held a Halloween party with festive decorations and a lively crowd. Members and guests enjoyed costumes and light refreshments in a informal social gathering.
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Delta Kappes
Signa Sorority Girla
Hallowem Perty
I Arco
Contestants and readers urged to vote in subscription drive
A public notice urges contestants and readers to submit subscriptions to gain votes in a contest. The piece lists leading subscribers and encourages extra effort next week to break ahead, naming several participants such as Mrs. Minke and Mrs. Florence Kienake with their vote totals and the current standings. The tone is boosterlike and directed at sustaining momentum.
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Maxwell
Duay
Milas Mae Belle Switt
Misa
Olive Cooley
Florence Kienake
Wim
Terrell
King
Sonulla
J. Peterman
Shankle
McGarp
Geo. Brown
Frank Petersahn
Big Charity Ball Saturday at Forest Park
The Associated Charities of Forest Park host a charity ball and card party at the Atwusenidnt park ballroom. Proceeds aid the village poor with music and dance prizes as tickets sell for one dollar each under chair Emmy Kluesaner.
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Associated Charities of
Forest Park
Forest Parkers
Emmy Kluesaner
Obituary for Albert Wesley Goldaborg dies at 63
Albert Wesley Goldaborg of Hetoic avenue died Saturday October 22 after a brief illness. Born in Chicago September 27, 1878, he married Martha Schuler seven years ago. Funeral services were held at his home with Odd Fellows rites. interment at Hosehill. Survived by wife Martha, mother Mrs. Arudah Goldabury, and brothers Louis John and Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wra&ley Goldbbury
Albert Wesley Goldaborg
Hetoic Avenue
Cas Thanal
Chicago
Misa Martha Schuler
Albert Wertvy Goldsburg
Justo Hite Pawt
Mies
Martha Schuler
Pty
Endris
Mf Boe
Bucclytur
Ita
New Bacclstor
Teebekah Lodge
Cirele
Excelsior Lodge
Racelstor Lodge
Hosehill
Trlenda
Albert Goldabury
Martha
Arudah Goldabury
Louis
Joln
Arthur
Wilhelmina Winter Dies at Forest Park After Illness
Wilhelmina Henrietta Winter of Forest Dark died October 25 at her son Merman Winter’s home at 297 High Avenue aged 89 years 11 months 18 days. Born in Patelover Germany November 0 1881 she came to America in 1644 and settled in Forestork. She was wife of Carl Winter who died 44 years ago and mother of two sons Fred and Herman and three daughters Mrs Bertha Witt Mrs Ida Kottke and Mrs Anna King. Funeral at her son’s home 229 Elgin Avenue then St Paul’s Lutheran Church officiated by Rev W G Wenninger. Survived by 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
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Wilhelmina Henrieta Winter
Wilhelmina Henrietta Winter
Forest Dark
Merman Winter
High Avenue
Carl Winter
Patelover
Germany
America
Forestork
Bhe
St. Fanl's Lutheran Church
Ladies
Fred Winters
Elgin Avenue
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
W. G. Wenninger
Ferment
Concordia
Fred
Herman
Bertha Witt
Ida Kottke
Anna. King
Forest Park
Alec
Jennie Faunt Zimmerman Dies After Prolonged Illness
Jennie Faunt Zimmerman of Forest Park and Oak Park died early Wednesday morning October 26 after a lengthy illness. Born in Crawfordsville Indiana, she was 64 and moved to Forest Park over 80 years ago, living in Oak Park the past eight years. Funeral services will be held at the Johnston Undertaking rooms 2016 West Madison Street Chicago this Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Jennie Faunt Zimmerman
Grove, Avenue
Oak Park
Forest Park
the Decessed
Crawfordaville
Indiana
Oak
Onnston
Madison
Gambling raid shocks Wyldhenny village crowd
A Monday night poker gathering at Wyldhenny’s pavilion lead to a raid by village police. Officers seized the table and twenty dollars, carting five men to the station for questioning while a reporter learned the party was not booked. Residents recall unions and a firearm in the sequence as questions linger about who organized the event.
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Pauline
Lallyo Kurest Park
Elowk
Henty
Wehdos
Cornutasloue
Clarence Troout
Tee
Ivy
Tenaur Fan
Wits
Peter Mayer
Ingura
Brown
Biz
Krent
Delta Focal
Mix
Clarence
Obscure Notice on Heirship and Survivor Te
Fragmentary passage notes remaining craft at Uraceland per will rights of the deceased. Mentions Jeonla Zimmerman former wife of Henry Zunnerman, divorced years ago, surviving daughter Eitie.
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Uraceland
Jeonla Zimmerman
Henry Zunnerman
Mnany
Ide
Hier
Eitie
Augusta Peglow Pioneer Resident Dies at 80
Augusta Peglow Landolph Bernet a longtime Forest Park resident dies at 80 after a career spanning decades. Born in Mancow near Koestlin Versnany on August 1, 141, she and her husband August Peglow moved to Forest Park years ago. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Marcus Wagner officiating. six of her eight children survive, her husband having died thirteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Peglow
Landolph Bernet
Parest Park
Mancow
Koestlin
Versnany
Auust Peglow
Forest Park
St. John's’ Lutheran Church
Harlem
Concordia
Marcus Wagner
Syed Woutoo
Truce W Crowe Dies in Auto Crash in Chicago
Bruce W Crowe of 200 Chefa avenue was killed Tuesday morning when his car collided with a vehicle driven by Otto Walters of 200 W One Hundred Ninth street Chicago. The accident happened at 106rd and Halsted Streets. Walters was injured and detained for the collision. Crowe leaves a wife and a child.
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Bruce W. Crowe
W. Crowe
Chefa Avenue
Otto Walters
One Hundred and Ninth Street
Chiook
Halsted
Emma Schulz Mra Dies Following Illness at Infirmary
Emma Schulz Mra died Sunday at the infirmary after a brief illness. Survived by two children, a father, and two guardians. Funeral services to be held at the residence Wednesday with dates yet to be confirmed.
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Emma Schulz
Emma Achuls
Hatemayehus
Uiscos
Harry
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Edward Hines Jr
New York Methods
Aschers’ Forest Park
Jennie Pault Zimmerman
G. W. Warner
Madison Street
Chicako
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