06 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1924
Page
1
Report outlines demolition to clear site for a new high school building. Ceremony details describe faculty and students touring the new structure, with remarks on expanded library and increased enrollment.
John L. Voos opens Forest Park Products Co in a bay of Hile building at 373 Mudson Street. Joby L. Youd runs a store offering mulch and hops and bees wax in a display window. The old building was occupied briefly.
Proviso High School introduced thirteen new teachers to the faculty. The group includes Willian B. Star ton from Northwestern, Curtisle O. Warden, Droid Mo Balger, Anne Cabje from Rockford, Ruth Haerret Moirvin, and Marcy by Hasmeel among others, each bringing prior roles and degrees from several colleges and universities.
A Ford sedan owned by a man from Maywood caught fire Saturday night in front of the Masonic Temple on Afidisun street. Firemen extinguished the blaze after witnesses said a straw mat and some papers were tossed from a window. Damages were about $20 and rumors swirled about a partnership dispute at a local shop.
The Harlem State Bank will move to a new building while demolishing the old structure. The plan includes a skylight center, mahogany detailing, and decorative patterns. Temporary quarters will be used during construction with a corner entrance and rapid progress expected.
Agudath Achim engages hall for services for the Jewish New Year and fast days. Observances include Rosh Hashanah September 2, Yom Kippur September 7 and 8. Orthodox stores will close on these days. Meeting held to arrange ceremonies with Rabbi. S Goldstein hosts.
In River Forest police court, a dispute over an assault on Oak Park boys was settled out of court. A scuffle left Greenly with a shoulder hurt, hospital bills paid, and one Oak Park boy fined. other charges were dropped.
District officials prepare classrooms for the new term with redecorated rooms and organized lesson plans. Teachers and the superintendent plan a meeting Friday to finalize assignments and salaries, while several principals and faculty return after absences.
Volunteers remove a boulder for a memorial foundation in Plage. Experts lift the stone onto the site while local firms donate labor and materials including dirt from Imperial Methode. Kurt Berliner arranges boulders from Chicago parks, with broad community support noted.
Pasternay Dry Goods at 78910 Madison Street announces an autumn clearing sale starting Saturday for ten days. The stock includes ladies and misses wear, children's clothing, and household furnishings at low prices for the whole family.
Forest Park hosts a big style show at Ascher's Theater with Kathryn Yroomng and Irred Qurtman presenting a lineup of top models from Ziegfeld and Mitchell's. Chicago and New York gowns arrive for a week of fashion drama with Five Forest Park businesses partnering to supply fabrics, millinery, and accessories.
The Defense Day committee appointed by Mayor Louie presented plans at Memorial Hall for a September 14 1024 Defense Day. Citizens and schools urged to display the flag and participate in patriotic exercises with prayers and student briefings. Dr Eimer F Krause will give an address at the assembly with special music, and the public is invited to attend.
The Desplaines Avenue site formerly holding Wm. Radtke's Place is sold to Chicago buyers. The purchase triggers plans for remodeling the Alliance building and a new structure facing York Street, with private redevelopment expected to boost local population and commerce.
Council heard a lengthy ordinance read aloud and adjourned after discussion. The mayor asked for clarification from the village attorney as officials debated terms, timing, and next steps before final action. Commissioners reported factory progress, while a new filling station request was held for later consideration.
Reports circulate about a department store planned for a former property site on Madison Street. Officials and residents await details as construction plans and background details surface amid speculation.
The Aberdare council considers the May health officer report and fire chief findings on stored chithe talent investigated as a country condition for Web Licenses. The council approves and files documents while including new image license details and related reports.
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