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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1924
Page
1
The Asher's show featured new fire engine themed styles and a vivid display of beautiful apparel. Models presented a range from sporty outfits to fur and cloth gowns, with standout millinery by local shops and praise for Fred Hartman and temple theatre staff.
Proprietors of Kay-Vee Janet Lingerie Temply Bootery Derle Hut and Fred's Beauty Salon express appreciation to Manager Fred W Hartman of Anchor's Forest Park theatre for his splendid cooperation in staging the style show on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
The Ascher's Theatre program introduces a weeklong vaudeville run headlined by Patty Arbuckle with other acts and films. The schedule includes two to three shows weekly featuring comedy, poetry, and brief stage pieces, with rotating props and a lively mix of acts.
Theo H Leonard closes doors after twenty years in the loop moving to a new venture. The retiring owner valued stock at about 10000 dollars and will unload remaining items at 741 Madison Street while moving to a new Real Estate guiding role at 7421 Madison Street. Health reasons cited for retirement.
Kiwanis club sends twenty eight members to the state convention. The article details turnout, arrangements for Forest Park participation, program highlights including songs and amateur theatrics, and notes about a lengthy parade with Forest Park members in white hats and green stockings.
An obituary for Ernest Neroback notes a long illness and residence on Perchitend Avenue. It mentions family members, including Henry and Myrtle, and references connections to York Center and several local venues. The text is fragmented but preserves the core notice of a death and family ties.
Obituary notice for Elsie Robe Schwedler Michila Hane Schwedher aged 27 years. Survived by a husband and two brothers, with services at St Peter Church and burial at Concordia. The arrangements indicate a Monday service with pallbearers and escorted by friends.
The article reports J. B. Vow and Abe age man selling fifty feet of Madison Street near Burkart Court to a buyer for forty thousand dollars. The transaction completed yesterday involves L. Stewart agency and a local dealership. details describe frontage, street layout, and the conveyance process with mentions of the buyer Abraham Sehoenteld and others.
The Grant building repair delays hamper full use and force adjusted hours and make up sessions. The school board postponed some classes, arranged two hours of study each morning and afternoon next week, and sought nearby lavatory facilities at St Paul church for supervision during openings.
Forest Park Flyers prepare for international races with pilots including Payton and Aberatt. The team, linked to Yackey company, showcases the latest aircraft, engines, and training as they travel toward Chicago for a global meet, highlighting notable flyers and the Yackey plant’s role in aviation.
The Tingwott Heviean Tyrepalr board votes to place a proposal for acquiring ten parcels of property to improve the district. Plans include a junior high expansion and the seventh and eighth grades moving to a new district school. Frank C. Suuranda named school board attorney offering unpaid service with potential pay if called to court. The district also clears $6,000 in due school bonds and funds tuition for a deaf student to a Chicago institution. Eight pianos, purchased from Low Knuck, arrive and are distributed one to each of several rooms, moveable as needed for events.
The settlement resolves the Geiger village well dispute with costs totaling 21000. Work crews cleaned the large reservoir and removed debris while repairs involved tanks and piping replacements. The project required temporary water shutdowns and a return to service once the lines were cleared.
A cryptic account describes ongoing monument work under Mr Lollesgard. The text mentions grading around stones, placement at a nearby corner, and various individuals connected to the project, with dates and actions implied but not clearly detailed.
Henry Fr Heileman, who was brought to Litchfield Minnesota for medical care, is improving. He was removed to his sister Mrs Cinter Cutty’s home after a brief stay at a hospital. He is under care and expected to recover before returning to Fort Wayne with his brother-in-law Dr. Cates accompanying him.
H Benke buys Bostelman Delicatessen on Circle Avenue known as Hostleman store. Jone Levy earlier bought from Birk Muntleinun. Mr Beoke, tied to General Electric, left work to garden. Doob's Ironing Board Covers offered at 7888 Madison Street.
Awren s Fox Co filed a bid for apparatus at a cost of 13580 aiming to equip the plant. The report notes the bidding process and the potential impact on production efficiency and safety standards. The document details technical descriptions, engine components, and testing phases for the proposed installation.
St Peters Church announces dedication of a new parsonage with a banquet Tuesday evening. The event will feature remarks by church leaders and a Holy Communion service the following Sunday morning. Notable clergy from the synod will attend and address attendees.
Announcement by Jude by AG Mueh Jenkaupt of Haven Eagle restaurant states Theo Plerot has been named chef and manager. Plerot previously served nine years as head chef in the Congress Hotel in Chicago and intends to elevate the Harlem Eagle into a premier Forest Park dining spot.
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