15 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1923
Page
1
Proviso High reports a large fall enrollment with 1,107 students registered by Wednesday, about 100 more than last year. The new school year brings a doubled schedule to accommodate a growing pupil body, with 16 dente Anolory and 480 fir men among the students, and plans for a double session system and new additions progressing.
Enthusiastic club women attend a Thursday morning rehearsal led by director John Minema at Municipal Indiding. The event showcases a gifted ensemble and aims to elevate the women’s chorus with high praise for Minema’s leadership and the anticipated spring program.
Henry Lanto and Oak Park members attend the sixty seventh conclave of the Kolglite Templar of Wiholy belt at Woorliwn. They rode in the parade and gave a concert in Jackson park. Officers listed include Henry J. Lumdbhid and others in Chicago and nearby towns.
More than 200 members of St John’s Lutheran Church Forest Park attended the orphan’s home golden jubilee. Officials report about forty thousand people present and nearly 6,000 cars paid for parking. $10,000 was raised to support the home’s facility. A program of speeches and offerings highlighted the day while Rev Grasse and Rev Wagner served as pastors at the church. Youths include August Henzen, a Nieman inquest juror last week.
The Woolworth company plans a new eight-foot frontage two-story building on Madgen street between Hutters tailoring and Ber Titelyon's balling in Forest Park. The project includes a stairway, a 45 by 120 feet footprint, and August construction aims to include garages and a cemetery vault cost details. Permits issued in August cover multiple dwellings and commercial structures, with costs ranging from 3,000 to 30,000.
The Capital Restaurant ceased operations after opening a month ago at the Capitol building intersection of Madison Street and Ferdinand Avenue. Creditors Emil Bueelder and Leg Durand filed writs of attachment for meat and wine, valued at about $2 and $71.40 respectively, as police cautions failed to locate a constable to serve papers. Weber seized control of the removal of goods including furniture and silverware, with much equipment mortgaged. patrons report meals and service disrupted amid rising expenses.
Harold Koenig and Matthew Kromp of Forest Park left for an orchestral engagement aboard a steamship, escaping the Japan earthquake. President Jefferson reported they are safe though delayed en route to Nome. they planned to perform in Kobe but shifted to reach Seattle by September 26, after helping refugees and awaiting the President Grant’s return.
About fifty-eight dollars was pledged at a meeting of the Tax Reform group to raise a fund of about two thousand dollars to secure an injunction against the village of Pareo Tack restraining the town from proceeding with deep well and water system improvements. The gathering drew around fifty men and women, with delays over attorney availability and questions about costs and timing.
Eugene Joyaux leads Originators Orchestra planning extensive autumn and winter engagements in suburbs. After short break, the core group returns from a trip to the Orient this month and will perform with Diggengon's work. The earlier disbandment rumor is unfounded. they anticipate their largest season yet.
Nelson Darling a Madison Street Booster speaker urged civic reform in a Tuesday talk on Whither Are We Drifting? He warned against lawlessness greed and race tensions, praised honest dealings and labor unions, denounced the Ku Klux Klan, and called for public integrity amid rising federal and political jobs. Attendance was light due to a Jewish holiday. plans to discuss Madison Street motorist arrests were noted.
August Han of Ferdinand Avenue underwent an operation at a local hospital. He was admitted after an illness and spent approximately two and a half weeks there. Surgeons Dr. Lowey and Dr. Bett performed the operation.
Forest Park Kiwanis Club plans charter night at St Charles next Tuesday. Meeting details note themes on county taxes and tax reform. Event honors charter members and local officials with guest speakers from county boards and political circles.
Council Leta contract paving Brown Avenue and Lincoln Court discussed at Sunday meeting. Estimated cost 6143,710 with public meeting set for Monday at 8 pm. includes deep well reservoir work and water mains linking to Chicago system. Abbott Park firm Goellia & Co awarded paving, city to fund reservoir expansion and water line improvements. Mayor Kaul praised Forest Park police for recent work.
Festivities on the grounds include a temple ceremony and youth speeches. Local figures such as Gel Prutton and Moon Heart residents are invited to deliver remarks while races and contests for children and adults are planned. A Legion fundraiser with coffee, cake, and cash prizes will follow the ceremony.
Mosquitoes plague forest preserves as patrols battle bites and supply shortages. A warden reports high infestation, with officers unable to prevent attacks during patrols, forcing residents to ferry victims along the river to Thatcher Avenue for care.
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