Forest Park postmaster Henry Matwurm dies after illness
Henry Matwurm postmaster of Forest Park dies at Mayo Brothers hospital Rochester after six weeks of illness and two operations for gastric ulcer. Survived by wife Dorothy, son Charles, daughter Ruth, and other relatives. Funeral services held at Blatter’s and Saint Bernice Catholic church with Kiwanis and community attendance.
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Henry
Maiwurm
Forest Park
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Rochester
Dorothy Mainurnsy
Charles
Rath
Arthur
Oak Park
Hudolph
Maynoort
Wherneath
Matwurn
Hee Fasbard
Appoin
Rama Catholic
Nabholz
Buri
Wakthein
Thill
Joli Garivan
John Lord
Lenin Fred Rous
Pred
Chie
Carri Hackfeld
Maiwuruy
Gots Won Innitils Vretrand
Durorly
Ruth
Curd Mig
Charles Maiwuen
Funeral of Benry Mainurm Draws City Leaders and Friends
The funeral for Benry F. Mainurm on March 26, 1865 to September 12, 1926 drew a crowd to St Bernardine's with high mass. Rev Otto C. Here officiated as tributes from Congressman Gartunaty, postmaster and local officials highlighted a life in service. Colleagues from Oak Park and Forest Park recalled his work as postmaster and community builder, with officials from Berwyn and the village paying respects.
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St. Bernardine’s Church
Otto C
Ca Pavily
Waldheit
Chicago
Congressttant Gartunaty
Ag Ponte Mir
Matwartn
Spickerman
Oak Park
Mainurm
Frem
Porest Park
Maiwurm
Mam
Forest Park
Matthew Berg
Berwyn
Maintirin Otha
Jace
Garni
Ual Urwyany
MCC
Pentitiaater
Potest Park
Maas
Pibliv
Dias
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Barber Taken to County Hospital
Frank Elroy a barber living above the Sea Food Store on Madison Street was taken to the county hospital Monday in very serious condition. Doctors said he appeared poisoned by something he ate and his condition remained grave.
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Frank Elroy
Madison Street
Babies to Appear in Pictures in Forest Park Contest
A baby contest organized by the Very-Alun company offers free photographs taken by high class photographers. Babies will be photographed at Forest Park and submitted to judges to choose a winner. Prizes include 76.00 for first, 16.00 for second, and 6.00 for third. Dates, locations, and hours listed at Oak Park and nearby venues.
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Grettient
Koren Park
Verry-Alun Company
High Clas
Forest Park
Terry-Allis Company
Oak Park
Biblem
Marest Park
Harlem
Bruty Savings Hank
Kohr
Muse Khop
RC Home Department
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Apm
Kiwanis Sees Salvation Army Rescue Home Tour
The Forest Park Kiwanis met at the Salvation Army Rescue Home in Chicago to hear Colonel J. Damon and tour the 11 story brick hospital. They viewed wards dormitories and the nursery housing 43 babies and unwed mothers ages 14 to 17 receiving meals clothes and medical care. The visit boosted support for the Home Service Appeal with a $50 gift to Staff Captain Julia Thomas.
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Forest Park
Kiwanisefi
Salvation Army Rescue Home
Crawford Avenue
Chicago
Walter Peacock
Henry Maiwurm
Kiwanis
Paul Witt
Kiwanian Peacock
Salvation Army
J. Damon
Central States
Catonel Danon
Julia Thomas
Kiwanis Clu
Iain Thomas
Bad road conditions strain Illinois travel routes
Terrible roads reported in central and north central Illinois by KE Dettmar, manager of the Motorists Association of Illinois. Drivers entering towns redirected via Dufacque. Central-state motorists rerouted far south along the Dixie Highway. Madison and St Paul tourists sent north at field of northwest as before.
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Ilinois
KE. Dettmar
Motorists Association of
Dufacque
Madison
St. Paul
Resolutions of Respect for Mr Maiwarm
The Forest Park village council and Kiwanis club honor Henry F. Maiwarm postmaster and longtime official with resolutions praising his service and character. They express heartfelt sympathy to his widow and family, pledge to publish the resolutions, and note his leadership as a director of the Kiwanis club and past postmaster.
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Forest Park
Mllinois
Board of Commissioners
Henry F
Henry ¥. Maiwurm
Fore Park
Henry B. Maiwarn
Forest Park Kiwnais Club
Forest Park Kiwanis Club
Henry C, Rieck
Albert C, Roos
Henry J, Mohr
Committee On
Forest Park Chamber to Hold September Meeting Friday
The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce will meet Friday night at the Forest Park club house on Adams and Haongh. A proposed constitutional amendment would abolish regular monthly meetings and require meetings of the board of directors. a budget function will be served.
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Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
Forest Park Club House
Adams and Haongh
Chamber
Gil Fa the Hong
Sao Reaventhy
Boosters Split Over Expansion at Madison Street Group
Madison Street Boosters debated widening membership to include non eligible merchants and possibly manufacturers at the September meeting led by Nick Guardalahene. President Irwin Theondel cited constitution scope while Henry Co Rieck urged open doors through Chamber ties. Secretary Borsenberg noted existing manufacturer ties. a board report will follow.
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Madison Street
Nick Guardalahene
Maganic Semple
Agaan
Mr. Guardalubene
Randolph Street
Roosevelt Rouids
Desplaines
Harken Avenues
Irwin Theondel
Marine Street
Charles R. Hussey
Chamber of Commerce
Paket
Boosters
Pavement Plan for South Side Heads City Meeting
The village council devoted much of Monday night to reading a two page ordinance to pave all streets on the far south side. Estimated cost is 119970.30 dollars and the mayor will spread the assessment roll for county court approval. Gulf club opposed in court. public hearings preceded the measure.
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Council
Ulinois Central
Golf Club
Briseh
Acacia Jazz Band to Play in Chicago
Acacia Club Jazz Band travels to Chicago for a Pleiades Lodge meeting on September 23 at 1 AM. Organizers say the group will perform what they describe as Kelty, drawing exposure from nearby cities as they tour the region.
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Acacia Jazz
Chicago
Acacia Club
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Kelty
Pleiades Lodge
A. Ff O& AM
Gorman Holds Back on Naming Paymaster Successor
The article notes no immediate candidate for the postmaster role as discussions swirl about a successor. Congressman Gorman, who led the postmaster’s removal, faces public demand for a careful choice, with speculation centering on potential appointees but no clear front runner yet.
Legion Schlupp Attends State Convention at Springfield
Delegates from the local American Legion chapter attended the state convention in Springfield. W A Sebdupy was selected as an alternate to the national convention at Wakegan. The group reported a strong start and improved mood after addressing tensions with France. Several members travelled by auto and train, facing poor roads and flood damage en route, though they called the convention the best state gathering yet.
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Point Park
American Legion
Springfield
W. A. Sebdupy
Jos
Wapkegan
Paris
Uti
France
Cooth
Jel
Witham Love
Conrad
George Rowch
Jacobs
Rey Mohr
Motle
Frank M. Lester dies longtime public service editor
Funeral services were held for Frank M. Lester aged 71, editor of Public Service Company of Northern Illinois News, who died September 1 in Chicago. A Chicago Tribune writer earlier in his career, he joined Public Service in 1901 and rose to advertising manager. Survived by widow, daughter, and two grandchildren. he was a Cincinnati order member.
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Frank M. Lester
Public Service Company
Northern Ilinois News
Chicago
Manda
A. L. Hall
Half- Heileman Co
Texter
Northern Wingis
The
Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Charles A. Munroe
Ken W. Bradley
Pub. Hig Service Company
Lester
Order of Cincinnati
Joasilan Ewerdes
Mayor Kaul leads raid with cops in unclear notes
A garbled OCR style passage describes Mayor Kaul leading a police raid and mentions multiple names and places in fragmented form. The text references authorities and actions but lacks clear sequence, dates, or definitive outcomes.
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Kaul
Burkart Seeks Park Commission to Create Village Park
Commissioner Burkart plans to form a park commission to secure a village park. He notes land was previously cheap and unpurchased, now needing purchase at market price unless a donation occurs. He cites the need for a park card to authorize purchases and foresees multiple suitable sites if funding and will exist.
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Rudalf Barkart
Ube
Ae Park
Forest
Che
Willy Hiv Beame
Vilage Strajack
Auhuinister Hetark
Burkart
Inquest Finds Gustaf Stebrel Died By Own Action
The inquest into Gustaf Stebrel, found dead with body in a thicket at Nineteenth Street and liver, head in a tree, concluded at Mlat ter's establishment. Verdict ruled death by his own action. Inquiry into possible foul play yielded no evidence. Stebrel was not related to Forest Park Stebrel family.
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Gustaf Stebrel
Nineteenth Street
Mlatter
Stehret
Forest Park Folka
Motorista Picnic Parade Draws Forest Park Cars
About 150 cars from Forest Park are expected to join the Motorist Association of Witness parade in Oak Park Sunday. Cars gather in front of E Dettmar’s office at 213 Harlem Avenue in the morning and proceed to Ryan's Woods for the final leg. Approximately 40 motorists will take part in the advance.
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Forest Park
Motorist Association of Witness
E. Dettmar
Harlem Avenue
Oak Park
Ryan's Woods
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