Organize to Clean Up Des Plaines River
The Des Plaines River Conservation League of Cook County unites Riverside Forest Park Maywood and River Forest to push Sanitary District action against untreated sewage. Led by John Charles Lowe the group seeks timely pollution removal with no extra tax cost and aims to use Forest Preserve lands to improve river use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Forest Park
Maywood
Sanitary District
Desplaines River Conservation League
Cook County
Stanley 5. Moluies
Spencer F. Fuller
Wr. Stleg
Lyons
Ning Eley
Desplaines
G. A. Galley
Ernest Graham
Brookfeld
Op Encat
John Charles Lowe
Henry Co Rieck
Madison Street Boosters and
Kiwanis Club
J.T. Warner
Walton League
Edith Heileman
Forest Park Review
River Forest Leaves Star
River Forest
James Ay Dick
Als. Hateh
Edward II. Kubitz
Lowe
Ile
Dexplaines River Conservation League
Schools Out on Account of Hot Wave
The midwest heat wave caused Forest Park and Chicago area schools to close. Students headed to pools for relief as classes were dismissed twice daily Tuesday through Thursday. Superintendent Mueller noted lack of ventilation worsened conditions and dismissed pupils when heat became unbearable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Forest Park
Chicago
Mueller
Tarades
Foley Company Builds Greenhouses for Cemeteries
Foley Company undertakes new building and expansion for Concordia and Woodlawn cemeteries. Concordia adds three 25 by 100 foot sections. Woodlawn begins greenhouses with an ornamental palm house serving as entrance. Two wings to be built immediately. Woodlawn engages Mr. Adams, a screenhouse expert from Gull Lake, Michigan, former overseer for Kellogg properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waley Greenhouse Manufacturing Company
Concordia
Woodlawn
Adams
Gull Lake
Mich
W. W. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Acme Manufacturing to Double Plant Capacity at Van Buren Site
Acme Manufacturing plans a second expansion at its Van Buren Street plant west of the Great Western depot to double daily output from 32 to 64 tons of pig meal and farm feed. The growth will raise the workforce from 70 to 150, with mobile salesmen traveling nationwide in company cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Manuserlting Company
van Buren Street
Great Western
United States
Acme
Porest Park
W. M. Simpson
Elden Simpson
Simpson
Grant School Adds Two Story Wing With Auditorium
The Grant school plans a new two story addition on the west side costing about 85 thousand dollars with eight rooms an auditorium and separate lavatories on each floor. Architects Ashby Ashby and Schulz of Chicago prepared the plans, revised after parkway access was not secured on Brown Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Ayre
Parkway
Brown Avenue
Roos
Boyer Aul
Corentry
A. C. Roos
Dollar Week Runs Through Wednesday Extension
A steady stream of callers at the Review office has fueled Dollar Week, offering three days more for new and old subscribers to join at the dollar rate. Subscriptions at the low rate will be accepted through Wednesday September 21, positively the last day to save a dollar, act quickly.
Madison Street Boosters Meet at Albright's
Madison Street Boosters held their monthly meeting Tuesday at noon at Albright's restaurant. About twenty five members attended as routine business was discussed. The picnic committee gave a partial report and its profit disposal was referred back. President H C Peassee presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street
Albright’s
H.C. Peassee
Forest Park Clean-Up Week Proclaimed by Mayor Gold
Mayor George R. Gold proclaims a Clean-Up and Paint-Up Week from September 25 to October 6 in Forest Park urging residents to clean streets alleys and yards. The village council aims to impress the Illinois Municipal League district convention planned for Thursday October 6 with a well kept appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
George R. Gold
Tlinois Municipal League
Villame Pecaror
Toba
Wiethe
Susans
City Council Advances Roosevelt Road and Building Renovation
Mayor and commissioners conducted the second reading of the Roosevelt road widening plan. They agreed to advertise bids for redecorating and cleaning the municipal building including walls ceilings woodwork and fixtures. Monthly reports from the Building Department and Health Officer were approved and a plumber’s bill was authorized. The meeting adjourned after scheduling next week’s session and discussing the upcoming Municipal League convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Gold
Commission
Roosevelt Road
Augustus J. Schultz
Wm. C. Masslow
John C. Troeger
Municipal League
Forest Park School Board Adopts Monday Meeting Schedule
The Forest Park school board will meet on the second and fourth Mondays each month at Garfield School. Citizens are invited to attend the sessions, which begin in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Stomibeeath
Garfield School
Proviso High's Football Camp Opens amid Scramble for Suits
Proviso High School began 1927 football practice with a stampede for uniforms as freshmen and heavyweights crowded the gym to claim gear. The squad, led by coach R. J. Thiebert, features Veterans like Bill Murray and Fritz Fliege, slow yet experienced first team, fast second and third teams. Schedule includes Marshall Here, Schurz Here, Rock Island There, Evanston There, La Grange Here, Waukegan There, Oak Park Here, andwortan There with an open date November 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proviso High School
Renimentals
Joba
Foresat Park
Withun Murray
Porest Park
Trish
Lenis
Fred Wiege
Westie Klapdalk
Forest Park
Loth
Proviso
Ineup
Eam
Bill” Murray
Les” Japdohr
Fritz” Fliege
Art” Scholtz
Jimmy" Guy
Emil Leudtke
Eel” Wickenden
R. J. Thiebert
Thiebert
West
Tebby
Les
Gladiators
Marshall
Schurz
Rock Island
Evanston
la Grange
Waukegan
Oak Park
Wortan
Mise Lillian Ernst Opens Home Beauty Parlor
Misa Lillian Ernst, formerly with Marguerite Beauty Shop River Forest, starts a home beauty parlor at 107 Ash Street. She will offer a small range of beauty culture services including permanent waving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Ernst
Beauty
Misa Lilian’ Ernst
Marguerite
River Forest
Ash[eed Avenue
Settle It First on Madison Street Repaving Issue
The Forest Park Madison street widening debate centers on whether the central stretch between the rails will be repaved and who pays. Village officials expect the West Towns Railway to cover the central portion, with prior talks indicating shared lighting costs. residents urge a clear decision now to ensure safe driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street
Forest Park
West Towns Railway Company
Bo Stone Uate
Waat Towns Company
Oddale
Shest Car Company
Mberal
Mamibera
Trane Walton League Picnic Planned in Des Plaines
Walton League members in Cook county plan a Sunday picnic at Danes Horthe village of Desplaines on the Desplaines river with Forest Park Waltonians joining. The day opens with Boy Scouts flag-raising at 10 o'clock, then barbecued food, free for children, and a program of sports including ball casting fly casting horse shoe pitching indoor baseball canoe tilting and races. Prizes include rods reels tackle and Waltonian emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traue Walton League
Cook County
Danes Horthe
Desplaines
Desplaines River
North Shore
Walton League
Forest Park
Waltonians
J.T. Warner
Forest Social Club Dedication at New Forest Park HQ
Forest Social Club of Forest Park formally dedicates its new headquarters at 7444 Harrison Street with an evening event on Saturday September 17. Invitations issued, entertainment planned, refreshments to follow, and a surprise promised. Club officers include President Herman Stolzenfeldt and Secretary Edwin K Harland. board members listed. meeting schedule set for the first and third Tuesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Social Club
Forest Park
Harrison Street
John Rumeey
Robert McAuley
George Relfenstaht
Forest Social Clat
Herman Stolzenfeldt
Gunfav Klein, Jr
Joseph Manning
Pattie Amore
Edwin K. Harland
George H. Reifenstuhl
August Henze
Thomas White
John A. Rumney
William Coudoux
Roosevelt Road
Formal Opening of New Circle Pharmacy
Circle Pharmacy under new management will hold a formal opening on Saturday September 17 with E Kadlee presenting a new line of merchandise. The store has been renovated and stocked with new goods, and everything is ready for customers. Kadlec bought Circle Pharmacy from Wm Krizan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Pharmacy
E. Kadlee
Mr. Kadlec
Wm. Krizan
Park Ridge Organizing Community Council at Kiwanis Meeting
Park Ridge organized a community council effort discussed at a Kiwanis meeting in Forest Park. Speakers outlined a unified card index driven drive, annual fundraising week, and collaboration with schools and local groups to address public needs without factional politics. California visitor John A. Watson highlighted San Diego’s council and urged formal approval by chief organizations ahead of October 11 chamber meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifn Ilayes
Parke Kalge
Kiwanis Club
Onto
Tursildy
Forest Fark
Kiwanis
Guetta
Jolu A- Watson
San Diego
Cal
KJ. Ferris
Riverside
Watsalls
Emma Meyer
Forest Bark Woman's Club
Fim Sehenermaniel
Infant Welfare Association
Harold Levy
Hayes
Park Ridge
California
Watson
Foren Park
Chamber of Commerce
Bank Paper Praises H R Dow's Efforts
The September issue of The Commercial Reporter praised H R Dow executive VP of Prairie State Bank of Oak Park River Forest. Dow took charge at year start and in six months boosted resources with assets totaling 3 150 00000. The bank sits on Madison Street near Avatiy Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Reporter
Prairie State Bank of
Oak Park
H.R. Dow
River Forest
Dow
Madison Street
Avatiy Avenue
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Foley Company
Madison St. Boosters
By Donal Kennett
Trane Walton League
New Circle Pharmacy
Board of Education
Herp
Par Board
Inquirers
Licht
L. KR. Boyer
Peter C. 0. Schuster
A. J Hall
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