Illinois to patrol state highways by 245 officers
Albert L. Hall announces a new state highway police force of 245 troopers to patrol 644 miles. The force is divided into nine districts with headquarters in Elwin Dixon Ottawa Peoria Parlak Springheld Aingham Fast St Louis and Carbondale. The Elgin district covers Chicago area routes and the Ottawa district serves additional routes. Each district will have a sergeant in charge reporting to Springfield. Patrols will run day and night due to heavy traffic around Chicago and East St. Louis, with 60 percent on automobiles and the rest on motorcycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry S Cleavekin
Department of Public Works
Elwin
Dixon
Ottawa
Peoria
Parla
Springheld
Aingham
Fast St. Louis
Carbondale
Elgin
Chicago
Ottawa District
Springfield
Cook County reassessment plan prompts tax burden warning
The Cook county board of assessors issued a statement on reassessments, noting a 12% completed revaluation and a uniform 37 percent of appraisal values for tax extensions. It warns levies based on lower assessed values could overshoot actual needs and suggests towns request reductions to 1927 levels, per State Tax Commission guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
W. J. Malong
State’ Tax Commission
Technicalities govern at big university
A present day student seeks a degree but cannot locate the credit document from prior schools. The university insists she retake the course or prove the transfer credit while she continues taking the course. The irony rises as the book used in class is authored by her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candl
Lttle Dowl
May Have Chance to Pick Judges in Cook County
Voters in Cook County may gain a say in selecting judges at the November polls. After vows to avoid coalitions, party leaders or the judges themselves joined the Democratic banner to back their own election. The piece argues new judges could bring reform and criticizes sticking with old appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
War veterans plan Forget-Me-Not sale in Forest Park
Forest Park villagers approved a permit for a Forget-Me-Not sale on the streets on September 28 by the Disabled War Veterans organization of Speedway hospital. W. K. R. Smith urged the permit, carrying a letter from Forest Park American Legion commander Arthur Pochert. The meeting discussed garbage incinerator funding, vacant lots cleanup, and village lot pricing, with officials aiming to conserve the Community Chest funds and plan a drive in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Disabled War Veterans Organization
Speedway Hospital
Proviso Chuyiter
W. KR. Smith
Arthur Pochert
Forestark Post
American Legion
Gold
Lange
Tsue
August W. Wendt
Desphines Avenue
Sivid Showld
Community Chest Fund
H.C Peasles
Chaiman Halle
Associated Charities
Virgil Williams
Toy Scout Financial
Oak Park Area
Forest Park Skeet Team Wins State Cup at Cragin Field
Forest Park Chapter Izaak Walton League captured the state skeet championship at Cragin field on Higgins road with 419 points. Morton Grove totaled 411, Elmhornt 413, and Illinois Skeet trailed. Forest Park members Dean Whatley Sheehan Diebold and Behn led the victory as they prepare to face Kenosha Wisconsin on October 13 at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Izaak Walton
Cragin Field
Higgins Road
River Road
Illinois Skeet
Marton Grove
Elmhornt
Tlingis Accond
Mlinois
Morton Grove
Anul Ehrhurst
Dean, Whatley
Sheehan
Diebold
Behn
Kenosta
Wisconsin Chatips
Meyer and Stelzer Win Mason Contract at Warner Co
Meyer and Stelzer hold the mason contract for the Warner Paint Co building. The project progresses rapidly with walls rising to ground level and stone setting at the front. Conrad Michalsky is noted as the mason contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Paint Co
Meyer & Stelzer
Mason
Conrad Michalsky
Kiwanis Club Meets as Capt Corliss Speaks on Social Work
Captain Lorin P. Corliss of the Salvation Army addressed the Kiwanis Club on The Angers of Social Work, detailing obstacles faced by social workers. Fellow members Roch, Hodges, and many others attended after returns from travels and illnesses. The club plans to attend the Peoria District Convention with at least twenty members and ladies, entering a parade float, while meetings will be sparse during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwania Elit
Lorin PL Corliss
Spe
Salvation Army
Uarfins
Kiwanis Club
Rev. Roch
Europe
Will Hodges
Iter
Kiwanis
Peoria
Myel
Witt
Blatter
Pear
Weldemaim
Lut Ernie
Mir
Gy Wehalf
Greater Forest Park
Forest Park
Fred W. Lieht
Jolse Pries
Louis Oswald
Frank 5
Zirenerm
Big Delegation Goes to Legion State Meeting
Forest Park Post and delegates headed to Rock at the state convention this week. Commander elect Ed Seegers and others including Henry Kebovita Anthony Kennedy and Carl Hinger were listed among the attendees. Forest Park planned officer installations for October 7 but may shift due to the Greater Forest Park celebration opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Forest Park Chamber Dinner Meeting October 4
The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce will host a dinner meeting at the Community Methodist church Friday evening October 4. It is titled a Greater Forest Park Celebration meeting and marks the first meeting of the season with speakers and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Murray Service Co Offers $25 Used Car Discount
The Murray Service and Motor Co Chevrolet dealers in Oak Park advertise on the back page offering a $25 discount toward the sale price of any used car in stock. The ad promotes their annual used car sale with substantial reductions across all vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Service and Motor Co
Chevrolet
Oak Park
Officials at Meeting Seek Drainage Relief
Mayor Gold and village officials met at Oak Park Municipal building to seek drainage relief for Forest Park Oak Park River Forest Berwyn Cicero Stickney and Elmwood Park. Sanitary district officials outlined a proposed large sewer from the north into the drainage canal, planned to pass Oak Park around East Avenue and extend into Forest Park and neighboring villages, a storm sewer intended to prevent basement flooding during wet seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold
Oak Park
Forest Park
River Forest
Berwyn
Cicero
Stickney
Elnwood Park
East Avenue
Big Plans for Forest Park October Parade
Forest Park gears up for a large October celebration with parades, floats, and merchants invited to join. Key committees meet nightly to finalize canvassing for funds and plan souvenir day, field day, and decorative efforts as October 7 opening night approaches.
Nominate Huebsch for Superior Judge
Senator Huebsch of Brookfield tops the Republican ticket for Superior Judge to fill vacancies left by Ver Buell and Wells. He joins Henry T. Chace and Joseph J. Sullivan as three GOP candidates with Springfield experience cited as a reason voters should support him on election day November Sth.
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Arthur A. Huelsch
Brookfield
Pervise Township
Huchsel
Emanuel Ver
Charles M. Buell
Wells
Joseph J. Sullivan
Huebsch
Springfield
Characie
Compty
Meyers Store Remodels for Anniversary in Forest Park
Henry Meyers proprietor of the oldest shoe store in Forest Park invites patrons to a grand celebration at 730 Madison Street today. The remodel includes a new front and lowered floors, reflecting ongoing modernization. The firm was started thirty years ago by Henry Putz and later sold to his son-in-law Patz who now owns the building and oversaw the changes.
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Henry Meyers
Forest Park
Madison Street
Meyer Shoe
Henry Putz
Meyer
Sgone
Geo-In
Stote
Patz
Patzer
Desplaines Avenue
Wasington Boulevard
Paving Contract Awarded for Madison Street
Broadway Construction Co. wins Madison Street paving contract from First Avenue to the river in Maywood. Contract price is 107,173 dollars. Street car company prepares to link Forest Park pavement with Abaywood pavement west of Forest Avenue.
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Broadway Construction Co
Madison Street
First Avenue
Maywood
Forest Park
Abaywood
Forest Avenue
Senate tariff clash opens as Simmons assails bill
Washington scene reports Senator Simmons charges the tariff bill is indefensible, while Reed of Utah defends prosperity after tariff readjustment. The finance chair fights back amid opposition sallies as debate promises a long, heated battle. Stimson seeks broad inquiry into naval armament debates and propaganda. Grain relief shifts occupy lawmakers as wheat grinding hits high July levels. Aviators gain near continuous weather updates from Commerce and Weather Bureau with research on fermentation based artificial fertilizer using corn and cotton stalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Simmons
Deny
N.C
Senate
Senata
Henry L. Stimson
William B. Shearer
Richard ‘Washburn
Child
Ambassador Totaly
Nelag
United States
Ious
Cama i Ite
Governent
Ulingis
Shetty State
Aeronautical Branch
Department of Commerce
Weather Bureau
University of Miinois
Iowa State College
Washington
Bureau of Standards
Welcome for Rev Buch at St Peter's Lutheran Church
Rev Willian Finely welcomed Rev Buch upon his Sunday morning arrival after months in Europe. A surprise home reception followed with applause, speeches, and gifts. Guests included Forest Park Riwanis members and church leaders as the congregation celebrated his return and his first inspiring sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcomie
Willian Finely
St Peter's By
Srinson
Hhis
Buch
Europe
Hud
Charles Malnurm
Church Council
Key
Buck
Rsing
Forest Park Riwanis
Mabyworth
Olglogk
Gladys Gilespie
Johan MacKarlsne
Sind
Christian Knudten
St. Sie Hlon'a
Chicago
Charles Krueger
Aid
Helen Thus
Charlesck
Ter Hustand
Kles Beck
Heierip
Axain Song
Frank Zimerman
Michael Brunch
Paul Re Witt
Kawann
Allert Kaitschyk
UN Bethel Lutheran Church
Walter Kamachuk
Beek
Tourate
Rev. Buch
St. Peter's
Rey Kaursten
Janets
Bach
Ile
Ete
St. Peter's Bar
Kelleger
Mr and Mrs J Stejr Take Fine Auto Trips
Mr and Mrs John Stejr of Stejr's Candy Kitchen left last week on a motor trip to Clarissa Minnesota to visit old friends. On the way home they plan to stop in Pembine Wisconsin to visit Ed Lipitz formerly manager of the National Tea Store at Madison and Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stejr
Stejr
Candy Kitchen
Clarissa
Will Call Election for Bonds Sets Two Voter Questions
The village plans a will call election to decide on two bond questions for an incinerator project. One asks $40,000 for erection and the other $25,000 for purchasing a site. If one fails, the mayor would appoint a committee to locate a site. if both fail, the mayor would be removed from duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othergy
HL. Peastee
B. I. Hoesenberg
Path
Lange
Myilipor Street
Birkbarly Court
Gold
De Soto High Compression Feature Explained
De Soto Motor Corp official TL GL Peed discusses high compression engines. He notes higher compression raises power and efficiency by increasing combustion pressure and output in the De Soto Six, with Chever Alle engineers refining chamber shapes and valve packing for unusual power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlgl Peed
de Soto Motor Corporation
Chever Alors
Open Fish Market at 7606 Madison Street
John Schockert opens the Western Fish and Oyster Market at 7 Madison Street in the Sacks Building just west of Devna avenue. He formerly operated at 13 Kedzie Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street
John Schockert
Devnna Avenue
Schackert
Kedzie Avenue
Christensen Store Reopens After Complete Redecoration
Christensen's Radio and Music Shop at 7012 Madison Street announces a full remodel and redecorating. New lines of radio sets are added to the stock including Crosely Howard Amund Lyrle Philo and other makes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christensen
Madison Street
Crosely
Howard
Amund
Lyrle
Philo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert L. Hall
Illinois
Board OF Assessors
Capt
Corliss
Legion State
Chamber of Commerce
Murray Service Co
Greaer Forest Park
William.f. Grosser
H. J. Bn
Fred C. Berker
Henry Cur Kieck
Charles R. Hussey
Jude Pant R. Witt
Hugh
Bawoon Ane
Freed 'Heige
Meyer’s
Gas Hington
Rom
United
By Caroline Schwab
Mrs. J. Stejr
Forest Social Club
Dr Cil
Nayley
Muttiee
Astiey
Aelen Wo College
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