24 Sep 1926
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1926
Page
1
The article reports L J Schuler being considered for the Forest Park postmaster position amid partisan activity. It notes election mechanics, examination requirements, and the influence of political figures from Congressman German to local party operatives, outlining eligibility and selection processes.
The Forest Park American Legion meeting drew Comrade Frank Poucher of Pearges Post and a standout drummer who created a lively night. Local Legion members discuss the national convention plans for Philadelphia with William Schlupp as alternate from Minis. Attendees and attendees from nearby regions plan travel. social gatherings and officer nominations for 1927 also noted.
Joseph Ellis of Chicago rents the Schwab store at Madison formerly occupied by Singer Sewing Machine. He moved his fixtures in Wednesday and expects to open this week, launching a cigar store in the Schwab Building.
The American Legion seeks a wheelchair for a disabled veteran and requests community support. A widow and wife care for the former soldier who served in WW I, with the legion urging relief funds and donations to cover medical and transport needs.
Lenny Paulapoulon of the New dar eal Bark has purchased the corner of Astin and Miglean Sina in Oak Park for an estimated R2650K. The block, part of Chak Park, features several stores, 24 alleys, and a large sea wall. He plans improvements and rents the space, with work underway on the ground floor and second floor units. Bonlopontiy, who moved to Forest Park a decade ago, has redecorated and furnished the property since taking over last year.
A proposed through street from Miccte avenue to Theoemil at vithy would affect traffic near the Meadow of Cheeleon and Harrison. Superintendent Mueller studied the idea, noting boys from local schools are not yet suited for crossing duty, and favors supervised crossings by students only during school hours.
A reader letter from Forest Park Illinois praises animal kindness and calls for humane feeding of stray dogs and birds. The note highlights community love for animals and notes abuse concerns while sharing personal gratitude and hope for winter care.
The council renewed official approval for alleys after debates over safety measures. Flurry G Goelita received final payment of 40000 dollars for the contractor work. Engineer Sauer authorized 50 dollars for services. Railroad injunction case set for term. clerk Huxhold noted callers curious about timeline. Mayor urged attendance at funeral services Wednesday for the wife of officer Edschultz.
Village officials and the mayor traveled to Rockford for a meeting of the Illinois supreme council to discuss a legislative program to restore home rule to municipalities. The group included Commissioner Burkart and Attorney Walter Meyer with attendance uncertain early morning.
A Forest Park youth from a prominent family faces charges over stealing automobile accessories in Berwyn. A Berwyn detective traced a suspicious car to a Forest Park home, uncovering wheels, wires, rims, pumps and other items in the garage. The court granted a continuance with a restitution promise to owners.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday morning with clocks set back and the community urged to adjust. The notice references upcoming changes and the expected impact on daily routines and early morning activities.
A garbled manuscript from Florida references a network of friends and relatives. It mentions Mian and Naas routes, a brother’s trips, and a distant aunt, with scattered names such as Martha and Mrs Jack Predanian. The piece mixes travel notes, kinship, and local gossip without clear dates or decisive outcomes.
Mro and Mrs Arthur Kistenbroker, Sr, of 1020 Desplaines avenue, returned home Monday, September 13, from a fifteen months' trip abroad aboard the U S Rotterdam. They visited Italy, Greece, Egypt, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Turkey, with most time in Switzerland, and bought Italian marble statuary and Turkish rugs. Mrs Kistenbroker joked about packing and would travel light next time.
Democrats in Proviso open permanent headquarters at 1609 Roosevelt Road as Mayor Kaul of Foren Park Thomas L McBride of River Forest and Mathew Berg of Berwyn attend a Tuesday September 28 6 pm gathering. A motion picture on Cook County administration will be shown and Elizabeth Bhroyer of the Democratic Women’s County Towns Organization will lecture on Cook County.
Fragmentary OCR lists potential post office sites with scattered place names and garbled phrases. The text mentions locations like Woeetangion and Mavet Weer along with references to a post office port and other unclear place markers, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable events.
A district court heard that Edward Clark Joseph Miller and FE Panton attempted to steal a car tire to fix a flat on L12b Thomas avenue. Officer Bob Nailey intervened and jailed them after a tire nut was loosened. Planton claimed ownership and faced license plate fraud charges. Miller and Clark fined $10 for disorderly conduct.
The Round Up Company announces the Price Forecasting College starts September 27 with about 30 men paying 750 dollars for two months tuition. Classes are in Chicago and St. Petersburg Florida, taught by Mr Pickell and experts, with lectures on crops worldwide and daily forecasting methods.
The Perry Ailas Co photographers visited Forest Park on Tuesday and Wednesday to photograph babies for a Baby Picture contest. Rain on Thursday prevented pictures. a new date will be set for the final group. Announcement of the rescheduled date will appear in the next Review.
Othello prepares for a game against Lawndale with a mix of names and phrases that outline a local sports report style. The scrambled text suggests team names and possible player references, hinting at an upcoming matchup and season context.
Proviso High begins its practice schedule with internal scrimmages and tryouts as the team evaluates players. Coaches emphasize fundamentals and conditioning while identifying potential starters for the season.
The Howard Mate Arich cain Whine headquarters are at a Commerce Building on Jaballe Street. The Forest Park plant will boost capacity and serve as a distribution hub for western Chicago. J C Y Conner and Ernest Reh discussed the permit with village commissioners, who reassured him. The firm’s brick yards are in Indiana and Ohio.
The Forest Park Kiwanis plans a day of golf and a horseshoe tournament at the Erbsteins near Elgin next Tuesday. Activities begin at 10.4 a.m. with lunch in the win house and dinner at the Purple Grackte, the Erbsteins broadcasting station. A short program is planned before most business items are set over to the next meeting. The event honors William Horn, recently returned from Europe, and follows the Inchle-town convention in Davenport attended by several local members.
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