Petitions for City Form of Government Vote
Village voters face two petitions to decide a switch to city government. One seeks adoption of a city form and a special election. the other would require a later vote on mayor and aldermen. Thresholds demand roughly 60 to 260 percent of legal voters, with about 4,000 votes in an ordinary election and 5,000 registered voters. If approved, the village would shift from trustees to city government and later elect officials.
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Peking Ff
Chet Peritin
Widiadon
Amyor
Mayer
Burkhart Proposes Widening Madison Street by Five Feet
A local advocate urges Madison Street widening to five feet to ease rough paving and improve traffic flow. The plan envisions asphalt coating on southern streets, leveling the road crown, and extending new paving from Juckxou to the west. officials note cost and logistics for the project.
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Burkhart
Madison Street
Gomtainstoner
Wephadt
Marengo
Juckxoutt
Lehn
Duckkow
Quikatoner
Sla
Villayge
Coumiisitomen
Whdeming Mall
Biets
Mision
Rathbone Meeting Postponed by Chamber of Commerce
The Henry A Rathbone meeting scheduled at the Chamber of Commerce address was postponed from October 20 to October 28 due to engagement in Congress. Rathbone, a prominent congressman, is known for eloquence and Forest Turk invites his visit.
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Chanter of Commerce
Henry T. Fathbone
Me. Rathbone
Congress
Forest Turk
Hin
Judge Walter McGrath to Speak at Forest Social Club
Oak Park jurist Judge Walter de McGrath will address the Forest Social Club on Tuesday evening at Roosevelt road venue. He will discuss the City Form of Government in a talk expected to illuminate local civic structure.
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Walter McGrath
Forest Social Club
Juge Walter de McGrath
Oak Park
Porext Sociad Club
Corrective Work for Provise Girls On Gym Program
Provine High plans corrective physical education for girls guided by Miss Stuth M. Whitfield and other staff. The program, overseen by Mine Thuder, targets physical weaknesses and aims to develop girls through hockey track basketball swimming and other activities as new facilities near completion.
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Provine
Stuth M. Whitfield
Birks
Missy Heith Howe
Missy Heith Howe, Schoul Aire
Minx Tel
Deldball
Newcome
Dunelig
Leniers
Lhead
Dervivion
Owen
Une
Oil Station Robbery Sparks Series of Petty Thefts
Thieves smashed the front door of a local oil station at Pragklin and Madison Motdoyaalgha and ruined cash drawers, bank books, and papers. They also entered a basement on Fork Avenue during a family gathering and took several items while leaving merchandise untouched.
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Benuln & Keamner
Pragklin
Madison
Fork Avenue
Head-On Collision Near Lathrop and Washington
A head-on crash occurred at Lathrop avenue and Washington boulevard on Sunday. Two cars, both driven by residents of Chingy, collided in heat, causing damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported, and drivers were unhurt.
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Lathrop
Washington
Lathrop Avenue
Washington Boulevard
Chingy
Nto
Cary
Ovcue
New Street Light Proposal May Be Placed on Ballot
Voters may see a spring election issue authorizing a street light project in Maywood and Bellwood. The plan, funded by special assessments on nearby properties, would cost about ten years of payments with interest and rely on a tax levy if approved by the county court after objections.
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Salad le
Eanetenen
Heety
Boreas Park
Sxpechil
Jeudolt Borkirt
Xteeets
Aly
Lk Fk
Wdd
Oak Park
Bree
FEU
Weil
Atty
Firemen's Dance Postponed By Weather
A firemen's dance originally scheduled for next Saturday night has been postponed due to bad weather. The event will now be held at the ballroom in Forest Park near Les Plaines, with attendance expected from local labor and station crews.
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Betl
Forest Park
Les Plaines
Wadie
Street Dance Draws Crowd at Jackson Playground Benefit
The street dance in Jackson, organized by the American Legion, drew merrymakers to raise funds for playgrounds. The event was well attended and pleasant with a smooth pavement for dancing though the floor was not perfect. No total funds reported yet.
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Jackson Toyle
American Legion Botuniay
Henry Meyer Hurt In Car Crash On Wet Sunday Road
Henry Meyer sustained injuries when a car overturned on a wet road Sunday near Madison street. The mishap involved multiple occupants and occurred as a party traveled toward Vion Grove. Henry Meyer, injured, was treated and remained with his family at Brown’s Lake after the incident. The group later stayed at Mrs Meyer's parents, Mr and Mrs Heary Putz, former shoe dealer, in the vicinity.
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Henry Meyer
Mroo
Mra
Meyer
Madison Street
Metron Park
Vion Grove
Thorry
Burlington
Weringhois Wis
Altona
Menry Meyer
Cota
Drylkes
Aed
Mra. Meyer
Mr Oui Mra
Hleary Putz
New Stores Rising on Randolph Street Landmark Block
On Randolph Street a new group of stores and offices are under construction at the northeast corner of Udnmdolih avenue and Dey. Wabied avenue. The project, led by aul Gurenyechwager, follows a former grocery store site opposite Warner Frank. Estimated cost around 805 000, with eleven stores and offices planned for Standilph street near Gushedsy center. The area grows dense with shops and businesses as widening plans and new tenants emerge on the busy street.
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Ishela Vewken
Udnmdolih Aayeet
Dey
Aul
Gurenyechwager
OppoRite Warner
Coutais Ata Acorer
SVR
Phese
Cine
Laindolph
Randolph Street
Atreet
Rendy Ue
Paul
Washington
Cheen
Long Summer of Daylight Saving Comes to a Close
In a fall transition many readers note the end of daylight saving time as clocks revert. The scramble to adjust schedules and routines affects daily life and local happenings across communities.
Beauty Contest Brings Chicago Film Fame for Miss Kling
Miss pRinriene A Breil daughter of Mend Mrk Poni Kereta once of Cte le avenue tops Chicago Five id CM peowil Uvaters week of September Watch. Ten entrants were selected from hundreds with Miky Kure] among the ten singled out. Henriette’s photo appeared in the Chicago Daily Swarmost as the prettiest in papers Context tied to Kurden Jobilee anniversary. Miss Krewl, a professional typist and Kerretary, has been offered a stage contract by a film producer and is weighing the offer.
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Stow
Miky Kure
Wis
Henriette
Chicago Daily
United States
Miss Krewl
Ff Pliy
Kiwanis Club Play and Dinner at Purple Grackle
A Kiwanis Club event featured a play and dinner at Purple Grackle. Members gathered for morning golf rounds, an evening program led by Charles Be Kerbstein, and a banquet with remarks by Senator Roos and other dignitaries. Winners of Chevurksun Heents and Sudluavers Golf Tournament were announced, with multiple prize recipients and ceremonial toasts following the meal.
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Kiwanis Club
Pertvet
Charles
Courne
Tony
Kovedt Park
Roos
al Huet
Eyiker Kiwonis
Kerbstein
Fred Toos
Andy Amey
Goa
Fe Meagizlie
Diberty
Ats
Tribune
Brbxtein
Funaties
Red Lawn
Vitel
Aten
Dv Ware
Siath Priv
der Dt Warner
Eng
Hering Phinith
Way
Walter We
Asooby
Harry Huaxhold
Thowulel
Chuest Pela
Horagahoa
Hemelor
Muow Recon
Herry Uct
Phir
Council Passes Ordinance for Dry Cleaners
A municipal council approved a new ordinance targeting dry cleaning operations. The measure, aligned with existing rules, bans certain practices and aims to regulate daytime hours and waste handling at local cleaners. The vote followed weeks of discussion and references to neighboring jurisdictions.
Yom Kippur Jewish Holiday Observed Next Monday
Yom Kipper, the Jewish day of atonement, will be observed next Monday with fasting from sunrise to sunset. Schools and businesses will be closed during the day and open in the evening.
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Kipper
Alunenent
Frankel Brothers Buy 14,000 Acre Alabama Land
Dr EB Frankel and brother Joseph Frankel purchase 14,000 acres in Baldwin County Alabama for 107000 dollars. They plan to keep the land intact or subdivide.
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Eb, Frankel
Win Law
Joseph
Fee Ledee
Baldwin County
Firat Ford Car Giveaway At Park Event
A local park event next Monday night will feature the drawing of a Firat Ford car. Organizers expect a brisk trade as attendees crowd the venue to witness the prize handout and celebrate the fundraiser.
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Firat Ford
Football Season Opens With Progo Doubleheader
The season begins with a doubleheader as Weston, New Trier, Oak Park, and Wheaton teams prepare for Saturday games. Attendance and season ticket sales are noted, with emphasis on youth participation and local gymnasial programs to promote athletics and future players.
Bond Election Sparks Near Unanimous District Support
The community prepares for a bond vote across three districts with broad backing. Officials, educators, and residents discuss funding plans, project scopes, and potential tax implications as meetings unfold and campaigns mobilize for the upcoming ballot.
Woman Claims Dangerous Jackson-Deaplaines Sign
A reader reports a dangerous sign at Jackson Deaplaines with objections raised. The note describes unclear warnings and potential hazards near a Dowpitioen site and mentions various named individuals and locations in a fragmented account.
Wedding of Prouty Arndt Couple Sets September 26
The Prouty Arndt wedding is announced with details of the private ceremony on September 26 at a Bay church. The bride Mina Mildred Arndt and groom Monet Krew will be attended by family and friends in a formal reception following the ceremony.
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Prouty-Arndt
Mina Mildred Arndt
Mim
Biale Bay
Germany
Heedaburg
Transfer Butcher Shop Changes Hands
Otto Menfeldt buys the butcher shop from Allin Miller who retires for health reasons. The transfer occurs at the building, with Menfeldt taking over operations and a portion reserved for the Ulewebers.
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Otto Menfeldt
Adop
Allin Miller
Miller
Mienfeldt
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