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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1925
Page
9
Voter petitions seek to switch the village to a city form, with a special election to decide. Two petitions propose the change and set conditions, requiring 8 to 260 percent of legal voters to trigger a vote. If approved, the village would elect a mayor and aldermen under a city government system.
A garbled city planning note advocates widening Madison Street by five feet and paving adjacent streets with asphalt. The report mentions local officials and a commission, describing efforts to improve traffic flow on the west side from Duckkow to Marengo, with mixed clarity on specific street names and dates.
Henry A Rathbone meeting scheduled near the Chanter of Commerce was postponed from October 20 to a later date due to a congressman engagement. Rathbone, a noted eloquent congressman, is respected by Forest Turk and welcomed by the town.
Juge Walter de McGrath of Oak Park will speak Tuesday evening at the Forest Social Club on the City Form of Government. The event invites residents to learn about municipal structure and governance.
A corrective work program for Provine High School girls was organized this year under Miss Thorpe Whitfield and others. It aims to improve physical health with supervised activities in hockey, track, basketball, swimming, and more. The plan includes dedicated supervision, new facilities, and a move toward regular physical education leadership roles for senior students.
Robbers hit an oil station at Pragklin and Madison Motdoyaalgha stealing the cash drawer and bank book while breaking the front door. Several papers and merchandise were taken as petty thieves entered a basement on Fork Avenue during a family gathering.
A head on collision occurred at Lathrop avenue and Washington boulevard on Sunday. Two cars from Chingy collided in traffic when one misjudged an approaching vehicle. Both cars sustained damage but no injuries were reported.
Public notice outlines a spring ballot measure to fund a new street light line along Maywood and Bellwood via special assessments on nearby property owners. Officials say costs would be spread over ten years with interest, funded from general tax revenue if the public approves.
Weather delayed the firemen's ball by two weeks. The event will now be held on Saturday at the ball room in Forest Park near Lions Meeting Park, with proceeds benefiting local fire relief.
Street dance in Jackson hosted by the American Legion to aid playgrounds drew merrymakers. The event was well attended in pleasant weather, dancing on a pavement not a ballroom floor. No exact money total reported yet.
Henry Meyer sustained injuries when his car overturned on a wet Burlington Wisconsin road on Sunday. The crash, described with chaotic OCR errors, mentions nearby names and places including Madison street and Metron Park, with others named Meyer, TMxT, and Meyer's relatives. The party then proceeded to Hrawn's Like to stay with Mrs Meyer's parents, Mr and Mrs Hleary Putz, a former shoe dealer.
A string of new stores and offices is under construction along Randolph Street and Washington Streets. The project, expected to cost about 805,000, will fill several corners with shops, offices, and street frontage, signaling rapid commercial expansion through the area.
A garbled diary like note hints at the end of daylight saving time. It mentions clocks, mornings, evenings, and a sense of adjustment as days shorten and routines shift with the change.
Miss Henriette Kreutz, daughter of Mendel Poni Kereta, crowned beauty queen in Chicago weekly pageant, earns live film contract offer. Ten entrants were narrowed from hundreds as Miky Kreul and others gained prominence in the Daily Scrutiny coverage. Kreul faces stage contract choice as career prospects loom from this national contest exposure.
Kiwanis Club AAS held a dinner and golf day at Purple Grackle. The event featured a morning round and evening play with prizes including cups and medals. Senator Roos spoke on service and leadership while Chaeles Be Kerbstein announced winners.
A municipal vote approved a new ordinance regulating dry cleaning operations. The measure aligns with existing rules and imposes fees and standards for businesses, including location limits and environmental protections.
Yom Kipper, the Jewish holy day, will be observed next Monday with traditional services and fasting. The temple will close during the day and reopen in the evening.
Dr EB Frankel and his brother Joseph Ledee purchase 14,000 acres in Baldwin County Alabama for 107000 dollars. They may keep the tract as a whole or subdivide it. The brothers are described as law partners with Ledee involved in the deal.
A local event promises a Firat Ford car giveaway next Monday night. The plan involves a staged ceremony at a park with crowd participation and a drawing for the winner. A brisk trade and high interest loom as preparations continue.
The town prepares for a new football season with a doubleheader and season ticket sales. Weston, Morton, New Trier, and Oak Park are mentioned among venues and teams. Aims include promoting athletic development, coaching, and youth participation across grades.
The city conducts a bond election across five districts with near unanimous support. Voters respond to the proposed funding by approving multiple bond measures, while officials outline the plan and timeline for issuing the bonds and financing public projects.
A reader claims a local sign near Dowpitioen poses hazards amid garbled text and unclear references. The fragmentary report mentions names like W. Abel Moston and Carrey Hite Hiebolgeh, plus references to objects and locations, with no clear outcome.
Wedding announcement for Mina Mildred Arndt daughter of Mr and Mrs WwW TT Monet Krew details a September 26 ceremony at a church in Bay area. The event includes a reception with honors, music, and family attendance. guests from Germany and Albany are noted among the extended circle.
Otto Menfeldt takes over the butcher business from Allin Miller who retired for health reasons. The sale transfers the shop to Menfeldt though Miller had never married in the town and occupied the premises during a long association with local families.
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