Improvements Abound At Arlington Park In Warlington Pa
Arlington Park gains a grass steeple course a polo field an artificial lake and lush landscaping dramatically upgrading the grounds ahead of the upcoming race meeting Thousands of dollars have been spent on grounds and facilities with a new inside paddock grandstand access and enhanced service The park also opens its own airport a first for the Chicago district and adds a printing plant on wheels to speed race programs officials promise top-notch hospitality and operations supervised by Wm A Kiefer of the Hotel Sherman
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Arlington Park
Chicago
Wm .A. Kiefer
Sherman
John D. Hertz
Club House
W. A. Meyer
Arlington
United States
Press Company
Mt Prospect Chamber Picnic Recap at Elk Grove Forest Preserve
Mt Prospect Chamber of Commerce members and families picnicked at Elk Grove Forest Preserve on Sunday June 22 with indoor baseball games led by Walter Weiss and Cubs captain in a 12 to 8 deciding game. Umpire Henry Bergel and Commissioner Wm Busse officiated while golf contests and a marshmallow roast followed supper entertainment chaired by Fred Meeske.
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Mt. Prospect
Cubs
Henry Bergel
Wm. Busse
Frank Lenders
Carl] Petersen
Walter Weiss
Alber. Busse
Landeck
Chicago
Fred Meeske
Frank J. Bierman
Drift Toward Suburbs Reveals Shifting Population Trends
The 1930 census early figures show decentralization around cities as more residents move to suburbs. Urban centers still attract yet demand for city amenities and open spaces grows. Experts note Manhattan housing losses and a push by developers to build apartment housing with moderate rents to keep white collar workers nearby.
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Gebing
Miller
Manhattan
National Municipal Review
Progressive Party Picnic Set For July Sixth
The Progressive Club will host its second annual picnic on Sunday July 6 at Wildhagen's Grove at Algonquin and Plum Grove Ave. Meet at the grove by 10 o'clock if possible. Transportation is available. Committee chair George Tatge with assistants Richard Busse John Bencic and Howard Lang invite all. Bring lunch baskets lemonade and ice cream are free. Events include a ball game races dancing and tug of war with prizes. Directions from Mt Prospect via Central road to Plum Grove or Algonquin road to the grove. Everyone welcome.
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Progressive Club
Wildhagen’s Grove
Algonquin
Plum Grove Ave
the Grove
George Tatge
Richard Busse
John Bencic
Howard Lang
Mt. Prospect
Central Road
Plum Grove Avenue
Plum Grove
Algonquin Road
Arlington Park Expands Train Capacity For Upcoming Meet
Arlington Park signals rising interest and readiness to handle more trains than ever for the racing season. Admission remains at $2.20 general with blue house seats at $6.05. emphasis on improved loud speaker system promises clearer narration and race reports.
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Arlington Park
Blus House
Veterans of Foreign Wars Attends Illinois Encampment
Local V F W members Commander Arthur Flesch and Comrades D W Budlong and Joan Gerken attended the Illinois State Encampment in Charleston on June 19 1929 not 2021 The trip showcased American history and the Illinois Cottage project at Eaton Rapids Michigan with foundation begun and completion planned within 60 days The event honored Boy Scout Percy Eugene Piper of near Sumner Illinois as top Outing Boy Scout for 1929 and featured remarks by key V F W leaders and the state auxiliary The next encampment was awarded to Rockford Illinois in 1931 and included a prize winning Drum and Bugle Corps
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Arthur Flesch
D. W. Budlong
Joan Gerken
V. Kt. W. Post
Charleston
Ill
Kankakee
Champaign
Urbana
Mattoon
Danville
Watseka
Shiloh
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois Cottage Committee
Ormen
Eaton Rapids
Ich
Illinois
America
Percy Eugene Piper
Sumner
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Unite Es
Ohe
Piper
Elmer Corrie
Venice
Grand Council
Lone Scout
Lone Scout Quiller L. S. Q
Boy Scouts
Hezekiah M. Duff
Robert B. Handy, Jr
National
State Department
Ladies Auxiliary
Veteran’s of
Military Order of
Rockford, al
V. F. W. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States
Old Guard
Methodist women meet at Mrs Harth home
The Womens Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will convene Monday June 30 at 2 30 pm at the home of Mrs Wm Harth 215 E Euclid Street for a regular meeting.
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Womens’ Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Wm. Harth
E. Euclid Street
Community groups plan Boy Scout sponsorship in Mt Prospect
Veterans of Foreign Wars leader A Flesch convened a June 25 meeting urging village groups to sponsor a Mt Prospect Boy Scout troop. Arlington Heights officials outlined regional scouting support and a joint committee to organize, with a July 9 follow up aimed at full village representation.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Flesch
Proctor
Arlington Heights
Prospect
Brown
Arlington Heights High School
Shaver
Park Ridge
Scout
Northwest Side
Nimtz
A. Flesch
Wm. Gaul
Chamber of Commerce
G. Andresen
Meyn
Hauptly
Womans Club
Lee
Community Church Ladies Circle
Oys
Thieves Break Into Shell Station in Mt Prospect
Thieves entered the Shell gas station at Northwest Highway and Center Road in Mt Prospect early Tuesday, stealing cash amounting to 3.27 and other goods including cigarettes cigars an automatic foreign make gun clothing and more. A $50 reward from the Hargrave Secret Service was offered for information leading to the culprits.
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Shell
Northwest Highway
Center Road
Mt. Prospect
Latas
Hargrave Secret Service
Barrington
Mr. Latas
Civic Welfare Party Picnic Set for July 13
Mt. Prospect Civic Welfare Party announces a community picnic Sunday July 13 at Wildhagen grove near Algonquin Road and Plum Grove Avenue south of Palatine. Attendees meet at noon and bring lunch baskets. Chairman John Pohlman leads a committee including Frank Petrine Henry Pahr Otto Maleske and Henry J. Ehard.
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Civic Welfare Party
Mt. Prospect
Wildhagen Grove
Algonquin Road
Plum Grove Avenue
Palatine
John Pohlman
Frank Petrine
Henry Pahr Otto Maleske
Henry J. Ehard
Individual Interior Life Drives Use of Opportunity
A compact quotation notes that society and men can provide opportunity and persuasion, but only the individual's interior life allows meaningful use of them. The line reflects a moral emphasis on personal reflection guiding action.
Traffic cops handle heavy Sunday night congestion
Chief Mulso and Officer Lesch faced a busy shift directing 14 400 cars at 40 a minute during peak hours. They cited drivers diverting onto Busse avenue and back onto the highway, while arresting speed violators with a high speed motorcycle. An incident with a speeding distinguished man and a Packard Ford collision near Northwest Highway and Central ended with the mayoral decision not to remove the vehicle.
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Mulso
Otcer Lesch
Busse Avenue
Lesch
Northwest Highway
Central
Pre School Mothers Clinic Planned in Mount Prospect
On Wednesday July 9 at ten in the morning a community hall infant welfare meeting is scheduled in Mount Prospect. Nurse Helen Jackson will also form a pre school mothers club at two that afternoon to assess health for school entry and support early education across Mount Prospect and nearby areas.
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Mount Prospect
Helen Jackson
Editor and Wife Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs H C Paddock of Arlington Heights celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with children and relatives visiting from afar. Paddock’s career spans Wheaton Illinoisan Rochelle Register Waukegan first daily Palatine Enterprise Arlington Heights Herald and other papers. Readers recall old days, meals, and gifts in exchange for subscriptions as appreciation pours in.
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H. C. Paddock
Arlington Heights
Paddock
Wheaton Illinoisan
Rochelle
Register
Waukegan
Libertyville Independent
James Woodman
Frank Just
Palatine
Palatine Enterprise
Arlington Heights Herald
Wheaton Illinoian
Irs
Secree
Safe and Sane Fourth Aided by Ordinance
Arlington Heights officials remind residents that fireworks are banned within village limits without a Fire Marshal permit. Firecrackers require permits and violators face a $10 fine, with aims to protect children and prevent fires and injuries.
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Safe and Sane
Arlington Heights
Highway improv plans clear way at Mount Prospect tonight
Cooperative actions by village officials property owners and the state highway department ease obstacles to widening the Northwest highways Des Plaines Palatine Arlington Heights and Mt Prospect prepare formal ordinances The MT Prospect plan sets a new building line 83 feet north of the Northwestern railroad property while Foundry road bend will be eliminated affecting Magnolia Metal Co and Arlington Seating Co with significant land loss Volz notes Magnolia will not oppose the change and Seating Co may lose space for an office building
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State Highway Department
Cook County Herald
Des Plaines
Palatine
Arlington Heights
Mt. Prospect
Northwestern Railroad
Herman Meyn
Meyn
Rere
Arlin Heights
Foundry Road
Magnolia Metal Co
Arlington Seating Co
Volz
Magnolia Meta Co
Garden Club Hears Peony Authority and Irises
The Garden club of Arlington Heights met at Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick’s home for a Peony culture talk by Cristman of Northbrook Gardens and American Peony association. He highlighted peony growing tips and noted his garden exhibit at the Chicago Flower Show. The next meeting on July 9 will discuss Irises with speaker Mr. Arthur McElhose after a brief business session.
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Garden Club
Arlington Heights
Charles Fitzpatrick
North State Road
Cristman
Northbrook Gardens
American Peony Association
Chicago Stadium
Bruce Jarvis
Hawthorne Street
Arthur McElhose
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Progressive Party
Great Outdoors
Movement For
Benci
Cohairman
Shell Station
Hargraves Detective Service
Big Noise
Arlington Hts
Duffields
The
Lions Club
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