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Civic Bodies Act To Block "The Scuttler" (1923)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on June 22, 1923. The article discusses the opposition to zoning laws that preserve open spaces. The formation of a syndicate to purchase land between Forrest, Duane,…
The Scuttler (1923)
This document is a political cartoon published by The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on June 29, 1923. The cartoon refers to attempts to circumvent zoning to preserve open spaces and parks in Glen Ellyn.
Mr. Spalding Explains (1923)
This document is a letter to the editor published by The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on June 29, 1923. The letter from R. V. Spalding presents details of the arrangements to sell land, "the third rail right-of-way," and disputes the reporting…
Park People Plan Way Of Winning Open Space (1923)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on July 6, 1923. The article reports on a meeting of the Park and Playground Extension Association. The meeting was called to discuss how to preserve the "beauty spots"…
Park Board Won't Bond; New Plan Underway (1923)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on July 13, 1923. The article reports that the Park Board decided not to create a bond issue because of insufficient income from the tax levy to carry the bond.
Citizens to Buy Ball Grounds as Park Plot (1923)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on August 3, 1923. The article reports that the Park and Playground Association intends to purchase the land known as the 'ball grounds' and eventually transfer…
Syndicate Assures Ball Ground as Park (1923)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on August 10, 1923. The article reports that the Park and Playgrounds Extension Association will assure the purchase and donation to the Park District of the property…
Fishing -- and Progress (1923)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on August 24, 1923. The article reports the formation of a group, a local chapter of the Izaak Walton League, to restock Lake Ellyn with fish. There was also discussion…
Playground Body Recruits 300 To Aid Parks (1923)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on November 16, 1923. The article reports on a membership drive by the Park and Playground Extension Association and the election of officers. The article also reviews…
Community Clubs Activities In 1923 (1923)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on December 14, 1923. The article reports a summary of the activities of the Community Club, notably the support the Club gave to the Park District during the…