1937: Keeping an Eye on the Ryerson Place

The entries we post on a weekly basis will be from the early 1900s through the late-1930s at a time when was beginning to flourish as a community.

The entries are posted practically verbatim, except for the names of the victims or perpetrators of the crimes noted. They provide a fascinating reflection of the times and culture of that era.

Just as an example of what was going on in Lake Forest around that time, a large part of the Skokie Valley floods after heavy rain on June 30, 1938. The Deerpath underpass is completely flooded, according to the  timeline.

• Feb. 17, 1937: Squads watching Mrs. Donald Ryerson's home day and night for five weeks see someone drive into the driveway. There may be one man working around place.

• Feb. 9, 1937: Baldwin investigated lamps being broken in Mayers subdivision at 2:45 p.m. Picked up a young male who resides on Witchwood Lane and seemed to know about them, but said he will not talk. Mr. Ray Moore will call tomorrow on this.

• Feb. 4, 1937: Broadcast received. Be on the lookout for man 6' tall, slim build wearing light suit, no o'coat, driving 1937 Olds. Sedan, property of Geneva Police Dept. Gold Star on sides. Gave to squads.

• Jan. 25, 1937: Broadcast received. Be on the lookout for two men riding in dark blue 1926 Buick Sedan. They are 25 to 30 years old. Wanted by Chicago Herald and Examiner as they are taking subscriptions illegally.

— information courtesy of John Walker.

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