Local Men Leave for Army Induction from River Mforest
A group from River Mfrest and Forest Park will report for induction into the U S Army. Names include Jatin Kracalik, Bruce Bertacchi, Linhrop Sannes, Franklin Arthur Newman, Leon Pimgutt, Michael Re, Will iam Krieger, Wallace Cooper, Leonard Galt, James Crowley, Henry Schnekler and others. The Selective Service System announces a four page occupational questionnaire to gather full background and skills for national manpower use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Mfrest Ant Forest Park
Sec
United States Army
Jatin Kracalik
the Jol
Bruce Bertacchi
Linhrop
Sannes
Raptis
Franklin
Arthur Newman
Leon Pimgutt
Lake
Michael Re
Gal Flyinn
William Krieger
Monroe
Wallace Cooper
Clinton
Leonard Galt
Desplaines
George Thompson
Thomas Colston
Beloit
James Crowley
Tlannah
Elenry Schnekler
Col Punt
CG Armstrong
Setective Service
United States Employment Service
Directeur Artistrogy
Partial List of New Wardens and Officials
A fragmented roster lists wardens and deputy wardens for Forest Park Illinois districts with names and addresses. It shows district assignments for numerous individuals including Roger T. Williams Robert C. Kock W J Steffenhagen Ernest J Younger Alfred A Stoltzefeldt Harry Cuersten sen Arthur Groesler Carl Primoth Ian Barlagting Rudolph Wo Fliegg Walter Feigler Frank Andree Frank Lars and others with district numbers and street addresses. The text also notes a public survey and guidance on meeting wardens and volunteering for emergency duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger T. Williams
Marenge Avenue
Forest
Robert C. Kock
Jehmer
W. J. Steffenhagen
Warran Avenue
WC Holcombe
Circle Avenue
Ernest J. Younger
Marengo Avennue
Alfred A. Stoltzefeldt
Rudolph Wo Fliegg
Korent
Walter Feigler
Mareniga
Prank Andree
Ciele Avenue
Kornor AM
Disirieg
Frank Lars
Warden
Forest Park
Ramat Granary
Cirleavetins
Nethae
Sunrise Easter Service at St Pauls and affiliated churches
Easter events include a 2 am to 5 am three hour sunrise service by Lutheran affiliates in Austin, meditation on the cross, and a 9 am service at St Pauls with communion. Obvious garbled text references other church activities and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lutheran Conference
Austin
Waller
St Pan's
Bee Etlock
Holy Week Theme at Kiwanis in Forest Park
The Kiwanis club hosted a Holy Week program featuring Rev Dr Armin Gs. Weng of the Lutherans seminary and the United Lather Churches Synod. Harold Reichert of Forest Park and Andee Bua of Oakland Park attended after naval service. the event praised by attendees as a meaningful observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Kista
Armin Gs. Weng
Chives Lutherans Seminary
Mids
Synod of United Lather
Cli
Chafehyes
Franklin Ziniermacar
Aid Gail
Lis. Navy
Andee
Chis
Heave
Suni Bashav
Hamilton
Ile
Uteeluh
Hick
Presbyterians Havel Big Easter Service
The Forest Park Presbyterian church plans a large Easter service featuring speaker Gatog Wadden Coane and a welcoming of new members. The program includes special music, sermons by Nelson and Rath, and a church anniversary. The congregation will celebrate with a festive Easter morning service and related observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Nelson
Ian Wall
Chuck WU
District listings reveal residents across Forest and nearby areas
Readable fragments show addresses and names in multiple districts including Forest and nearby streets such as Tarkson Blvd, Harris St, Desplaines Ave, Circle Ave, and Marengo Ave. The text lists residents with house numbers and street names, indicating a community directory or voter district roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aidatiye St. Wares
Dlerry Settle
Adannah Ave
Forest
Fe Martinamma
Tarkson Blvd
Porest
Arthur Dobberk
Ace
Crest Wapr
Jos Koziek
Harris St. Forest
ISU K Distrign
van Kramer
Desplaines Ave
Distelet
Hebert Collis
Circle Ave
Karest
Edmund C Trage Seeks Local School Board Seat
Edmund C Trage announces his candidacy for the Forest Park Local School Board. He cites business success and a reputation for honesty, pledging to keep contracts competitive and avoid patronage. He relates his community work with the Underprivileged Clinton Committee and Civilian Defense, and aligns with Peer Coseh for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bares Park
Te Gikatis
Tis
Education
Willy Hoth
Ann
Hemise
Yves
Ehvernante
Clint
Wawapis
Jak
Civilian Defense Board
Fy Boll Arenps
Hlis
Fur
Cat Park
Aia
Ysis
Meragetits
Pesry i Coseh
Cogeh
Writes From Philippines Precedes Janniseliesen Dispatch
A garbled report from the Philippines recounts Jannisch’s missives about travel and weather, noting a cold night and a sleeping bag, with references to Star Vindsee and local impressions. The text hints at military presence and local hospitality, but many names and places are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janniseliesen
Miro
Jannisch
Philippia
William Murray Serves at Great Lakes Shipyard
Fragmentary report notes William Murray at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The text mentions shipyard activities and assignments aboard vessels, with incomplete details about duties and ship movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murray
Great Lakes
Mayor Kelly to Attend Benefit Show for Medical Supplies
City officials announce a benefit event at Forest theater April 20 and 21 to raise funds for medical supplies for the Civil Defense program. Mayor Kelly will speak on May 20 and present a short film titled When An Air Raid Strikes. Proceeds fund Civilian Defense efforts and related programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mu Felly
Chirag
Enerst
Lord Hin Defense Awarks
Tom Calis
Kelly
Weil
Jiat
Sullivan
Dongle
Pairbanks, Jr
Comican Brothers
Ofhee
Washington, D.C
Office of Civilian Defense
Prs
Sapien
Parest Park Civil Defense Movement
Su Phi
Parestheater
Mortidiy
Coesday
Last Minute Filings Shake Proviso High School Board Race
Two candidates filed late for the Proviso township high school board seats as the town braces for an election. Leslie Allen of Maywood and Prod Meyer of Forest Park filed from different camps, triggering a last minute scramble amid rival campaigns and local political tension. Irvin Hendrickson also sought a spot, drawing competition as residents prepare for a tense vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proviso Township
B. Leslie Allen
Irvin C. Hendrickson
Schoo Board
Focal
Park
Forest Park
Leslie Allen
Maywood
Prod Meyer
Marest Park
Myfendrickson
Melton
Parwhy
Wien
Cineraria Easter Cross At St Peter’s Church
Easter cross display at St Peter’s Church honors departed relatives with memorial pads and a reading list. Services include sunrise at 6 00, Guzman at 7 00, Sunday School at 9 00, and Easter service at 10 00. Visitors are welcome as church sales report a 19 percent gas increase year over year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
Peter
de Elnarel
Gaul
Dro Buel
Eharel
Son Flava Avenue
Guzman
Buh
Ait Arde
Tonwat
Forest Park Public Library Seeks April Document Day
The Forest Park Public Library schedules two days April 9 and 10 for cleaning and documentation. Borrowers returning books late may pick up loans after misplacing them at the Victory Book Wing in the upper hall. Cards will be issued to borrowers during library operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Agin
Hallatonge
Bortugeer Edits Fur
Japs Slapped $75 Worth Of Scrap
A wartime scrap drive report notes residents in Forest Park and nearby areas collecting scrap metal. Trucks escorted by Boy Scouts proceed through streets while volunteers coordinate donations and pledge to aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mares Park
Chitirmi
Gallvet Sera
Eseey
Mowest
Parke
Huy
Denver
Hein
Trniitee
Ieee Coves
Pall Bal Ste
Forest
Robert Gein
du Jennisen
Lée Bal Trage
Pavest
Nfamk
Borest
Bidwill Aids in Solving County Tax Muddle
Senator Art Bidwill participates in a reform effort addressing delinquent taxes in Yoak county. The plan seeks legislative changes to clear unvalued property, modernize deed records, and improve tax collection to return neglected property to rolls, benefiting Chicago suburbs and all taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Bidwill
Yoak County
Chicago
Avith
Methodist Lenten Services and Easter Activities
The Lenten serences at the Methodist Church draw strong attendance with Holy Communion on Thursday. Easter program starts at 6 00 am with a devotional session by Youn People around 7 30 am. Easter breakfast is served at 35 cents per plate. The Easter offerings will be collected at the Christ line as the choir performs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ros’ Harper
Riverside
Harper Wall
Sue
Sandley
Lions Club Sponsors Speaker Vik Butont Ptatis Sih
The Lions Club announces a speaker event featuring Vik Butont Ptatis Sih addressing local business and civic leaders. The talk covers retail grocers’ associations in Chicago and Cook County, military police service, and business management strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vik Butont Ptatis
Hueinees Cinereus
Ty Lowe Tioeh
Congataeatigar Irwiel
Sabomtl Association of Retail
Rere
Bina
Lew
Ant Aaguressaing
Atlaet
Anki
Chicago and Cool Canty Grocers Association
National Cant Register Company
Busch
Techni
Council Busy As Project Progresses
Council discusses bids and easements for a major waterworks and distribution project. Officials consider revised easement terms for a track serving the plant and potential Navy-related checks, while village finances show about $10,000 excess in the special assessment fund and concerns over tax delinquencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Sayley
Rinelt
Werk
Ub Exis Water
Us Navy
Calcagne
Willanage Y Prive
Navy
Turner
Harton Galt
Vehiel
Charles Campagoa
First Reformed Church to Give Easter Drama
The First Evangelical Reformed church at 1K s. Elgin avenue presents a three act Easter drama titled Michiie triak and enery for this. A professional scenemaker prepared it with Be the Roman Procurator court feel. cast includes Russell Schaefer Beth Schaefer Verne Tisch and others. Reverend communities invited for Holy week program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Selouk
First Evangelical Reformed Church
Elgin Avenue
Ie Triak
Enery
In Lacheck
Sunda
Hoochley
Mmany
Rarne’s Kantern
USA
eRussell Schaefer
Beth Schaefer
Bert Proney Badin Ber Nanas
Ceeaurer
Verne Tisch
Wenneth Clark Mile Hogg Esalied
Alpert Stemlel
Paltry
Paul
Pearl Harbor letters from Thomas Hurley in Hawaii
Thomas Hurley of Forest Park writes from Pearl Harbor where he serves in the Navy Reserve. He reports his promotion to Seaman Second Class and studies for next exams while enjoying time with the Hawaii-based Hurley family and old neighbors from Forest Park. He invites replies from old island friends and provides his address for correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorne
Naval Rieserves
Peal
University of Hawaii
Hone
Hithoer
Owhee Hive Road
Tuane
Forest Park
Hhawaii
Than
Hawaii
Chile
Pearl Harbor
I. H
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St. Paul's
Kiwanis
Presbyterians
Edmund C. Trage
Philippines
Willian
Wi Meaia
Tow Murray
Sha Toms Even
Hay Cailistial
Jake le
Mayor Kelly
By John Kelly
Edward B. Lane
Camp
Grant
Accian
Howe
Tse
Sethi
Arthur Jo Bidwill
River Forest
Enyited
Tle
Springfield
Rieter
Subuarts
Alice
Lions Club
L. H. Butsch
Thomas Hurley
Railio
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