20 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1918
Page
1
Louis A Stahmer urges Liberty Bond purchases to support the war effort. He emphasizes collective sacrifice, urges neighbors to buy bonds, and promotes installment plans and local bank help. He notes risks of German victory and calls for swift, broad participation from every citizen.
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Grosser urges village-wide effort to meet the Third Liberty Loan quota. He notes citizens show little bond purchase, expects a $100 000 village quota, and warns against misreporting subscriptions by firms or corporations. He asks workers to file white cards to ensure accurate credit and tabulation.
Mrs Besule Stoow organized Gilbert McClarg Travelogue under the Warent-Teacher association at the Madison-Circle theatre on Tuesday evening April 16 for the school grounds fund. The event netted about 125 dollars, slated for graveling the school yard, and drew high praise for Mr McClarg’s vivid imagery and photographs.
The Forest Park Food Conservation Exhibit announces afternoon demonstrations. Miss H M Bonner, a Webtoy college graduate, will show soy bean and wheat substitutes. Another session will cook sheep cuts using substitutes, with Friday’s demonstration on milled wheat and substitutes.
Forest Park voters upheld Boeger and Busscher for the high school board, defeating Albert Wolf and Mrs. Victorine Wray as Maywood factions pressed Harmony League efforts. Boeger of Hillside and Busscher of Melrose Park win in a close contest, continuing six years of service.
Oak Park boards to cut municipal staff immediately to save about 950000 annually. Six police officers to be discharged, one fire department member to depart, two public works positions cut, and health commissioners and an assistant will be removed, reducing town debt and staff across departments.
Mrs John Torgerson at 601 Marengo avenue enjoyed a birthday surprise Monday evening when twenty four friends arrived with refreshments and prizes. A money gift accompanied birthday wishes from the group.
Wartime fundraising plea echoes through Forest Park urging residents to back the third Liberty Loan. A four minute Oak Park speaker emphasizes duty, sacrifice, and unity, noting thirteen days remain to meet a $100000 quota.
Local gatherings feature a Friday party hosted by the Ludew family with a lively indoors program. Alumni from Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church plan Sunday afternoon activities and a business meeting. A conservation appeal from C. T. Murdock seeks support for a wheat to potato substitution campaign.
Mrs Bophla H Witnes died of gas asphyxiation at her Chicago home early Sunday. Her husband Henry Hines died later at St Anthony's hospital after being overcome. A chimney brick blocked draft causing the tragedy. Survived by Fred Will Frink, Mrs Bierman, and Mrs Jennings with funeral at Waldheim.
An afternoon Liberty Sing program will be presented Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at Oak Park Theatre under Allied Musical Interests of the WWI era suburbs. The program features military songs and standards with words and music by Mia J. A. Keaton and Edna Ferber addresses, Major Campbell Volk remarks, and performances of patriotic tunes like My Country, Tis of Thee, Battle Hymn, Pack Up Your Troubles, and Over There.
Eagles announce a Saturday night vaudeville program at Kelhwass' hall designed to entertain with acts from Chicago agencies. The card includes wrestling between Duck Hor mepokey and Frank Schultz, plus special dances and a raffle of an onyx plaque to raise money for the Aerie's naval fund and members serving at colors.
A wedding held at 4823 Palmer Street Chicago united Violet V Ehlers and Sidney J Heard of Batavia on April 6 in a white Georgette crepe gown with pink ribbons. Attending were relatives including bride’s sister Mabel as maid and Robert Ehlers as best man, with guests from Forest Park Ravenswood Oak Park and Chicago.
The Morcat Mark Unit of Red Cross held its first greeting at the new headquarters the Coosnualty lab house at Mundy on April 15. Forty-two workers attended and prepared surgical dressings. The unit will meet Thursdays and Mondays at the club house. Community club hosted a Crosm night and Forest Park Unit reported progress at Ubb. An upcoming Food Conservation Exhibition at Municipal building April 26 25 and 26 will feature Miss Jean Hull who will recount months in Cre work on battle fields.
Obituary notices report the death of Henry Buettner aged about 90 in South Haven County Michigan, noting his emigration from Germany in 1841, residency in New York, move to Michigan in 1902, farming, and surviving relatives. Also reported is the death of Mrs Elizabeth Glow and Walter Hoppert, with family details, residences in Forest Park Melrose Park and South Laven area, and upcoming funeral services at local churches.
Lieutenant Harold J. Rojahn of Unit 876, First Lieutenant in the Volunteer Training Corps, disputes a published report by Captain W. Lamulitun and Major Collins. He states he knows nothing of the charges and questions the earlier dismissal of First Lieutenant Harald Jojunn from Unit 876.
Alma Adele Dammann will wed Arthur Meseke in a home ceremony set for Sunday at 4:30 PM. The couple, both from local addresses, will be joined by family members with Miss Viola Dammann as bridesmaid and Miss Haney Manteke as maid of honor in a gown of white crepe de chine.
A Madison Circle Theatre gathering Friday night April 20 featured a Liberty Loan program led by Albert C. Hoos and Willam Greaser. Colonel Help spoke on the war and democracy while Miss Broch and Bernard Kenemann offered patriotic music. Mr Roos closed with appeals to subscribe to the Third Liberty Loan.
The Forest Park Progressive Club met Wednesday evening April 17 at Vogel's hall. One new member, Chorica W. Mueller, was admitted. Mr. Mueller works for Asmus, the grocer, and is expected to be a active member. The garden committee urged residents to apply to Mr. Duteinenfeld for gardening space. L Wilder reported on the May party set for Saturday, May Ath, at Moleon’s house. Tickets 26 cents, members encouraged to attend.
Myrtle Heilemann of 200 etub avenue celebrated her eleventh birthday with a surprise party Saturday afternoon. A merry crowd of schoolmates gathered at her home to share refreshments and gifts including a thrift card and stamps. Names of attendees listed include Viola Diets, Riale Bilt, Mildred Block, Antoinette, Lana, Margaret Schuls, Adeline Keller, Myrtle Ulrich, Lasbelle Werslg, Mary Baker and Peart.
Voter instructions for a school election note voting on April 20 for board members William J. Cuspingham John Nowdef Martin Dammann Jr and Clyde Blough. Two seats for three year terms. three petitions indicate vacancies. Brange to fill one year vacancy from Paul Heinse resignation. A party afterward extended into morning hours with lingering guest remarks.
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