Ernst and Keller Win School Contest
Ernst and Keller win the school contest at the April election defeating Tieman and Stange Good Government candidates. Clarence Hoster is reelected president, backed by Citizens Party. Keller led with 87 votes against Blange who received 115, Tipman 538 against Winkt 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Erndt
Geo. Keller
Louis Tieman
John & Stange
Ernst and
Keller
Citizens’ Party
Clarence Hoster
Hoster
Kinet
Blange
Winkt
Tipman
Family Attended Church When Burglars Robbed House
Burglars entered the tania of Bern hard Wilhems at 7440 Jackson Boulevard while the family attended church on Friday evening and stole jewelry valued at over 200 dollars. Entry was gained by a broken window on the little porch. No arrests have been made and police spread the word to watch for suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robhars
Bernhard Wilhems
Jackson Boulevard
Holmne
Warner
A. J. Ullrich
Mexplaines Avenue
Thomin
Ullrich
Ulrich
Hethie
Citizens Party Meeting Organizes Local Club in Village
A Citizens' Party meeting at 7445 Main Street drew over 100 residents as the club organized to support two candidate contenders for village council. Members from precinct 10 are urged to attend Sunday at 838 Elgin Avenue. Also reports include a drowning in Desplaines when Herbert Figventelier, 14, and a friend canoeing were overturned. Herbert did not survive while Robert Sipe was rescued. The Community Church Missionary Society meets to hear a speaker. Evelyn Oswald, aged 11, is remembered in an in memoriam note from her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siouxe Tall
Madlaoy Street
Wednexdry
Citizens' Party Club
Citizens’ Party
Way
Theaa
Welock
Elgin Avenue
Herbert Figventelier
North Lawler Avenue
Chicago
Iowa
Herbert
Hia
Robert Sipe
Oak Park
Forest Park Soldier Receives Official Commendation
Walter Hlogay of Forest Park, serving with Company 1 at Camp U.S. Army, is formally commended for gallantry and devotion aboard the front during a critical period. The commendation cites his skill in keeping equipment operational amid shortages and his tireless work removing and aiding wounded French and American soldiers during the Steichsberg attack with gas concentration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hlogay
Forest Work
Xonn
Hin
Heauquiarte
Colppany
Campi Suyart
Bares
VooRvi
LCL
Walter Ky Hovde
Wanpany
Manpan
United States
Steichsberg
Saldiel
Wihout
Service League Notes Highlight Local Dance and Drill Plans
The article outlines weekly Club activities at Eugene Meld schol with dancing Mondays at 8:00 and training sessions on Tuesdays at 7:30. It notes a Madison river trip, military drill relocations to Maywood girls, and gymnastic work for Jenny girls starting May. A May 2 gathering at the Community club house closes the month’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Service League
Ulas
Muntelpul
Misa Kathering Sehuater
An Excepty
Mu Alelpal Wuliding Avery
Oso
Madison
Deyplaines
Thatcher'd Woods
Lahonie
Nike
May
Aitul
Thbale
Kovedt Park
Maywood Giria Tlh
Forest Park League
Jenny
Gymundun
Thevetoan
Havinyg
Weir
Council canvases returns of election in village council.
The village council met Monday evening to officially canvas the April 16 election. The crowded chamber heard that results appear settled barring action by the Citizens' Party over alleged irregularities. Library board members and local political groups observed as the library ballot totals showed Gideon and Godard winning two year terms, with several other candidates listed for various terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Party
oMchal Chavian
Ars
Taibelte
Hittin
Weyear Tern
Viree
Maer Gideon
Ar| Godard
Weyear Ween
Jagetty Mletweh
Taybelle Hanne
Harry Gadet
A. P Liorcard
Kim Powell
Tara Winterroth
Wat
Wee
Clara Toler
Wil
Form Junior Lea at Community Church
The Community ML 44 church hosts a Junior league meeting after school each Wednesday afternoon to engage children, with weekly activities and focused supervision. Officers listed include Ruth Cunningham as president and Margy Stead as vice president, plus Fred Siegel Harold Grant treasurer, Azula Willis secretary, and Helton Burkart pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ML 44
Tresilent
Ruth Cunningham
Margy Stead
Dinund Flamm
Fred Siegel
Harold Grant
Wreupnrer
Azula Willis
Helton Burkart
Amita Willing
Helen Barkart
Miller thanks voters in Proviso township for support
A local note from Miller expresses gratitude to voters and taxpayers of Proviso township for backing him in the election. He pledges to promote township welfare and extend appreciation to friends and supporters, signaling continued service and acknowledgment from Monroe and Park area readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrovine
Ims
Eowikh
Lange
Rvimuin
I Miller
Forest Park elects Beller and Renat to school board
Citizens of Forest Park extend thanks as George Beller and Renat are continually reelected to the Parent Park public school board. Local support keeps their campaigns viable and appreciated by residents.
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George Beller
Win, Renat
Parent Park
Forest Park
Hem It Tha Ele Tau
May Party Dance at Forest Park Ballroom
May 10th party at Forest Park ballroom invites all to wtepping for a dandy time and to raise funds for the Forest Park Boys' band uniforms. A prize electric toaster will be given away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Ballroom
Forest Park
Movseheart Legion Women Host Card Party at Boone Home
The Women of the Movseheart Legion will hold a novelty party at the Boone Home 7445 Madison Street on Wednesday evening April 28. Bunco and other games will be played, refreshments served, and dancing will conclude the evening. The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movseheart Legion
Boone
Madison Street
Purely Personal Notices From LaMars and Nearby
A string of local social items notes Mia D. G. Trvelt returning home from winter with her son in Hanfan avenue and birthday greetings. Arch Bishop Albert Daeger visits and other residents share visits, receptions, and gifts. Harold Hosler returns home with discharge on his birthday. Various meetings, dinners, and neighborhood chatter fill the week with reports from Forest Park, Alhambra, and Chicago connections. A reward offer and public rumor discussion punctuate the lively notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia. D. G. Trvelt
LaMars
Iowa
Wm. H. Terrel
Hanfiah Avenue
Harold Hosler
Frank Hosler
Thomaa Avenue
Nevs
Harold
Liberty Loan Parade Boosts Sales Here
Forest Park held the Liberty Loan parade Thursday evening led by local committee members. Scouts, workers, and patriotic groups joined a march along Macmon Street to Hannah Avenue, urging Forest Park’s quota to $100,000. The event saw absences of bond literature and speakers, and the Liberty Loan headquarters were closed, dampening bond sales. A rally and food feature are planned at Proviso High School next Tuesday at 2:00 PM.
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Forest Park
Yukioun Patel
Thoms
Tam Ture
Boy Scouta
Huntor Jackles
Patriotic Service League
Patriotic Communnity League of
Ugh
Fourth of July Celebration Planned by Forest Park League
The Community League of Forest Park invites all local groups to participate in a Fourth of July celebration under the league aegis. J Miller, recently elected to fill a vacancy, asks organizations to cooperate in all activities, urging residents to join in making the event a proud display of hometown spirit.
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Wiley
Patriotic Communnity League
J. Miller
W. F. Young
King
Ihe
Victory Loan Appeal Urges Support for Forest Mark
Citizens of Forest Mark urged to donate to the Victory Loan, recalling World War I heroes and the fallen, calling for immediate national effort. The appeal emphasizes raising funds to honor “Old Glory” and aid wounded veterans, portraying the drive as a duty and a national call.
Returned Heroes of World War I Honor Roll
A memorial notice lists returning servicemen with ranks and units such as the Navy, Army anti aircraft units, and engineers. Memorial services are planned by the Futur Park Community League for May 25 with an announced location in next week’s issue.
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George A. Authei
Nuavil
Tate
Trompolile
Aia
ALE
H. Albert Orvngfiell
Frank Broadbient
Halfway En- Kingers
Crowpx
France
MM. Bugholz
U. S. Navy
Armin
KAUL
Conmt Guarda
Navy
Roy Mawkward
U. 8. Navy
William I. Barkwi
Tary Proulx
U. 8
Navy Air Rervive
William I. Markwand
Seannn
Ene
T A. Roeber
Transport Service
Nivy
Andrew Prievinch
Amer
Thia
Wtrlulie Communnity League of
Furat Park
Mike
Homecomings to Continue Monthly Celestial Events
A fragmented notice describes ongoing homecomings and celestial drills running through the summer months. Professor Relph O'Hara is mentioned as overseeing the events, with criticism implied. The text remains unclear but hints at scholarly authority and seasonal funding.
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Relph O'Hara
Rao
Gm Oan Te Fay
Two Gold Star Mothers of Forest Park Honor Fallen Heroes
The message praises fallen soldiers as heroes and urges national unity. It notes the mothers’ grief and their pride, urging continued support for victory loans and commemorating the families who have sacrificed for the war effort. It emphasizes lasting remembrance and gratitude from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana
Mothers of Forest
Soldiers Welcomed By Forest Parkers Night Of Honor
A Veterans event in Forest Park welcomed 24 soldiers recently discharged, with a banquet at 7 and a program featuring Mrs. Princes Golden, Walter Montes, and local groups including the Service League and Foreat Hark Boys' Band. The evening honored the boys who returned home, with patriotic remarks by J. Miller and a memorial service noted for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Wan
Nilemin
Forest Park
Alhambra
California
Father Forest Parkers
William Strienz
Otto Bohmidi
Minges
Dora
Emma. Schroeder
Agale
Servier Leagie
Servier
Princes Golden
Walter Montes
Plana
Plana Anl
Gladys ‘Terrel
Entorta
Dondimting
Te Guy Beauts
Junior Jackson
Foreat Hark
Eath
Towneaml
Rotdlens
Streem
Parent Dark
Mendes
Formilly Weteniie
AK Mn
Fortier Weteoure Selekma Tone
Nervive League
Giria
Hedease
America
Intrinan
J. ‘Miller
Waltar Hones
Banage- Auden
Cupifman Miller
Dane Ath
Pela
Hifreda Hockalman
Itouness
Valin Ania
Masia Gypay
Danete Myris Helles
Two Forest Park Women Bake Cake For Returning Soldiers
In Forest Park a patriotic gesture honors twenty three servicemen by two local women Mrs Frances Golden and Mrs Mabre Swift. They prepared a four wart cake to celebrate the boys who returned home, sending a note from the Patriotic Community League. The gesture expresses gratitude and friendship toward the soldiers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henjamin Swift
Frances Golden
Nothern
Worent Park
Gwin Alow Hone
Win
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Evelyn
Alohar
Prather
Lobar
Monroe A. Morett Park
Provlee Township
L. A
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Zee Fahamed
Mia
John ‘Targerson
Morena, Avenue
Albert Daeger
del Daeger
Sopot Avenue
Daeger
Glenatty
Svaven Worgat Park
Thomas Are Aye
Tueddig Kyenlag Crachwe Club
Ber Fone
Platida
Mra. A. Bauersfield
Harlem Avenue
Sergt. Wmal. Burmeister
1Th Regt
Ry. Nazaire
Martin Medill
Vorom Mirk
Viurk
Ferbnida
Hugh @huptun
Brooklyn
New York
Miellig
For
Matte
Wiltiniia
Util
Morrison Atrect
Tue Celal
Jamles Schumacher
Ollye Cooley
The
American Insurance
Forest, Pack
Thank
Thonan
Caunen
Bally Horn
Rockford Avenue
West
Marty
Mr. Horn
Mr. Hore
Liberty Loan
Forest
Noyal
Herera
Thom
Chuipen
Chikdran
Ne Vate
John
Harry B. Burtpnarr
HENTY
Signal Corps
A.B
Cane
Ypres
Art
Remmel
Mindenburg
Bellicourt
Naroy Batrten
Moushrehwan
Harold Hoaler O
Novy
George Kunz
Tofaning
Sonora
Mexico
Forest Parkers
Lund
Mabre Swift
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