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Newspaper

Forest Park Review

Location

Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1942

Page

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Do Not Fail to Register For Sugar Next Week Rules Read

War ration registration for sugar runs May 4 9 6 period. War Ration Book One will be issued to all residents of Proviso Township, except armed services or institutional inmates. A family unit may file one application. minors or invalids need guardians. Registration occurs at public schools within local districts with strict time slots by name initials.

Provisor Township United States War Ration Bank Armed ‘Services Maywood Melrose Park Breokfeld Forest Park Bellwood Berkeley LaGrange Park Westchester Hillside Broadview Schoo

Benefit Card Party Sums Up Local Charity Effort

The Kiwanetts of Forest Park sponsor a benefit card party next Tuesday May 5 at Grant White school auditorium. Alice Trage chairs the committee with helpers listing many local names. Tickets are 55 cents, includes refreshments and a chance on numerous door prizes and table prizes. Proceeds aid Underprivileged Child Fund for eye exams glasses and medical care for kids whose families cannot afford them.

Kiwanetts Inm Forest Park Ticketa Tha ‘Kiwania Club Forest Park Hiktron Capecighy Ride Trage Peta

Forest theatre offers free show for salvage drive

Readable text describes a Forest theatre event on Thursday offering free admission for bringing in salvage materials such as paper, rags, metal, rubber and caps. The drive promotes Victory salvage with a patriotic plea, noting no school that day and a family friendly fun show.

Forest Theatre Obeuides Uncle Sam

Forest Park sailors aid navy and coast guard service

The article highlights Forest Park fighting men serving in the navy and coast guards. James Sansone, son of Joseph Sansone of 1818 Thomas Avenue, recently returned from a 10 day furlough and is now on duty in Rhode Island. Bill Harper, a chief petty officer machinist mate, also serves in the navy.

Forest Park Navy Coast Guards James Sansone Joseph’ Sansone Thomas Avenue Rhode Island Bill Harper Smith Harper Bill

He's First Class Private Joe LaChapelle A Forest Park native

Private first class Joe LaChapelle, a forest Park native, has been promoted while serving in Camp Polk Louisiana in the reconnaissance division. He previously worked for Forest Publishing Company and lived with his brother and sister Mr and Mrs Boissy before enlisting.

Joe LaChapelle Joe Camp Polk Forest Publishing Company Mrs. Boissy Forest Park

Urge All To Consider Bond Pledge

An estimated 200,000 Minute Men will canvass every home in Indiana during a statewide War Savings bond drive from May 31. Volunteers will seek pledges to buy war bonds or stamps weekly, monthly, or via payroll deduction, to fund wartime needs and avoid compulsory purchases.

Umpain Oon United State War Ul Ld Hingis War Bavings Thia Titnuia Alga Secretary of the ‘Treasury Henry Morgenthaadt Norman J. Collins Portal Ove Avery Callas Eam Pulsory Fehrserdean Ebay St. Gane

Aviation Cadet Jean Blackwelder Joins Air Force Program

Jean Blackwelder, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Blackwelder of Elgin, has become an Aviation Cadet at the Air Force Replacement Training Center. He will undergo physical and aptitude tests and refresher courses as he works toward a commission. The program aims to train future Air Force personnel through the flying program led by Lt. Col. WA Robertsen and others at the Western region facility.

Jean Ho Wlackwelder Mro C. R. Blackwelder Elgin Air Force Replacement Training Center Army Blackwelder Air Force Hlagkweldec A.flacic Wa, Robertsen

Pat's Landing Wins Knorkers Bowling Trophy

Pat's Landing claims the Knorkers Klub Trophy for the 194 season after a strong stretch drive, finishing five games ahead. Team members include A. Thomas, O. Stry, M. Catanzaro, CL May, and One Mreiwald, with Mishy Vat's Sandhya tea as sponsor at Pat Phaghes operation near Nyward, Wis.

Kourkers Klub Mishy Sandhya Tea Pat Phaghes Chief Jake Nyward Wis Pat Wisbaye A. Thomas O. Stry M. Catanzaro CL May Mreiwald

Anniversary Celebrations for Mr and Mrs Swanson

Fred Swanson of 14 Circle celebrated his fifteenth wedding anniversary on April 25 with a gathering of friends who arrived bearing many lovely crystal gifts. The note mentions Buy Defense Bonds accompanying the celebration.

Ally Fred Swanson Circle Swansons

Our Heroes In Forest Park News Photo Tribute

A wartime photo features local servicemen and relatives: Frank Conlon, in Seattle with the Army Air Corps. Roy Mohr, pictured in California with a pilot career. Jim Stapleton, flying as civilian before joining the service. Marshall Fastert, stationed at Camp Forrest Tennessee set to become a Technical Sergeant on the first of the month.

Forest Park Eicape Ae Frank Conlon Army Air Corp Seattle Washington Roy Mohr Thomas Avenue California West Coast Roy Jim Sapleton Jo Marshall Fastert J. H. Fastert Ferdinand Camp Forrest Tenn Marshall

Cleanup Week May 4 to 9 Urges Salvage Materials Return

Cleanup Week runs May 4 to 9 urging residents to clean up attics garages and sheds and save salvage items for the war effort. City street department led by Ed Bassey and Forest Park officials coordinate pickups and emphasize curbside salvage as part of community defense. Cleanup day pickups are scheduled for Wednesday May 6 and Saturday May 9 with drivers instructed to collect salvage articles from alleys and yards.

Sam Slatky Corvin Ed Bassey Forest Park Paul Katingwski

Meeting Postponed Due to Scheduling Changes

The regular meeting of The Puech Srevpitn PVA was postponed to May day due to rationing disruptions.

Puech Srevpitn Pva Mi Poste Pone

Police Near End Of Course Aux Warps Through District Hall

A garbled report describes police and civilian participants in a district hall event led by Mayor Joania Ptyjaenetinag. The outline mentions a forest police detail, a series of briefings, and a later address by George T. Starker. Names and details are fragmented, but the piece centers on municipal proceedings and a planned final levee.

Edgar Erven Arsami Sehonl Af Testhieinais Jaratiathary Woathesdy Chamnbyer Vollage Hall Joania Beeris Goth Leonard Diethrea Seeoeq Enone Sarsstonth

Last Week of Carrier Delivery Must Subscribe to Get Paper

The Review will be delivered only to subscribers this last week. Subscriptions cost one dollar per year for Forest Park residents. Pay stations exist in each village section and the Review office at 7233 Madison Street handles new subscriptions. The paper aims to keep residents informed on war efforts, events, and local news, serving as Forest Park's only newspaper.

Nest Work Meseke's Elewity Grocers Hlaels Drugs Kopperts Drug Store Mriedley's Pharmacy Barone’s Warrens Royal Blue Angers Drag Store Review Madison Street Forest Barker Forest Park Red Cross Joel Poliice

Victory Book Promotes Home Budget for War Effort

Green Governor announces 48 page Home Budgets for Victory prepared by the state Bureau of Home Economics. Christine Rywan Pen winger writes for Homemakers to cut food waste and stretch dollars to support national defense. The booklet covers what to eat, low-cost menus, recipes, budgeting, and home gardening with free distribution via the Review and Forest Parker office at 723 Madison Street.

Davight UI Greer Alinnis State Bureau of Home Economics Christine Rywan Penwinger Pensinger Che Tinos Tive Amon Mice of the Review Forest Parker Madison Street

Will Be an Army Officer Will Be an Army Officer

Henry Mord Tete son of Christ Hinta 27 Helgi Avenue has been admitted as an Officer Candidate in the Air Forces. He completed a 12 week intensive course at Miami Beach Florida and will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U S Army Air Forces. The program trains officers in administrative personnel and supply duties to relieve pilots for flying duties. Immediate housing and training facilities are provided prompting the Army to select Miami as the ideal location.

Henry Mord Tete Christ Hinta Helgi Avenue Vaya Air Forces Canelidate Seloot Mieam Beach Steichen Hints Wall Army of the United States Air Harves Army Himaly Miami Real

Two Injured in Auto Accidents

Two villagers sustained injuries in separate auto collisions last week. Joseph Weber V2 of Harlem and Trene Halbut of Forest Park were traveling in different vehicles when a Chicago driver crossed into their lanes on Hardens Street. Both were hospitalized at Oak Park hospital.

Joseph Weber Harlem Trene Halbut Aba O Forest Park Weber Hardens Dot Bawsher Chicago Saul Harlens

Mrs. R. Grimm Dies Here

Mrs. R. Grimm nee Fitzgibbon, born December 21 1906, died April 25 after a decline, while attending Forest Park Women’s Club. She lived in Forest Park most of her life, married Ronald J. Grimm in 1925, and left two children Maureen and J Ronald. She was active in Girl Scouts, PTA, church work at St Peter’s Evangelical, and was remembered by family and community for community service. Funeral services were held April 27 at St Tev Church, with burial at Waldhem.

Mira Renal Vera Grimm Forest Park Roosevelt Road Hirlan Provise Ronald J. Grimm Maureen J. Ronald Grits Girl Scouts Parent Teacher Association Vilage St. Peter's

Honor Man fings Miller Navy trainee’s death noted

Honor Man omer Fingene Miller age 30 of 924 Circle WHY was reported missing from a training program at Great Lakes and died weeks later in the Navy. He previously managed a shop for two years, served in the prediction department, had high school roots in Etowah and Athens Tennessee, and was survived by his father HL Miller at 202 Tagleside in Athens.

Omer Fingene Miller Circle Why Choe Hotter Rin Ek Bis Copay COS Great Lakes Til Miller Navy Adel Toasurer Etowah Dlaga Good Hamer Fee Croan Company Tec Conpany HL Milter Tagleside Usyaue Athens Tenn

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