Parent Teacher Association aims to enlarge enlistment in town
A recent board meeting urged greater parent involvement to improve education under wartime conditions. The association reported achievements including a playground project, charity drives, clothing distribution, and support for traveling school yards, with future meetings scheduled at the Municipal Building.
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Ani Dbiow
Ranphe
Hia
Inia
Nehou Board
Bia
Harvie ‘Summer Society
Hayebully
Tew Associated Charities of
Forest Tarrk
Camilles
Trestes
Jolly Tur Navy Boye
Maude
Med Nine
Jackles
Jolly Tir
Pouds
Victor 2
Arnold
Tuyoulla Court
Bitrig
Hoffman
Mets
Moulyn Welchelt
Boute Stulimer
J. St. Richards
Parks
Mary Turgreaves
Tallin
Minnle Wiltim
Mr. Allen
Max
Loeb
Forest Park Youth Helps Feed Army in Farming Life Tale
Forest Park youth George Gooss of Forest Park Illinois describes a farm day by day routine to aid soldiers overseas. He details milking cows, cleaning barns, feeding livestock, haying and field work, and hopes farming youth find work to help farmers grow wheat and feed people in France.
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Brence
Rake Wal
Mike
Mike Thy Hay Which Speut In the Morning. ‘Tye
Lima
Farvers
Frances
George Gooss
Day of Prayer Urged in Churches Across State Sunday
State Council of Defense officials call for Sunday August 4 observance with special prayers for victory and a sermon focused on the war effort. A letter to all clergymen requests services be fitted to the occasion across churches nationwide.
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State Council of Defends
Hilnolx
Germany
Belgium
France
Great Britain
America
State Council of Defense
Great War Exposition at Lake Front September 2 to 15
The Government War Exposition directed by the State Council of Defense and supported by the Committee on Public Information will run two weeks from September 2 Labour Day to September 15. Exhibits include artifacts from German spoils of war, trenches modeled for public viewing, naval maneuvers on the lake, exhibition airplane combats, and films about soldiers in training and action.
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Anowent
State Council of Defense
Committee On Public Information
Medgril
Lake Wront
Great Lakes
United States
Hue
Fly Italias Flag and Stand With Allies in War
Rousing call to American Italians and all readers to show loyalty by buying war bonds and displaying the allied flag. Emphasizes Italian heritage and continued sacrifice, warning against complacency as the war end nears but not yet won. Highlights American troops in France, courage, and the need for unity and perseverance at home.
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Italy
France
Youl
Amelia
Amulen Daiwa
Alghe
Berlin
Rhine
Etgi
Travail
Bach
Wight
Post Office Exam Notice and Mooseheart Outing Planned
United States Post Office Oak Park announces a civil service examination date changes from August 24 to September 14 2028 at the Oak Park post office. Proviso Lodge No 245 Loyal Order of Moose schedules its annual outing at Mooseheart Sunday September 1, inviting members to attend.
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United States Post Office
Oak Park II
Oak Park
Proviso Lodge
Order of Moose
Mooseheart
Moose
Williake
Fuega Camp Fire Girls Hike Delayed Then Rescued Journey
A fragmented report notes the Fuega Camp Fire Girls planned hike with the Roy Scouts of Troop No. 4 was postponed Friday due to issues and a rescue was mounted with Municipal Police. The group changed routes, reached a park, had supper, and returned by the usual path amid mixed reflections on the day.
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Lyegs
Roy Scouts
Sirs
Tous
Aduna
Chiemtu Avenue
Uke
Une Pler
Bunco Club and social notices amid Park district crowd
Mrs Sanit of Forest Park celebrated her 18th wedding anniversary with her Bunco Club of which she is president. Awards went to Mrs Alagnusen and others. a daughter presented a necklace. A private William Breith promotion to sergeant was noted. Violet Fiuchhia attended the Washington Park event. a funeral service followed for a local resident.
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Bunco Club
Sanit
Unclear charitable donation list from local shop report
A garbled notice lists donations from a shop but is largely unreadable. It mentions seven huts for some children, hats and shirts, and names Mrs A B Windlerroth, with many distorted phrases. The fragmentary item lacks clear dates or totals.
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Associated Charities
Forent
Wark G Desire
Soxnik
Sina
Uttle
Walaes
Ditteegtela
Mra. A. BH. Windlerroth
Destruction by Pollution Threatens Forests and Waters
A fragment notes the damaging effects of pollution on forests and waterways. It mentions sulphurous fumes injuring trees, mine water harming life, and heavy sediment suffocating fish spawning beds. It laments the animal foe of nature lovers and warns of sawdust ruining lakes and rivers.
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