Red Cross Women Form Precinct Committees In Oak Park Area
Oak Park Forest Park and River Forest divide into Red Cross precinct groups led by women under the registration of women for service. Local chairmen appoint captains to mobilize volunteers for pledges and home-service tasks aiding wounded soldiers and family relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Forest Park
River Forest
Red Cross
Department of “Registration of
Mra
Ralph Scarrittta
Ira Dean Powell
Red Crops
Paganda
Orgaolen
Chaimoan
Rica Chalruin
Grandsug. Com
Forest Park Scouts Meet at Garfeld School
Forest Park Scouts meet on Monday night with Troop No. 4 led by Mr. Godfrey at Garfeld School. They drill in semaphore and Morse code, earn duty pins for perfect attendance, and plan to swap pins for gold and a bar. The troop raises funds by collecting old paper for the camping fund and celebrates progress under leader Sir Chune of Hannah Wy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibie Hoy Bcouta
Chune
Hannah Wyonne
Mrs Chapman Hosts Joint Birthday Anniversary Party
Mrs Joseph Chapman at 1000 Marengo Avenue entertained a large gathering Thursday August 1 for a joint wedding birthday and anniversary celebration. The home was decorated with pink pampas and carnations a substantial repast music and dancing followed. Gifts included a diamond ring. Attending guests included Mesdames A Wilton J Crowpett J Myers and others from Bowne O Taggart Chicago and more, all expressing happiness at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chipman
Marengo Avelue
Howe
Mme Chapman
Buench
A. Wilton
Bowne O
Taggart
J. Crowpett
J. Myers
Jones
Chicago
A.’ Rodenhontle
W. Rodenbostle
H. Tench
War Department Pigeon News and Local Civic Notes
War Department urges care with pigeons for military use. Signal Corps trains racing homers at Camp Grant for communications and seeks mature birds nationwide. Also includes fragmented local notices and precinct pledge information from Jopao and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Signal Corps of
United States”Army
Signal Corps
Tetrone
War’ Department
Camp Grant
Rockford
Rathbone Declares Candidacy for Congress at Large
Henry A Rathbone, a Republican from Illinois, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress at large. He cites wartime service, leadership in the Chicago War Association, and public duties with the Liberty Loan and other committees, pledging to support victory and peace efforts if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicana
Ilinote
Minntos
Liberty Loan Committee
Red Crosn
Chicago
America In
Conference
State Council of Defense
Hed Crose
Gallafie
Tvery
Pregent Tam
Illinois Committee
Chicago Association of Commerce
Pythian War Relief Fund Committee
Illinois Constiitutional Convention
Republian National Committee
Hamilton
Chile
United States
Actite
Esalst
Navy
Marines
Republican Party
Petriotlam
Ciinota
Honry
Rathbone
Interesting word from Our Boys continues with letters from France
The column relays letters from service members and families in Forest Park area. It mentions Miss Malinda Brandner of Rockford Street receiving news from her brother Edward Brandner serving with American Expeditionary Forces in France. Letters describe home comforts, simple chores like washing underwear, and anticipation of news from the front. Other notices reference local residents Arthur Stead, Edgar Rossrucker, George Kirchner, Harold Hosler, Harry Hann, Clarence Glow, and Charley Kaplechke enlisting or reporting from training stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda’ Brabdner
Rockford Street
Edward ‘Brandner
France
Wumelling
Sandsy
Qnwald
Madison Street
George Kirchner
River Forest
Forest Park
Local Happenings and Community Notes In Oak Park Maywood
Local readers report a waterbound vacation trip with William Pieninger and family leaving Forest Park on Saturday and returning Sunday. A Maywood cigar maker, Charles Memdieke, takes over a garage at Madison Street and Sixth Avenue. County road-house plates are said to be in violation. Joseph Carolan notes the board cannot enforce. Two Niles township gambling venues near the village limits were previously railed as Seeries year 2Fo but still operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leda
Dune
Ayea
Home Service
Sony
Hapa
Alwaya
Home Service Section
Gertony
Red Cross
Woman's Salvage
Mia
Ira Dean
Powell
Forest Park
Hunt
H. R.'Helleman
Elgin
Mrs. Koch
Elgin Avenue
Charles W. Memdieke
Maywood
Provie Lodge No. 245
Madison Street
Hixth Avenue
Cook County
Yeaterday
Joseph Carolan
Iver Forest
Tan
Aald
Carolan
Towiantp
Niles
Gwo
Pershing Patriot Week Planned Here
The notice announces Pershing Patriot Week with local chairmen assigned to organize a door to door canvass for subscriptions to War Bonds. Forest Park Review and Forest Iaaved named publicity committees, with a meeting set for August 38th, and invites to workers and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Forest Park Review
Forest Iaaved
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Jake Orine
Joseph Chapman
Mandy
Jopea
Sommoan
Wth Smith
Jopea Wen
Jim
Sam
Theca
J. Koaick
Higin Avenue
Henry A Rathbone
Bolesons
Solasons
Clovia
Romana
Syagrius
Gaulloat
Rome
Francis Bayre
Wilson
Edison Ford
Edson
Allright
Hale
Hale Won't Have To Go. Rich Dad
Senate
Will Holson
Brancis
Findus
Megpdena
Henry R, Rathbone
Burkart
DEVOE
Madleon Streat
Forest Park, Ill
Avoy
A. E. Winterroth
Diarrinuwr Telephone
Foreot Park
Aly
Ascher
Lathrop Ave
Forest Parke
Stem Forest Park Rd
Arthur Stead
Edgar Rossrucker
Harold Hosler
Harry Hann
Clarence Glow
Uncle Sutu
Great Laken
Charley Kaplechke
Desplaines Avenue
William Pieninger
Hurry Glos
Burkham Court
Wiliam
Carpenter Avenue
Lake Geneva
Twin Lakes
Oakland Hotel
Power Lake
Wanda
Eeleo
Planos
Madiron BT
Tal
Telaprong
Henry D. Schumacher
Twelfth St
Col. Eglin Ave
Motary Publie
Buyers Information Dept
Gelardi Bros
Madison BT
Phon
New Forest Park
Cirle Ave
Madiaon
Chas. R. Hussey
Madison
A.bcherrer
H.J. Mohe
Maple Avenue
Harrison Street
Phonesi
John Masek
Tailoe
Tasb Madiron ST. Phane Forest Park
He Bessenborg
Torape
Avocesesrios
Desplaines Ave
R. C. Hain & CO
W. Madison
Robert Hess
Madigon
Milwaukee
Lance Bros. Department Store
Trogressors
Wolf Bros.de
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