Arresting of Motorists and Mosquitoes at Speedway Hospital
Major Mark D White, commander at Speedway government hospital, urged Korat Park residents to tackle district mosquitoes to aid the boys and improve safety. A swarm of files invaded the hospital dining room during renovations as 18 convalescents recover and more beds await equipment. Assistant Secretary of War Edward Clifford visited, praising rapid progress, while rail depot work on hospital grounds blends brick architecture with planned archways linking station and hospital for stormy weather.
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Korat Park
Tawny Uiat
Mark D. White
Speedway Government Hospital
Prairie Rose
Edward Clifford
Washington
Hin
Dilola Central Railroad Company
Haa
White
Twinola Central
Obituary Henry Strunk of Forest Park
Henry Strunk a longtime Forest Park resident died at his home on August 28 after a prolonged illness. Born in Holstein Germany in 1860 he immigrated to America in 1875 and worked as a carpenter and millwork foreman before an accident redirected him toward various trades and public service. He served three terms as village trustee and was predeceased by his first wife and several children. he is survived by two daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held at St Peter’s Lutheran with Masons and veterans groups attending. interment at Forest Home.
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Henry Strunk
Henry Strucker
Forest Park
Elgin Avenue
Unday
Holstein
Germany
Americea
Moyil
Poot J. Daemicke Manufacturing Company Ag
Dewplaines Avenue
Madison Street
Agein
Charles Helkow
Hattle Utes
Woreat Park
Orig
Walter
Henry
Anne
Minna Herman
Chicago
Herman
Komen
Mabel
France
Buch
St. Peter's Lutherane Church
Offeiating
Proving Lodge
Order of Dagles
Harlem Muennerchor
Plattdenthhe Guillde
Forest Home
Lamont’s Permit Granted Amid Council Exchange
A permit to operate the Lamont pool room was granted to Fred Brockman of 8% Elgin Avenue by the village council on Monday, despite questions about ownership and lease. The action followed a tense session where Mayor Kaul pressed Brockman and the council, and Joel Lamont’s permit was denied for alleged irregularities tied to gambling. The same meeting formed the Speedway Service Committee of the American Legion, Department of Illinois, with F. Castleman elected chair, G. Guthrie secretary, and H. Vogel treasurer as plans for local service and recreational work moved forward. Forest Park residents Willan Zimmerman and Andrew Koeppel reported aviation flights over local areas.
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Lamont
Fred Brockman
Elgin Avenue
Vilage Cauncil
Fdars
Joel Lamont
Brockman
Avewer
Healey
aid-Brockman
Anawera
Fletsch
Hann
Jo Lamont
Speedway Service Committee
American Legion
Department of Linnois
Bpeedwig
F. Castleman
Maywood
G. Guthrieg
Riverside
H. Vogel
Berwyn
Forest Park
Forest Parkers
Willan Zimmerman
Cireale Avenue
Saya
L. Blair
Forest Hark
River
Forest
Mayhood
Andrew Koeppel
Circle Avenne
Oak Tidge
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Ice Cream Social
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Community Methodist Church will hold an ice cream social on Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock in the church basement.
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Foreign Missionary Society
Community Methodist Church
Speedway Sparks News From Convalescent Hospital
A Speedway Government hospital column reports on eighteen recovering soldiers, with updates on visitors and staff, humorous anecdotes about patients like Darling and Garthwaite, mail mix ups, and ongoing meals and morale as Forest Park and Maywood figures visit the facility.
Village Council Debates Barlem Avenue Paving Plan
The village council met Monday with Barlem avenue paving as the main item though no definite action occurred. Mayor Kaul pressed ahead, citing Oak Park's readiness, while commissioners sought clarity on West Towns Railway franchise rights before approving work. A committee meeting with streetcar officials discussed terms, and a Lamont pool room permit was granted.
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Kaul
Oak Park
West Towns Railway Company
G. Probat
Street.car Company
Fietach
Hann
Michalaky
Bidgor
Oak Leaves Company
Forest Leaves
Married pair from Forest Park wed in Oak Park ceremony
Myrtle Dahmke and Willam Tucker tied the knot in Oak Park on Monday September 8. The couple, honeymooning through Wisconsin and Minnesota with another newlywed pair, plan to return Monday as Mrs. Tucker resumes librarian duties. Irene Amling, living with relatives in Melrose Park, attended a florist convention in Washington with Albert Amling. President Harding hosted a reception where Amling shook hands with the president.
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Newe
Oraise Myrtle Dahmke
Forest Park
Ibrarian
Willam T. Tucker
Oak Park
Mina Dehmke
Wlaconal
Minnesota
Harding
Irene Amling
Martin Ddechsler
Washington, D. C
Albert Amling
Melrose Park State Bank
Misa Amling
Ladies Aid Party At St Peter’s Luth eran Church Dance
The Ladies Aid of St Peter's Lutheran church plans a dance party on Wednesday August 31 with 2 pm and 7:30 pm sessions. Prizes, home baked cake and coffee will be served. Donations accepted at the Meview office with donor names. proceeds benefit the hospital.
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St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Forest Park
Meview
Club Women Fight Lively Mosquitos Campaign Urged
A Riverside and Desplaines river area effort unites the River side and Forest Park women to boost an anti mosquito campaign. They aim to form public opinion, hire an expert for recommendations, and fund sanitary measures to eradicate breeding sites and larvae.
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Desplaines River
Cluba
Iver
Blue Woman's Club
Desplaines
Civics
Forest Wark
Mm. Mary. J. Wiedemand
The
Riverside Club
Civica Department
Riverside Women's Club
Thiveraide
Hoquitg Canidaled
Board of Health Ia
Controversy Over Police Fine Split in Forest Park
Local dispute centers on how arrest fines are divided among village officials and police. Proposals suggest per arrest payouts to desk sergeant and magistrate, with totals reaching 11 dollars per case and 1250 dollars from 200 arrests, sparking debate over fairness and incentives. Numerous rumors claim officers receive per arrest, provoking calls for policy clarity and accountability.
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Jackson Doulevard
Deaplaines Avenue
Forest Park
Achumacher
Mounicipa
Community Club Meeting to Plan Dinner and Events
The next business meeting of the Community club is Tuesday evening September 6. Villilutions will be discussed followed by vaudevilla and réfressimenta. An annual stag dinner with chickens will be held at Jackson's resort Deep Lake on Sunday September 10. Further particulars will be given at the next meeting.
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Vaudevilla
Jackson's Resort
Deep Lake
Diploma Day and Mosquito Watch at Provigo Townsity High
Superintendent Thalman urges all incoming freshmen to bring their diplomas on the first day of school in September. Meanwhile a sanitary inspector warns mosquitos thrive in standing water and lists common breeding spots and preventive measures to keep homes and neighborhoods free of stagnant water and entry points.
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Atep
Cretica
Thalman
Provigo Townsity High School
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Ed Hoot
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