Christmas Party Set For Forest Park Better Government Club
The Better Government club of Forest Park schedules a December 17 Christmas party at Capitol hall Madison and Ferdinand streets. Santa will distribute gifts to children and two local schools will provide entertainment. Adults enter with a small gift under twenty five cents. Reservations urged for children and adult party prep.
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Better Government Club
Forest Park
Marshall Quandt
Capitol Hall
Madison Street
Ferdinand Street
Santa Claus
Alpha le Roi
Canitol
Forest Dancing
Myldryd Kamper
Betler
Olinening
Better Government
Grant White P T A Presenting Christmas Play
Grant White P T A will present the Christmas drama When the Chimes Rang at its December 16 meeting. No admission fee, as the cost of royalties is borne by the group. The play features Grant White pupils and serves as the annual Children's Christmas party.
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P.T.A
Brown
William Smith Honored on 25th Anniversary
William H. Smith of 424 Thomas Avenue received a gold ruby set pin on December 1 for twenty years of faithful service with Metropolitan Rapid Transit Co. He has remained at the same post, at the Beloit and Lehner avenues tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Smith
Thomas Avenue
Metropolitan Rapid Transit Co
Smith
Beloit
Lehner Avenues
Local Hunters Return with Three Deer
Theodore Sher of the Forest Liquors Sam Campagna of the Water department and Joe Cortina of the Police department returned Friday from a week long hunting trip in northern Pennsylvania They display three deer on Circle avenue and IIth street at National Co. Sher says he got his beer five hours after arrival.
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Theodore Sher
Forest Liquors
Sam Campagna
Water Department
Joe Cortina
Police Department
Pennsyl
National
Ee Co
Circle Avenue
Iith Street
Sher
Christmas Concert at St Johns Church Next Sunday
The 14th annual Christmas concert of the St Johns male chorus directed by Lt. Lueker will be Sunday evening at 7:30. The program features anthems and Christmas selections. Missouri Synod president J. W. Belinken will deliver the sermon. Christmas carols broadcast 30 minutes before the service. Sunday school meets on the northside at 4 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. German services follow English. Continued Advent series and Messiah discussions proceed through midweek. Everyone invited.
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St. Japlin
Lt. Lueker
Zion Mears
Watchmen
Tuxtehude
Bethlehen
Hebner the Shepherds
Dickinnan Sloillan
Parks di J. W. Belinken
The
Missouri Synod
St. John's
Marengo Avenue
Forest Minutemen Set Monday Meeting Amid Officer Vote
Forest Minutemen will hold a regular meeting Monday at Schwab's headquarters with officer selection as the main business. A tiger hunt and a rabbit hunt film will be shown, followed by refreshments. separate Infant Welfare Society meeting is set for December 12 at 2 pm in Park building quarters.
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Forest Minutemen
Schwab's
Africa
Uliawis
Garden Club Meeting At Vark Administration Building
Mrs John L Crawford hosts the Garden club gathering at the Vark Administration building on Wednesday December 14. Mrs John J Troike will describe decorating hoops with Christmas greens and Mrs Prank will discuss holly arrangements.
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Garden Club
John L. Crawford
Vark Administration
John J. Troike
Prank
Legion Aux Plans Xmas Party for Forest Park Children
Forest Park Post and Auxiliary schedule a Christmas party for children of both groups at Memorial Hall Circle avenue and Adams street on Sunday before Christmas. Santa will attend with gifts, and organizers urge members to return a postcard by December 10 to confirm attendance and help with preparations.
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Forest Park Post, American Legion and Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Circle Avenue
Adams Street
Lloyd Lehman
Gladys McEvoy Unis
Santa Claus
Santa
Forest
Mra Gladys McEvoy
Toy Knnny
Carl Becker
Maywood
Dave Smith
Forest Park
Mather
Chicago
Mrs Robt Duncan Is Dead At Oak Park Hospital
Mrs Jessie Dinear widow of Rob ert Duncan died Sunday at Oak Park hospital after illness. Born in Glasgow Scotland April 5 1887 she married in Scotland and moved to America in 1912 settling in Chicago before moving to Fox Lake and Purest Parke goon area. Funeral Monday at Zimmerman's Chapel conducted by Rev Loeppert with interment at Woodlawn cemetery. Surviving are daughter Mrs MacGregor and son Robert Jr plus three grandchildren.
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Jessie Dinear
Robert
John MacGregor
Adams Street
Oak Park Hospital
Boneat
McGregor Sumter
Fox Lake
Parke
Duncan
Mrnday
Glasgow
Scotland
Amica
Chi Ooo
Marshall Field
MacGregora
Zimmerman
Loeppert
Community Methodist Church
Inter Iewy
Woodlawn Cemetery
Rohr Returns to Roar at Rohr's Radio Store
Allie Rohr of Rohr's Radio is back on the job after another illness and hospital stay. He aims for a full recovery as Christmas business approaches with John Dykstra assisting in sales of household appliances, and Harry Brown and Jim Carter helping in sales and repairs.
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Allie’ Rohr
Rohr
Mesa
Institute to hear speakers on tuberculosis disease
Forest Park Wajnek’s club and the Darent-Teacher association will host speakers from the Institute of Chicago and Cook County on Friday December 9. Dr Stewart J McGormick will discuss tuberculosis prevention and institute work at 2 30 PM for the Woman’s Club in Park Fieldhouse Harrison and Ferdinand streets. The PTA and A will hear Mrs Mar Palmer at 8 PM at Betsy Ross Hall. After her talk the institute’s film Contacts will be shown.
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Forest Park Wanej
Wif Darent-Teacher Association
Institute of Chicago
Cook County
Stewart J. McGormick
Park Fieldhouse
Harrison and Ferdinand Streets
Mar Palmer
Vetsy
Forest Park inaugurates first Cub Pack No. 104 chartered
Forest Park launches its first Cub Pack No. 104 with a charter ceremony led by J. Duny of the Oak Park Area Council. Cubmaster Arthur Huebner and Den Chiefs guided a candlelit ceremony and stunts while Troop leaders spoke on Cubing promises.
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Forest Park
J. Duny
Toy Scout
Oak Park Area
Couttcil
AQ Cubs
Arthur Huebner
Ted Gilmore
J. Boller
William Preyser
Isaller
J. Sokolowsky
E. Honath
Joseph Schaefer
Lloyd Lehmin
Forcal Park
Ben
Hoya
Hetsy Ross
Proviso Republicans Establish Permanent Headquarters
The Proviso Republican group will keep regular meetings at 12S Forth Avenue, Maywood. Township committeeman Mah said the Proviso organization did well in the November 8 election and aims for a larger majority in 1940. Plans include a turkey party and a rare books sale featuring a General Electric console drawing the same evening.
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Republican Party of Proviso
Forth Avenue
Maywood
Qrice Beton
Mah
Mare
Turkey
Two Sisters Open Food Shop In Forest Park
Dorothy North cord and Eydid Caatz open Two Sisters Food Shop at 7301 Roosevelt Road formerly Minua's Food Shop. The Forest Park natives offer groceries delicatessen and bakery with homemade potato salad and baked beans Saturdays and accept phone and water bill payments for south side residents.
Kiwanians Host High School Wrestlers Exhibition
Forest Park Kiwanis members welcomed Proviso High School wrestlers led by Coach Louis Slimmer for an in person demonstration. Seniors Freddie Bishop Johnny De La Paz Al Sharf Alfred Humphreyville Edward LaVert and Paul Anderman showcased holds and moves with slow motion review. Minutes highlighted Kiwanis achievements and softball gate profits aiding underprivileged children.
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Forest Park Kiwanis Cuty
Louis Slimmer
Proviso High School
Kiwanis
Tughe H
Mwe
Freddie Bishop
Johnny de la Paz
al Sharf
Alfred Humphreyville
Edward LaVert
Paul Anderman
Slimmer
Boyd Lehman
Art Schuler
ATT Cjine
Crearess Wade
Kiwanis Woods
Red Roos
AL Roos
Oak Park
Forest Park
Oak Club Plans Christmas Meeting
Claus asks all to convene at the hall in December for a social gathering with a dance orchestra and refreshments. Attendees are invited to bring a small gift not exceeding a quarter in value to add to the Christmas spirit. A Christmas tree with decorations will be provided.
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Tommy Banta Claus
la al St
Christus
Johnny Schnatz
Dexia
Young Democrats to Meet Friday in Proviso Township
Friday evening December 9 the Proviso Township Young Democrats will hold their last regular meeting of the year. Retiring committee chairmen will present annual reports and new chairmen will be appointed for the coming year. A fifteen pound turkey is awarded as a door prize. New members who joined recently are urged to attend to receive 1939 membership cards.
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Nig Mis Democratic Organization
Proviso Township
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Tmas Party
B. G
William Smith
St. John’s Church
Infant Welfare Society
Park Building
AM Board
Circle
Circle No
A. Butts
Rockford Street
Circle No. B
M. Ewinger
QC. Cleff
Elgin Avenue
Legion Post
Xmas Party
Robt. Duncan
Allie” Rohr
First Scout
Oak Club
Young Democrats
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