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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
2
Forest Park Review published by Paschal Hall Heileman Co at 7283 Madison Street Forest Park Illinois with Albert L Hall as editor and entry recorded at Forest Park port office in Illinois.
The Forest Park community celebrates Christmas with a focus on growth and harmony. The 1023 season is praised for health and prosperity, with less rancor as the town expands, aligning with Christian ideals of peace on earth and good will to men.
The passage argues that Christmas reveals itself more at the season not due to greater importance, but because recognizing the day compels acknowledgment of Christ as its namesake and the teachings he represents.
William A Pinkerton a famed detective dies in Los Angeles and is buried in Chicago. Born in Dundee NL he joined the Pinkerton agency with his father and served from Civil War onward in secret service and worldwide investigations. He gained fame for a storied career and calls from foreign countries to recount crime adventures.
At the Monday meeting December 10, St John’s Young People’s Society elected Elmer Trebens as president Roland Redeck as vice president Sylvia Lueker as secretary Magdalene Petersen as treasurer Olga Stelaff Kiev as birthday treasurer and P Prokopy spoke on the Walther league The group will vote in January on joining the league Fred W Upham treasurer of the Republican National Committee noted past conventions in Chicago and advertised a want ad in the Review with contact numbers Forest Park 164 or 800
The piece argues Republicans will nominate in Cleveland citing respect for Warren G Harding and a perceived Yankee challenger. It suggests moving the convention could aid Calvin Coolidge while not helping John W. Johnson in Illinois primaries. Chicago’s long hosting history is noted, with hotel costs mocked as a minor excuse.
A City Dye Works truck on Lake Street near the Capitol caught fire on Friday afternoon. Sparks and crossed wires are suspected causes. A nearby Tetras Oil tank had a pyrene extinguisher. the driver grabbed it and started dousing the blaze as Forest Park fire units arrived.
Fret Seeck, a watchman and boxmaker at Concordia Cemetery for forty two years, died Sunday evening after a week of illness. Born in Germany, 58 years ago, he came to the United States at seven and spent his life at the cemetery. He leaves a widow and two daughters, one married and one Anna who lives at home. Funeral services were held at St John’s Lutheran Evangelical Church conducted by Rev Marcus Wagner.
Kings Daughters Thanksgiving Circle of Kings Daughters will meet Tuesday afternoon December 18 at 2 o'clock with Mrs. F J Croas 010 Marengo Avenue Visitors are welcome.
Ladies of Pioneer Presbyterian Church will host a watch party serving refreshments at the church on New Year’s Eve.
The Free Foot Arrow basketball squad led by captain Franklin Probst and manager George Bochholz will open their season Monday December 17 against Presbyterian. The lineup includes George Buchbolts at center and guards Harold Bloigh and David Bear with Charles Croln and Tommy Cerny at forwards.
Forest Park Ch eloa meets Harlem A C in the middleweight championship at Harrison Street and Harlem Ave on Sunday at 2 40 p m The match determines the Middleweight title. Christmas messages are given to Fireat M B church ladies and River Forest Methodist church parishioners Forest Park club plans two holiday events Christmas party December 20 and New Year s Eve gathering on December 31
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