21 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
1
Private Tom Morning recounts wartime experiences aboard an Allied transport. He describes July voyage to France, ship maneuvers, a near submarine attack, the crew’s quick actions, and eventual movement through Nantes and Li Bourne before Armistice. He closes with holiday wishes to family.
A World War I era letter from Corporal Jos E Leach to his father at 005 Ferdinand Avenue describes frontline service in France. He recalls four fronts, harsh conditions, bombardment, and longing to return home, noting time in Avil country and hopes to come back within months. He signs Jos E Leach.
Rudolf Mau writes from Somewhere in Europe on November 21 1918 praising Forest Park citizens for their cheer book. He recounts leaving Forest Park ten years ago to enlist and longing for home while hoping the Fourth of July celebration will be bright.
The Patriotic League announces a Christmas Day singing event with no march until 7 pm on January 7. Drill will be in the basement of the Community Methods at Episcopal church corner Thornton Avenue and Adams Street. Members urged to attend the next meeting. Patriotic Servite League officials invited to the evening service.
Bergt Joseph Kosick writes from France in 1918 to his mother about gladness at the armistice, longing to return home to God’s country, and notes on towns, units, and minor frontline details. He mentions the 182nd regiment and the division, describes marching to capture Janeville, and reflects on the end of fighting and safety concerns. He shares personal tidbits, helmet gifts, and family updates, ending with church notices and well wishes for Chester Langlaix’s recovery.
Arthur notes include residents arriving from Bogland on December 7 and others in discharge, plus travel from California Arizona. Reports mention military families, hospital stays, upcoming community events, and a municipal convention debate over public utilities, with several local names and addresses cited.
The Tuesday Evening Crochet club met at Mrs W C Hosier 7623 Monroe Street for a Christmas party on December 17. The social evening included refreshments and a gift exchange known as a rat bag. Ourth Forest Park librarian was guest of honor as the club continued its charitable efforts.
Henry Lange reports from the American Expeditionary Forces in France. The letter to Loyal Citizens of Forest Park and Purest Park, LA, thanks readers for cheer and support, describes frontline life, enemy artillery, and shelling. Lange notes moving to a training area, interrogation of prisoners, and air raids. He mentions anti aircraft guns, supply cars, and the harsh conditions facing soldiers abroad.
The Daily News reports Marion Holmes praising a memorial card sent to her by Maybelle Swift of Slater Avenue. The card honors a fallen soldier from France, showing a 4 by 6 inch cover with inscribed verses and drawings. It includes poems and tributes by local residents and notes the lack of photos of the boy, described as a brave young lad. Ed note confirms the card’s printing by the office.
The Municipal Christmas tree at the corner of Han not avenue and Madison Street will be decorated and ready for action by Saturday evening. Plans of the arrangements committee call for participation by children from both public and parochial schools.
Letter from Forest Park Loyal Citizens praises a wartime Cheer Book sent to a soldier in France dated November 28 1918. The note thanks the secretary for the book titled Ty Our Boys and describes Red Cross displays and patriotic pride. The writer pledges future support and expresses hope for an early end to the war.
Missouri visitors stay with Mr and Mrs Thos Murray at 428 Belpit Ave. They tour the park region famed for elk deer and turkeys. About 2,000 acres fenced with 10 ft barbed wire holds 2,500 elk and deer. A brick house at the center houses Mr and Mrs Harrison. Harrison’s duties include hosting wealthy hunting parties from across states. Mr Marrison will remain several weeks.
The text presents a wartime letter from Harvey Woodward, son of Milton and Mir Woodward, from Windsor Street area, expressing pride in Liberty bond purchases and the backing of folks at home. He notes the comfort of knowing loved ones are patriotic and behind the troops, mentioning a potato box and cold weather gear as practical wartime details.
A Yuletide celebration Saturday night features the Muennsehor band to furnish music. Weather permitting, the event promises a worthwhile evening, as organizers push for good turnout and cheer.
A fragmented reader note from a hometown soldier in uniform expresses pride in the local paper and the letters from hometown boys. The item reflects gratitude for the support at home and the connection between units overseas and their communities.
A garbled wartime era piece hints at universal faith and moral resolve as communities, churches, and families seek solace in Christian celebration. It likens democracy and liberty to enduring values, urging unity and cheerful remembrance amid hardship and conflict.
Ernest Witt resigns as president of the Commercial Association at a December meeting. The vote of thanks for his service was recorded as his term ends. Nominations for a new president, to be chosen at the next meeting, included Charles Heidelbach and Charles Mewake. The fire truck committee reported a dance fundraiser of 146.07 dollars, bringing total contributions to 860.00 dollars toward the fire truck.
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