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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
8
A historical editorial honors Christmas as the brightest day, praising its lasting light since Christ’s birth. It reflects on childhood faith, hope, and the duty to make children happy, urging adults to embody the spirit of giving and childlike joy during the holy season.
In a garbled dialogue set near Christmas, a maid is praised for fairness while a hidden scene under a tree features a wreath, mistletoe, and a misdeed hinted at by bystanders. A pearl necklace gift prompts chatter as two households murmur about a front window display and gaze beneath the mistletoe.
Henry Dinne, highway commissioner of Proviso town, died suddenly at his Hillside residence on December 24 at 2:00. Born April 18, 1864 in Mecklenburg Stre Germany, he lived in Melrose Park before moving to Hillside. He served as township road commissioner and was well respected. funeral was held at the residence with interment at Oak Hillside. He is survived by Mrs. Kiye.
The Naightertiool Clib of Foreat turk plans a children's Christmas party at the Community Club house on Saturday afternoon December 2. Mrs Lauds Stuhr and Atrs Milton Hgeger head the planning, promising a tree and goodies for mothers and kids. Members should bring a toy not exceeding 50 cents in cost for each child guest. suitable gifts will be distributed. The event features a tree, wheel of fortune style game, and activities led by Mr Frank Hostel L Thowual mvenue. Members are urged to attend the meetings to support the programs. Those who miss the meetings miss the treats. The Christmas party will be held at the usual Biannual meeting venue on Friday afternoon December 27.
Forest Park launches a Red Cross drive with Boy Scouts and Woman’s Service League organizing stations. Funds pledged include about 1000 dollars. memberships and subscriptions encouraged at Scout HQ and local churches. Officials include Mrs Powell general chair, Mrs Gordon McBrady in charge of Boy Scouts, Mrs Krueger chair of St John’s Church committee, and Mrs Jos. Koack overseeing the Service League Girls drives.
Mr and Mrs Ambrose Otchefaky Lonter entertained four friends on Saturday evening December 18 with bunco and cards. A fine supper was served. The host and hostess provided music, singing by guests, and prizes went to Mrs Fred Kuumalek Mas, August Livate, and George Hoffman among others.
Mr and Mrs Aug Lante and Mrs Beck Miss Elele Hoffman Mr Andrew Waters attend a gathering. Guests departed at a very late hour and assured the host and hostess they had spent a most enjoyable evening.
The Loyal Citizens of Forest Park report receipts from a Tag Day and Harvest Home Dance raising funds for a Thanksgiving celebration. Details show ticket sales, wardrobe costs, printed materials, and payments for speakers, banners, signs, and a Thanksgiving game. Balance remains after expenses, with Louis A. Stahmer as Finance Committee chairman.
The Phi Sigma Kappa Beta Chapter held a Christmas social at Mrs Gertrude Haase 1027 Des Plaines Avenue on December 16 marking the year end. Members reserved two monthly gatherings and funded service projects including two WW donations to Associated Charities of HoWest Park and sewing 485 yards of muslin into infant clothes for the Moody Bible Institute Nursery.
The Christmas Charity Party by the Ladies of the Elks drew over five hundred attendees at the Club House. Prizes donated by Oak Park Forest Park and River Street merchants drew strong numbers. Benson's Orchestra provided music. a second dance is planned for late January due to a prior event, with the next regular Saturday party slated for December 28.
We thank friends for sympathy and beautiful feral pieces at our time of bereavement. Special thanks to Roy Lederer for comforting words and to the Community Club and Mrs. Roy Lantz and Mr. and Mrs. W. Lantz for their help.
At Pioneer Church Friday evening December 18 under the Men's Club auspices Bangs, a renowned orator, presented humorous sketches readings and impersonations. Miss Clara Lobetein sang with Miss Laura Kirchbonn on mandolin and Mian Koi Turnquist on piano.
A Eugene Plelg School event featured a Men s Club quartet Charles Butler Hugh to Jenny Fred Brossard and Shirley Ter ell performing parodies of popular songs to enthusiastic applause. Principal Brown received a unique Christmas present from Aut Clarkaan Ww with the 40th Telegraph Battalion Signal Corp. A later note mentions ancient hair ornaments and a Forest Park holiday suggestion.
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