Legion Auxiliary elects officers at Memorial hall
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Memorial hall on December Tuesday. Officers elected unanimously include President Mary Sefrupy, Vice Presidents Emily Hansen and Ada Greiman, Sergeant at Arms Alma Guttmer, Historian Ella Bannick, Chaplain Olga Purtiner, and Treasurer Gladys McKvoy. Workers seek old clothes for veterans and ornaments for Christmas trees donated by Forest Walk students. Christmas party planned December 22 for members and children. January meeting set for January 15 at 8:15 pm. Santa expected at library Christmas Story Hour with Miss Mary Welson reading and carols.
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Legion Ausiliary
Nols
American Legion
Memorial Hall
Etten Af
Mahy Sefrlupy
Emily Hansen
Zid
Ada Greiman
Alma Guttmer
Ella Bannick
Olga Purtiner
Gladys Mckvoy
Dwight Hospital
Schlapy
Forest Walk
Mary [Welson
Santa Claus
Obituary for Mrs. Carol Randall Seber of Omaha
Mrs. Carol Randall Seber daughter of Mesaunl and Oc Som merfeld of 228 Maretigo avenue died at her Omaha home after illness. She attended Forest Park schools Provise Township High and University of Cindi. She married Carl Nelson on June 13 1927 at St John’s Lutheran. Funeral services were held at her parents’ home then St John’s Lutheran, with Interment at Glen Oak. Sympathy extended to her parents and husband.
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Burns Park
Carol Randall Seber
Ely
Bert’ Ie
St. John's
Omaha
Dinalby Ad
Marengo Avenue
St. John's Lutheran Church
Mateus Wagner
Glen Oak Cemetery
Housband
Nelson
Council Bluffs
Fisa
Sommerfeld
Local obituaries honor Mrs Hermann and Catherine Pohlmann
Mrs Ella Hermann Mry of 980 Troostave avenue died after a long illness, survived by husband Walter and children Edwin Violet and Herbert, with parents Mr and Mrs Mernard Kamuick. Funeral at St Joseph's church, burial Forest Home. Mrs Catherine Pohlmann of River Forest, widow of Ernest Pohlmann, died December 20 1928 at home 242 Franklin avenue. Funeral at Merman's chapel, burial Kerrest Home cemetery.
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Ella Hermann
Wis
Forest Park
Mir Atus
St Job's School
Imshand
Edwin
Violet
Herbert
Martin
Heraacd
Alfred
Charles Weidler
Hilda
Bathier
Irene
Vaan Kunnick
St. Jolly's
Catherine Rohlmann
Catherine Pohlmann
Ernest Pohlmann
Franklin Avenue
River Forest
Hagel’s
Mathsan Street
Death notices for George Bloecher and Meta Hans in local obituaries
George Bloecher aged 63 died at Oak Park Hospital Suntkiy on December 16. He resided at W125 Trout avenue and is survived by a step-daughter, Luella Volbering of Roxette. Funeral services were at Zimmerman’s chapel on December 18 with Rev. Fred Schisell officiating. Interment at Forest Hone. Also Meta Hans, 77, mother of Otto F. Hans, died December 19. Funeral services were held December 21 at 2 p.m. from the W Madison street chapel. Burial at Oak Ridge cemetery. Triave to Wm. Buelfler.
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George Bloecher
Oak Park Hospital Suntkiy
Trout Avenue
Luella Volbering
Roxette
Zimmerman’s Chapel
Fred Schisell
Af Community Methodist Church
Wa Forest” Hone
Hogeher
Germany
Scieh=ter
Meta Hans
Meta. Hans
Otto F. Hans
Rigin Avenue
Katie J. Mink
W. Madison Street
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Something To Think About by F A Walker
A reflective piece by F A Walker urges men to persevere through hardship and self doubt. It contrasts imagined glory with stark military discipline, praising endurance, loyalty, and personal reform while warning against laziness and deceit. The article blends exhortation with historical imagery of veterans and collective struggle.
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F. A. Walker
Cuneta
Lee
la Waltlog
Vietors
Fara
Biatory
Christmas Reconciliation Behind a Fatal Street Crash
A Christmas Eve car crash injures two, including Clare and a driver, as Manton confronts his pride and seeks forgiveness. The incident prompts hospital care, emotional revelations, and a renewed love as the tale ends with a Christmas morning of forgiveness and hope.
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Jenkin
Jenking
Cand
Otinn
Jenkina
Hoth Delvers
Mier Nh
Clare
Manton
Monson
Mantom
Christmas Eve Hustle Through a Street Corner
A ragged street scene shows Joe and a young couple buying papers as Christmas nears. Neighbors gather, talk, and share pity and jokes while Uncle George helps secure medical aid for Joe. The night closes with relatives reflecting on past kindness and the ache of poverty.
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Joe
Evening Journal
Ali
Birr
Ali Joe
Anek
Jack
Frances
George
Clara Platt Receives Citizens Flowers at Sunday Matinee
Clara Platt was presented with flowers by local citizens during Sunday afternoon performance at the Austimerton theater. Mayor and Mrs. Gola attended, with a small group of town residents helping arrange the tribute amid a festive crowd.
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Rota
Chrys
Dia
Forent Park
Hiode
Gola
Sergten
Erik Ua
Prairie State Bank Holds Annual Banquet
The Prairie State Bank held its annual banquet on December at a decorated venue on Mayflower Street and Astin Boulevard. Dow presided as host with a six course dinner served by Madison Street caterers. William Kean and Kadier Shop provided arrangements and dancing followed. The bank noted substantial growth and expansion in recent years, highlighting a record of steady gains and staff achievements.
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Prairie State Bank
Christias
Euonts
Mavhigen Street
Astin Boulevard
Reggies Adisom
Willian Kean
Regan Ceme
Kadier
Madivan Street
Fis
Ty Jobin
Kaymony
Madison-Austio Green
Dated Social Event With Pastries and Toasts
A social gathering described as elegant featured a twelve foot Christmas tree and bonuses announced by employers. Julius Schallenmoller, a local baker, provided the pastries for the dance portion of the event, highlighting the celebratory mood and communal contributions.
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Julius Schallenmoller
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Elsa Sommerfeld Nelson
Wm. Boeppler
Gernane Dtural Cartier Clark
Cernandé Place
Milwauker
Gerstall
WM. Buefpler
Girugles
Olivia
Frange
Catol
Christ
Galilee
Chris Manton
Dervana
Janek
Jor
Che
Gorse
Walt
Clara Platt
Prairie Staite Bank
Forest Theatre
Theae
K and Son
WREX
Vitaphone
Movietone Glorious Sound Pictures
Melony Costello
Midnight Taxi
Antonio Morano
Willane Ramsclt
Myrna Loy
Vauilaville
Howd
van & Scheneck
Brow
Dobsta
May McAvoy
Warner Otund Alyo
Vaudevilly
Gloria Sound
Ward Boa
Addle Peabody
Banjobstig
Wallice Beery
Michard Aber
Leuba
Metimsy
Claris Kowa
Jom Hersholt
Bello Iefined
Mayer
Rally
Neil Roll
Haines
Marlon Davies
Watts
Gilbert
Forest Park Review
Joseph Nicotera
Madison ST
Lifschultz
Madixon St
R. C. Hain & Co
Madison Street
Marengo
Toyland
Santa
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