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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
6
Donations were recorded at the Stevian Office for the Speedway party Christmas fund. Multiple individuals and organizations contributed cash and gifts including food items, toys, stockings, and confectionery, with proceeds to assist tubercular wheel-chair children and other holiday efforts.
A fragmented note discusses American Legion fundraising and bond concerns. It urges members to act, warns about misused funds, names leaders and delegates, and calls for active participation at a Friday meeting. The text references Forest Park and campaign for post activities and decorations.
A garbled message from Kensoq to the MoT offers season’s greetings and best wishes to members and friends. The text is largely unintelligible, with multiple typos and missing context, hindering a clear factual summary of any event or occasion.
A Chicago sale of handmade Christmas gifts by wounded veterans from Speedway Fort Sherman Muting and Public Service hospitals. Items include tangy and lace pillows and knickknacks crafted by veterans, with proceeds aiding wartime relief and morale. The event runs Tuesday at 147 North Michigan Avenue with a bugler and attention notes drawing shoppers.
Primary children presented a Christmas program with songs and readings, featuring participants such as Walter Mixerelae and Vela Mikes Cheisiond Bright. The event included carols like Away in a Manger and How to Keep Christmas, highlighting community talent in a church setting.
A local booster club gathering in Peariuan Cain discussed community events. Mrs. Ireng Borgstrom chaired the meeting while Mrs. Beloit ALVOTIG and Churwhy catternoun assisted. A Helwun Sureheon member was also present as part of the agenda.
OVOC hosted a theater party Wednesday afternoon after a banquet in Mandel Tyory room. A delicious chicken dinner was served. Cake It for Me was at the Great Northern theater.
Fred Radke, 64, a Forest Park resident for forty years, died Thursday evening at home after a long illness. Born January 2, 1857 in Pose Germany, he came to America forty years ago and settled in Forest Park with his wife, raising eight children. Funeral services were held Monday at Volke Church, with interment at Woodlawn. He is survived by three sons Hermin Fred and Carl, and by Joe Haught, Anna Zulu and several others. many nieces and nephews also mourn.
Christopher Kilinger, a resident of Forent Turk, died December 17. Born August 20, 1803 in Woerten Germany, he operated a delicate store in May. General services were held Monday at his late residence with Rev. Weuhloger officiating. Burial followed at Convordin, Sten. Survived by a daughter Altai and a son-in-law.
Carl Rehben aged 77 of Forest Park died Tuesday December 15 after a long residence of Forest Park. He was buried Saturday December 17 with services at Matters’ Memorial parlor. Officiant Wennlinger led, interment at Concord. He is survived by his wife Mertha and several children.
A forest area charity drive held Tuesday evening by the Forest Vark Commercial association raised funds for a Christmas basket program. Voters were urged to donate 25 cents toward the local charity fund. Multiple baskets will be distributed to families in need by Forest Bark charities.
American Lezton Yoret Parkpoat 414 held anti cal election of officers Friday December 16. Afra B. Quanitt president Mn. S allon vice president Am F Jacobs secretary Mike Olga Knoop treasurer. Meeting schedule set for the third Tuesday monthly at Muntelpat building. Mothers wives and sisters urged to attend and join the auxiliary. Forest Park chapter J D folded ts regulne meeting December 10 at Per ponthan 1142 Lake Street. Victory chapter gave a twenty dollar check for rhine pedetail covers. Large crowd attended with celebratory decor and refreshments of coffee and cake.
Eugenia Meteher hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering for schoolmates at 628 Grete Avenue. The event featured a decorated table, a miniature tree centerpiece, and Yale tile favors. Participants included Evelyn Colt, Vera Hammung, Bernice Hartley, Mihelyn McBoth, Beatrice Weerated, Myrtle Twiglemian. The Kiward 8. Conway Lounge No. 217 plans an officers installation. John Barrick will conduct the public installation on January 1022.
The Ladies Aid society of the Pioneer Presbyterian church will not meet next week. The next Pegilin meeting is planned for Wednesday January 11 at Felmiveli. Mrs Terrell, Secretary.
A fragmented memorial note honors Clarenna Dischater, recalling a home’s void and the family’s loss. It speaks of heavenly reunion, a father, mother, and brother awaiting a fatherly throne and the gathering in a blessed home on high.
The Jolly Wight hosts a New Year’s Eve party at 7648 Bloorgy Street in Sixteen. About sixteen guests are expected to attend at Har vey Hartman’s home.
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