Messiah Presented by Apollo in River Forest Chorus
Fifty voices from Apollo Musical Club of Chicago presented Handel's The Messiah to a large River Forest crowd Sunday evening. Soloists Kathleen Ryan, Selma Gage Muniel, Henry Hobart, and George Lane gave strong contributions. Review praises Mme Hammel, the chorus, and the performers while noting the event’s holiday spirit and the club’s historic standing since 1871.
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Apollo Musical Club
Chicago
Handel
River Forest
Aparty Club
Mme, Hammel
River Forest Sunday Evening News
Mias Ryan Contralta
Tee
Henry Hobart
George Lane
Tiss
Meir Cimbers
Hart
Ginn School of Music
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Evanston
Lane
Royal Welsh
America
St. Jame Methodist Church
Edgewater Presbyterian Church
Winnetka Community Church
Many Students Are Home for Holidays
In the village the return of college students brings bustle as many names appear among the visitors. Miss Peggy Mack, Harold B. Reynolds, Richard Kessler, Miss Florence Lally, Miss Ruth Ferguson, and others are listed with their hometowns and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nils
Ann
Peggy Mack
Edward Hack
Misa Brances Thielbar
B. Thielbar
Keystone
Wellesley
Montgomery Pickett, Stephew
B.D. Picker
Forest Avenue
University of Chicago
Arthur Brandt
Alfred Brandt
Lathrop
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Walter Herrick
W.D
Alexander Ferguson
Williams
Fairmont
Washington
D. C
William Comeford
Willian F. Comeford
Forest
Notre Dame
Wendall Locke
R. F. Locke
Franklin
Hillnois
Mateearet Tyson
E. R
Two River Forest Families Saddened on Holiday
Deaths during the holiday season struck River Forest when Martha J. Anderson died at her daughter's home from a heart attack on December 19. Born in Ohio, she had lived in River Forest twelve years and was buried at Rose Hill after services led by Reverend Ian H. Marbach. Also, William Wallace collapsed on South Oak Park Avenue and died at Oak Park Hospital. funeral services were held at St Luke's in River Forest for the widow and two daughters.
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River Forest
Martha J. Anderson
Bf. Bell
Clinton Place
Wea
St. Liyke’s
Toomiaure Uis Joss
Alfred J. Wilhelm
Maplewood
New Jersey
Homer J. Buckey
Governor May Lay Stone for Masonic Building
The foundation of River Purest Masonic Temple at Lakestevet and Prankfin Avenue is prepared for the laying ceremony. It may occur next week Saturday after initial plans to hold this week were delayed. Grand Master Louis I. Haumerson or an appointee will conduct the cornerstone rites, with Jok Minois, James A. Whitechurch and local lodge officers named. The Strand Master and others await confirmation of arrangements as December 29 approaches. The newly installed focal lodge officers include James A. Whitchurch as Master, Albert H. Brumann Senior Warden, Roy P. Read Junior Warden, and others listed.
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River Purest
Lakestevet
Prankfin Avenue
Garner
Minoia
Louis I. Haumerson
Jok Minois
James A. Whitechurch
Naf River Forest Lodge
Strand
Jomerson
Focal Lodge
James A. Whitchurch
Albert H. Brumann
Roy P. Read
Hope EK. MacNiven
Charles W. Shoemaker
Oscar ©. Mertz
Kon C. Wray
Ralph Scaritt
Ralph E.,clarke
Stewart H. Dow Darker
Alfred H. Mitchell
C. Emery
Alexander P.mery
Tyler
Re-Elected Rossman Leads River Forest Assn in 1929
Judge George Arthur Rossman was reselected president of River Forest Commercial association at the village hall meeting last week. Albert Webster was re-elected secretary with officers Louis J. Gross Hops McNiver Charles Hatch and George Carroll as trustees. The Mothers' Club of Trinity High plans a Christmas entertainment on Saturday December 2 at 8 oclock on Lathrop avenue to raise funds for the high school featuring Walsh orchestra prizes and refreshments for $1.00 a person. Mrs. Walter J. Herr is party chairman and efforts aim to make it a major social event for Trinity students with no December meeting of the Mothers' Club.
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George Arthur Rossman
River Forest Commercial Association
Albert Webster
Louis J. Gross
Hops McNiver
Charles 5. Hatch
George of. Carolan
Mothers' Club
Trinity High Radioo
Lathrop Avenue
Divsion Street
River, Forest
Jevening
Walsh
Walter J. Herr
Washington Boulevard
Chicago
Friends of Trinity High School
Mothers’ Club
Women Prepare for River Forest Club Meeting Next Sunday
The River Forest Burcay venting club schedules a women led program for the upcoming Sunday December 30. Judge Florence B. Aven will deliver the oration while Judge Mary B. Bartelme presides and Mrs A Uhibrich presents Judge Bartels. Mrs Georgy Lee Tenny directs the women’s club choir with Mrs druth Broughton at the organ. Noted women including Jane Adams and Dr. continue receive special invitations to attend.
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River Forest Burcay Venting Club
Florence B. Aven
Mary B. Bartelme
A. Uhibrich
River Parent Wotten'a Club
Bartels
Georgy Lee Tenny Wil
Choiue
Migs Druth Broughton
Jane Adama
Notable River Forest Women Boost Local Roles and Arts
Marlone Talbot announces a leadership slate at the Women's College in Constants with Dr. Julia Lathrop Dr. Edith Abbott and others from the University of Chicago outlined. River Forest officers including Mrs W H Clough head the River Forest Woman's Club chorus under Mrs Harry Thompson and Miss Judith Broughton will preside at organ duties for a Sunday program highlighting local talent.
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River Forest
Sunday Evening Club
Allen
Marlone Talbot
Women's College In
Constants Apply
University of Chicago
Julia Lathrop
US 5 Childrens
Gadwlmo
Hivercrest
Eircuit Court
Cook County
Juvents
River Morent Woman
W. H. Clough
Harry Thompson
Jiuth Broughton
Noag Company Party and Engagement Notices
Noag Company held its annual Christmas party for employees at the Tiver Forest Women’s Club with a noon luncheon for about ninety guests. Gifts were distributed from a Christmas tree as Mrs. Arnold and helpers organized decorations and entertainment. Engagement announced between Bernice Schulz and Daniel Pries. The United Federation of Women’s Clubs will host open hours on January 2, 1929, at 80 West headquarters to view new rooms, meet directors, past presidents, and the new president Mrs. J. Marc Vawler of Chicago.
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Noag Company
Hong Ribboncraft Company
Tiver Forest Women's Club
Arnold
Unis Federation of Women's Clubs
Wnt
Federation
West
Hew Rooma
Gitta
Diatricta
Clube
Mra
J. Marc Vawler
Chicago
Frederick Williams
B. A. McGee
Margaret Williams a Radcliffe graduate and student leader
Miss Margaret Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wheldon Williams of 423 Franklin avenue spent holidays with family in Cambria and was noted for high academic achievement at Radcliffe. She led student government activities and sang solo under Harvard musical leadership. Several local families hosted holiday gatherings as the community shared festivities.
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Mise
Margaret Williams
Stre
John Wheldon Williams
Franklin ‘Avenue
Tradeliffe
Margret Wan
Ronor
Gok Park and
Hiver Forest
Radcliffe
Clse
Harvard Glee Club
Radcliffe Choral Society
Shin
Clitton
Nactor Davidson
Harvard
Appleton Chapel
Cambri
Mish Willicuut
Franklin Avenue
Margaret
Radcliffe College
Williamn
Heather
Christmas Dinner For Wartelne Home Girls At River Forest
The Young Women's club of River Forest hosted a Christmas dinner and party for about thirty Wartelne Home girls on December 20 at the chili house. Judge Mary Bartelme attended with two nieces and was thanked for hospitality. A gift tree, games, and dancing followed a turkey dinner prepared by River Forest Women’s Club members.
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Young Women's Club of
River Forest
Weamen’s Club
Hell
Wartelne
Tharsis
Chili House
Dickson
Mary Bartelme
Adelaide
Grace
Keystone Avenues
Equites
Booth
G. G. Jones
River Forest Women
Ciild
Bartelme
River Forest Women's Club
Methodist Church
Louise Terwilliger
Dagmar Lara
Katherine Arnold
Mary Broughton
Holy Communion and Services At Local Churches
Franklin avenue church and Luke Catholic Church list Holy Communion and prayer services. Rev Walter Chiler resides at 946 Pleasant Street Oak Park. Lake Street church offers morning prayer and sermon at 11 o clock with additional masses at 6 and 10.00.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Franklin Avenue
Lake Virest
Walter Chiler
Partor
Resi Dence
Pleasant Street
Oak Bark
Anhoor
Luke Catholic
Lake Street
River Forest Presbyterian Church Sermon and Music Set
At River Forest Presbyterian Church the 1 o’clock Sunday service features a sermon by Rev. W. H. Marbach on a tale that in Soll. Miss Lydia Mohit and Miss Mets teching will sing a duet. Dwight B. K. Cook will lead with a solo and Me Dermid presents Arise, Shine, for Thy Light.
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River Forest Presbyterian Church
Soll
Sunitay
W. H. Marbach
Lydia Mohit
Metsteching
Mendedysollar
Dwight BK. Cook
Fragmented religious text excerpt linked to church debates
The readable fragments depict a chaotic religious discussion mentioning Christian churches, theological debates, names, and scattered phrases. It reads like an OCR garble of a sermon or proceedings with unclear individuals and topics, lacking coherent events or outcomes.
Former club head dies after long illness in Davenport
Frances Witvon, former president of the River Mares Women’s Club from 1924 to 1926, died after a period of failing health. Services were held at Forest Home chapel with Rev. Jorie Hournier Allen presiding. Burial beside her husband Thomas, with daughter Frances and son Gilbert among mourners.
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A. Wilton
Camaren
Miawourt
Hunsted
Roral Women's Club
Mey
Indour
Gilbert
Camoy
Ternod-ntaw
L.A. Willing
Frances
Witvon
Af Otwloek
Forest Hone
Jorie Hournier Allen
Piheriay Vongregaton
Dukk Punk
Inter
Pte
Obituary Notice for Jon Me Eloff
Jon Me Eloff long time resident of the villages died at home on December 26. He is survived by a brother. Services were held Friday at 2 oclock at the River Forest Presbyterian Church.
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Jon Me Eloff
Archile Hone
Keyseme Avenue
Mir Thifanan
Ehwk
Wat. HL. Marhach
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Bernice
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Forest Park
Frank Ulbrich
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William J. Cannant
Edward T. Wright
Gale Avenue
Tribune
Barton
Harriet
Chapin
Paul
Thomas
Miss Getty Jane Driver
Oak Farkshospital
Darember Fat
Mre and
Kidwin
Young Women's Club
Carl Lindquist
Gamma Phi Betur
University of Illinois
Lindquist
White House Beauty Shop
Desplaines Ave
Marcel
Finger
Dorothy
Christian Science Churches
Tadee
Joell
Argenta
John M. Hoffman
Hall-Heileman Co
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