Charities Give Christmas Help in Forest Park
The Associated Charities of Forest Park thank many donors and groups for Christmas aid. Contributions by Mrs Harry William Althea Chapter Tay Delta Sigma Sorority Forest Park Post 414 and Auxillary Ladie Aid First Presbyterian St John s church and Phi Sigma Kappa plus Oak Park Kiwanis Club funded baskets clothes and toys for needy families. Five households received complete clothing including underwear stockings shoes and rubbers. Miss Stevens nursing staff helped with shoes and arranging aid. The drive emphasized helping the dislocated regardless of color or creed and closed with season greetings from the charity board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Aries
Harry Willian
Althea
Gamma
Tay Delta Sigma Sorority
Forest Park
Ladie Aid
First Presbyterian Church
Edward Cook Masonic Lodge
Stevens
Go0dman
Meyer
Warner
H. J. Knoop
EK. Reich
EF. Becker
Ada Goodman
Heating Plant Evaluation and Maintenance Guidance
A detailed notice on inspecting and servicing heating systems for winter readiness. It stresses cleaning heating surfaces, checking the draft and fire door, and ensuring parts like the burner and fuel feed are in good order. It warns of costly repairs if not prepared, with steps to improve efficiency and reduce fuel use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtel
Huta
Atoved Hoy
Oni Hwklers
Syede
Hewuinke
Forest Park Women's Club Hosts Christmas Party for Children
Forest Park women organized a Christmas party on Monday December 24 at the club house. Mrs Mathilde Petersohn chaired the event, with Mrs Nathalie McEwan and Mrs Elsie Malcolm assisting with songs and piano. Forty seven children enjoyed games, stories, and a Jingle Bells finale around the tree with a Santa giving age appropriate gifts. Mothers attended as listeners and gifts included dolls pencil boxes and handkerchiefs amid refreshments of Dixies and animal cookies. Engagement announcements for local couples were also noted by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Susie Curtis
Gurti
Chiliren
Santa
Eastern Star Installation at Forest Park Chapter
Mrs Ida Steigert was made Worth Matron of Forest Park Chapter OE in a Thursday evening installation at ark Masonica Terapte. Officers named include Alvirah Houthela and Lester Parris with music by the Apalla quartet. Soap Carving contest for Forest Park youth extended to January 15 with prizes up to 5 to 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Ida Steigert
Forest Park
Ark Masonica Terapte
Cdorest Park
Alvirah Houthela
Marcon
Hurst Lodge
Mahal
Tyotalling
Chaphenny
Ida Schneberger
James Williams
Forest Back
Ethel Lanin
Ag. Colarer
Lester Parris
Apalla
Waran's Club
Afh
Parochal Shhunly
Conte
Plewne
Ta Mes
Freme Mekavan
Circle Avenue
Varest Park
Books on Display at Library and Christmas Hospital Dinner
A list shows books such as A Brood of Ducklings and Green Mansions soon available for circulation at the library. At Speedway hospital a four course Christmas Day dinner was served to 950 patients as part of a holiday series. Dr Hugh Scott sent greetings. Forest Park Lodge and Thanksgiving Circle gave donations to a Christmas fund. The hospital remains under quarantine due to a flu epidemic with five patients in the sarge number quartered there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chistmas
Forest Park
Swinnerton
Three Ganders Mannin
Green Willow Wescott
Hudson
Green Mansions
Speedway
Speedway Hospital
Hugh Scott
Forest Park Lodge
King's Daughters
Chicago Area Population Estimated at Over 4.6 Million
Metropolitan Chicago area projects a population over 4.6 million by New Year’s Day, up about 190000 from January 1, 1928. Chicago proper around 3.21 million, with Cook County near 9.83 million for the metropolitan district including five counties. suburban towns show rapid growth toward a multi‑million metro by 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
Winots
Lake County
Indiana
Cook County
Ultiuty
Lente
Ace
Ahow
Tetalee
Lake
Minola
Win County
Boo
Fort Elght
Neronding
Ina Bern Berwyn
Jivanston
Oak Park
Ely
Gary
Derwyn
Folloton
Marritt
Mielweard
Berkley
Ald
Borwyn
Blue Island
Beloit Soldier Returns Home From France With Laurels
News notes from December 24 1918 report Otto Hanneman Beloit Street son home from France honored for pluck and daring. Also listed are obituaries Mrs Lucy Engat Mrs Hattie Kasper and others, plus wartime letters and local holiday gatherings and greetings among townspeople and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hanneman
Mra. Hanneman
Beloit Street
France
Population estimates for Will County towns in Illinois
The document lists projected populations for many Will County towns plus nearby communities across Illinois. It notes Aurora in Kane County growing to 47,200, Joliet with 42,500 residents, and Gary at 106,000 in Indiana, with other cities like Wheaton and Hinsdale mentioned among larger centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downern Grave
Wheaton
Hinndats
Glen Ellyn
Aurora
Kane County
Annie County
Batavia
Kythe
Geter
Tufts County
Tuida
Wanless
Uhlan Wark
North
Chicago
Will County
Joliot
Jake County
Indiana
Addy
Gary
East
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mqimmer
Greerhouses
Dunlop Avenus Phony Forest
Brad Flora
Fegegemeen
J. Ringhofer
Loulay Therem
Erwin . Heldelpaen
C. A. Heidelbach
Paul A. Bchuls
Demphaines Averva
Margaret Emma
Herbert A. Petersohn
G. F. Vetersohn
Marengo Avenue
W. Maneca
Waskington Street
Mian Bephia
Roy Achoun
Walter C. Hasler
Forest Park Public Library
Hosier
Forest Lark Mes
Oboe
Albert A. Dundore
Monroe Street
Very Wiley
Coffeyville
Kansas
Wiley
Dundore
Wm. Hara
Elbesst
LaVerne Rowder
Harry Franzen
Lucy Sherman
Maywood
J. T. Warner
Wileys
Garett Triches
Water Nealiser
Pas
Harold Hester Syith
Post
Jack Millar
Joe Petracili
Leith Norman Goodutan
Reeitanon
Santa Claus
Christman
Win, Schtupp
Walter Newhiser
Garnett Triebes
Mary Keasiirty
Ada Ciaodman
Infant Welfare Soc
Heath
Ake
Madison and Beloit Forest
Fredrickson
Bonnie Brae
River Forest
Forest
Euclid
Superior
Columbus
Lucy Engat
Berliger
Mrs
S. Bersliner
Desplainés Avenue
Qmewinema
Hattie, Kasper
Wendal Kasper
Christmas Amuraing
Filward Bitteh
A. F
Irons Brance
A. Deinan
Arnold
States
Harry and
Charten Walt
Wolf Bros. Clothing
Amtore
Aml
Otte Hanaweman
Belo Jstrret
Olio Gulterman
Ferdinand Ave Nie
Oak Park Hospital
Ladies Legion of the Moose
Berger's Hall
Waldemar Zatz
Rive
Charles Warding
Mme
Wid Mya
Charles Baring
Madimaostreet
Seat
Cablegrion
Brazda's
Roosevelt Road
Marengo
Idaho
Men’s Lyle Shop
Friedmae Pak
C. W. Lamb
Madison Street
Over Public Service Company
Arrose
Hannah Avenue
Harlem State Savings Bank
William F. Grosser
H. F. Carlson
Cashler
Forest Park, Ill
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