Mayors Talks On Coal And Army Unit Life
A letter from A. B. Zimmerman at Ft Houston outlines the Machina Shop Truck Unit No. 339 and its duties in light repair work for supply trains. He describes the unit as twenty mixed men with carpenters, welders, and machinists, noting their non combatant status and the army life’s challenges and interests. He expresses hope the correspondence aids readers and invites publication of further letters.
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Felipaipg
Hoanthis
Chrefe Fleasure ‘Club
Zimmerman
Ft Houston
Texan
Macine Sapprench
Orly
Sam
Unite
Seargente
Ming
Harry Buettner
Army Life
A. BR Zimmerman Machina Shop
Ft, Houston
Tox
Fustamere Club Dance Recap at Community Club
A Friday afternoon party at the Fustamere Clubhouse drew ladies from across town. A portion of the proceeds will go to charity. Prizes listed include Miss Foster and Miss Bergatrom among others. Cake and coffee served after games. booby prizes awarded.
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Fustamere Club
Foster
Bergatrom
M. Colitis
Bchweppe
A. Cullen
Jackie on furlough helps Red Cross at Forest Park meeting
A Friday night meeting at the Municipal Building showcased 25 surgical dressings division workers in caps and aprons. Jackie, home on furlough from Harlem Avenue, immediately joined the effort, inspiring other men to join in. Meetings continue Fridays from early afternoon to 10 pm in the committee room of the Municipal Building.
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Forest Park
Jackie
Walior
Red Cross
Yedcaent
Comigutte
O K I Hi Camp Fire Plans Ceremonial at Municipal Pier
The O K I Hi Camp Fire girls with guardian Mrs J H Mueller visited Lakeview Saturday to buy head band material. Guardians meet in summer camp on Abrabene Avenue. Mueller was asked to join a committee for the Masa Ceremonial at a future Municipal Pier date. About 10 000 Camp Fire girls will take part in this event amid the week meeting.
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J. H. Mueller
Lake View
Pdo
Arrabene
Mueller
Totve
Boy Scout Troop In Patriotic Work In Forest Park
The Forest Park Boy Scout Troop No 1 distributed the president's Flag Day address to citizens as part of wartime work. Beginning February 7 the troop launched a write stem campaign throughout the village, hoping for strong cooperation from all patriots.
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Fores Park
Forest Park
Boy Scouts
Lixen
Installation Officers Order of Maccabees
The Forest Parc Hive No 847 installation of officers occurred on Thursday evening January 31 at Burger's hall. Min Ryan, Cook County deputy, filled in for the delayed Great Commander Mrs Frances Burna. A hot supper preceded the program featuring Laurie Ruchols and Miss Warner with dances and readings by Eight Maccabee children. A group photo was taken and members presented Mrs Glara Houler with a decorative vase. Officiating officers included Clara Howler as Commander with Latte Past Commander Bitrede Wood and others listed among the officers and staff.
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Forest Parc
Burger’s
Min» Ryan
Cook County
Mtv
Frances Burna
Berger
Laurie Ruchols
Miss ‘Warner
Mable Oblehorne
Mids Ryan
Dano
Woes of Sleighers Report at Prince Custard Ride
An ill fated sleigh-ride party organized with much planning and elaborate transport arrangements unfolds into a chaotic but comical evening. Despite delays and mishaps, including a fatal telephony interruption and a topsy turvy return, the event ends in a puzzling but festive close with performers and attendees recalling the odd set of happenings.
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Tole
Prince Cusland
Maywood
Pumpkin
P. Custard
Umea
Flesnis
Andy
Min
Carter Harter
River Grove
Franklin Park
Gould
Carter
Berger
Dahm
Eddie Zieball
Klifpar
Village council hears request to trim trees on public highway
Property owners named Shyab and Wendt moved at the village council meeting on Friday evening to publish notice asking the valde to trim trees along the public highway. The motion sought to require owners to remove obstructions and maintain visibility for safety. The exact action and timeline remain undecided.
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Wendt
Local Happenings in Forest Park Community
Local notes report Miss Florance Waldemar Zuts wedding engagement to Harry W. McClanathan of Austin. A musical program by Waldemar Zuts at John Theran Church is announced with February events at the Community club including a Valentine party and a musical night. Associated Charities aided several needy families as Forest Park competes with winter events and church services.
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Waldemar Zuts
Mualclan
Associated Charities of
Forest Park
Forest Park P T A hears W L Bodine on truancy crime
The Forest Park Parent-Teacher Association met on Monday February 4 at Toe Municipal building. W L Bodine longtime compulsory education superintendent warned truancy leads to crime and noted 10000 truancies in Juvenile Court yearly while urging support for family pensions and welfare measures.
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Forest Park
Parent-Teacher Association
Toe Municipal Bulking
W. L. Bodins
Juventry Court
Berys Pure Food Co
Bodine
Watest Park Parent-Teacher Assoc Receives Mr Dodline Talk
Supt Buellesfield endorses the association and notes strong support from some parents while a large portion of residents miss meetings. Last Monday W L Dodline, Chicago compulsory education chief, gave a four hour talk seen as the standout feature of the meetings. Henry Burlesfield signs off noting the cold weather but praise for the speaker and insistence on attendance.
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Watest Park
Uc School
Wome
Onue
W. L. Dodline
Chicago
Forest Park
Henry Burllesfield
Almira Ladies Sew at Mrs Ohiman Home
For 17 weeks Almira Dammenchor members met at Mrs L Ohiman 601 Ferdinand to sew dainty articles each week. A penny social will be held at Barges hall Friday evening to dispose of the items. Proceeds likely support the club.
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Almira Dammenchor
Sleighing Party Crash on Madison Beloit Streets
A Saturday evening sleighing crowd on Madison and Beloit streets collided with a tipped overloaded vehicle. Two young women from the crowd were severely battered and taken to Over-Prite's Drug Store for treatment while the party continued on.
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Madison
Beloit Street
Dasseraby
Madison Street
Pisasant
Prite
Obituary notices include Bernard Arbraust and two others
Obituary items report the sudden death of Bernard Arbraust due to accidental causes and note his family ties including Nicolas Arbraust and siblings Captain General Armbrust and George Armbrust. Funeral was Thursday at Forest More Chapel and underlines family locations in Wisconsin and Texas. Additional death notices include Mrs E A Heileman of Forest Park and Mrs Dora Wernecke of Chicago with funeral details and survivors.
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Janother Brother
Mre
Heileman
A Hellemans
Henry and
Olle Heilemann
Forest Pi
Emeat
Frank
Ok Park
Gal
Miss Mabel Chleboune Sings In School Program
Miss Mabel Chleboune, a freshman at Abe Provinc high school, participated in a pupils dance program by Ingram School Age Dancing at West Side Co Educational Club on Monday night. Ingram, a Forest Park instructor, has taught in Oak Park and vicinity for years. Parents in Forest Park hope to organize classes locally with affordable tuition. contact Forest Park at 9325 for information.
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Mabel Chleboune
Ferdinand Avgnue
Abe Provinc High School
Stone Ingram
Ip West Side Co-Educational Club
Mabel
Foret Park
Ingram
Mise Iogram
Oak Park
Dhoniog Forest Park
Forest Park Unit Plan Card Party at Bhwane Hall
Forest Park U V T C unit plans a big card party Thursday evening February 2 at Bhwane Hall. Tickets sold by members show strong village support for raising funds to equip unit members with overcoats and other items via extended credit plans with Mandel Brothers Emokre and Cinch. Games begin at 8 pm with prizes including ham bacon four sugar and coffee.
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Mandel
Brothers
Emokre
Cinch
Regular Meeting of Yama Yama Club
The Yama Yama Club held a regular meeting at Mrs. Mipety's home last Thursday afternoon. Games were played, teas were served, and prizes were won by Mrs. Nettie Holtman, Mrs. Elven Challfant, Dorothy Crawford, and others. Mrs. Harring Monter received a token gift.
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Mipety
Chleboune
Hogteas
Tuncheon
Driges
Nettie Holtman
Bre
Elven
Challfant
Miri Dorothy Crawford
Cam Jillation
Harring Monter
Wentil-Bircgey
Maite Hotton -Wes
Forest Park mayor seeks coal relief for schools
The mayor explained he is acting to preserve life and property amid a severe fuel shortage. Delays in deliveries stretch from ten days to two weeks, hindering school coal supplies. He sent a letter to the board of education to obtain coal from city sources where distress exists.
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Kaul
Feo
Citisens
Forest Park
Board of Education
Second Shovel Party Held In Biting Wind
Amid 18 below zero conditions at 6 00 am and continuing 40 below dark, industrious business men joined the second shovel party to reduce snow at Madison. Members listed include W Gromer Ri Burkhart and Henry Puts as early as 9 50 am with coffee served to thaw the crowd. Mr Sobottle of Ta it Madison supplied a gin dered drink to the shovelers.
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Madleon
Sliff
Messera
W. Gromer
Ri Burkhart
B Wilt
Chimsa
Whiter Hanae
Henry Puts
Mr. Sobottle
Otto Schneider Thanks Forest Park Fire Dept
At the council meeting last night a communication from Gita Gobnteder, proprietor of Otto's Price, thanks the Forest Park Fire department chief Priess and Bremen for efficient service at the Great bio building. It notes three checks issued: one for dollars to the Forest Park department, another for fifteen dollars fog, and twenty five dollars to be forwarded to the Oak Park Fire department. John Bushler was injured at the fire, with twenty five dollars to be forwarded to Oak Park.
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Gita Gobnteder
Otto
Pareat Park Fire Department
Priess
Bremen
Forest Park Department
John Bushler
Oak Park
Forest Park
Public Installation of Royal Neighbore of America Officers
Preble camp No 6440 of the Royal Neighbore Of America will hold a public installation of officers on February 11 at 8 o'clock in Thoos hall. Seven honors will be awarded, and home made pie will be served at 10 cents per plate. Tickets are 50 cents per person. A reception will take place at 7:40.
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America
Preble Camp
Coal Delivery by Commissioner in Fledeone Ste
Disjointed OCR text describes Commissioner H C Rieck delivering coal in Fledeone Ste amid chaotic phrasing. It mentions a fairy father figure, a sick horse, and a council or official action, with garbled names and places. The readable fact is a coal delivery during a coal wave, amid financial strain.
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H. C. Rieck
Foreat- Park
Cass
Mr. Bisek
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