Forest Park swears in 200 air raid wardens
About 200 Forest Park residents were sworn in as air raid wardens at a Grant White School gathering led by Mayor Tom Cullis Jr and local Civil Defense officials. The event, aimed at civilian protection in emergencies, featured speakers on incendiary bombs, fire prevention, and school safety, with a long list of wardens named.
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Forest Park
Tom Cullis, Jr
U.S
Grant White School
Ivilian Defense Council
Edward L. Bassey
Harry Walle
Chicago Fire
Walle
Chicago
John Plant
Fire Research Bureau of Chicago
Plane
Ronald Grimm
Eputy
W. 5. Dimmett
A. Adrng
Madison Henry al- Crecht
Brown
George Andrews
Marengo
B. C. Buster
Lathrop
Cheistreim Byenger
Rockford
Harvey Banthin
Desplaines
D. Brows
Randolph
Buttner
Tathroy Emil Berlin
Babcock
Madison
C. D. Becker
M. S. Bailey
Harlem
Wm. Beard
Lehier
Ray Block
Geo. Bartels
Circle
G. Henry Bron
Harrison
Ed. Bruhns
Joe Bender
Beloit
Walter Blasius
Troast
C. Beck
H. A. Burtar
H. W. Burtar
Jol Connolly
Dunlop
Theo. Cowan
Hannah
Otto Clef
KE Gin
Mike Caleigno
Thomas Collis
Henry Cpristensen
Ok Devas
Mmpbell
Joe Dastych
Frank Dondera
Madi
Otto
Ch Sane
Davinoale
Ph Ealér
Cireles Arend
Dunslop
Harvard
Chas. Hussey, Jr
Ferdinand and
A. Hellman
C. Hillstrom
Marenga
John Hartner
John Hensby
Chas. Haha
Thomas
Jack Hermansen
Ferdinand
John Tanzzn
Sergeant York at Forest Theatre Amid Renovations
New ownership at Forest Park and Lil theatres brings updated seats and equipment, lower prices, and a pledge of wholesome pictures. Sergeant York will headline at Forest Theatre today through Saturday as renovations continue and programs are announced for upcoming performances.
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Sergeant York
Forest Theatre
Lil
Tal
Lil Theatre
Eat Park
Tunkie
York
Cuhursday
Fridey
Geitys
Forest Park
Ol Hatt Theatres
Americanism Week Proclamation Declares Feb 18 to 22, 1942
Forest Park village officials proclaim Americanism Week from February 18 to 22, 1942, urging citizens and organizations to renew pledges to the Constitution, patriotism, and national defense. Signed by Village Clerk Charles J. Campagna and Ton Collin Jr. Mubgur.
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Minais
Therlforl
Forest Park
Cook County
Ulingis
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
United States of America
Combined Chairs To Present Recital Here
A local recital features Miss Ale Cave and Miss Catve Tas with organ, piano, and vocal solos by Mawin Romani and Miss Lawek. Helis Mendlelessem directs, with Miss Loeck Demarest and Behnke arranging. The program includes Mendelssohn and sacred pieces, concluding with an appeal to buy U.S. Defense Savings Bonds.
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Peter
Latherarchine
John
Phrnmah
Athan Aneng
Timiers
Helis Mendlelessem
Ale Cave
Lars
Ant Mins Buth Sqhale
Mawin Romani
Final Notice Incomplete Vintah Tier Details Missing
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a final notice with unclear names and locations. Details are unreadable, including potential date, place, and recipient identifiers. No verifiable events or actions can be established from the readable fragments.
Gutter Servicemen Banquet Tickets Selling Fast
Community fund drive for frontline soldiers organized by Forest Park Riwanis Club with Mr Parichy W O Dimnnett Kurt Berliner and others planning a banquet on February 21 at Haines and Rafferty’s Balman son Hock provided food an orchestra speaker and entertainment to raise funds for the troops. Tickets are selling quickly as residents rally to support the war effort.
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Pore Park
Kamery Picehy
Clement Ag
Mr. Parichy
W. OS. Dimnnett
Kurt Berliner
Big Warnecke
Joe Miller
Joe Kazick
Mey
Haines
Rafferty
Balmanson-Hock
Opeaas
Plana
Continitien
Selective Service Registration Feb 16 for Men 20-44
Public notice outlines February 16 registration for men aged 20 to 44. The item lists multiple local venues and addresses including Roosevelt School, Oak venue, Lake etree, River Worest, and Washington Sebi with details on where registrants may complete procedures. The text references several streets and parks as registration locations.
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Cartel Seth
Girl Scout News and Wartime Bond Drive Tribute
Fragmentary notes mention Girl Scouts, wartime signals, and a call for Victory Bonds. Names and places are obscured within garbled OCR text, but references hint at community efforts and a tribute to soldiers or leaders. The piece evokes a wartime patriotic mood with slogans about bonds.
Program for Parents of Service Men
Program for Parents of Service Men is arranged sponsored by Vince Lewiod with 250 names secured. Key speakers include Conant MEL Basminger and Rev Wootar Gide. The event features a presentation of an Armed Forces Emblem, remarks by Frank J. Sweets, and retirement honors for veterans.
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Ballon
Jacoud
Mase
Ts Jallows
Colin
Heanor Gilverd
Ation Rey Rather Winetter
Americanism
Aes
Frank J. Sweets
Ash Wednesday and Lent at St Peter's Ey parish
Ash Wednesday observances begin February with services each Wednesday evening at the church. Congregation members plan continued Lenten activities including prayer meetings and devotionals at 1 o'clock on Sundays and midweek gatherings noting ongoing participation and church events in the heart of the community.
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Lath
Charel
Adams Street
Holy Seasan al Bent
Editiiee
Tata
Koodlink Heyanning
Otter Prodigal
Pete
Kurt Berliner Seeks District Leader Seat in Local Race
In a contentious township race Kurt Berliner declares candidacy for district leadership. The contest centers on leadership, jobs, and county alignment amid opposing views from other townships. Berliner's support cites prior service and aims to secure an edge in key votes affecting regional governance and appointments.
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Ravine
Luce
Atronit
Werlinge
Hk Weet Cawaip
Conlin County
Stale Fiekel
Quay
Complete Plans for Giant Victory Rally at Grant White School
An elaborate program for a February 20 Victory Rally at Grant White School has been completed to acquaint Forew Park residents with Civilian Defense efforts. Mayor Tom Collis, Ferrum CoS Director, and Harold Enrygtt of the US Courtinater staff headline a program offering free coffee and donuts, auction pictures, and musical acts from the Park Public School system.
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Grant White School
John H. Kelly
Vitek
Burest Park
Tom Collis
de Peeah Cos
Aot
Cialidy
Chuan
Forew Park
Armp
Oshteh
Itr
Harold Enrygtt
VS. Coortinater
Lefens
Danright
Fare Park
Collis
Chala Defense
Service Stations On 11-Hour Shift Picket 5 Here
Forest Park service stations largely closed to 7 pm to pull a 11 hour shift, with 2 am to 1 pm operation. Government emergency power and patriotic sacrifice cited, workers reassigned to defense industries. Picketing described as drivers giving tips and observing station upkeep before paying, in a novel protest.
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Forest Park
Inesi- Hesk
North Side Boosters To Install Officers
Forest Park North Side Boosters to install officers for the coming year at their February meeting. The event starts at 7 o'clock. Wives of members are invited, and refreshments will be served after the meeting.
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North Side Boosters
Forest Park North Site
Sportsman's Club Meeting Notice for January 9
Regular meeting of the Sportsmen's Club at Ben Dielson Hall on January 9. Guest of the evening will be the District Representative from the Sportamen's Club of Illinois.
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Ben Dielson Hall
Sportamen's
Ilinois
Station Silence Triggers Police Aid Theater Seats
Stations refuse to close amid government demands causing nonpaying patrons to stay away. Police struggle as law appears unclear. Remaining venues face accusations of unpatriotic behavior while operators defend service and await official guidance. Fence in Forest Park lines show 24 way openings and closures.
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Vorest Park
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