All Out Victory Rally Friday Night At Grant White School
Forest Park Civilian Defense Council urges patriots to attend the All Out Victory Rally at Grant-White School auditorium Friday at 8 pm. The program features a London bombing film, fire department talk, and remarks by Harold Bair and John Kelly, plus free coffee and donuts.
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Grant
Grant-White School
Forest Park
Grant- White School
Forest Park’ Civilian Defense Council
Park
John R. Collis
Victory Rally Committee
London
De’fense
Harry Wolfe
Chicago Fire Department
Harld Bair
U.S
Harlem Macntiercher
Damenehor
Collis
John Kelly
A Peglow Passes Away at 188 Brow Avenue
A. Peglow died at home on February 14 after a prolonged illness. Born in Forest Park in 1873, he married Anna Hanson in 1897. Survived by his wife and five daughters Alva Stech, Margaret Hunt, Ruth Robison, and Margaret Gratzke and five grandchildren. Services were conducted February 20 by Rev. WA Burzlalf.
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A. Peglow
Brow Avenue
Mr. Peglow
Forest Park
Marengo Avenue
Anna Hanson
Alva Stech
Oak Park
Margaret Hunt
Ilifornia
Ruth Robinson
Cage
Margaret Gratzke
WA Burzlalf
Registrar lists 306 students for Illinois College winter term
At Illinois College in Jacksonville Herbert Berndt was among 306 students registered for the second semester, which began Monday in February.
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Illinois College
Herbert Berndt
Clinois College
Jacksonville
Lenten Services Schedule at First Evangelical Reformed Church
The First Evangelical Reformed Church in Elgin Avenue, Elgin, releases its Lenten plan led by Rev. Robert Fl. Witz. Activities include services on Feb 22, March 10, 15, 22, and April 3 with Cantata by Cherry Mitel and catechumen preparation, inviting all to attend worship and community events.
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Ehurch
Cather
First
Evangelical Reformed
Tous
Elgin Avenue
Robert Fl. Witz
Christ
Ty Josep
Pxaninabon
Catechaumens
Stuer
Cherry
Seliyol
Evangelical Reformed Church
Leon Ata Ea
Western Electric Workers Pledge All-Out War Production
Western Electric employees at Hawthorne and Tennessee Works pledged full support for all-out war production after a War Department plea. Over 20 000 workers committed to rapid production of weapons, with many assigned to government work and most continuing to labor in vital civilian production roles.
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Western Electric
War Department
Wye Corte Tes
Wake Island
Hang Dherne
Trawthorne
Western Kleet
Army
Frente
Wale
Manik Wenia
Hac
Hawthorne Works
Garfield P T A Pot Luck Dinner Planned
Garfield P T A schedules a pot luck dinner on Tuesday February 24 at 0015 peo to honor Boander's Day celebrating women who led the best Parent-Teacher meeting 45 years ago. The board promises a big surprise and a photo feature by Mr Barrett. Mrs Elmer Pries asks recipients to arrange attendance, room matters to be addressed, and a charity prize to credit parents.
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Boander
Addinian
Barce
Brookfield
Barrett
Elmer’ Pries
Tes
Leslie Hewer
Getler
Petere
Elmer
Tross
Legion Hall
Forest Park
Forest Park Post 414
Legion
Armed Service
Lihonati
Marion Musuninger
Frank Sweeney
American Committee
Honor Guard of the Legion
Harriet Johnston Passes Away in Blayed
Harriet M. Dolmstun of Tidos dul avende died at home on Wednesday February 1 after years of service with the National Penitentiary for 23 years. She survived by her husband, her daughter Mrs. Minnie Cook, a brother Will Cook, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held February 14 at the Saludarin Funeral Home in Blayned with interment in its Hown Cemetery.
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Harriet M. Dolmstun
Mes
Minnie Cook
Wit Cook
Two Pals Reunite in San Diego Friendship Tale
Two lifelong friends, once paired at Forest Park and Proviso High, reconnect in San Diego. One serves at Great Lakes Naval Training Station while the other reads news from San Diego, sharing memories of schooldays and hometown ties.
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San Diego
Pueprensweee
Great Lakes
Stati
Start Police School For Auxiliaries Needs More Men
The Forest Park Auxiliary Police plan to start a civic safety training program with 28 hours of study covering minor aid, homily study, gun tolerance, shovel use, and information duties. Attorney Walker Cider will speak at the first meeting Wednesday night March 25 at 8 pm, with ongoing sessions and guest speakers to follow.
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Edgar Erven
Forest Park
Te Connel Chinber
Instewemony
Civihilor Dewar
Waglis
Vitor
Uae
Wilson Replaces Adamic on Forum Next Wednesday
The article chronicles Wilson replacing Adamic on an upcoming forum next Wednesday. It references his extraordinary career, diplomatic ties, and past roles including negotiations on the Pewee treaty and connections to Nazi and Japanese histories. It notes his schooling in Chicago and Yale, and mentions prominent figures and institutions.
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Wilson
Adamic
Makati
Atason Senesvea
Eel Wilson
Wumater
Germany
Mr Wolson
Ateriene
Tyes
Chicago
Pertovtyanin
Yale
Pheasa
Otdredl
Peicate
Toothy
Wien
Merlin
Vienna
Omibussy
Hedmany
Asia
Carl South America
Aorecard Seldany Ieser
Alacra Hagh School
Pavey
Aston
St Pauls Church to Dedicate Two New Flags on Washington Birthday
The St Pauls Church plans a Washington Birthday dedication of two flags, the American flag and the Universal Christian flag, with a solemn ceremony. A service led by Rev WW A Enkeht and other clergy will follow, including music and remarks. The event emphasizes patriotism and faith, with a Sunday service and related activities scheduled for the day.
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St. Paul's Church
Washington
Anerfaith Larheran
Mantel
Lenten Series Opens at St John’s Church
St John’s Lutheran kicks off a midweek Lenten sermon series on The Cross of Christ over the Wrecks of Time. Rev. Alvin B. Wagner speaks next Wednesday evening at 7340 Meluck Place, inviting all parishioners and unchurched neighbors to attend the English service at 10:90 am and German at 7:230 pm, with subsequent sermons through Lent touching themes of Christ’s atoning death and worldly wisdom.
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Jesus Christ
Thorgilay
Meluck
St John's Ly
Latherm Chorch
Cile Avenue
Atndion Street
Porext Park
Vastlors M
AL Wagner
Alvin BK. Wagner
SL. Jobn
Luther Ehateh
Honew
Henedta
Jalan
Nen Bers
Tentis
Christ
Huon
Marthhy
St. John's
Gon
Einglish
Gernin
Banquet invitations for Wisws Sin date and performers
A local banquet invites attendees and lists Lev Moen and a small orchestra as the evening’s entertainment. Several clubs and the community will be represented, with capacity limits noted for attendees wishing to participate.
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Ryan
Opeibens
Tavern Owners Debate Village Influence and Donations
A garbled report describes tavern owners presenting Mayor Tom Collis dro with a contribution to the town. The meeting, presided by President Pont Welly, discusses tavern owners as major opponents to the village and as leading contributors to local unrest, listing numerous individuals.
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Bros Test
Tom Collisdro
Aceheck Tor Sbskog
Pont Welly
Ityas
Charles Malienberg
Folia Techuc
Vagter Gisdiek
Otta's
Laquors
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