21 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1920
Page
1
A large crowd attended the Wasquarede event at Forest Park as 7 pm saw the hall at capacity. The Patriotic Community League hosted a lively evening with Yiddish band music from Berwyn and prize awards for costumes and dresses.
A Forest Park talk on telephone service examined current efficiency and faults, noting material shortages and workforce strain. Speakers urged calm, cooperation, and patient support while the company works to restore normal, better service postwar conditions.
The Forest Mark Commercial Association meets at Forest Park State Bank hall on Friday February 13 with President Jacet presiding. Officers selected include Just Keich and Leo Claus as mothers. A communication mentions alterations to the bank building and new quarters. Also notes the monthly meeting place at Berger's hall and a Public Utilities Commission update on street car fares.
The weekly village session discusses water rebates and sewer work along Harrison street and Marchnon Street. Officials urge residents to avoid calling police or fire lines after a fire signal for twenty minutes to keep volunteers available, with warnings of damage to services and property if ignored.
Obituary notices recount the death of Sarah Dinemore Shirley after a long illness. She resided in Mock Fulll and was active in Mtonewr church, survived by two daughters and several grandchildren. George W Fieldhouse, of Toosevelt road near the Dodplaines river, died after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Christina, two daughters, and a brother. both services held at homes with clergy officiating, interments at Rock Falls and Forest Home cemeteries respectively.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for the beautiful Horat pieces and many acts of kindness during our bereavement. We gratefully name Lev, WW, Jotintone and Mare, G. A! Hehuster. MEK LUCY, TERRELL, ANB. MAULE PTOLEMY.
Harry Burchan's father, driver of the Wella Fargo express wagon in Forest Park, was shot and killed by a fifteen year old in a Garfield hospital after being wounded Friday. The boy, who had argued over price at a store, returned with a revolver and fired, fleeing before later capture.
Mrs. Benj Scheel of 1418 Madison Street was surprised Wednesday night by a group of women who gathered on her stairs and hosted a ladies’ leisure evening. They delivered gifts and refreshments, with games including a drawing for a prize won by Margaret Listhe and a hobby prize awarded to G Rotana.
Residents of Wadatanbers protest delays in appointing village engineer to design and designate residential districts and factory wires. They warn that inaction endangers zoning goals, civic pride, and planned investments while awaiting mayor and commissioners to act. Local voices compare inaction to a historic misstep and demand timely decisions.
A Valentine party hosted by the Neighborhood Club at Forest Park featured games such as heart dice and a guessing number game. Winners included Mrs Dr Wilson, Mrs Martha Wieber, and Mrs Minnie Chichorne, with prizes like a heart shaped tea apron and sachet. The event concluded with refreshments and social plans for February 27 and a postponed drawing rescheduled to March 12.
Mrs Wagner hosted a shower at 020 South Muggle Avenue Oak Park honoring her daughter Irene Wagner on Sunday February 15. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Desuutes Mr and Mrs Hwantek Mr and Mrs Jeschke and others from Oak Park Berwyn and nearby.
A postponed meeting of three patriotic organizations in Forest Park will be held at Garfield school on Tuesday February 24. A. Alien of Berwyt, representative of Community Service Inc, will address the audience. Local representatives were urged to attend.
A Forest Park theater matinee funds the Forest Park Tubie Library with two shows on Saturday afternoon February 28. Tickets are sold at the box office or from local offices. The program includes a Canadian mountain musical sequence, a pinball novelty, and Aladdin’s Wonderful Lamp, plus a juvenile county.
A neighborhood gathering at the club house drew about forty attendees for an evening of companionship, games, and dancing to the local C4 Orchestra. Organizers invite members and guests to future events.
The Modern Woodmen of America Tont Ne GOP Guk Park plan a masquerade ball at the Forest Park Ballroom Saturday night February 21. A large crowd is expected, with sixty prizes and music to be provided by the Woodmen band.
The Haylen Muennerchor plans a prize dance tonight at Berger's Hall, Saturday February 20, drawing a large crowd expected to attend amid strong press attention and community excitement. ACADIA CLUB MEETING Forest Park hosts a Jeacta Club gathering February 22 at the Municipal Building, inviting all Master Masons in the area to attend and discuss matters of local interest.
The Arden Forest players presented a lively production of As You Like It featuring Violet Slifer as Rosalind and Audrey with strong performances by Lillian Peterson Ruth Moreke and Martin Wiedbuch. The cast included Eugene Joyaux Harold Moelan and others, with the Forest Park orchestra delivering musical numbers to finish a stylish period show.
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