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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
4
Village council draft outlines an emergency plan to clear streets and protect property after a heavy snowfall. Measures include plowing central street cores, opening catch basins, burning combustible garbage, collecting ashes, removing snow around gutters, and soliciting public aid.
The document outlines formation of Federated Charities with aims to provide medical aid, fuel, food, clothing, and other needs. It lists membership rules, officer roles, election terms, and village residency requirements for board members and standing committees including Auditing Employment Finance Investigating Relief and Work.
Mid year graduates moved chairs from the swimming pool to the ballroom for readings on Friday night before graduation exercises. About 1 000 people attended the ballroom event. Admission was 25 cents each with free bathroom access. proceeds go to the annual school picnic fund.
The Parent Park auxiliary reports a busy period with the knitting division contributing 4 pair socks 4 helmets and 22 french caps. On Thursday night 369 surgical dressings were made bringing the to date total to 11 000. Mrs Powell lists 4 dozen pajamas 18 bedshirts 89 shoulder wraps 10 Christmas bags and other items to date. Meetings are at the Municipal Building with details via Mrs Wood at 9672.
The regular monthly meeting of the Good Government club will be held Friday evening January 25 at the Community clubhouse. The meeting begins at 8 p m with all interested invited. Refreshments will be served and the entertainment committee promises a surprise. This first meeting of the year aims to start a banner season.
Misa Ellen Moran and Roy Henry Mohr were married by Father Nabholts at St Bernarding church on Wednesday afternoon. A 6 o'clock dinner followed at the bride’s sister Mia Frank Blook’s home, 43 Merengo Avenue, with immediate relatives and a few intimate friends present. Nellie Moran, known in Forest Park, has long worked in Dr Jenkins and Girlspie’s office.
Socialists invite supporters to a January 19 social and entertainment at Sebwass Hall Desplaines and Madison. Alderman William Rodriguez will speak as Chicago singing societies North Side Saengerbund and others perform. Proceeds support anti-battle conditions and socialist causes. tickets available at Schyaea's saloon.
Loretta Fitepatrick hosted a post nuptial shower at 612 Haanak Avenue for Mrs. Roger Ferguson formerly Miss Velma Barnay of Forest Park. The event featured gifts, refreshments, and a Cupid bedarak centerpiece, with singing and dancing and Mr. Roger Ferguson presenting the bride with her gifts.
Foreseeable fuel supply secured by the Forest Park Board of Education last summer keeps schools open this season. Despite national coal shortages forcing some districts to shut briefly, Forest Park can keep furnaces running to prevent pipe freezes, reducing risk of closure unless government actions alter conditions.
V. T. C. Unit No. 376 members attended a charitable food event at the Coliseum on Thursday evening under the State Council of Defense. Plans to outfit the unit with uniforms and rifles were discussed, with drills and recruitment continuing through winter. A December banquet at Schwass restaurant celebrated the organization’s progress, with patriotic songs, speeches, and resolutions to keep the unit cohesive and prepared for spring.
Local bowlers faced a lack of fresh notes as Virginia appeared indifferent. Monroe team shines late, with Adams and Chleboune leading a late surge. Schmitty posts 2305 as Monrocs edge Mono squad. Dod Fiatach's new byword rings. Helnio stays mum.
Residents on 1210 Bigin Avenue hosted a juvenile birthday party for Mosday January 14 with 22 guests. Attire featured playful costumes and caps, prizes awarded for outfits, and a program of music, dancing, and refreshments.
The weekly ladies bowling scene faces a tough afternoon with various players named, including Hosier Woodward Thompson and Filvers. A high score by the Franklins and entries by Ring Tower and Behalts highlight a lively session. The Jistamers Club hosts a bunco party Friday afternoon for members.
The entertainment committee invites the public to a Character Party tonight at the Community Club Hall. Attendees are urged to wear costumes representing a character and prizes will be awarded for the best outfits.
A reader letter from Milton Harbor at 441 Degplainen avenue Bulor notes a tutorial titled Snow Weantifal Snow in the Baker Forest Park Review of January 14 1998. The piece praises the effort and mentions a photograph capturing two members and their Billy looking work of art.
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