German sea raider Count Luckner draws River Forest crowd
A large Sunday program in River Forest featured Count Felix von Luckner, "Sea Devil," who captivated an overflowing audience at the church and mezzanine with tales of daring in World War I. Youths and adults alike, from grade schoolers to seniors, listened as he recounted his voyage from Germany to the Sea Adler, the blockade run, and humane treatment of prisoners.
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Attering
Shige Teromott
Felix von Lucke
Rs . Com
Semlar
Lowell Thoenss
River Forest
Count Lackner
Lackner
Saxony
Buffalo Bill
America
Lucknee
Buffalo’ Bill
Australia
Bill Cody
Denver
Luchrer
Germany
Tate
Bill Coily
New York
San Francisco
Ant
Navy
Sea Adler
Luckner
Hermi
Ife
Young America
Felix von Luckner
Felix Con Lucker
River Fort
Mrs Hodgins Installed as O E S Head
River Forest Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star installed officers for 1924 at Memorial Hall. Worthy Matron Isabel Salwen Hodgins led a ceremony with Charles Baumtucker as Worthy Patron and a roster of officers including Pearl Emery and Harriet Ulbrich. SCOUT buglers, music by Madame Sonstek and Ruth Mitler, and plans announced for upcoming meetings and a birthday party.
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River Forest
Order of the Eastern Star
Memorial Hall
Ibel Saluien Hodgins
Charles FL Baumtucker
Pearl Emery
Harriet Ulbrich
Kamina Johnsen
Martha Mitchell
Spaeseiaty
Clara
Carqueville
Neva Read
Marshall
Mary J. Gloor
Mikired
BL Kavip
Adah
Lillian Johnson
Ruth
Valeria French
Esther
Elizabeth Daniet
Martha
Ruth Shoenake
Electa
Fthel M
O'Haire
Warder
Bertha
A. Horn
Sentinel
Frank Caraneville
Gvin
Maton
Willian Salwen Hodgins
Cert Parker Hodgins
Bin
Bob
George Kratzner
Irving Baumrucker
Star Club
Percy Grenfell
Franklin Avenue
Brevet
Emerg
Reception to Count Luckner at Rehm Home
Count von Luckner visited River Forest for a reception at Irving R. Rehm's home on Holly Court before delivering a lecture at the River Forest Sunday Evening club. About seventy five residents from River Forest and Oak Park attended snacks and coffee served by Mrs. C. A. Rehm and Mrs. Elmer G. Kuhn. The Countess von Luckner accompanied him, and the group later moved to the Presbyterian church for the lecture.
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Chicago
River Forest
Presbyterian Church
Count von Luckner
Irving R.rehm
Holly Court
Atlas Educational Film Company
Oak Park
Sunday Evening Club
Rehm
Florida
L. A. ‘Henning
Edna Rehm
Village OKs lighting ordinance for River Port area
The village approved an ordinance to install lighting along River Port north of Northwestern trucks at an adjourned meeting. President Bhaw and Trustee Hubbard attended. Trustee Crooks absent. Minutes note $18,434.42 ordered paid after finance committee approval. Purchasing rules tightened for contracts over $27. Delegations were sent to a Lake Water Co contract meeting. Road improvement talks backed a 100 foot highway plan. Roehm urged 200 feet. Attorney Melnernsay reported Oak street project updates.
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Dilla
Green
Mullentrauer
Nugel
Balgemann
Elihurat
Lake Water Co. Contracta
Trusten Kubite
Woat Suburban Improvement Association
Roehm
John Melnernsy
Agoine
Several Homes Here Sadden by Death
Local families mourn multiple recent deaths across the village. Mrs. August Balbach of Lathrop Avenue mourns her mother Mrs. Nicholas Boerman who died December 27 after a two week illness, leaving daughters, seven grand children, and thirteen great grandchildren. John P. Iles of Lake Street reports the January 1 passing of son-in-law William L. Allen in Dover, Cato. funeral at St. Luke's Church with Father Edward F. Hico presiding. survivors include wife, Mrs. Allen, and several siblings. Mrs. Charles Newberry of Wasco Street dies Tuesday at St. Charles Hospital after twenty-two years on a nearby estate. she leaves a daughter, a son in Net City, and two sisters. Also noted is the death of Mrs. B. B. Jackson of Avon Avenue and Miss Jeanher in the Union.
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Teath
August Balbach
Alt “Lathrop
Lake At Rest
William L. Alien
Doo~vor
Cato
St. Luke's Church
Mra
Allen
Mr. Allen
Molnar
Aaler
Charles KF
McKillup
Oak Park
John FR. Allen
Charles Newberry
Wascolin
St Charies
Theadh
Sen
Mia
B. B. Jackson
Mise Ion
Jeanher
Onium CL
Grade School Graduation at Rossovelt School
Busy days as Rossovelt school prepares a mid year class of twenty seven to graduate and move to Oak Park and River Forest high. The ceremony Thursday at 10 includes Rev W C Bibler addressing pupils and a chorus from the school. The class plans a matinee of The Merchant of Venice with George Arning in the title role on Wednesday the 2nd. Principal Lois Shinn and supervisor Miva Anns attend events and discuss state funds and math teaching methods at University of Chicago.
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Rossovelt School
Oak Park
River Forest High School
W. C. Bibler
George Arning
Miwa Anns
Lois Shinn
Wiver Forest
Sod
Mies Inea Narum
Springfield
Miav
Alice King
Elsis Davis
School of Education
University of Chicago
Archery Promotion for Youths by Local Recreation Board
The Foreat Playground and Recreation board led by Benjamin Hinkley plans to promote archery for seventh to twelfth graders at Silver Foreat. An elite archery program will be organized, with equipment funded by donors and coaching provided. The effort includes winter and summer activities, with safety and instruction emphasized by staff and volunteers. A community event near Lincoln School is noted, along with attendance at Maury Thompson hospital for women and children by local volunteers. Doctor Ottilia Baumrucker joins the hospital staff.
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Foreat
Benjamin Hinkley
Keystone
Irthy
Lincoln School
Iver Forgat
Maury Thompson Hospital For Women
Ottilia % Baumrucker
William Straot
Lay Stone for Temple January 12
The cornerstone laying for River Forest Masonic Temple occurred last Saturday afternoon with Grand Lodge of Illinois officials leading a ceremony in front of a few hundred attendees including River Forest Lodge members. Recounting village and lodge history, Harry Struble served as orator while numerous officers and River Forest residents participated in the ritual service.
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River Forest
Grand Lodge of
Illinois
Edward C. Mullen
Ilinois
Masonic Lodge
Harry Strubla
Ovator
Henry Struble
Wiater
River Forest Lodge
Alf
A. M
Grand Lidge
Filiows
Edward C. Maullen
Charles W. Walduck
Jiatine Brand
Roscoe C. Chirk
Prati Tresstin
Charles Po Mediitrog
Giri
River Forest Masonic Lodge cornerstone contents listed
The box within the cornerstone held notes on Grand Marshal Betty G Stewart and other officers including Anthor P Doran Edwin Wells and Alex Holt plus master of oldest duties John Hanten and George Scrioner. It included photographs of Masonic and Eastern Star members village officials and contractors with numerous periodicals and a history of River Forest lodge.
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Feam
Ee Eeerind Stiedard
Betty G. Stewart
Anthor P. Doran
Deac - Boa C. Wey
Edwin 5. Wells
Alex N. Holt
Fred. M. Torode
Olleste
John Hanten
George T. Scrioner
Chanda Tyler
Steen
Masonic
Hastert Star
Alice Force
Wilders
River Forest Caves
Oak Leaves
Chicago Daily Journal
Masmric Chroniclee
Popular Science Monthly
River Forest Lodge
Temple Aasnoclatmni
River Forest
Toei
Indge
Easter Star
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Hodgins
Oly
Bisth Diserter
Diindeen
Aiutin Woman's Club
Ington ‘Boulevard
Methodist
Chureday
Neseion
Dae Ak
Ofptoak
Count Luckner
Rehm Home
Madison
Circle Theater
Madison Street
Phone Forest
Ling Banquette
Fxktie Quillan
Sally
O'Ned
William Inca
Ricardo Cortes
Josephine Dunn
Madge Bellamy
Louis Dresser
Lowry Fronn
Marjorie O'Day
Hin-Tin-Tin the Dog
Marjorie O'Dayigh
Tarzan the Mighty
Pathe News
Chas. Hutter
Frank Habel
Maple Ave
Que Nock
Harrison Street
Ill
Expert Beauty Services
Gertrude’s Beauty Shop
Capital
Madison St
Fee Appa
Gertrude Schiffner
Prop
Fredrickson
Bonnie Brae
Forest
Euclid
Superior
Columbus
Harlem State Savings Bank
Forest Park
Tl, Dinrzotohs
W. F. Grower
Wm Rieger
H. F. Carlson
A. A. Boxhold
J. Wy. Vielan
Cashier Hast
Caahier
Cashier
Mimer
W. Arch
Wm. Rieger
H. Hualler
A. B. Schweinsterg
Airtiee
I, V. Carton
W. F. Gromer
Wm, Mezer
Conrad Mix
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