School News From a Long Day of Chicago Visits
The diary recounts a trip to Cleveland and Chicago with Evelyn Nehon and Dorothy. They meet former classmates, shop proprietors, and performers, attend theaters and churches, and observe friends like Adeline Johnke and Gilbert Panko while noting concerts, a diamond, and daily school life in a lively late 19th or early 20th century tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Evelyn
Evelyn Nehon
Nino
Wall
Cleveland
Olio
Karry Muster van Une
Enima
Kirita
Forest Park
Shea
Chicago
Larry
Moresto Park
Lester
Jackson
Forest
Park
Garfield Gore
Adeline
Deritee
Melutyre
Tive
Palwe
Chantel Fieher
Aho
Marfestle
Torpedo
Mtcel
Kendall
Brhed
Sanday
Charles Drescher
Hig Xise Apheny
Pravence Ginter
Lye Mywichen
Gilbert Panko
Keeny
Dorothy Luengey
Recounts Year’s Work of Patriotic League
The report highlights fundraising by Mesduines Clara Muse and others for Forest Park boys, with $1.38 collected and $1.85 turned to Chicago celebration funds. A Welcome Home event in Forest Park followed by a banquet and dance at Forest Park ballroom. The Forest Park group funded the affair through wardrobe revenue and local patronage, with plans and praise for volunteers and Red Cross units supporting the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ership
Unlvin
Welter
Teh
Miller
Tocal League
Park League
Forest Park
Forest Terk Angwement Company
Pat Helse
Dahees
Wileh Iene
Lts
Klik
Carey
Che
Progr
Milton Hi. Woodward
Plosler
Mexdamer W
Patriotic Service League hosts welcomes and memorial events
Readable portions detail the Patriotic Service League organizing a welcome home reception for returned soldiers Miss Katherine Schupter and others helped with programs under Henry Helleman and Paul Heinze committees Ralph O Hara supplied ballroom duties and music funds. May 25 1919 saw Walter Young resign as chairman of the league. John Miller became treasurer, Henry Meckwin also elected treasurer. Memorial service for Forest Park boys held May 23 191? honored fallen servicemen with notable decorations loaned by A Winterroth. Widespread sympathy letters sent for bereaved families and numerous league members assisted at funerals and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Service League
Katherine Schupter
Xong
Henry H. Helleman
Paul Heinze
Weleginer
Ralph O'Hlara
O'Hara
Theeague
Walter Young
League
Joht
Miller
Trenaurer
Uye Drague
Henry C. Meckwin
Trensurer
Erneat Wit
Tlimes Commmustiee
Erneat Kottke
Kottke
Str. Bleck
Walter Hosler
Julian Foss
Harry Hetleuan
Henry Bieck
You Verryiman
Clepyer
Uke Imnperuint
Sonethines Strenpuoux
Wold
Serview Legegba
Atlston Woodward
Louis Schuler
Lingwich
Wiliam ‘Perrelly
Ferrett
Trenry Hellewien
Pra
Forest Park
Welleman
Ernest Kottke
Albert Iefohe
Henry Ieck
Harry Bu
Pavretary
Jeffers
Arthur el
Thier Leagins
Fe Cutmidtieeship
AL Whiterroth
Arthiw
Fengun
Corp. Dol
Huon
Port Sheridan
Ion
Edward Mattel
Tage
Llyth
Sleuth
Halifous
Elaine Suldiey
Cuiiriitton
Femeat Park
Memorial Hall Fund Drive Sparks Fourth of July Carnival
A July 4 1919 celebration at Harrison street and Beloit Avenue organized by Forest Park leagues and clubs to fund Memorial Hall. Henry Halleman chaired the event with Mary Licht as Guiance chair and Edith Goldstein a leading collector. volunteers from merchants and community groups supported crowd of about 4000. The report lauds wartime service and urges continued vigorous work by Memorial League of Forest Park to honor veterans and sustain civic effort.
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Harrison Street
Beloit Avenue
Thin Teague
Totat
Henry XI. Halleman
League T
Btw
Mary Licht
Gmirman of
Guance
Sra
Edith Goldstein
Eague
League
Maz Goldstein
Ula
Moenortad Math Fund
John Miner
Yuneo
Mra
Nettle Hoff
Imate Menten
Red Cros Workers
Shairrmtetilte
Afra
Lowell
Patrioticé Commonity League of Forest
Priviege
Heide
Frat Recording Sparks Government Official Controversy
An incomplete London Punch excerpt notes a government official signing a controversial document tied to taxation. The fragment implies misused authority and public scrutiny over fiscal oversight.
Dinner invitation note from 1777 hints at simple palate joys
A letter dated September 22, 1777 from dJohneen to Boswall records a remark about inviting a man to dinner. The writer notes that a guest who is disappointed by the meal does not receive something tasty, while everyone prefers meals that please their palate with no trouble or preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
dJohneen
Krew
Humah
Tohneen
Boswall
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Helen Friedrich
Car Wines Hoyer
Aimfrose Glichotsky
Wilbert Meek
Daw
Edna Tank
Taughio Gue
Doe Miller
Obiengo
Ty Himwell
Patriotic League
Bllis
Ammerkoun
Fula
Oottane
Elgin Avenue
Higin Avenue
Helf
Aquasemerne Perk
Dexplaines Ave
Iin Ty
Dlahta
Dunlop Avenue
Thomas Ove
FORDS
Ulrich
Jackson Venue
Hiver
Oak Park
Laster
Nuyers
Antek Wales
Inuywains
Cort G. Wiebter & Co
Madison Street
Public Service Co. of
Northern Winds
Harlem State Savings Bank
Gatgret
Illinoia
Sa. Acag
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