Beautiful Fourth of July Parade in Forest Park
Loyal Citizens of Forest Park stage a grand Fourth of July parade with diverse groups, bands, and Red Cross contingents, celebrating Independence Day with decorated homes and public spirit. Notable participants include the Police Department, Fire Department, Spanish War Vets, and several lodge and auxiliary groups. the event features floats honoring wounded soldiers and Liberty themes, with extensive photography and filming by local residents.
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Jackles
Teed Crom
Hlont
Kighty Ste Grose” Workers of Parent Parks
Et Cross Ambulance
Rund
Anwy of the Republic
Care Liverty
Ehuriut
Edna Hetne
Mark Dute
Red Cross
J. Clulifoux
Rivaty J A. Brady
Waco
Tex
Chip
Papo
Myrtie
Ite Cross Anrag
June Metleman
Sencar
Henry
Meek
M.A Ultra Girlietn
Tag
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Forest Park
Park Ryan - Helnza
Paul Helnso
Liberty
Rony Arayo
Special Greetings From Governor Lowden in Forest Park
The message from Governor Lowden to the people of Forest Park is read by Senator Huow and Carried in a July Fourth celebration note. The letter praises citizens for their wartime resolve and emphasizes American unity amid birth origins while sending best wishes for the Forest Park gathering.
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Wrunk Lowden
Worent Park
Henator
Frederick G. Huow
Woreat Park
Suto of
Minis
Spriegfelt
Roos
Forest Burk
Forest
Park
Forest Park
Frank
Lowden
Tfon
Frederick LB
Joos
Hikyola
Benator
St Pauls Church Flags Dedication Honors Local Servicemen
Sunday service at St Pauls Church featured a flag dedication by the Young People’s Society. The banner honors boys who left to fight for freedom and democracy as Rev G Groenland led prayers and the congregation joined in America. Names listed include William Schlupp Oscar fivert Edward Stange Albert Hechte Herman Basins Witla Kor Wa Albert Botendorff William Leinweber Alfred Neitzke August Walter abaugsen Herbert Wiechman Herbert Schmueckal Charlen Luegsow.
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Young People's Society
Nlev
Groenland
Himy
St -Paul’s Church
William Schlupp
Oscar Fivert
Edward Stange
Albert
Hetehe
Herman Basins
Witla Kor- Wa
Albert Botendorff
Wiliam Leinweber
Alfred Neitzke
August Walter
Abaugsen
Herbert Wiechman
Herbert Sehmueckal
Charlen Luegsow
Patriotic Sing Draws Big Evening Audience
The Patriotic Summer Sing at the new Cummings Community Park drew a large Forest Park audience. Seventy four Forest Parkers attended with guests as the event featured the Du Moulins Symphony Orchestra, the Benson Military quartet, and soprano Cora Libberton. Walter Pyre read the Declaration of Independence in full, praised for its lyric strength, while Forest Park representatives Herbert Mueller and A H Gillispie guided the event.
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New Cummings
Corner Lake Street
Harlem Avenue
Parkers
Jackler
Foreat Park
du Moulins Symphody Orchogtra
Benson Military Quartet
Otto Me Keely
Cora Libberton
Poprano
Chicago
Walter Pyre
Threater
Pyro
Guy Tut
John Uincockhincoke
Kueh
Bing Gates
Taby Forest Parkers
Forest Park
Herbert Muielier
Bra
A. H. Gillisple
Turngildt
Noit
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Red Cross Golf Tourney Raises Funds at Harlem Event
The Red Cross Golf Tournament held at Harlem Golf Club on a June afternoon netted about 150 dollars after costs. Mrs. L D Vowell, Forest Park Unit chair, reported sales from ham and cigars and soft drinks, with Mrs. Harry Hanna overseeing the cigar stand. Proceeds support Red Cross relief efforts.
Fourth of July Spark in Forest Park Prompts Community Unity
Local residents rallied to plan a Forest Park Fourth of July celebration that grew from a two week idea into a wide effort yielding strong civic turnout. A man born on Independence Day at the Michael Rocce Hospital is celebrated, while neighbors host gatherings and discuss travel to Camp Sherman for soldiers. The town sees a busy spell with visits, birthdays, and community meals as residents share gifts and greetings.
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Eatcely
Forest Park
Gil Zens
Koreat Park Theatre
Michael Rocce
Jority
Uomernedin
Leiel
J. Fikes
Greece
Vie of
United States
Lywaity
Abun
America
Audi-Enee
Fireworks Explosion Injures Two In Loyal Citizens Parade
An explosion of powder on war trucks injures two Jackies during a patriotic march. One man loses a hand, the other suffers a deck wound. Both receive care at Oak Park hospital and the march resumes. Authorities fear renewed fireworks use after the Fourth.
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Witla
Walting J
Pande
Gelet
Saveral Young
Oak Hark’ Hospital
Inter
Hraworka
Ar Au Ethic Provensalve
Justamere Club Meeting With Mrs Schmidt Held
The Justamere Club gathered at Mir Tlehanl Schmiut’s home on June 27. Members discussed upcoming events while celebrating a wedding anniversary. a forthcoming meeting at BM H Kaercher’s home on July 11 is announced.
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Justamere Club
Mir’ Tlehanl
Duylayas Moncay
J.orney
Guiluhay
Mowdhyry
Yama Yama Girls in An Interesting Session
The Yara Yume Club was entertained at 486 Elst Avenue on Tuesday July 2 1018. Members listened to Mrz Nettle Hokana play and prize winners were announced Mary Hather Lang Martha Alva Chiltfoux and Mird Mure garut Ludge placed. A luncheon followed with eye catching Parlor readings and notable gifts. The meeting closed with toast to the Red Cross and a fund drive noted.
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Mrz
Nettle Hokana
Elst Sivenue
Unee
Hather Lang
Mra
Alva Chiltfoux
Mird
Muregarut Ludge
Dotty Dinplea
Alva
Martha
Theo
Ghia
Xhirk
Belgiun
Margaret
Tero
Atmociatian
Attonette McElroy
Murrint
Thauaa Avenue
Red Cross
Patriot Oration Marks Nation's Independence Day
Citizens gather for a Fourth of July ceremony featuring speeches by Meulter Young and others, praising the Union and liberty. Address by Governor Frank Lowden and local leaders, praising veterans, pledging unity, and honoring the Republic with songs and a parade.
Loyalty Address by Commissioner Rieck sparks wartime rhetoric
Commissioner Rieck delivers a loyalty address amid a German menace critique. The speech denounces Germany as a jungle-autocracy bent on world domination, cites outrage and war guilt, and argues only union with Allied powers can save America from subjugation.
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Enonete
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Bell Park
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Furest
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