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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
2
A fragment of a reporter’s field notes from a town, detailing saloon owners resisting a soft drink ban. The author interviews bartenders and locals, mentions planned actions as autumn approaches, and notes community tension over the dry movement. The piece includes names and places as it tracks how the issue unfolds.
Mrs Paul Heinze and daughters Marge Heles Clara and Pauline spent a week at Fox Lake with Mr and Mrs Goesch and Eden. Mr Heinze joined for an early morning trip to surprise the clan one by one. The families returned in time for Fourth of July activities and plan another lakeside vacation before the weapon closes.
Harry D. Wyle, recent addition to the Forest Park teaching force, wed Mise Irene Nteholwun of Nekoowy New Jersey on June 21 in St Louis. The couple, graduates of Nokomis High, honeymoon in Colorado before settling in Forest Park. Wyle, a normal school graduate, served overseas in the military and is welcomed by the community.
Thieves broke in through a rear window of the Woroat Park Confectionery at Mudlodn Street and Circle Avenue Wan, stealing about 85,000 cigarettes and several hundred dollars in cigars. The break-in was found by the proprietor George Poulon Poulow when opening the shop. police have not arrested anyone yet.
The Junior Jackie News reports the second anniversary of the Junior duckien organized June 7, 1918 at Forest Park. It lists 23 original members and 52 current members with many new recruits since a May 1910 report, and notes activities include drills, muscle development, fancy dances, cake, and ice cream. An upcoming drill on July 14 features ex Captain B. H. Hartzog of Humboldt Park.
A man about 30 years old was found shot at the Amusement Park near Forest Park during Fourth of July preparations. Witnesses, including nearby workers, say a woman may have fired the shot while the victim claimed later to have been shot by a woman after taking about $1000. The revolver lay 75 feet from the body as officers investigate in Phillips and Forest Park areas.
Miss Bertha Fieldhouse wed Watson A Hitchcock of Missouri in a July 4 ceremony at Swoltt Street officiated by Dr Jolwishoine of Quick Park. Helen Fieldhouse served as maid of honor, Hoxeh of Civero was best man. The bridal party sped to a photographer and guests enjoyed a luncheon.
A returning soldier learns his son Buddy Peterson has died from diphtheria in Kenosha Wisconsin after the family moved there from Adams Street. The mother Mrs George Peterson and aunt and uncle W Beard awaited his arrival as reports reached them via wire from New York that he had landed. Buddy aged around three months since coming home with his mother, died July 1 after illness, prompting further letters from the father who is en route home to rejoin his family.
Photographs capture parade floats and participants in a Fourth of July event. Loula Stahmer’s images showcase groups such as Dibherty Belt, Mont, and Patriotic Service League crews, with notes on designers, drivers, and notable participants.
The Imperial Methods Company operates a two story pressed brick plant on Circle avenue opposite the Roos plant with a workforce of twenty five skilled men. The Oak Park based firm, led by F. Butenschney, began twelve years ago and formerly occupied Lake Street Chicago. Main offices and salesroom are at 812 Went Madison street. The Forest Park factory will expand and produce high grade filing cabinets and office supplies, with plans to increase the staff soon.
Patriotic Service League QGirls entertained during a hot Fourth of July celebration with a circus style performance praised by Asi Max Goldstein as more entertaining than Barnum Bailey acts. The show featured local girls including Margaret Schlobel Louise Kay feldt Gertrude Shepherd Gladys Critchfield Myrtle Dresster Hagel Trimble Dorothy Koppelmeyer and others. Earl Shepherd recently returned from service with the 806th Supply Company Quartermaster Corps.
Rudolph Stueher, a railway worker on Went Towns line, shot and killed one of five bandits who robbed a cash drawer on Twenty second street and Mariem avenue at 12 20 am. He was wounded but defended the cash as the others fled with $2 500. Inquest identified the bandit as Walter Maynard of Chicago. He is described as a married father of two. He is hospitalized at West Durban for treatment.
A Forest Park homecoming event praised the Patriotic Community League for its warm reception. Adolph Kramer, a sixteen year Navy veteran, expressed gratitude for the community’s spirit and the party’s goodwill. Also reported is Sergeant Arthur G. Kramer’s return aboard the U.S.S. Barbara after a year in France.
The article recalls Daddy Horn recruiting a crowd at a Daly celebration to raise Memorial funds by selling candy. He paid 140 for a pound box, let friends bid for a chance to receive candy, and raised 17.00 for the fundraiser. Al Winterroth won a candy booth prize. the Community Flag basket picnic for the day was postponed to July 10.
Thousands turned out for Forest Park’s Weleony Home celebration on a hot day. Floats, parades, and civic groups from Madison to Harrsion Street filled the route with patriotic displays and a afternoon program at the fair grounds.
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