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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
3
The article recounts aviators explaining upside down flight in cloud banks as a thrilling yet dangerous skill. It details sensations, cloud canyons, and the experience of rolling, diving, and briefly losing orientation, noting improved aircraft strength reducing danger.
A black widow, Amanda Jones Smith, draws $172.60 monthly from the government for losing three husbands in the war. She held two $10,000 life policies with husbands named Smith and Jackson, all killed in action, making her a widow three times in under two years.
Chicago residents are invited to submit stories about French children affected by World War I for cash prizes from $100 to $1,000. Entries must come from those who served in France and will benefit The Fatherland Children of France charity. No literary skill required. letters about courageous, tragic, or friendly encounters with French children may win. Send to The Fatherland Children of France Room 034 410 South Michigan Avenue Chicago.
Hammond resident Scott Thornton claimed to find a blue and white bag containing $2000 on a road used by autos. He advertised the find and offered the owner a chance to identify it. friends doubted the tale, saying heat may have affected him, and no Indiana loss was reported. Thornton later appeared at a newspaper office with a sack and cash, citing the money belonged to a Chicago tourist?
Say Marten born thief in Seward Alaska sparks debate as Trappers of Alaska urge repeal of a law banning catching martens. Trappers claim martens steal bait and trap owners face legal trouble for catches.
A summer celebration in Forest Park drew thousands despite heat with music by the Second Regiment band, a welcoming speech by Miller of the Patriot ic Community League, and a flag ceremony. Attendees arrived by car and foot, enjoying booths, concessions, and a parade of acts including a snake charmer and trained elephant. Net receipts reached $1,468 with a large volunteer effort and plans to use surplus for Memorial Hall funds and related improvements.
Donations raised for Forest Turk celebration via volunteer efforts led by Harey Buettner, chair of the donation committee. Local merchants including Forest Burk Confectionery, Hind Packing Co, Gerard Bros, Forest Park Packing House, and Circle Ave. Fruit Store contributed items such as frankfurters, sugar, lemons, cigars, coffee, and lemon soda, totaling multiple gifts to aid the event.
A ledger style listing shows numerous individuals with small monetary subscriptions and amounts noted beside each name. Names include Conrad Mishalaky Michalaky Nie Guardatabene H Nerrelia Maude Ptolmey Weank Kucera Luthor Weer JW Busch Mary Eleht Wr Une Forest Mone the metery AGO Marley Stile Sayvingw Bank Grosyer Geo Warner John F Fletach Otto Hehnaider Neruun Jaena Rolph Herman Mohé Rudolph Burkareau John Vielich Edgare Rosenborg Chas Berger H Hund Edythe Goldstein Max Golstein Weaston etc. The page appears to record funds received on petitions for a finance committee, totaling around several dozens of dollars from numerous donors.
Thank you notes express gratitude to cake bakers who contributed at the county fair booths on the Fourth of July. The letter notes a variety of homemade cakes, describes the range of sizes and colors, and lists prices and counts of donations. Mrs Howler extends appreciation for manners and prompt responses from bakers.
The Patriotic Community League of Forest Park expresses thanks to numerous named individuals and groups for helping organize Forest Park’s Fourth of July celebration. Recognition includes donations, equipment, advertising, booths, and general support, with special thanks to committee chairmen and the Memorial Hall cause.
The note expresses gratitude for donor support, noting most solicitation occurred through church societies and thanking the ladies who led the efforts and the Indies for their roles in the campaign.
Mrs Hosler reports nearly 100 cakes donated by parishioners across Lutheran and Presbyterian churches plus others in the area. About 86.00 was turned over to the treasurer for the Memorial Malt Luna fund. Committee members include Mrs Winterroth Mrs Stehmer and Mrs Mofullougt with ladies asked to reclaim china plates from Mrs Hrick Viesler at 641 Thowns.
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