13 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
1
A fragmented wartime letter from 1918 England describes front-line duties, family burdens, and morale. The writer recounts drafts, money worries, and exchanges with loved ones as soldiers face monotony, fear, and duty while praising patriots and asking for support.
St Johns church youth group held a daylong picnic at Elgin Park from Aurora and Elgin depot to the park by tender and walk. They enjoyed nature, games, and food, with singing on the return trip.
An outdoor lawn party to fund a war fund and gymnasium equipment is planned by the Neighborhood Club of Forest Park for Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Wee Lleht. Proceeds will aid a war fund and supplies for gym coats and undergarments. A concert and lecture programs are announced with invitations extended to the public for attendance during July.
Joe Lamont recounts a tense dispute over Madison Street fireworks permits in 1908. He says H. C. Kopp demanded 20 percent of receipts and control of locations Desplaines and Madison, with meetings and a signed contract, while village officials collected fees and cited a new ordinance prohibiting private line tapping. Lamont sought permits, faced refusals, and asserted coercive demands amid circulating rumors.
Local society notes reveal new baby Marion Bernice to Mr and Mrs Hugh Ptolemy of Munna uvépue. Guests include Detroit visitor Miss Murlid Keufmane and Chicago pair Mr and Mrs Walter Sherman, who spent Fourth of July away. Troop 1 sees guiding changes as longtime assistant Nicoly steps down.
A quiet ceremony took place Saturday June 28 at 110 Home avenue Oak Park. Roy Marquard of Franklin Street married Misa Ruth V. Duffhon in a single ring service performed by Rev William J Taylor of Unity church. Marquard, in naval service at Section Base No 0 Brooklyn NY, plans steady home life as letters home reveal.
Crowds gathered for Forest Park Fourth activities featuring an outdoor film program delayed from weekend due to unreadiness. Citizens and officials, including Senator Broderick B. Koon and Mayor Kaul, appeared in a homegrown parade and community notices detailing floats from local groups and organizations.
St Peters Lutheran church held its annual picnic at Altenheim grove on Wednesday afternoon and evening July 10, 1018. Sunday school scholars paraded to the grounds led by the police and fire department and village council members. The weather was cool and lunch baskets looked promising. Games and races entertained elders and children.
Children entertained at a birthday party held last Sunday afternoon for the daughter of a local family. Guests included many local children. decorations featured red white and blue. A Camp Fire group plans a Pelony County event on July 16 at 447 Ahirange Ave. Ice cream and cake to be served. Miss Ethel Mueger officiates.
The Forest Park case before Justice McKee of Oak Park resumed with Attorney Medurn moving to adjourn. The discussion focused on village finances, admissible evidence, and possible bail options as the court debated trial procedures and readiness.
A fragmented letter from Long Beach California and Forest Park Texas residents expresses gratitude for a publication review and confirms a six months subscription. The missive references draft registration scrutiny by federal justice officials and hints at World War I era timing.
A long community notice details the Aurora Business Men's Picnic at Forest Park with planed events, transportation by auto or rail, admission prices, and a mass o f races for girls and boys with prizes. Contests include hacks tracing shoes ban and prize rules, plus notices to contestants and committee rights.
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