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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
7
A wartime letter reveals Buettner's experiences in England during World War I. The writer discusses drafts, family concerns, morale, and the impact of global conflict on daily life, including letters, money, and hopes for peace as soldiers face three months of service and separation from loved ones.
St Johns church youth group held a July 7 outing from Deaplaines Avenue station of the Aurora and Elgin to Lorde Park Bug. The day featured social time, nature scenes, games, and a shared supper. Riders returned by streetcar and sang as they walked home, keeping the park beautification spirit live.
The Neighborhood club of Forest Park plans an outdoor lawn party on Friday afternoon at Mrs. Wee Llehts home to raise funds for a water fund and gym work gear. Admission will be charged, with coffee and cake served, and a traveling program with outdoor games. Local church organizers in Delphinoy and Bishop Wiglin A Quayle are mentioned in broader community notes.
Joe Lamont details a chaotic June 1908 dispute over firework permits in Hannah Avenue and Madison Street. He alleges extortion by H. G. Kopp, including a demand for 20 percent of receipts and a signed contract, after which permits were granted with conflicting village fees and ordinances.
Local happenings report the birth of Marion Bernice to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ptolemy of Poe Munna uvépue on July Grit. The Junior Juckies plan a Thursday event at Adebson's Hall with guests from Detroit, Chicago, and nearby areas, detailing travels, vacations, and family visits.
Roy Marquard quietly married Misa Ruth V Duhxon at Oak Park home of Mr and Mrs Lehgh Jackson on June 28. Rev William J Taylor performed the single ring ceremony. Navy man Roy, stationed at Brooklyn Section Base No 0, plans to go overseas and return to continue life with his wife amid village gossip and a local extortion dispute involving H O Kopp.
Crowds at Forest Park enjoy outdoor and indoor events during the Fourth weekend. Delays caused postponement of anticipated film showings but many residents gathered to view parades, speeches, and community floats. Notable participants included Senator Broderick B. Koon, Mayor Kaul, and various civic groups and scouts.
St Peters 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 police, fire department, and village council members. The day was cool with well-filled lunch baskets and games and races enjoyed by all ages.
A birthday celebration for the Hfih birthday daughter drew invited guests on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Attendees included John Wallam Hilde Gal Bowand Marion Kroeple Caroline Kina Edward Schwab Lothwe Sulduser Arline Robert Lembke Peru Laverne Yous Toweph Hilve Miller and Camp Fire guests. Activities featured may include pumpkins arts galore and a parade of treats with cake and ice cream to follow.
The Forest Park village case before Justice McKee of Oak Park was adjourned to July 19 as Attorney Medurn argued the case might be dismissed. He cited authorized supports for salary details of the village collector, while the defense prepared briefs and anticipated possible bail if the criminal case proceeded. No testimony was offered by Hintze in rebuttal.
A garbled 1918 letter from Louise Achute of Long Beach California discusses a questionable subscription and references Federal Justice activity in Forest Park California. It notes draft registration issues and ends with a moral line about dignity.
The notice advertises a picnic at Forest Park on Thursday May 14 with trains leaving from Taird Hatt Kieetrie and Aurora at various times. Admission charges are listed for adults and children, with entertainment including dances, games, and prizes. Contests for boys and girls in multiple races feature prizes from local businesses, with rules about participation and judging.
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