Forest Park Welcome Home Event July 24
Forest Park plans a Seventh Welcome Home celebration at Kor eat Park ballroom on Thursday July 24. A banquet supper at the Community club house precedes dancing in the ballroom with O’Hara Jaxx orchestra. Returned soldiers and sailors, plus those who previously returned, are invited to join relatives and friends. a 10 cent wardrobe fee defrays expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Wark
Koreat Park
Thuredany
O'Hara
O'Hara Jaxx Orchestra
Guvete
Forvat Park
Lox River Park
Howe
Patriotic Community League of
Forest Park
Henry Schule
Herman Schula
Nic Schank Jr
Arthur Glen
Albert Bonin
Frmck Mundt
Fal Rameay
Arthur Schoepfer
Herbert Schincher
Dttenhundt Varey
Newcomb
Loose Phone
Three Service Flags All Are Home Now
Mrs. Abbey Kaerscher displayed a service flag bearing three stars in her window, honoring her brothers and brother-in-law who served in the Red Cross, Wilb Cal division, and Marines. Lieutenant William C. Dorsey, F. C. Ruerschher, and J. C. Moercher each served, with varied years and discharges. She rejoiced at their safe return and planned to take the flag down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbey Kaerscher
William C. Dorsey
Mys
Asa Myiiter
Wilt Cal
Camp Taylor
J. C. Moercher
Whiladelphia Navy Yards
Keerdeher
Fort Sheridan Hospital Receives Forest Park’s John Hougenon
John Hougenon, a Forest Park boy wounded in the Argonne campaign, has been transferred from Waller Reed hospital in Washington to Hospital 28 at Fort Sheridan. He passed through the Chicago Red Cross canteen Tuesday night, where Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hosler and Mrs. Bluo Challfoux were on duty. a file supper was served.
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John Hougenon
Forest Park
Argonne Forest
Waller Reed Hospital
Washington
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Walter Hosler
Bluo Challfoux
Desplaines Described Bridge Link Through Cook County Forest Preserve
Lieutenant Penn Garo lan spearheads a new Desplaines River bridge project within the Thatcher tract of Cook County Forest Preserve. The $100,000 open concrete bridge will span 60 feet with a wide road, parkways, and ornamental lighting, linking River Forest and Maywood.
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Penn Garolan
Joseph Garolan
River Forest
Iver Forest
Maywood
Washington Boulevard
Thatcher
Cook County Forest Preserve
Desphines Piver
Juoy
Tle
Washington Boulevierd
Butterfield Road
Lake Street
Mutterfield Road
Kinshurat
Lombard
Wheatjoo
Aurora
Bight
Weloo
Forest Preserve
Chicago
Esplaines
Phutiher
Forest Park resident visits ailing friend near Fort Sheridan
The text describes Forest Park visitors visiting a sick boy nearing Fort Sheridan in a charity ambulance. Mrs Hosler and Mrs All Helenna rode out the next day to Fort Sheridan and saw him. John says he is glad to be near home and hopes to transfer to a closer hospital when ready. Nig Sohank Jr returns home after an honorable discharge and reuniting with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sheridan
Forest Park
Nig Sohank, Jr
Nick Bchank
Madison Street
Jackson Boulevard to Be Repaved Soon
The Board of Local Improvements approved a plan to repave Jackson Boulevard from Harlem to Desplainey, with public hearing set for July 27. Engineer Robert Williams estimates total costs near 4 000 000 with asphalt surface and foundational work. Oak Park plans to pave its half, Harlem Avenue to be brick.
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Jackson houleVard
Harlem
Tha Board of Law
Robert Williams
Moan
Harlow Avenue
Cink Park
Tee
Madison Street
Oni Park
Oak Park Ia
Harlem Avenue
Western Electric Cars Collide With A E C
A Waals ern Electric company trolley collided with an A H C eastbound train at Desplaines avenue. The third rail car was crowded but others were mostly empty. no serious injuries reported. Gates were not down and the gateman blamed missing signals. A Fourth of July committee planning meeting will be held July 22 at the Municipal building. Chief Zimmermann supervised removal of an offending merchant sign on Madison Street with police and building inspector aid. Forest Park boy Arthur Schoepfer, son of Mr and Mrs A Schoepfer, 428 Circle Avenue, returns from service. Evelyn Bittel of Anamosa Iowa sent a card from the state reformatory south wing, prompting curiosity about its meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waalsern Electric Company
Weat ‘Towna Co
Desplaines Avenue
Arthur Schoepfer
A. Schoepfer
Circle Avenue
Geretner Aviation
Lice Chariss
Forest Park
Purely Personal notices and local visits in Forest Park
Local society notices describe visits and family events in Forest Park and Detroit. Includes Hannah Avenue residents, new birth at Jackson Boulevard, Beaver Lake trip reports, a sodality meeting at the church, and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Clara Hester for Red Cross canteen captains.
Rob Rieck Store Robbed After Plate Glass Breaks In
A burglary hit the Rob Rieck clothing store at 7413 Maull sun street early Friday. Thieves cut the front door glass, escaped in a Ford truck with about 60 suits, 160 neckties, cash, and valuables. Neighbors were awakened by breaking glass but no one reported seeing the burglars. Street lamps on Madison street had been turned off at 4 a.m., aiding the crime in the largely dark alley known for prior incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bivck Brox
Maullsun Street
Forest Wark
Ernest Ittock
Lille
Uitte Helen Burkart
Engl
Ben Sehvel
Merchantes
Forest Park Picnic Marks Seventh Annual Event in 1919
The Forest Park Commercial Association plans a seventh annual picnic and excursion at Pax River Park Aurora on Thursday July 24 1919. Travel by Aurora Elgin and Chicago Railway departs Desplaines Avenue station at 8 00 and 10 08 am. Fare adults 1 25 children 40 cents. busier folks may contribute 35 cents for adults and 15 cents for children on arrival at the grove. A July 11 1919 meeting adopted resolutions urging local firms to close July 24 all day, designate it Merchant Day and request village officials’ concurrence. Signed Jacob Schwab president Fred Samuel Jr secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Commercial Association
Pax Rivar Park
Aurora
Aurora, Elgin & Chicago
Forest Park
Parent Park
Farast Park
Village council rejects public printing bids amid political dispute
The village council dismissed Forest Park Review bids for official printing and council proceedings, calling the move high handed politics. Proponents say the Review offered cheaper rates, while critics accuse the Good Government party and mayor of pressuring decisions to punish opposition. The piece notes recalls as a possible remedy.
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Forest Park Review
Dalletin
Ute
Good Government Party
Dave
Borwas
Proiah
Good Government
Afewarm
Kaul
Michelsky
Wendt
Tommyrat
Forest Park urges residents to curb garbage in alleys
The Streets and Alleys Department appeals to Forest Park residents to provide proper garbage cans and wrap garbage in paper before disposal. Cans with lids, separate receptacles for bottles and cans, and burning of paper are instructed to maintain sanitary conditions. Grass clippings belong in piles in the alley for pickup. burning fences or clothing is warned against. Comr. Herman H. Hann thanks the public for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Forest Park
Etter
Herman H. Hann
Comrbafoner
Annual Outing at Fox River Park to Bustling Park Event
The article promotes an annual outing at Fox River Park in Aurora with a day trip leaving from Deeplaitien. Adults pay $6 and children 25 cents for round trip, with special trains and free rides on rides. Activities include races, prizes, dancing to jazz band, and a welcome home celebration at Bar ent Park.
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Buatigas Menta Ag Sun Plente
Hursday
Foxiver York
Aurora
Foxters
Busi
Peres Park
Deeplaitien
Widaim
Fox River
Buslyesa
Prises
Perkins
Aurora & Elgin
Forest Park
Barent Park
Prof
O'Hdra
Mr. Utht
Ming
Ant
North Ends Win Again Over Elmores in Close Clash
On Sunday July 13 the North Endangers defeated the Elmores of Quak Dark 2 to 0 in a well played game. Gurilog pitched strongly allowing few hits while Levies and teammates delivered timely hits. Next Sunday July 2 the North Ends face the Krauk Billiards of Chicago for a tougher test.
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North
Elmores
Quak Dark
Hetr
Ulna
Gurilog
North Ends
Krauok Billiards
Chicago
Handy
Tia
Acaeda
Keystone Avenue
Lant Hooday
Lutheran church hosts summer picnic and games at Altenhaim Park
The Lutheran church on North Endy invites all to a Saturday event on July 19 from 2 to 11 pm at Altenhaim Park. Includes prize bowling, games, races, and more with supper served 5 to 8 pm for 40 cents. A good orchestra will provide music and all are invited.
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Notual
Pere Fyungolies
Lutheran Church
Haturday
Altenhaim Park
Cenu
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FT. Sheridan Hospital
Jackson Boulevard
Trexlay
Aventg
Zimmerman
Fro
Iso
Hornlacher
Mia
Evelyn Bittel
Ward Powatwarkeg
Anarwosa
Iowa
Anaious
Evalyn
Hannah Avenue
Detroiy
Mich
le Mark
Own
W. J. Terral
Henry Hawn
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Porlara
Pola Franzen
Troost Avenue
Vinkding
Peter M. Franzen
Beloit
Wis
J. Eberia
Helen
Ogden
Utah
Schoepfer
Circle Avende
Minn Grohak
Grohak
Beaver Lake
Fred and
Cottle Barkin
Mimer Warner
Arthur Schinets
John Fietech
Waupnen, Wir
John ¥. Wearh
Herman Jacoba
Waupacs
Joln, Jr
Lisette, Jr
G. Junta
Elgin Avenue
Oak Park Hospital
A. Dewar
Net. Ne
Josephine
Kathleen
Ronalle
High Avenue
Trinidad
Colo
Rocky Mountains
Leo Stiegort
Madison Atrest
Mr. Clyde Larkin
Migs Font Gilbert
Detroit, Mich
Forent Park
Mra. Larkin
Corrie Detmars
Burmelster Jr
Lathrop, Avenue
Yuncheon
Hotel Morrison
Mendantes
Duck Alvan
Harry Stekoell
Guat Conklin
Hd Maétora
Ethel Sparke
L. Spielman
J. Pointer
K. Tilney
J. Burmoister
Mira Belem Nedgers
Clara Hester
McKinnock
Red Grows
Saddle and Cycle Club
Howler
Monda
McKinlock
France
Red Cross
Rob Rieck
Jaqob Schwab
Fred Samuel, JR
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