Forest Park unit calls town to back up its 12,000-strong roll
In a scathing appeal Forest Park's Memorial Day unit urges residents to support their town unit, arguing only a small core serves and demanding more men, local coverage, and active participation to avoid being overlooked by Chicago papers.
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Forest Park
Teeady
Chicago
Yo Hheterh
Unlt
Win Laranoties
H. Flinn
Sergtohn Kollman
Moreat Tark
Lala Prochaska
Herwyn
Gxthet
Hergt
HL Meyers
Brareke Turk
Corpordishus
Ovnterrieher
Melvin Glows
Ara Ulere
Aoine
Towlth
Hoya
Tly
Dameone
Chicago Papers
FLAMM
Flrat Llout
Miss Gertrude Hoffman Weds Theodore Mealing
Miss Gertrude Hoffman of Elgin avenue married Theodore Mealing of Jewell Iowa in a quiet Tuesday evening ceremony. The couple's childhood friend Mina Hoffman and Redling attended with relatives and a wedding supper followed. The bride formerly worked at Jones Punishing Co. of Valley Park.
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Afria Gertrude Hoffman
Elgin Avenue
Theodore Mealing
Jowell
Iowa
Mina Hoffman
Mr. Reding
Forest Park
Wong
Mrz
J. Redling
Jewell
Taxun
Hyide
A Thy
Een Mbos Hoan
Jonea Punishing Co
Vak Park
Tok Ming
Entertain in Honor of Miss Vera Koenig
Mrs A Koenig and family host a shower for the bride to be Vera Koenig. Guests include many local residents and friends. The upcoming wedding to Arthur J. Fitner is set for June 20 at Logan Square, with a further reception planned at the Koenig home.
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Vera Koenig
Thomas Adams
Marengo
Avenue
Streen Questa
Vera Keenig
Arthur J. Fitener
Logan Square
Mesdaines M
Péternin
McNaughton
Kelly
IM. Nonny
A. Toth
Howe
D. Wood
Ve Maura
McNeil
J. Netnon
Farrington
Rock
Koenig
T. ‘Adyma
Mize Veric Koenig
Mra
A. Koenig
Pheias Avenue
Female German Alien Enemies Must Register in Forest Park
Notice directed at all female German alien enemies fourteen years and older within the United States in Forest Park to register starting June 17 1028 at 6 AM. Registration requires four photographs, shoulders and full face, no head covering, and completion by June 20 1028 at 8 PM. Penalties include restraint, imprisonment, or detention for the war duration.
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Forest Park
Chloe Diegistrar
Porext Park
Bix A. M
Jung
Aix
Duny
United States
Alen Garmy
Inotx
Reylathnion
School Picnic Day A Gala Parade And Festive Turnout
A bustling school picnic day unfolds with fair weather, a parade featuring J Hermannon on a motor bicycle, Cantico Garage truck, and Kumnick’s band. Mayor Kaul and education board members lead, with students and flag bearers marching. lemonade and ice cream are plentiful though a sudden downpour interrupts the celebration.
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Hurry
Barry
Diust
J. Hermannon
Torcyele
Cantico
G, Zimmerman
Tre Truck
Aremen
Nore
Obituary of Mathew Frederights and Charles Wolk Jr cases
Mathew Frederighs Frederict died June 2 after a botched operation at 7700 Monroe Street He was born March 9 1865 in Rochester NY and had lived in Chicago for 34 years then Forest Park last nine years He left a widow a son Arthur and a daughter Marie Funeral services at St Bernardine s church with burial at St Mountface a cemetery Charles Wolk father of photographer Charles Wolk Jr died June 4 at 842 Ashlam Boulevard Chicago He was 62 and survived by his wife three children and a granddaughter Funeral held Friday afternoon remains interred Waldheim
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Mathew Frederighs
Mathew Frederict
Monroe Street
Bénday Morning
Hochester
N. Y
Chicago
Forest Fark
Afuthon
Marie
Marie, Survive Bly
St Bernardine's Church
Rev
G. C. Nabhols
St Hontface'a
Charles Wolk
Chiarles Wolk, Jr
Madison Street
Ashlam Boulevard
Ohicago
Mr. Wolk
Charles
Willie
Jesie
Waldheim
Joyon-Gerhard Wadding Tie The Knot In Chicago
Mico Emma L Gerhard and J J Joyce wed Monday May 21 at St Patrick s in Chicago Afr and Mrs Joyce reside with the bride s mother at 414 Betott Avenue Ney Lamts et Hospital Ney Lauts 588 Sigln Avenue. In ae rioustly Wi at 86 Luke s hospital where he is undergoing treatment for aplcal Upubla.
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Joyon-Gerhard Wadding
Mico
Emma L.’Gerhard
J. J. Joyce
Patrick's of
Chicago
Afr
Joyce W
Wother
Baan Gerhard
Betott Avenua
Ney Lamts Et Hospital
Ney Lauts
Sigln Avenue
Aerioustly Wi
Luke's Hémpliss
Funeral for Van Bueller at Concordia Cemetery Church
The funeral of Van Bueller, longtime superintendent of Concordia Cemetery and former church elder, was held Tuesday from St. John’s church where he had been a member for thirty years. The church board acted on pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. twenty five cemetery employees formed a cordon at the entrance as the procession moved through the cemetery.
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William Mueller
van Bueller
Concordia
Forest Park Review
Tsmne
St. John's Church
Proviso High School Class Day Program Highlights
The Proviso High School class day featured 105 graduates, with Forest Park students among them. Speakers celebrated perseverance, and attendees learned of awards, poems, and tributes as seniors ready to begin new work and serve America. The event closed with the traditional song Au Revoir Not Good-bye.
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Clura Pigors
America
Agveriya
Albin Olsoh
Lucille Meott
Miga Meott
Tarael Aucel
Sherry Krauskopf
Win
Rabe
Nest Yrur
Marie Paulwon
Ain Thalman
William Stiiup
Oliga
Forest Park
Viola Erhardt
Red Meyer
Kathering Mick
Beciawe
Enlers
Jonfor
Behlink
Tig Stad
Gover
Provi
Alyce-Enta
Alyce
Ida
Waich
Jackie
Wu Sellink
Ktninp
Frank Curis
Viols Erhardt
Gretchen Ewald
Melita Mahler
Fred Meyer
Alice Smith
Parence Zuegel
Slither Camy
Pusan Holshauer
Anns Johnson
Kat /MTEK
Clara Pigors
Wo. Schiink
A Buth ‘Tyroquist
Baccalaureate Sermon By Rev F M Knight
A baccalaureate sermon was delivered Sunday morning at the Travine high school with Rev F M Knight of the First Baptist Church of Anywokdt preaching to a large gathering. The service featured Handel’s Largo and Prelude, a hymn procession, scripture, and choir pieces, with names of participants noted but some unclear.
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Travine
Loweblps
Thie
Ainywokdt
Ppl
Uyseplord
Jones Stucop
Venger
Junie Kalros
Athen
Hirinou
H.W. Koleht
Former Resident Tells of California Work and Community Spirit
A letter from Mrs Agnew Speede, formerly of Forest Park, describes West Coast activities and a labor rally. The local oil workers union, about 4000 members, donated to Red Cross causes and built a community hall in Taft. Reported details include fundraising totals, a building project, and social events with photographs and cinema scenes featuring local residents.
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Agnew
Moxa Speede
Forest Park
Saft
Gallf
Ara
Brank Mosler
Red Crows
Oil Workers Union
Taft
Sted
Saw & Pathe Weekly
Cunp Logan
Albert
Borwut Park
Surprise Birthday and Anniversary Parties Noted
Mrs John Glos of 122 Elgin Avenue was surprised Saturday night June Int by friends and relatives celebrating her forty fifth birthday. Forest Park pride noted. Mr and Mrs Wilder of 026 Circle Avenue were surprised by Chicago friends Sunday June 3 for their fourth wedding anniversary with a fine supper and good company.
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John Glow
Elgin Avenue
Mer
Ma. Glos
Higin
Disun
Forest Park
Wilder
Circle Avenue
Chicago
Forest Park Graduation Commencement Addresses Promise Higher Education
Fragmented text describes Forest Park graduates and their commencement ceremonies. It mentions speeches by students and leaders urging pursuit of higher education, with reflections on world events and the value of knowledge. Several names and affiliations appear amid garbled phrases.
Series of Sermane and Rev Frank J le v
Community Methodist program announced with a June through August schedule of sermons and services led by Rev Frank J. Series, including topics such as Miracles and various events, inviting public attendance and noting union services begin at 7 45. Community Club election results listed with officers and board positions.
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Lev
Frank Milner
Pontot
Methodist Olabrel
Kerstin
Vuanlon
Dtellytore
Mteaann
Jun Stott
Fray
Gecwlen
Oflcers
Vermiunity Club
Wrestdeot
Witt
Hi Lundke
Mecrotary
Chalitoux
Mownelat
Conters Kenaurer
Wiehars
Board of Managera
Eri¢ Carson
Young
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