Accidental Shooting Death Deferred Celebration Planned
A large community gathering formed at Alunteipal building on Wednesday evening to honor victims and organize a Forest Park Patriotic Community League event. Plans include a parade, booths, and street dances on Harrison Street, with Japanese lanterns and a County Fair theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jun
Patriade Community League of
Forent Turk
Uie Maby
Wiizatlain
Murch
Ares
Forest Park
Harrigon Street
Beloit
Henry J. Helleman
Patriotic Contounity League
Ernest Kottke
Bred Licht Ui
Graduation Party for Miss Cecil Drum mond
A graduation party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Krump at the Community Clubhouse on Saturday night June 14 to honor Cecil Marie Drummond. Guests shared bunco, tea and cake, then dancing with the Circle Orchestra providing music. Many attendees from Forest Park and Chicago joined in the celebration and gifts were given to the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Outre
Cecil Marie Drumming
Bunco
Howe
Ethel Bartlett
Geel Drummond
Jtadulph Weer
Hlmer Kollunen
Circle
Harold Hirnt
Matiie Krucay
Oliver Bchulze
Alfred Mayer
Indolph Weber
Forent’ Park
Harry iBrugemluck
Austin
Margaret Elvedge
Myrtle Schneuicher
Edward Byunn
Chicago
Sauile
Cecil Drummond
Mrs.e. Badger
Forest Park
Evelyn Kernow
Qak Park
Helen Kents
Helen Cummings
Helen Aeo Kvang
Edward Evans
Jobo Kents
Machelle Badger
Hdna Joba
Marguerite Glerts
Margaret Hividge
Myrlis Mehuaiacher
Lilas Blehler
Mario Barker
Lilian Barker
Agnes, Mayer
Irene Bird
Mildred Liets
Hither Hartlett
Ehner Wodlumo
Kenneth Kollan
Martie Krunp
Lawrence Krump
Harold Hlent
Richard Hirst
Oliver Schulte
Rudolph Weber
Bawin Mayer
Richard Gebardt
Robert Wilson
Frank Holmes
Augual Dvorak
Harold ‘ Kownig
George ” Jorgeeda
George Drummond
Edwin Haroldt
Broadview
Harry Sturgeonback
Sixth World War Homecoming Promises Big Community Event
The sixth homecoming for discharged servicemen, dubbed our boys, is set for Thursday evening June 20. A public reception at Forest Park and supper at the community club will honor those who have returned. many more are expected before the date. Volunteers and donors are urged to assist in coordinating communication with attendees and supporting the supper, with a small wardrobe fund to cover expenses. Names of registered boys are listed for contact, with organizers thanking Park management and Red Cross for roles in hosting the celebration.
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Couuwinunity
Hove
Forent Park
Red Cross Ladies
Service League
Juulph J. O'Hara
Gall
Afr
Young
Bru
Shank Company
Pinkett
Foster
Timy
Mr. Foster
Shock Company
Stock Exchange
Jourmstist
Vilage
George Young
Mr. Pickett
Geo‘demad
Pitriotte Mervica League
Walcone Howe
PURELY PERSONAL NOTES FROM FOREST PARK COMMUNITY
Local residents share visits and travels as Mrs Galbraide of Black River Waits Wis stays with relatives near Elgin. Harry Sherman recuperates in Chicago with his mother. Mrs Henry Putz hosts Crochet Club. Miss Katherine Schuster plans a singing day at the Community Clubhouse for June 26. Gold Star Mothers association honors Private Hootman’s sacrifice. extended visits by the Helleman family and others wrap in mutual tributes and local gatherings ahead of July 4 celebrations.
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Dune Hellemyn
Henry RB. Helleman
Walter Bhorman
Rogers Paty
Myrtle
Ann
Albert Puodore
Forest Park
Speedway Hospital Mystery and Access Fight Article
The author chronicles attempts to tour the Speedway hospital site in Chicago as construction unfolds. Guards block entry until written passes arrive, village fathers intervene for access, and officials disclose costs and scope. The project nears completion with plans for 2500 beds across four floors and a power plant.
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Diane
Tive
Peti A Houge
Phya Hurtes
Pétes
Community Club Stag Shows Enjoyable Evening
A lively Community Club stag event featured a wind up quartet performing chamber pieces, and a series of exhibition matches between club members including Butch Behnam and Jack Hermanson. The crowd favored Behnam, but the drawn bout pleased attendees as President Witt spoke and performers from Forest Park Amusement Company closed the night with dances before members departed.
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Thte Steelt Fay Tuvedey
Svoning
Wien
Uke Progman
Tuu Shaner
Beanyat
Huth Judy
Nila Wen
al ‘Suathe
Winchum
Jack
Lutherford
Witt
Forest Park Amvusement Company
Hevve Wneadé
Tragedy Report Involving 13 Year Old and Revolver
An incident near 417 Hynoul avenue ends with George Young, aged 13, dead after a revolver discharged during an outing with another boy and Walter Kovhuaer. The 8 15 p m event occurred outdoors near the Young residence as the youths practiced with the weapon. Burial was arranged at Drechwleta parlors. one boy was released from blame.
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Georgy
James Youpg
Flv
Walter Kovhuaer
Hynoul Avenue
Lebehgwer
Utgwer
Buliek
Geunye Youpy
Thetis
Drechwleta
Koulainer
Blaine
Forest Park folks at Austin homecoming celebration
Forest Park students and families witnessed a Memorial Service at Hytard School in Austin with hundreds present. The program featured star Bpangled Bamber, memorial rites, introduction of Superintendent Mortenson, and the unveiling of a memorial tablet. Local pupils and staff praised the new auditorium and pledged to support Abanoral Hall. In a separate incident a Ford delivery car was struck by a Natoma-Huphey Dairy Co truck at Madison Street and Gitte Avenue, causing damage to the car and post collision.
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Atta
Hen
Swift
Circle Avenue
Forest Park
Hootman
Austin
France
Waldener Zutz
Uen
Webu
Harvice
Hell
Gulf
Galil Hara
Beary C. Aieek
Mortenwon
Chicago
Puls Iie Hebools
My. Mortenson
Acceptupey
Yublot
Misalose
Auhoudculuetin
Wallerian Zule
Sully
America
Stecephotu Auoubly Lal
Hieck
Vumberd
Borent Park
Meury Uullumun
Avie
Lae Piano
Fio Koreno Park
Ford Delivery
Atreet
Madison’ Mreet
Gite -Avenue
Natoma-Huptey Dairy Co
Madison Street
Clerk's Daughter Ill With Brow Injuries After Accident
The Uttla daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Witty was seriously injured with brow bruises after an incident. Weaving, puling, and other work activities were mentioned as the training options for boys, with details about Thursday at Wort Sheridan.
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Ses
Paul Witty
Brow Bhites
Mensiea
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