Dream Lady Appears in Office Clerk’s Odd Romance
Hubert Lorley, known as Bob, helps a distressed woman with a stalled car on a pleasant evening. He later learns the mystery woman is the wife of his friend Charles Worthington, sparking a comic chain of mistaken connections and a promise to avoid future dream ladies. The piece ends with a neighborhood club note and a teacher bonus announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy& Co
Hubert Lorley
Fellesmera Avenue
Hb Indy
Bob
Bobs
Charlea Worthington
Charlie
Daya
Cor Hams
Rob
Charles Worthington
Bob Loving
Mia
Worthington
Otty
Promina
Indy
Romeons Bedides
Achievement Buttons For Local Children
Twenty one achievement buttons will be given out to Forest Mark public school children next week. The buttons recognize summer 1918 merit in Howe School Projects including gardening poultry and rubber raising. Recipients listed include Vay Sehylis Marina Guardalabena Freda Guardalapene Myrue Hettanon and others. Mrs Wilbur Higgs hosted a porch party for Phi Beta Kappa Sorority at 1027 Desplaines Avenue on Thursday evening. The house and grounds provided a pleasant setting for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hultenfield
Wilbur Higgs
Desplaines Avenue
We Phi Bigma Kappa Sorority
Toane
Kidwelly Wales Town of Historic Castles and River View
An evocative portrait of Kidwelly in Wales, highlighting its aged streets, the imposing keep of Kidwelly Castle with vines clinging to its towers, and the curving river that once hosted bustling trade. The piece notes derelict town houses, surrounding farmland, and residents resistant to modern changes, all reflecting the town’s storied past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidwelly
Wales
Carmarthen Bay
Old Kidwelly
Ikves
Waaw
Walla
Ita
Mayflower Trips Revealed By Old Letters
A brief notice reports discovery of 250 year old letters by John Bilot and Rev Joseph Hamber showing the Mayflower continued trading with A lem and bringing over merchandise. It notes many Americans may claim forebears sailed on the ship and mentions the Eliot letters while downplaying other passenger names. The piece adds a quip about furniture and the ship’s voyages between New England and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bilot
Joseph Hanmer
Barnstaple
England
Alem
Bradatrost
Eliot
New England
Christian Science Monitor
New Books Arrived at Forest Park Library
Forest Park Library adds many new nonfiction and juvenile titles across series and authors. Notable entries include practical wireless telegraphy guides, Victorian anthologies, Tolstoy, Alice in Wonderland, Stevenson type adventures, and works by Verne Kipling and Verne. The selection covers science, history, biographies, and classic fiction for readers of all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Bacher
Buderick Co—The Dreangaker
Cahil
Ottico
Raphael
Lorimer
Soltmade
Bledman
Fitejner
Tolstoy
Tuvenile
Brooke
Johnnny Crow
Haldecou
Panjan
Bailey
Tin Buldler
Bindioss
Keller's
Hindlows
Lure of the North
Cohun
Crimson al
1Colling
Woman In White
Devis
Callegbor
Dodge—Skinowra
Hysleston
The
Graysons
Urey
Grey—Wildfre
Kipling
Miller
Lves
Porter
Robits
Whispering Pinen
Verne
Falaad
Juvenile
Altsheler
Laat
Chiefs
Mantera
Peaky
Avhmap
Stephen
Barbour
Halt-budt
Barclay
Danny
Hrady—Midshipmaen
Pacific
Brown—Brothers
Ad Sisters
Brown
Butterfly House
Little Jean
Burritt
Cameron Island
Danny Fists
Deland
Clyde Corners Dugmore
Beaver Stream
Gray
Clare Marley
Hough
Hunt
Harriet
Jewett
More Bunny
Btokes
Kaler
Stubb
Toby Tyler
Letter from Lieut. Col. Bittel reports revolver team plans
In a May 31 letter from Le Mans France Lieut. Col. Edward Bittel shares that Forest Park will likely be represented in revolver and rifle events at international matches in June and later at Bisley England and the National in New Jersey. He aims to win team and individual revolver honors, then return to Forest Park to continue military training and pass on greetings to friends. A separate note covers John Alden Beard’s baby shower, with gifts and refreshments among friends.
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Edward Bittel
Forest Parker
Welcuma
Fetteria
le Mans
France
Terrell
Forest Park
Bisley’ Range
England
New Jersey
Grathonora
Blutay
Edward F. Bittdl
Forest Park workers assist Chicago council with homecoming
Members of the Patriotic Community League of Forest Park plan a Saturday meeting at the Harlow office at 7 o clock to coordinate welcoming home efforts for Secretary Calvin and local Chicago boys. Patriotie Service League girls to assist should arrive early, as donations have come in and LEAGUE workers will manage them. Red Cross workers to coordinate with leader Mrs Powell for start time and particulars.
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Leagha
Forest Park
Calvin
Chicago
Hatunday
Harlow
T O’dock Sharp
Patriotie Service League
Dour
Wall
Earlow
Red Cross
Hoy Scouts of Troop 2 Elect New Treasurer and Buyer
The Hoy Scouts at the Community M. K. church basement learned of resignations by James Bott, Willa Prall, and Sherlock Vanderbine. William Schwedier was unanimously elected treasurer, Julius Gittelian named troop buyer, planning a two to three day hike starting July 4. The troop aims to stage an entertainment to fund equipment, and reports another baseball win 18-15 over Smith A team with 6 wins and 1 loss. For games call Forest Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy Scouts
Troop No. 2
Amt
M. K
James Bott
Willa Prall
Sherlock Vanderbine
Willam Schwedier
Julus Gittelaen
Smith A
Forgima Call
Troop No 4 Boy Scouts Elect Treasurer Golden
Garfield school hosted Troop No 4 on Thursday June 10 with twenty two Scouts responding to the roll. Wilbert Golden was elected treasurer and an amendment set fines of ten cents for violations. Three meetings out of five deemed satisfactory. Ice cream cake and sandwiches were served before adjourning at 0:15. Former soldiers invited to speak at the July 8 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boycouts
Garfield
Wilbert Golden
Matthew Frederion
Remembering Self Care and Resilience Notes
A terse, period style reminiscence on grit and calmness. Advises applying castor oil for eye irritation and urges letting enemies live with their flaws. Reflects a stoic, practical mindset.
Baseball News and Local Notices From Oak Park Area
The Casey Billarls beat Kiags Billards 3 to 1 behind strong pitching by Ziebell who allowed few hits and struck out many. The Dobbyn team opens a three game series with North Mody for the focal championship starting July th. The Cassya secured permits to play all season at Treegery Park at 12th and Harlem. Next Sunday Onseye hosts Doracs at 8 p.m. Classified ads list properties for sale, rentals, and real estate values in Forest Park and nearby areas. Ladies of the Red Cross urged to attend a ballroom welcome home celebration on June 26 in costume. Several residents and visitors are noted, including Me. and Mrs. Charles Stroscheim and Henry Stroscheim of Seattle. Widespread help requests for domestic workers and several employment ads appear throughout the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baseball News
Casey Billarls
Bunning
Kiags Billards
Ziebell
Dobbyn
Thair
Airong North Mody
Ablp
Serses
Cassya
Barent Park
Ang Wit Ba
Leo
Hed Oram Workers
Forest Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dream Lady
CLUS _ Morty
Tad Club
Board of Education
Kidwally
Mayflower
Loeid
Peter Aid
Polly
Simmer
Lacle
Peter
Flamingo
Teather
Remington
Rolt—Wheeler
U.8
Fisheries
Holt—Wheeler
Life-tiquers
Braman
Hapyhite Signet
Stoddard
Tisdale
Wallace
Wallace—gauns Wray Wolf
Col. Bittel
John Alden Beard
4. Nelson
M. Awilie
H. Stange
F. Waltera
H. Cowan
Dr. Peterson
H. Theodora
Kia
Servee
Chicago Council
Boy Scout News
Illinois
Wisconsin
Lake
Michigan
Tait Madison
Forest
Park, Ill
Holmes
Torent
Gressonabie
Kenilworth Ave
PO Park
Mrs
Ida Powell
Henry Stroschelm
Seattle
Wah
Ble Parente
Charles Stroscheim
Hannah Avenues
Washington, D. C
J. Schallenmuller
Madison Street
Ok Park
O. P
Oak Park Ave
Oak Park
Laude
Auccompra
Wolf Brow
Madison
Tusedaya
Gertan
A .Schwarts & Co
No. Boulevard
Voteat Park
Aidewone
Kiwin Horedberg
Alu
Holly
Ety Unk Park
Wtyle
Burch & ” Gimutz
Noth Ny
Maywood
H. Se
Forest Park Furniture Store
Madison St
Yoreat Park
Madison At
Gila
Aye
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Monroe Ave
Ver Forest
N. A. Muri
Witcox
the Office of the
Paschal-Hall-Heileman Co
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