Speedway chaos draws 40,000 to Forest Park derby
Large crowds flocked to Forest Park for a speedway derby with Chevrolet and other drivers racing at high speeds. A crash filled afternoon saw Resta Special falter while Chevrolets and Durell cars battled, with many figures and vehicles noted as spectators watched.
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Speedway
Heomeyer
Ten
Det Varkers
Loulé Chevrolet Rudy
Wittioum
Raugh Murtord
Nittar- Ked
Jiyro
Heath
Ty Tim Cur
Polala
Tanic
Rouge
Focus Speedway
Ural
Lebie
Reg Suerte
Anyoneta
Nantyul
Navy
Post Nuptial Showers Honor Mrs J J Joyce
A series of post nuptial showers celebrated Mrs J J Joyce of 414 Be JoLt avenue in Hiobor. Alta Joyce formerly Mira Kong derhardt was surprised by friends with three showers hosted by Mrs Hanion and Mrs Johnson. Guests enjoyed refreshments and gifts were presented at a bride’s unit dinner and a Sunday wedding party.
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Hiobor
Mra
J. J. Joyce
Jolt Avenue
Alta
Joyce
Mira
Kong Derhardt
Sith
MF Hanion Wednewlay
Phiyab Bung
Malnty Refrenhinesta
Tuewlay
June
Hith
Johnson
Alk
Wriday
June Zim
Gaye
Dinhor
Bride of Today Apron Shower for Jane 21
A apron shower for Mia Koenig hosted by Mian Yara Koetig at 443 Dexplaines Avenue Friday evening featured pink decorations a teal parasol and a luncheon after which games were played. Bride to be Jane Koenig received many aprons from guests including Mrs Koenig and daughter Vera Mrs H J Molir Dorothy Lewis Mrs David Reitherford and others. Arthur Pivener of Logan Square will wed today at La Bullo dotet.
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Mia
Milton Mueyer
Dexplaines Avenue
Jima
Mia Kountz
Arthur D. Pivener
Logan Sqanare
Koeng
Vera
Altre
H. J. Molir
Dorothy Lewis
Mra
David Reitherford
le Flachin
Maria Zenhert
ML -Modgera
Ardith Toenges
Dorniy Carrington
Parochial School Holds Big Annual Pageant Parade
A large annual pageant parade by a parochial school took place June 28 at 10 o clock. J Armando led the procession on a motorcycle, followed by the police chief and a mounted officer. Graduates carried a giant American flag, with younger students and War Savings Stamp banners completing the procession.
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Tne
Red Lutheran
J. Asrmandon
Vine Steparimenk Wagin
Fag Aekorated
Yvnluge Council
Kuontek
Bund
Ted
Witthe Onebearar
Kittedngle
Graduatex
Tig
Graduatea
Hed
Crom Batiner
Hutier
I Boys
Meade
Young People Guests at H. M. Young Home
A Sunday gathering at the H. M. Young residence in St. Young featured young guests from several regions. Attendees included two sailors from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station and peers from Lancaster Kentucky Peru Tod Madison Wisconsin and other towns pursuing studies and plans in Chicago and France, with light refreshments amid casual conversation.
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St. Young
Bigin Avenue
Great Laked Naval
Kiger
Chicago
Peru
Madison
Fourth of July Singing Festival in Forest Park
A community singing festival is planned for Independence Day at Cummings Community Park near Lake and Hur, Forest Park. The program features the Moulin Orchestra, Libberton, the Chicago Grand Opera Co, and the West Suburbs choir. Ten cents admission funds the event with a capacity exceedance goal of 5,000 spectators.
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Corner Lake
TV P. Ue
Skekbert Moeller
Iarest
Oliver Marble
Mgr Stice
Diliaére
Gubgt
Heyr
U Forest
Park
Barville
Ontario
Obituary for Augusta Grosse from Marengo Avenue resident
Augusta Grosse of 182 Marengo Avenue died at her daughter Bchnatter CThuradgy residence on June 29. She was born in Germany and had been a resident of the area for many years.
Local Happenings From Forest Park and Surroundings
Community notes from Forest Park Chicago recount a choral director’s welcome by the Community Bingers and Harold Howler’s family ties. Local clubs plan a charity sale at a former Republic Liltard building and a patriot golf tournament at Harlem Golf Grounds to aid the Red Cross. residents report military calls, travel to Camp Grant and Camp Taylor, and family updates including a newborn and a sailor’s impending deployment.
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He Forest
Hed Crous
The
Republic Liltard
Thy Forest Pack
Aosulin
Roost Avenue
Olf
Harlem Golf Grounds
Morent Park
Tnt
Ted Cross
Ibe
Dingera
Variot 1
Forest Park
Cignea
Calive
Forest Work prepares Fourth of July celebration
A Forest Work committee formed to organize a rousing Fourth of July event at Schwong ball on June 27. Delegates from village groups elected Lanty Hleck chairman, with Henry St ont and others named to staff committees, planning a parade, floats, speakers, and patriotic singing to foster civic pride.
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Fires Pack
Foreat
Fark
Minto Coumellof
Juan
Affort
Ake Phuis
Hogel
Henry
Ikteek
Hallihy- Stelleman Wild
Hite Otiley
L. Hf. Stabmer
Voll Entertainment
Romyni
Aula Aluhivers
Ehadertmie
Monyr Lanna
Mayneff
Kaul
Ter
Helleman
Kopp
Votujatuktoner
Buchullek
Moy Keouts
Powell
Hanna
Jy - Koxtack
Hoffman Michaels
Cunp Fire Girls
Panide Connalites
Chollfous
Harthow Bi Wit
Theabbage
Mes
Aes
Hleinnn
Mme
Pila
Jackie
Loyalty and civic drive aimed at Fourth of July festivities
A rallying call urges Chicago and nearby towns to unite for a robust July 4th celebration. It stresses honest reporting, public transparency, and community effort to fund and stage a proud, influential event that supports war welfare and urban improvement while mobilizing citizens against apathy and slacking.
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Klaglo
Lecrrytios
Chicago
Mverty
Wwe
United Staten
Coldbraugh
Fesulia
Ibg
Ctis
Toya
Dar
Huimanity
Stranger Shoots Self In South Part Of Town
Police found a well dressed man dead in the bushes near Twelfth Street with a bullet in the forehead and a revolver nearby. An inquest at Holen & Graham undertaking rooms concluded suicide in a personal crisis. two hundred dollars in British money and $104.00 were found on the body.
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Stranger
Self
Towh
Twrolfth Street
Holen & Qrahi Undertaking
Fourth of July celebration here in Worostark area
A desultory early 20th century notice outlines a Fourth of July program sponsored by the Royal Abthenw of Borest Turk. It mentions a parade at 11:50 and a ceremony at 12:00 on Jackson Boulevard area with songs and patriotic addresses by local figures, plus a campaign to raise funds and a call for volunteers and new citizens to participate.
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Worostark
Defoe
Odpuuablare Vawut
Jackson Boulevard
Kondlig
Aboun
Welcomu
Mayur U. Kael
Aimerica
Waslington
Oregt Park
Alghisen
Eaippalga
Thesa Cand
Tory
Madieun
Call Issued for Loyal Order Parade Societies
A call to all organizations to participate in a planned Loyal Order parade on July 40 is issued by a committee. Details invite clubs and lodges to report intent, with plans for honors and participation in Fore nt Mark area events. A meeting at 1580 Hyeryoor is listed, plus a note on a Voreat Wark school vale fund and a bank balance for next year’s benevolent fund.
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Imenia
Werent Wark
U. S
Virade
Hyeryoor
Pateolian
Voregt Park
Patach
J. Chulifuus
Ernest
Witt
Clara Ioslor Cujitata
Foreat Park State Bank
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Forest Parkers
Jane
Bicgic
H. M. Young Home
True Patriotan
Vorest 'Pétk
Harold Howler
Howler
Thomas Avenue
Etd
Hamid Ia
Nooo
Mr. Boeder
Thomanyonus
Puenday
Walter Thole
Camp Grant
Camp Taylor
Walter Will
Kentucky
Mra. H. Kottke
Henry Kottke
St Pool
Minn
Philadelpha
Mra. McKeargan
Ohman
Peet
Mr. and
Mix
Dam jUlegre
B14
Cirela Avenue
Sandrene
Weat End, Packing Company
Teft
Lawrence Avenue
Edward Moahl
Henry Bovhinke
Weat
Mandlpon Street
Goodville
Mich
Bodinke
Bochmke
Andy
Eamed
al Baby Art
Wae “Tern
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