Oak Park Social Notes Highlight Local Weddings and Events
The issue covers the wedding of Mildred Petrike to Elmer Schank in Forest Park on June 27 1923 with attendants and gifts, plus a California marriage for Jeanet Eicholtz and Earl Convers. Also reported are D of I circle installs, a Speedway program, a charity bunco, an engagement, and a garden club picnic with Elgin visitors and local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bchank-Petrike
Mise
Mildred
Petrike
Bir
A. Petrike
Booth Clinton Avenue
Oak Park
Elmer W. Sehank
Nie Schank
Madison Street
Forest Park
Groou
Mra
Ernest HH
Marengo Oven
Forent Park
M. Wagner
St. John's Lutheran Church
Gertrude Dreyer
Brookfield
Min
Garnet Hann
Foreet
George Warner
Rudulph Trolben
Junior Witt
Electrie
Gong
Mira Vetrike
Mr. Schank
Mre. Schank
California
Jeanet Eicholtz
William Eicholtz
Belvidere Avenue
Forest Vork
San Berard Too
Cal
Earl Convers
Lancaster
Thay
Oak Park Circle D
Garden Club
Albert
Moos
Stver Forest
Pioneer Daily Vacation Bible School Opens Monday
The Pioneer Presbyterian Church at Lexington and Ferdinand hosts a daily vacation Bible school for boys and girls ages 4 to 24. Activities include stories games drills singing and hard work with new features this year such as dressmaking junior work benches and crafts. Tuition is 1.50 for five weeks with 5 cents weekly payments, all funds used for materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
Presbyterian Church
Lexington and Ferdinand
Bronday
Cody
BavU at Madison Circle theater features Wallace Beery
Universal Jewel attraction BavU stars Wallce Beery and Matelle Taylor at Madison Circle Saturday July 7. Title character BavU a brutal monster commands fear in a dark atmospheric suspense tale. Opening week sale advertises Congo rug for 7.20 at 7808 Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Beery
Matelle Taylor
Forrest Stanley
Madison- Circle Theater
Wen
J. H. Laughlin
Madison Street
A LINE O' CHEER Teac the Lord for dreame
Poem fragment recalls childhood joys and youthful dreams of harvest and hope. The speaker longs for dreams that lift pain and bring back smiling wonder, describing treasured memories and a longing for brighter days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teac
Ming
Thrilla
Reading News Times: Old Beauty Ideals and Tattoo Practices
A fragmented note references a woman speaking of her late husband and discusses Bakimo women and facial tattooing as a mark of beauty. The text suggests shifting ideas about beauty and tradition in the community observed by Reading News Times.
Thought for the Day on counterfeit work ethics
A compact aphorism warns that men who render counterfeit work will not accept counterfeits themselves and must manage the integrity of the work they produce.
Purely Personal News From Local Families
Purely personal notices report births and travels of residents, including a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Ldlly at 1014 Duntop Avenue, and various relatives departing for camps, visits, or conventions. The iteming lists multiple names, addresses, outings to Camp Lake Wisconsin Bird Island Minnesota and Atlantic City, and civic duties. A patrol of local figures and Scouts is noted, with several residents preparing trips through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew G. Petersen
Uirele
Mise Aanette
Binet
Autiermeister
Austin
Vetersen
Harlem State Savings Bank
Zuttermeister iv
Christiangen
North Menard Avenue
Arthur G. Ldlly
Duntop Avenue
Proviso graduate chosen for four year academy course
Charles, a Forest Park graduate who attended Proleo High and prepared at Marion Academy and Chicago Technical, begins a four year course after choosing West Point over Annapolis. He owes his appointment to ex Congressman Gorman. Mrs Bertha Hitchcock and daughter Christine Kathryn of Hoonevelt road visited Belvidere relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary Academy
Charles
Forest Park
Proleo High
Marion Academy
Marion
Ind
Chicago Technical
Gorman
West Point
Annapoli
Bertha Hitchcock
Christine Kathryn
Hoonevelt Road
Belvidere
France Sees Decline in Birth Rate Compared to 100 Years Ago
The article discusses France's birth rate dropping to fewer than two children per marriage versus four a century ago. War shifted women into work, delaying marriage and childbearing. Compared with England and Germany, France maintains a much lower birth rate. proposals include laws and incentives to boost population, including voting rights for married men and family tax relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
France
Europa
Leepth
England
Gemany
How Solomon Stood
Tud Tunkina questions Solomon's kindness and fairness in judging whether he lived up to the advice he gave in his proverbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Tud Tunkina
Washington Evening Star
The New England Lady’s Toast to Vanity Arts
An old New England note recalls a letter advising women to acquire cosmetic articles with grandiose names. It parodies self knowledge beauty standards, listing six “articles” like self knowledge, innocence, modesty, contentment, truth, gentleness, and good humor as fake remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doston
Romance Tobacco? Male Headlines Spark Boston Transcript Minuet
In a clipped satire from the Boston Transcript, masculine headings precede a flirtatious romance piece, delivering rapid cuts and witty banter. The fragment suggests a playful serialized style with brisk exchanges and implied affection.
Beautiful Light of Cheerfulness in Sifa- Tear Paul
A reflective note on cheerfulness illuminates daily paths, highlighting how laughter and bright mood influence life. The piece centers on Sifa- Tear Paul as a figure embodying optimistic spirit and positive outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sifa
Paul
Do Men Have More Brains Than Women Question
A fragmented note asks whether men have larger brains than women and hints at a Syracuse Herald reference. It suggests a magazine article debating gender differences and intelligence with unclear details about the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Parties Lack Sand Beaside Engagements Summary
Rostit Transcript notes that engagements do not endure as the house in the parable, with parties bullied at the end. The text critiques endurance and social pressure in a brief, reflective passage.
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Bethel No
Job
Circle Masonic Temple
Budld Avenue
Garfield Street
Otto A. Newburth
Marie Stropnicky
Mia
Clara M. Higl
Edward Glazer
Misa Lian Bill
Otto A. Newbarth
Adeline Keller
Marie Keller
Dorothy Lusack
Gladys Stanicek
Jeanette Raypey
Bernice Blatter
Alice Brown
Verna H
Marie Kroehn
Misa Hifrieda
Bockelman
Evelyn Sladky
Bernice Hartley
Speedway
Gladys Terrell
Walter Hosier
Speedway Dosphinl
al Mayer
Agnes Mayer
la Verne Gilly
Gladys Terrellcarlo
Evening Star
Tannhouser
Plazicato
Silvia Bullet
My Buddy
Mellow Moon
Run
Bessie Schmilts
Hather Gelsinger
Evelyn Hansen
Lola Basder
Elizabeth Lynch
May Reut
Miss Terrell
Willy Pipers
Pulp Moon
The
Waters of Min
Betenka
Big Brown Bear
BUNCO
Alice Hretvogel
Brelyogel Goon
BIBLE
John Kendrick Bangs
McClure
Bradienta
A. G. Burtar
Camp Lake
Wia
J. M. Surges
Ferdinand Avenue
Bird Island
Minn
Gerstenhauer
Proviso Lodge No
Monaeheart
Kuward
Bearter
Blerengo Avenue
Conrad Milchalsky
Circle Avenue
Attantice City
Lertho Hitchcock
Bugeba -Field School
DeKalb
Leachers’ College
Arthur E. Rabe
Low Angles
Culif
William E
Desplaines Avenue
Adeline
Join Keller
Steger
Mrs. E. Koppmeyer
White Marie Ja
Chas, Kellar
Ehuharat
J.T. Warner
Laverne Howder
Marengo Avenue
Marty Buettner
Berkley
Jackson Hotel
Deeplake
Frank J. Saur
Jeanne la Fazio
Capital Building
Bellevue
Kentucky
Witlin Foss
Ernest Kelley
George Kelley
Warren Gaden
Carl Holst
Alfred Reichman
Joseph Reichman
Christ Holst
Harold Rose
All
Boy Scouts
Menberg
North Avenue
Thitcher Avenue
John Worth
Murgon-Circle Theater
Mir. Worth
Wisconsin
Larry L. Franzen
Russell
A.B. Dundore
Ghidings
Chikcago
Ruth Hess
George Kunz
Maywood
Jackson
Deep Lake
Franzens
Charles Bherlock Vanderblue
E. Jagomast
Rockford Avenue
Weat Point
Billy Jones
Bennie Krueger
Shame Jones Orchestra
Brunswick Shop
M. F. Hill
Madison ST
Peter Paynter
Lowe Bros. High
WARNER _ PAINT COMPANY
W. Madison Street
Phonas
Palm Beach
H. J. Meyer
Henry Putz
Forest Park, Ill
American Legion Forest Park
Harrison and Beloit Coretval Grounds
Forest Pact
Randolph and
Circle
Last Corner
Feral Park
Cummings and Foreman Real Estate Corp
N. Dearborn ST
Central
Boanie Brae
Lake Street
River Forest
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