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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1939
Page
4
Edward Stange, 49, died after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Semmes Snelernakine Mission. Survived by family and friends, with a count of mourners listed in the community notice.
August Calcagno thanks the voters of Forest Park for the recent primary showing and pledges continued cooperation on village matters.
Carl Olson of Keeshin's spoke at the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce dinner at Welson's on Friday about freight transportation. He argued trucks are an auxiliary to railroads and cited tax and railroad-earnings impacts, noting trucks carry five percent of freight but pay taxes comparable to rail. A next meeting was announced for March 20.
Local note reports the birth of a baby boy named Willy Charles Jr to Willis Reich and family near Forest Park last Saturday. Authorities and neighbors acknowledge the event with cautious, celebratory remarks amid community chatter.
Notice to water users states Pheedoce F Dannenberg will no longer be employed by Forest Park Water department and is not authorized to collect money for the department. Signed March 1 1939 by Marshall A Quart apt of Water.
Emma Zuleg nee Koehler died February 25 in Berwyn after leaving Forest Park 12 years ago to live with her son Richard. Born in Germany, she married Adam Zuleg and leaves sons Edward and Ehner, three grandchildren, and longtime Germania Club member status. Services were held at 1437 S Ridgeland Ave Berwyn, conducted by Rev Buch. Buried February 28 at Waldheim Cemetery.
A brief note centers on Marcus described as a cosmopolitan figure, labeled a citizen of the world. The text hints at global perspective and broad outlook without specific events or dates.
The Oak Club installs Ned Hafner as president with officers including Elizabeth Waschitz as vice president and Violet Clement as gatekeeper. A ceremony at St Rerpar ine's church Sunday at 7 30 p m precedes a parish hall dinner and dance with a small dinner charge. Reservations to Violet Clement by Friday March 3.
After a weeks long absence the builders return and hint at political involvement with local ambitions. The note mentions a possible future president figure Johnny Kracalik and teases further details and promises.
Ben Berliner thanks loyal friends and voters for support that led to the nomination for commissioner. He says the strong vote shows Forest Park residents value cooperation and faith in the village’s future and independence candidates can continue to advance Forest Park’s leadership.
I wish to thank the voters for their support at the recent election. Although I was not elected, it was a pleasure to know I had many friends.
Martin A Schultz expresses gratitude to the many voters who supported him and says it is a pleasure to know he has such a broad base of supporters.
Harry M. Blue thanks friends and voters for their loyal support as he seeks re election as commissioner in April. He pledges to work with independent candidates for a better Forest Park in the future.
A fragment announces an upcoming entertainment tease for Builders followers. It notes a supposed major letter man among the group and calls for John Hunter to stop heckling the girls, closing with adios until next week.
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