Lincoln Highway Work Set for This Year in Northwestern Illinois
At a Chicago meeting with Lincoln Highway officers, L Bahwarts states only one road will receive permanent work this year the Lincoln Highway. Counties failing to fund Grant highway delay federal intakes, rail material limits halt road building, and state funds are withheld. The route aims to connect Rochelle to Camp Grant despite wartime restrictions.
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Lincoln Highway
Atabala
Chicago
L. Bahwarts
Grant Highway
Camp Grant
Lincoln Highwa
Rochelle
Advice From The Front Warns Against German Propaganda
A front line message from The Stars and Stripes warns home-front readers to beware of tempting reports claiming the war will end in a draw. It labels anyone repeating such tales as German propagandists or dupes and urges reporting and punishment.
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John J Porahiog
France
Germany
Chicago soldiers aid from California reels in winter gear
Mrs. Wheaton of Bar Francisco wrote to the Illinois State Council of Defense asking for help for Chicago and other Illinois boys in training at the Presidio who lacked sweaters and warm clothing. Chairman Insull and Bruce D. Smith contacted Red Cross officials who issued blankets and clothing, and a chaplain helped locate the men as they soon received needed items. locals say the troops now appear cheerful and well supplied.
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Imebruary
Lilkin
Maosan
Bar Francisco
Illinois State Council of Defensa
Chicago
Inois
Presidio Thera
Bay
California
Insull
Bruce D. Smith
American Red Creag
San Francisco
Smith
Red Cross
Wheaton
Presidio
Neighborhood Club Meets at Forest Park Home
The Neighborhood Club of Forest Park met at Mrs. H. Buel lenfeld’s home on Jackson Boulevard Friday afternoon. Members discussed a $2 donation to Park Ridge School for Girls and announced the sixth district Federation of Women's clubs semiannual meeting. The Oak Park Women’s Club hosts the next meeting at Temple on Thursday with a 10:00 a.m. start and lunch at 50 cents per plate.reservations: Mrs Knudsen 1118 Oak Park Avenue, phone 3918.
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Forest Park
H. ‘Buellenfeld
Jackson Boulevard
Buellenfeld
Cogaball
Park Ridge
Choss Mesonto
Knudnen
Qak Perk
Phate
Canary office column lampoons wartime life and a party
An informal office column parodies news and society chatter while recalling a fundraiser and a banquet. The piece weaves in references to wartime mood, a March 19 poll review, and a social gathering at Mrs. Milton Haeger’s home on Desplaine Avenue with thrift stamps and patriotic themes.
Cut and Dried: Jokes and Anecdotes from a Humorous Column
A collage of jokes about names and nicknames, travel tickets, barber gags, military letters, a Canadian traveler, and a rural mispronunciation humor. The pieces feature Will, Billy and Wilbur/Boy names, a barber’s shaving quip, a private’s miscommunication with his mother, a farmer’s wife and gum boots on the doormat, and a motorist’s quip about government cars.
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Canada
Weber
Birthday Party for Miss Edna Micklaimon in Circle Club
A birthday surprise dinner honored Miss Edna Micklaimon on Saturday night March 9 in the Circle Club rooms Pleaura chi b. Guests joined in dancing and games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Ada Belkow and Mr. Bobuilts, followed by refreshments. The party ended with wishes for many happy birthdays to the hostess.
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Ming Edna Micklaimon
Circle
Pleaaura
Ada Belkow
Bobuilts
Milas Adaline
Bach Aid
Herman Kelley
Christian Science Church Services in Maywood and Oak Park
Two Christian Science churches in Maywood and Oak Park list service times and reading room hours. Maywood First Church holds Sunday 10:45 a.m. and Wednesday 8:00 p.m. with a 12:00 Sunday school. Oak Park Church meets Sunday 10:45 a.m. and Wednesday 8:00 p.m. with Sunday reading rooms daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Local motto printed.
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Christian Science Churches
First Church of Christ Scientist
Maywood
Masonic Temple
Commer
Second Street
South
Fifth
Ontario Street
Bubjeck
Lake Atreet
Oak Park Avenue
Real Estate Bargains For This Week Forest Park and Oak Park Listings
Forest Park and Oak Park offer multiple 4 to 7 room homes with prices ranging from 2,500 to 6,800. Properties include vacant lots on Degplatnes and Circlé avenues, 9 room bunga lows, modern frame flats, and mixed-use blocks. William C. Wornhoff advertises real estate and insurance services.
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Forest Park
Elgin
Belo
Bear
W. Beat
Thomas
Marengo
H.W
H. W. Beat
Washington
Harlem
Ferdinand
Lathrop
Degplatnes
Jackson Ulvd
Wile
Madinot & Jackson
Wrice
Wigin
Adama
Fillmore
Circlé Ave
Lexington
Harvard
Troost & Taylor
Lathrup Ave
Pelk
Goebth
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Forest Park Review
Foret Park
Wily
Madison
Jil
Albert L. Hall
Edith Heilem
Sociate
Oak Park
Illinois
Club
Canary
Will Cunningham
Arc
Droghway
Ward
Kuiser Wiilun
God
Nix
Madigan
Val
Milton Haeger
Desplalna Pvenue
Léa
String
Amart
Willlam
Wilkin
Ramey
Williams
William
Will
Willie
Jas
Willard
Mr Wiam
Wilbert
Wilfred
Wilmont
Hoya
Skinny
Butch
Chuck
Kid
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dayton
Ben
Edna ‘Mickleimon
First Church of Christ, Acentist
T. Oak Park Avenue
River Forest
Thatcher Ave
Park Ave
Landen
Corner Vine
Park
Mapte Ave
H. W. Sloat Burghin
Mmaywwood
Eye Modern Realdance
Turmace Heat
Ardmore
Riverside Drive
Mudlaon Street
Aurora
E. Cor
Park and Linden
William C. Wornhoff
TEL
Fqreet Park
Harlem Savings Bank
Forest Park State Bank
Proviso
Charles W. Strook
Town of Proviso
Picture Framing & Specialty
Burkart
DEVOE
Forest Park, Ill
Chatty
R Mage Abadi
Voss
McAvoy’s Malt
A. E. Winterroth
Telephone Forest Park
Trier
Bartling
Madison &I
Phona Forest Park
Madison Street
Orto E. Loven
Forest Park,ill
Speedway Inn
Fred B. Brink
Proviso Township
William 6
Wornhoff
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