22 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1919
Page
1
A community notice announces a Thursday March 27 theatre building permit and a third Welcome to Our Hoyas event at Forest Park. It outlines pre- and post-dance activities, guest attendance, a ticket plan, and involvement of Kamke’s Orchestra and the Service League.
A blaze broke out at Castle Garage Monday forenoon after a gasoline soaked cloth ignited to ignite a five gallon can of gasoline. W R Menke of Oak Park, tending a car, was scorched but escaped serious injury as the fire department contained the flames to the canvas and vehicles.
The Random Team elected President Joe Romano Secretary Ambrose Olahotaky Treasurer Charles Wendt Editor Henry Wendt Captain Reymond Langless. Boys age 12 to 16 may join by reporting at the next meeting. For teams seeking games call Boreat Park 280TM. K C won last Tuesday. O played the Republica.
The Patriotic Service League hosts Tuesday military drills at Community Church and a Friday program at Forest Park with skits and dances. A fundraising movie night and a piano debt plan are planned to clear the loan for the Municipal Hall piano.
Tetweean the pritary sind reguhir wlection. The people gee drafting a aleepigh of rate and the candidates girding their lorm for the Wg Wattle. Adie 16th Tue evening. There Wve been noe mevtingy fold or smyounced by either party. The Chilzenw quonty ur Stohr crew aforevd Herman Tf Wank, band spechnen b aty Wave, bekan pit ant With f mark in front of Mann's maine. The library ticket fq ut again Juab an 1 Wits it the primary. It is generally understood that the pricing at the names of the candidates for library trustees on a primary ballot was a fluke. The Review seeks authority for ouling ie girl inary election for brary truxtens.
A St Patrick's party by the Royal Neighbors at the Community out house on Monday evening March 10 attracted a large crowd despite bad weather. Tickets sold cheaply, tables were crowded, and many were turned away. Refreshments included sandwiches, pink pops, cream cake and coffee. Twenty-one Sprites were awarded to attendees who helped with the event.
The 1919 notice from Forest Park Patriotic Community Council requests a correction of expenses. It amends R. C. Hains & Co. from $2.80 to 0.90 and Vinrich Dairy Co. to $15. The missive, dated March 17, 1919, is signed by the treasurer Miller and the council secretary.
Local notices describe Marty Hnettrer of Forest Park awaiting return from military service and recent letters home. Community events include charity movie nights, girl leagues fundraising, a Suburban Patriotic Service League gathering, birthday celebrations, and a city post observation by Forest Park Boy Scouts attending a Col. H. R. Brinkerhoff Post muster with details on participants and speakers.
A 75 year old woman was found dead by drowning in the Des Plaines River. Her hat and bonnet were discovered on a bench nearby. witnesses reported a calm scene prior to the tragedy, and a note implies family members will be notified through funeral arrangements.
Two youths Vivian Dunn and others escaped drowning after their canoe overturned in the Desplaines River. They clung to a log, were pulled to safety by nearby travelers, and later received blankets from a relief party. The incident prompted local rescue efforts and a community response. Nearby Dallmann's Orchestra at North Side Turner Hall scheduled a program with Miss Ruby Evana and Arthur Vananok.
A funeral notice details the death of Thomas Allum, 58, of Bit Avenue Hed, with services held at Mercy on Monday. The obituary lists mourners including M Koebureh and local residents, noting the community gathering and timing in September.
A newborn named Elmer Hoellerich and a second child Eline Hoederich were born in Mandy on March 17, with parents listed and hospital or family origin noted. The notice mentions patronal or familial ties and specifies the birth date and location.
Fragmentary OCR text references a wedding and funeral context with names such as William, Bertie, Mle, and a referenced date March 7. Mentions a bride Lederer and a child, plus various scattered names and places, but content is garbled and inconsistent, lacking a coherent event description.
Red Cross workers are urged to attend a Morisoning of Our Boys on March 27 at the Forest Park ball room in Cone in unity.
A new $10,000 building planned on Madison Street will include a theater with 16 000 seats and a 3 week construction schedule. The project will be operated by a newly formed company and is expected to boost the area’s activity. Local officials are awaiting further details before final approval.
The Lamont Kopp case draws attention as hearings begin in a high profile matter. Reporting notes pending decisions and public interest as court actions unfold amid media scrutiny.
Muddy school grounds prompt action as the Parent-Teacher Association seeks funds, with an Easter sale planned for April. The Neighborhood Club backs the event to raise roughly 700 dollars to gravel and improve the four schools, previously narrowed to buying bunks for the athletic fields.
Local notice highlights Mrs Swift and her daughter as patriotic workers. It mentions family members and wartime support, with references to others aiding relief efforts and community projects. The brief item notes a gathering or event at a named park and street, urging participation and assistance for the Meuse home on Monday.
An Omaha Daily News item claims Major Hilward Bittel has been promoted to lieutenant colonel, though Mrs. White says she was not notified of the change. The article notes Bittel’s appearance in the officers training school and questions the timing of the supposed promotion.
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