Forest Park School Band to Perform Second Concert
The Forest Park Public School band under Wilbur W H Simpson presents its second concert Friday at 8 pm in Grant-White auditorium. Soloist Walter Barzenick plays Mozart Clarinet Concerto movements with Robert Trotter accompanying. The program includes brass, choir, and mixed ensemble pieces with songs like Songs of the Soldiers, Hear America Singing, and America from the Symphony.
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Forest Park
Wnder
Wilbur WH. Simpson
Pam
Grant-White
Buccaneer
Dream Ship
Serenade
Blue Eagle
Merry Men
Mercy Swiss
Envoy
Walter Barzenick
Barzenick
Northwestern University Music Schol
Evanston
Proviso High School
Golvist
Proviso
University
Davie van Vucter
Robert. Trotter
Ambleteta
Peter Kallas
Harold Sennatt
Kurt Radke
Buddy] Simpson
David ‘Jenkins
Clyde Rudd
Donald Hucker
Missy Margretha Rasmussen
Forest Purl Schools
Kathryn
Green Cathedral
Chiapanecas
Chisholm Trail
Ald
America
Miss Rusimasey
Symphony America
Ernest Mloch
Taxes Now Due in Proviso Township, Office Notice
Township collector urges property owners to pay taxes before penalties accrue. Office at 416 Masisaw street, Maywourd open 9 AM to 5:40 PM. New owners may obtain corrected bills by bringing the legal description to the office.
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William Collins, Jr
Masisaw Street
Navy Petty Officer Samuel Graf Enlists for Boot Training
Samuel Graf, 31, of 114 Marengo Avenue, has enlisted in the U S Naval Reserve as a petty officer with a third class rating of sterekerper. He is undergoing recruit training that covers elementary naval procedures and instruction. After completion, he will be assigned to a Navy ship or sent to another naval station for further service.
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Forest Theatre
Ed Stesr
Forest
Robert Qulmat
Don Johnson
Boy Scouts
Samuel Graf
Navy
Marengo Avenue
Naval Reserve
Bidwill Sets Unusual First-Term Record in Senate
Senator A. J. Bidwill, elected in 1934 and ousted, later returned to Springfield where he quickly became a key sponsor and mover of measures. His persistence and leadership helped push bills through committees and calendars, earning a reputation as a strong district representative and potential second-term candidate.
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Kew
General Assembly
Far Acthue J. Badwill
River Forest
Senate
Bidwill
Birwill
Springfield
Dhef
Contar
Satino
Arthur Bidwill
Springheld
Forest Park MultiliC Library Closure Notice
The Forest Park Library will be closed on April 9 and 9 for decorating. No books will be due on these dates and all due dates will be extended accordingly.
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Forest Park
Navy recruit training at Great Lakes facility
A list of sailors and recruits at Great Lakes shows trainees beginning basic seaman fundamentals and taking aptitude tests to decide if they move to specialized Navy service schools or head to sea. The item highlights Willis, and mentions enlistment and training processes amid the wartime context.
Forest Park School Board Reelection Bid Faces Opposed Race
Henry Gosel seeks another term on the Forest Park school board amid claims of steady attendance and fiscal responsibility. A citizen committee selected Trage Wrage as Gosel's running mate after Emil Roelke declined. Voters go to the polls on April.
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Henry Gosel
Forest Park
Pubaciouls Iy
Gosch
Chicago Tribune
Ter Daily Yes
Batecat Park
Bayer
Emil Rughtke
Roehlke
Mr. Wrage
Gostt
Roth
Village Employees To Buy Bonds
Forest Park village employees voted Monday night to authorize a payroll allotment for Defense Bonds. The plan included a $1500 overdue water bill payment and a June due check to the water department, with details on an easement dispute and weed control costs tied to a new plant site.
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Dave Savier
Forest Park
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Guewsmiert
Phanedhaeenie
Pienl Bo
That
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Harald Plosder
Forest Park Council of
Reforse
Special Notice on Parkway Tree Removals
A notice urges AML residents to provide their names and addresses to the Ville Clerk Stine for removal services in parkways. The message requests timely responses and cooperation with the public works office to process required removal actions.
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Stine
Rationing Office Sets Auto and Typewriter Controls
The OPA announced rationing measures. It will price new passenger cars under a full allocation program and curb sales until April 13. Typewriters are also allocated under a ceiling based on current rates. Allocations will be managed by existing boards and ruling authorities.
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OPA
Wacd
Chant
Maret F
Notice to Water Users Weserteer at thee ninety
Water users are notified about water service interruptions and required actions. The notice details system operations, regional scope from Ponti to Sti der hieng, and mentions the department responsible for water and sewer planning.
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Weserteer
Iran
Cars Stolen From Village Recovered
Two automobile thefts last week were recovered in Forest Park and Maywood as police tracked stolen vehicles from Oak Park and Cicero to nearby areas. A 1940 Lincoln Zephyr owned by Dr. Neaner of Downs Creek was recovered in Forest Park, and a 1940 Chevrolet was found at Madison and Jackson. No arrests were reported.
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Wath Bach Cies
Mie Villa
Morest Park Pelive
Sher
Latte Street
Chigage
Maywwood
Maywood
Stowe
Lincoln Zephyr
Neaner
Downs Crave
Lo Lathrop
Manel
Poler
Woscansin
Elygeinis
Cicero
Trene Kern
Higa
Forest Park
PMT Ponta
Sernan
Chicago
Madison
Meeduniul
Ge Vhdrber
Jackson
Oak Park
Possible to Enlist In Navy Up to Day Of Induction
Navy recruiting officials in Chicago clarified that qualified men may enlist up to the day of draft induction. Lieutenant David N. Goldensoft outlined the process, stressing rigid screening, medical exams, birth certificates, and letters of recommendation. Early application to the Reserves is urged for those aged 17 to 40 as the Navy seeks qualified men for active service during the war.
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Aia
David N. Goldensoft
Navy
Chicago
Navy Department
Tien
Used Tire Price Controls Regulate Postwar Market
A wartime notice outlines price limits for used tires and related services. It explains OPA authority, prohibited charges, and buyer protections, including how to bid and verify pricing, with emphasis on reporting violations to regional OPA offices. The document also details acceptable service charges and required seller attestations to ensure compliance.
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Senae
Cartier Tarrel
Rhea
Coro
Paris
Ceed
Basenger
Binet
Henderson
Hae
OPA
Washington
Verona
Berliner candidate lineup and party endorsements urged
Judge Reich urges Berliner voters to back the candidate, outlining party support and district endorsements. Notes emphasis on Republican leaders, campaign roles, and upcoming primary participation along with community group activities and campaign events through April.
Fifty More Men Sought for Auxiliary Police Unit
A report from Edgar Erven outlines the need for fifty additional auxiliary police and details a meeting held Wednesday evening at the Courthouse. The event featured speakers, including Me Craigs Warker, and discussed training, duties, and recruiting to bolster local law enforcement efforts.
Draft Board To Be Open Evenings
Local Selective Service board No GQ will hold evening hours, with meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to reassess inductions. Changes in dental and eye requirements aim to widen eligibility, per Col. Winhol Stieluig, State Director, noting many deferred registrants may qualify for full service under revised standards.
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Selective Service Board
GQ Awil
Nicholas J. Ravi
Forest
River
Hines
O'R Locke
Tne
Winnis
Nein
Winhoh Stiielioig
Selective Service
Tinetur Srnsteong
Thanemmanda
Sreopen
Gross School Wins Citywide School Basketball Tourney
Gross School claimed first place in a school basketball tournament at Boreal Park, defeating rivals from Crow Schowl of Hrooktiea. The event drew teams from multiple towns with finals deciding the top honors and a trophy awarded for overall performance.
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Gross School
Crow
Hrooktiea Cusreediat
Astern Tame
Penna
Five Hurt as Cars Crash Near Roosevelt Bridge
Five people were injured when vehicles collided near Roosevelt Bridge on Roosevelt Road. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with multiple vehicles blocking the roadway near 5905 W Roosevelt Street. Victims include Myrtle Bus, Lucille Buss, Margaret Hoss, and Spiewig, all listed with injuries ranging from fractures to sprains. responders reported possible ankle fractures and facial injuries.
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Roosevelt Bridge
Roosevelt
Antan OL Vonteis
Tela
Spiewig
W. Roosevelt
Uhiragh
Boll
Youtris
Tne
Margaret Hoss
Chivaga
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Alay Thorpe
Cleriuelé
Sam Cognato
George Cullis
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Clarence Ma+ Feeley
Richard Motzer
Aymond C Laughton
Robert Phillips
Robert Reiche
Mildred Silk
Robert Sudokan
Jin’ Thorpe
Pauline Thorsen
Charlene Wilbert Weichbredt
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Gordon Samuel
Robert Sweverland
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Emen Chrastka
Jac Simpsown
Mecach Horns
Jane Roelof
Billy Roupp
Lewis
Carl Birk
Vincent Brow
Robert Brucking
Robert Haick
Claude Walker
Mel
Carl Whedley
Worren
Citizen Committee
A. J. Bidwill
Great Lakes
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Sun
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U.S. Navy
Willis Giriani
Wury
Grr
Airphine
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Richmond Thaws-Dispatch
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Regeibhean
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Abe Moriner
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Capital
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Nolan
John K. Brith
Eburey Wo Bawerk
Fifth Avenue
Newton Jenkins
Raymond 5
Hunt
Sanitary District
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Woman's Grou
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Police
Edgar Erven
Struer
Cauhier
Craigs Warker
Danek
Avishon
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Park Sete Deliits
Paria Park
Heavies
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St John's Lightwerght
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Radecal Board
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Dilieanen
Distro
Sutton
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