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Newspaper

Forest Park Review

Location

Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1918

Page

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Maywood youth dies after theatre shooting accident

Edward Perkins, 17, of Maywood, was fatally shot near the Majestic theatre after an accidental discharge by Kronemann. Kronemann, Parkins, and Lambert, all teens, were questioned as suspects but the incident was ruled an accident. Perkins died on the operating table at Lake’s Hospital.

Majestic Edward Perkins Fifthavanusa Maywood Heath Kronemaga Comdunn South Park Avenue Ferking Lake's Hospital Perking Kronemann Renard Lusibert North Kourth Avenue Harold Sanne Paul W. Briano Young Benne Young Senne Parkins Lambert Senne Benne Harald Somme Kronetiana Pernona Perkins Fwald Kronemann Hay

Metropolitans gates report from Commissioner Bleck

Commissioner Henry C Bleck submits to the Council a report from Joseph A Jarvis Superintendent MWBC on gate operations for the MWBRW. Gates lowered during high traffic to favor safety. instructions issued to gatekeepers to yield to pedestrians and vehicles as conditions require. Any gatekeeper inattention should be reported to the department for correction.

Rieck H.C. Hieck BR. W Bates Habib Jo A. Jarvis Bh. W Hax Department of Alody BR. Ww Henry C. Bleck Cormjastoner

Association financial totals and small payments noted

Fragmented report lists multiple payees including H J Bente Wm Mittelhanner Anni Ricard Otto Palener and Mrs Osterreicher with small amounts and a total around forty four dollars, reflecting entries to fund or charting accounts. The text appears as a garbled OCR financial note with inconsistent punctuation and names.

Associated Charting Funda Tesiyomverted H. J. Bente Wm.Mittelhanner Anni Ricard Otto Palener Vs. Osterreicher Mra Kad Koenig

Wornhoff Replies to Gorke's Criticism

W C Wornhoff responds to Otto Gorke in a published statement. He claims the Forest Park Building and Loan association was not wrecked but unable to compete with banks and states members were repaid with a surplus in Harlem State Savings Bank. He cites political support and questions Gorke’s past offices and actions with the lighting plant and Oak Park project.

Provino Otto Gorke Forest Park Building & Loan Association Guy Building & Loan Association Harlem State Savings Bank Gorke Mohr Frotlan Oak Park Yaryan Co Censon C. Wornhoff

Forest Park Girl Weds Lieut Max Lampert

Esther Bliszbeth Nelson, daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Nelson of 638 Thomas Avenue, marries Lieut Max Lampert in Wave Texas on March 11 1918 The couple will reside at 2018 Colcord Street Waco The groom is a young physician and former Forest Park resident who had gained recognition as a spine disease expert.

John F. Nelson Thomas Avenue Esther Blizsbeth Max Lampert Wave Tex Forest Park Colcord Street Waco

Mayforest Review Card Party Announcement

Members of the Mayforest Review No. 72 announce a buco party at their next meeting in Forest Park. The event is set for April 4 at 8:00 p.m. at Borger's Hall corner Deapathos Avenue and Madison Street. Friends are invited to attend and May lodge will host a May party with a Crown prize and music to entertain guests.

Mayforest Review W. Ti Forest Park Borger’s Ill Deapathos Avenue Madison Street Tin Namy Lodge Berger’a

Great Lakes Naval Training Station wage notice at Amusement Park

Mr Paul describes Mr McKeowan of MeekCeowan Broa makers of a famous building that bears his name and now does work at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station He notes carpenters can learn how to obtain employment there Wages are 77 cents per hour If you are unemployed Mr Carpenter can meet Mr McKeowan at the Amusement Park.

Paul Disioge McKeowan MeekCeowan Broa Lekos Borest Park Tit Great Lakes Station Carpenter

Attention urged for April events and voting drive

Public notices urge Madison Street alerts and a March to vote on Monday evening April 1. A banquet committee hosts a Poly to register a good count with music by Oless. Also announced are surgical dressing days at the Red Cross room and a call for gauze dressings to aid the effort.

Madison Street Banqnet Oless Witl Red Cross

Neighborhood Club Meets at Fareat Park in March Proceedings

The Neighborhood club of Fareat Park met at the apartment of Mr Milton Hueger, 443 Overplaines avenue, Friday afternoon, March 22. Officers organized several committees with Mrs Fred Licht named chair of the Thrift Stamp committee and Aira McNaughton to lead crochet Afghan work. The program included readings from The Life of Lincoln and a social repast with fruit served by the hostess.

Fareat Park Mrd Milton Hueger Ovsplaines Avenue Fred Licht Wil Tor Club Aira. McNaughton Willake

Hartman Honors Saxophone Solo At City Auditorium

Henry Hartman, former Forest Park boy now with the First Regiment Band at Camp Logan Texas, played two difficult saxophone solos to the hearty applause of an estimated three to four thousand attendees at a recent Community Concert in Houston's City Auditorium. The program, furnished by the 131st Infantry Band from Camp Logan, drew one of the largest Sunday afternoon crowds in the venue's history. The Houston Chronicle praised band leader Carl Mader and noted Hartman’s standout solos.

Hiynie Hartman Forest Park Camp Logan Woodton Texas City Auditorium Elousiac Chicago Houston The Houston Chronicle Carl Mader Henry Hartman

Wilbert Drechsler Farewell Party

A farewell party for Wilbert Drechsler occurred Friday March 22 at his home prior to his Navy deployment to Newark New Jersey the next day. The event featured an elaborate dinner, American flag decor, music and humorous speeches with gifts including a wristwatch from his parents.

Wilbert Drechster Newark New Jersey Navy Seven O'Cock Earl Schubert Ming Schott Mian Lehikuhi W. H. Drechuler Wilbert Hoener Mildred Rosick Wilbert Drechsler Mildred Lahmxuni Herman Stange Lillian Hillmer Bart Behubert Nettle Dosen Willie Wied Thanks Schoff Edward Achultz Myrtle Drechsler Leonard Hoch Wied R. Hoaner Mra. Cook George Wied Oliver! Drechsler Mr. Bannow Kink

Thanksgiving Circle of King's Daughters Meeting Plan

The Thanksgiving Circle of King's Daughters will meet at the home of Mrs F Schmidt 12 Maple Avenue Tupadgy on April 24. The meeting called at six sharp. Visitors include Mrs E XK and Harlani, Secretary, along with Mr and Mrs Henry Laats from presumably Tinittag Me.

King's Daughters Mra F. Schmidt Maple Avenue

Forest Park community notes and events in March

Local happenings recount Forest Park group meetings for May forest Review No 72, including lodge officers, church activities, and fundraisers. Reports cover soldiers in France, a bowling league match, a new pastor’s Food Conservation lecture tour, a reception, a travelogue fundraiser at Midlnon Circle, and an upcoming Forest Park theatre entertainment by Good Fellowship club with Prof Waldemar Zuts.

Frank J. Milnes Forest Park Good Fellowship Club Forest Park Methodist Church Forest Park Theatre Foreast Park Waldemar Zuts League

Forest Park alleys cleaner promise urged by village editor

Our Alleys Are Not So Bad argues spring weather reveals garbage in Forest Park alleys. Debris blamed on harsh winter and resident neglect. calls enforcement of an old ordinance requiring proper garbage disposal. Commissioner Rieck moves police to enforce rules and distribute copies to all residents.

Forest Park Enry C.rieck Department of Police

Harlem Garbage Ordinance Forcing Cleanliness

An old Harlem ordinance requires owners tenants and others to provide watertight covered receptacles for garbage and ashes and forbids placing ashes waste or offal with refuse. Violators face fines from six dollars to one thousand dollars per offense and enforcement by police captain or deputy public works.

Harlem Anhonhall Board of Trustees

Conviction Leads to Minor Penalties Under Section Four

A reading of the court ruling notes a conviction on petty offenses involving counterfeit one hundred dollar notes or fractions below one dollar per item. The measure becomes effective after formal approval and will be enforced following passage of the amendment.

Parent Teacher Assn to Meet Next Monday

The Garfield chapter schedules its monthly gathering for eight o clock Monday evening at the home of Miss Warren. Speakers include Miss Dates on Labor Laws, Mrs. Mise Dates noted for her landmark role, piano solo by Min Corn Rogers, and a paper by Miss Louise Van Walterhauen. Reports from the nominating committee and by laws discussion are planned.

Garfield Xehad Jeanetie Chile fHiliaix Miss Warren Otticars Beneft

Election April 2 Will Be Lively In Forest Park

Voters set for April 2 in Forest Park with four candidates for assessor and a full slate for other offices. Otto Gorke Jr. leads Neo-Partisan ticket. Wardholt runs as independent. Bociaists back Fred Langer for assessor among a broad field including John Carag Peter Pitchnar Fred Ramuel Rebecca M M and others. Polls open 6:00 am to 4:00 pm at four Forest Park precincts and nearby polling sites.

Otto Gorke Jr. Komumoy W. & Wardholt Fred Langer Ynette Nolitori Wornhall Forest Parkton Centurk Unis Warnhott Madiean Street Volegetter Gorke Hue Adsassor Fae Ana John Carag Melrose Peter Pitchnar Metross Bodaliat Town Clers Fred Ramuel Forest Park Rebecca MM Satinak Mayword Soctaliat Alfred Papp Maywood W ¢. Hawthorne Masvwood Bochsilat Henry Dinas Hilside D. White Mtore Marongo Street Forest Park Review Offlew Madigan Street J. Winkleman Twelfth Street Municipal Building Obiriante

Maywood High Debate Questions School Policy

Maywood residents and Proviso township high school patrons prepare for a Thursday April 4 session at the high school auditorium. The debate, starting 4 o clock, asks whether the junior high school should be superior to the eight four plan, with Chas C Kranskopt and Mrs Eugene Le Rowe leading affirmative and A J Hennings and Mrs William Cobden with WB Hovener leading negative.

Chas. C. Kranskopt Eugene le Rowe Harry Valig A. J. Hennings William Cobden WB. Hovener

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