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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
6
A crowded, fragmentary roster lists numerous individuals connected to Camp Grant and Jefferson Barracks. The long OCR reads include many full names with military affiliations and addresses, inviting readers to submit missing names and correct spellings to the local office.
Community notice calls for donations of varied items to the Manola Associations annual convention. Bring copper, pewter, hot metal, and other usable objects to be melted for the review office edits. For details contact Foret Park Choteman Contributiarls or call the provided phone number.
The Troop No. 2 Scouts in Auwrica report sales totaling 2970.00 from Liberty Town, with members Chalifoux Gind and Julius Gittelsoy among top sellers. An April meeting, led by Chalifoux, thanked the boys as the War Savings campaign nears completion and outlines requirements to become an Ace Scout through Thrift stamps.
Village council meetings discuss salary raises for several town workers amid rising living costs. No money-raising methods planned for the Volunteer Training Corps military ball on May 17 at Schwann's hall. The event, featuring Jaas-Band, aims for a lively community evening with no donations.
Street car service in the western suburb was halted briefly on Tuesday morning to honor John J. Curnaringgs president of the Chicago and West Iowa Street Railway company who died Saturday. The funeral was held Tuesday May 7 from St Marys of the Lake. Interment was at Calvary. Survivors include his wife Mary and several brothers and children.
Forest Park resident John C. Praeger won a local homing pigeon race held on Sunday May 6. The event featured birds racing over distances including 100 200 400 and 500 miles with Praeger’s bird clocking the fastest speed, while others faltered.
Progressives will entertain at a grand May party Saturday evening May 11 at The Teison New Tat 7445 Madison Street. Citizens welcome, music by Pohl’s celebrated Juans band. Diplomat quip closes the item with a light, witty edge.
The St John’s team defeated Grant School in a friendly match at Wy Lineup. Players listed include Muttle Krump Herbert Petersolm Trulph Seeck Arthur Neubléer George Rodenbustel Herbert Luedtke Carl Krouply Erwin Burkchardt Alibert Lueket and George Nodenbuntel. The next game is scheduled for Friday May 11 at Dexphaliey Avenue.
Mrs Peter H. L. Ripke, wife of Oak Park's police chief, is found dead from gas exposure in their home. The tragedy, described as a possible asphyxiation, prompts funeral services at local churches. Surviving relatives include children Melon, Tugel, Edward, and others, with extensive family in attendance.
W Blevens Lewis was laid to rest in a ceremony at Gu Park as local villagers and park representation honored him with a gold air. His memory remains among Forest Park residents amid an indictment by the grand jury for tearing away from a married woman. Friends suggest the incident hints at blackmail yet his loyalty is shown by election to a bench role.
The Forest Park Review announces a new advertising program and welcomes patrons. Edward Menogoge Rassergithd congection as advertising agent, with M. Alley taking his place. Hennings accepts a position with International Harvester, moving his family to Minneapolis soon.
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