Twelve Soldiers Welcomed Home at May 22 Celebration
Twelve soldiers returned crest Mark wl iters were welcomed home and honored with a public reception at Forest Park ball. Patriotic Community League and Boy Scouts provided entertainment as Mayor Kuul and John Miller spoke. The event featured a welcome program, singing, and a march from the old house to the ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Hervica League
MM. Kuul
John Miller
Chalctiiin
Patriotic
Eld House
Ballrom
Heauty
Hed Cross Workers and Service League
Aiyriva
Miller
Barvice League
Ohio
Walter Hasler
Henry C. Stleek
Tim
Patriotic Community League
Georgine Kovick
Migs Katherlun Seluster
Ainglig
Professor O'Hara
Call, Submarine Hero Recalled for Service Again
Wittain Selnupp of 215 Brown Avenue, a submarine veteran from the war era, has been recalled for further service for four to six years. Details describe his delivery skills and a prior incident involving the maiden last Monday. a roadside wreck was later investigated by Riverside police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittain Senlupp
Brown Avenue
Bohlupp
Alnes
Dietats
Coelock
Riverside
Klovas
Ayer
Richter and Hartneck Open Insurance Office
Carl G. Wechter and Kurt Hf. Hore neck both of Forest Park with ten years in insurance and fire insurance business open at 74380 Madison Street on Saturday May date They will operate under Curl G. Mietiter 8 Co in connection with Mantier & Mayers Chicago and will set up offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl G. Wechter
Kurt Hf. Horeneck
Forest Park
Thy Insurance
Madison
Halle
Curl G. Mietiter 8 Co
Thie
Mantier & Mayers
Ghlesgo
Vorneyy
Sounet
Service League Girls Visit Fort Sheridan
Thirty four Forest Park Service League girls and sponsors visited Hospital 28 Sheridan via the Northwestern and North Shore suburbs. They toured the Red Cross recreation rooms and kitchen, met injured service men, and distributed treats while noting the spring grounds and Lake Michigan views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Service League
Hospital
Sheridan
Jost
Uncle Sam’s
Shell
Seage
North Shore
Information Bureau
Red Crows
Lake Michigan
Nate
SU Iper
Ethula Trimble
Mywle Drewler
Emma Unetiney
Mabel Dowel
Edna Anderson
Mildred Visokey
Mildred Kozie
One Day Earlier Poll Schedule Adjusted
A fragmented notice notes an adjusted election prep timeline due to a holiday. It mentions moving polling and copy deadlines forward by one day and references a couple on vacation, with a dated postcard fragment from May 27.
Burglars Enter Several Homes In Unusual Raid
A disjointed report details multiple burglaries on a street and nearby homes. Intruders broke windows or entry points, took clothing, cash, jewelry, and a coat, with one house damaged by a rear-window break-in. The thieves appeared to know the victims, suggesting planned targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WiMane Beninut
Dunltighter
Vondu-Law
Gee. Andrews
Amboy
Howe
Theodore Lobalein
Ieigin Avenue
Larry
Promotion to Captaincy For Reaymond Fiedler in Wo K Lifet Infantry
A letter home to his mother Mrs Edw H Biedler at 614 Marengo Avenue reports that Reaymond Fiedler has been promoted to captain in the Wo K Lifet Infantry. The promotion is described as earned and celebrated by family members close to the serviceman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaymond Fiedler
Wo. K. Lifet Infantry
H. Biedler
Marengo Avena
Unclear Return to Hospital After Family Absence
Fragmentary notice describes a person named Corlough returning to hospital after a period away with parents, mentioning Walter and Waxington and a date in May. Details are garbled but imply a hospital return related to a family arrangement and a day of Felday May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuan
Corlough
Mie
Walter Revd Hospital
Waxington
Felday
Purely Personal Mutterings From a Small Town Community
Local notes recount travel for Edwin Gadeo family to Albuquerque and plans of Mr Idlen and Pansy Stange. Reports of surgeries at Gude Park hospital for appendicitis and recoveries of Mrs John Torgerson and Miss Beatrice Howterman. Adolph Crnter’s return from naval service and hopes for a Green Lakes Training post. Birthday gathering for Mrs Wolf on May 20 with many attendees. Shirley Terrell visiting home en route to New Orleans, work in Gunton Ohio. Sergeant Jon Koalek of the 13th Infantry arrives in New York and family expects his return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Terrel
Wm. Terrell
Hannah Avenue
New Orleans
Shirley
Gunton
Ohio
Jon. Koalek
New York
13Th Infantry
Anu Fils
Warner
Forest Park Public Schools Face Funding Crisis and Teacher Worries
Voters hear that Forest Park schools may be bankrupt and lacking funds for operations. Teachers report wages averaging 700 dollars yearly with debts mounting, while hiring standards drop and janitors earn more in other towns. The public board is urged to address fiscal strain and teacher compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Banos
Board of Education
Mores Park
Novis School
Fores Park
Forest
York
Alia Principale
Worle
Wren
Vorest Park
Prospect Park Amusement Park Opens Amid Bright Prospects
The opening night drew a large crowd despite poor weather forecasts. Management touted a prosperous season with plans to attract both local visitors and international guests, signaling strong early momentum for the park's operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furest Park
Guy Wostly
Compa
Speedway Hospital Reported Almost Done
A fragmentary report notes Speedway Eonpitya will be ready to reprive patents by July 1. The text references Edward Hines and the Kalwardines Lumber Company, plus stockholders and a proposed government sale. Legal actions by Everett Jennings and Oliver Cook on behalf of stockholders are mentioned in relation to disorganization and a Racer truck in Maywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phy Crewe Court
Edward Hines
Kalwardines Lumber Computy
Wadhirtevn Athena
Hines
George
Shani
Plete
Rutler
Everett Jannings
Oliver J. Cook
Imotor Racing Company
Raucer
Maywood
Xelidol
Desplaines Theater Construction Underway
Work has started on the Desplaines theater project with excavation and early structural work under way.comments from local officials note progress despite rough conditions as crews prepare the front and tract area for future development with a November completion target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desplaines Theater
Forest Park
Viblengo
Dave Sly
I. Madwen
Ucu Saverio
Haver Parust
Doline
Novemer
Brinkerhoff Post Put To Press for June 24 Commander Note
A garbled OCR text notes Brinkerhoff Post preparing to publish on Monday June 24 with a reference to Commander Pow 105. It mentions a plan to reveal a post or appointment and lists several uncertain names and dates. The readable fragments imply a formal notice or announcement in a military or veterans context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinkerhoff
Vividis
Paunude
M.rodufiy
EIGHT GIVE LIVES FOR NATION S HONOR
An evening memorial program honoring eight fallen servicemen from Moore Mark Reserve at the Guth of the Patriotic Women’s League of More Mark. The event features readings, choir performances, and a tribute by community groups and scouts. The program includes special music, scripture, and a benediction, with local officials and families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Patriotic Voumuniy
Leung
Shelivon Cirele
Robert
Uorden
Swift
Jairun 2
Wiehy
Eldory Jaekel
Fopel
Ute Blogk
Martin Gulterman
Mertian Struuk
Ligutuiden
Ae Weil
Surview League Girle
Javkien
Seoute
Tuvnied
Mark
Chi Tino
Howe Cole Wrationns
Stes
Koxick
Solidater Oywea Leg
Wiiehres
Tite Miller Oburinua
Petree Gouanynity League of Veront Park
Dias
Joho Ad Mel Yrlone Uuk Parl
Ulinaty” Mangule
Waldewar Uta Foreys Ark
Mdloodon Dreyer
Eeyeltey
W. Schueter Ghurgi
Oro
Service Lengue
Utne Holt
Henry
Teck Addreit
Puta En Tel
Leela Maywoon
Ulingly
Victory Quartet
Cose Ee Meleodon Obons
Receives Souvenir From Fighting Front
A fragmentary notice describes a Mrs Motehkins receiving a keepsake from a fighting front. It mentions a New York city context and references a military event with unclear names and details due to damaged text. The item appears linked to a victory or parade as part of wartime remembrance.
Nic Bhank Writes Bitter News From Navy Yard
Ernest Bhank of 244 Marengo Ave Hawaii writes from San Diego about her brother Nis Bhank in the navy. He reports his boat the Snohom fot has completed a month long journey escorted by a navy collier and sixteen submarines from New York to San Diego. He hopes to be out in July with gifts arriving for Mrs Witt and young Vernon who owns a Panama sombrero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Marengo Ave
Hie
Nis Bhank
San Diego
Igya
Hla
Snohomfot
Putas
New York
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Ouanles Hansen
Alexervicu
Tho
tLane
Paul Odtu
A. Ey
Henley Moon
Muchloe Dun
A. F
8 Inc
Bordequa
Corda
Aeunei
Inf
Tne
Sl“Dihlel
Bugo Kakbe
Much, Can
ACE
6 My
Bordegus
France
Oscar Nelson
Tome
Bordewus
Slinatynes
Tianky Honky
Tenby
Werphens
Godth Inc
Muulel
Argonne
Verdun
James L
Brannon
Mach
Guo A
Richter and Hartneck
Service League
Fort Sheridan
Aaron Z
Wikes
80Th Field Artillery
Serelte
Mopinne
Prevy- Wanlace
Robe D. Golden
Frances B. Swift
Walt
Marel
Albert Block
6Th Regt Field Artillery
Camp Jackson
Och
Martin Gouterman Go
Ice
Eldore Jackel MG
Brest
Ukeman Stronk
Enront
Edwin Gadeo
Albequeriuy
New Mexico
Betett
Ifiden
Ewneath
Curainly
Gude Park
Jobin ‘Torgerson
Beatrice Howterman
Robert Burne Lungual
Adolph Cninter
George Cranter
Mirengonyanne
Dle
Grrewr Lakes
Speedway Hospital
Motehkins
Marengo Covier
Pouvene
Kurest
Nic Bhank
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