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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
4
A distorted forest Park editorial urges residents to vote yes on a proposed tax increase to support school aid and maintenance. It stresses civic duty, warns against neighborly procrastination, and touts community improvements like transit and housing options as reasons to back higher taxes.
An executive order directs the U S Civil Service Commission to waive certain physical requirements for disabled veterans when certified by the Federal Board for Vocational Education. If practical, rehabilitation and education will be provided. if not, other positions are suggested, with careful consideration of each case.
On Sunday afternoon May 25 Memorial Services will be held at the Madison Circle Theatre under the Patriotic Community League of Forest Part to honor sons who gave their lives in service. The piece recalls April 4 1947 and the American Spirit, pledging to remember the fallen and welcome home the survivors while honoring courage and patriotism.
Garfield school notes report many pupils absent in first grade due to meals, and junior students returning. Ice cream social prep proceeds, mothers knit and donate shaws, several teachers leaving. Grant school notes cover baseball games with Boy Scouts, a 14 to 12 win and 21 to 9 loss, ninth inning rally, future rematch planned. New teacher Mr Pyle teaches home drill and Friday routine. second grade scrapbooks total 12, third grade seven, fourth grade six. Edward Ward of GB has been absent several days.
On May 20 Decoration Day the post office will be closed all day and there will be no carrier delivery. Evening collections and special delivery service will continue for a limited time while a nail deposition issue is noted. Several lines of text reference home care and measles, with mentions of Edward Clatt's absence and rain barrels in classrooms.
The eight grade will study elementary algebra after completing Arithmetics. Grant Garfield and Fields schools rehearsed a Monday graduation and will meet again Wednesday afternoon. An interest program is planned for the ice cream social with hopes for large attendance.
The Citizens Party Club will hold its regular meeting at the Moone large hall 7445 Madinon airert Wednesday evening May 28 at 8 30. Members with proper dues and candidate applications will be admitted. Signed Frank Hendem and Mockford. Attendance urged for matters of importance.
Junior Jackies will attend a Monday service at Adare atroat and Hannah avenne to honor a donor who gave life. Boys must arrive promptly for a group photo before Koln in the theater.
Mr and Mrs W A Beard of 7702 Adams Street welcomed a nine pound son born Sunday morning May 18 at Oak Park hospital. The child has been named John Alden.
The Valrlotle Service Langue girly hosts a dance at Garfield Park refectory on Wednesday evening June 17. An invitation promises a lively program with an expert guest and entertaining performances for friends.
The Muatricate Service engine Orta hosts a bunco party and dance on Thursday evening at the Forest Park Community Club house corner Humamty Avenue and Adin Street. Honors will be awarded.
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