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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
11
In a fragmented plea from Borent parish residents, villagers urge funding for vital home fire safety equipment and preventive measures. They emphasize aging housing, rising costs, and the need for community support to obtain essential protection and peace of mind.
Chicago area amusement park opens for the season amid pleasant weather and crowd of thousands. Attractions include The Giant Counter, Grand Canyon, the Whip, Leap the Dips, and Phewu Wutle Tube. Bullang's Mullet Revue features performances by local young women. Management vows ongoing upgrades to remain the premier attraction in Chicago and nearby suburbs.
On Wednesday night Melrosa Park residents collected voluntary ammunition for a twelve inch shell similar to a national appeal. Donations totaling 230.07 included a 100 check from the village board, with funds to be given to Red Cross and allied causes. About 1,000 school children joined a barn dance, as Katherine Schuster School of Mune hosts an annual rectal event on May 20 at the Community Club House Hannah Avenue and Adams Street, inviting friends to attend and meet the project’s backers.
A brief note reflects on renewed effort after previous plans failed. It mentions perseverance and the intention to retry goals in the new year, highlighting personal resolve and cautious optimism.
Forest Park rumors accuse Red Cross chairmen and instructors of taking salaries and distributing funds to others. The writer claims most Red Cross work is voluntary, with only specialist office tasks paid by private or lodge funds. Affected townspeople fear mismanagement and urge accountability at the local unit. ELVA CHALIFOUX, Instructor of Surgical Dressing, signed this critique.
The Community Methodist church corner stone ceremony is scheduled for next Sunday at 3 PM on the corner of Thowakvenna and Adame Street. Pastor Hav Milnes will lead, with speakers including WRoeta district supervisor and Dr Carpanter of Oak Park. Primary grade children will sing as part of the program. Public invited to attend.
A baccalaureate sermon will be preached June 26 in the Proviso township high school auditorium by Rev F H Knight of the First M E church of Maywood. The auditorium was chosen for its size and a large gathering is expected. A class dinner follows Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the school dining room. Commencement exercises are set for Thursday, June 8.
The president holds supreme command of the armed forces and directs war. The cabinet serves at the president's pleasure and answers personally to him, not to Congress. Removal requires impeachment, with no cabinet member removable without the president's consent.
The former president defended the principal amid teacher dissatisfaction. Mx Nicely acted as spokesman, presenting facts to the board, while Henry Boll was named in connection with the event.
Fragmented records show a council session where the mayor faced questions over a disputed communication. Harland and others squabbled over authorship, and arguments tied to corruption rumors and club politics dominated the proceedings amid a highly charged local dispute.
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