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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
7
A letter to the Forest Park Review argues about funding and leadership for the local school system. It defends Principal Nicely amid board of education budget concerns and recounts salary histories for several teachers, asserting Nicely’s value and the leadership during his four-year tenure.
Niehdlaw Armbrust of Forest Park died Thursday at 6 pm at home on Bittleman Avenue. Survived by several children, funeral services are set for Monday at 2:00 pm at the residence and will proceed to St John’s German Lutheran Church for burial.
Dr Eleanor Masilow hosted a Bunco club gathering described as a social event with guests from the community. The write up notes a Chinese theme in decor and menu including chop suey and strawberry cake, with dancing led by Bir Worthinghaus and honors awarded to Dr Felach, amid an account of polite conversation and a lights issue during the evening.
The Harlem Maennerchor secures endorsement from the Brooklyn Deputy Commissioner in Washington praising Liberty Bonds as essential to wartime thrift and loyalty. Signed by the chief of a foreign language division, the missive notes widespread support and urges continued public savings with a pledge of solidarity across the nation.
A historical letter from May 24 1918 in Forest Park defends a principal against charges of diminishing a teacher's work value. It argues for prudent press handling, rejects unfounded accusations, and emphasizes intelligent methods to meet student needs while defending a withdrawal decision and urging informed, unbiased conclusions.
A dated memorial verse venerates fallen soldiers from 61 era and living veterans, vowing to honor their sacrifice. It recalls “our boys in blue,” the khaki and jacky boys, and pledges debt repayment through love faith and remembrance. The piece imagines graves checked and gratitude extended to those who answered the country’s call.
Arthur Menseks of 2041 Avenue was taken for treatment at Oak Park Wednesday evening after an unspecified operation. He is married to Mine Alu and expects to rejoin service soon. Principal Nicely led scouts to Amusenant Park with Clarene Healer. details about others remain unclear. Dr John Jotech plans a procedural course during a two week office absence.
List of names and addresses of men enlisted or to entrain between May 26 and May 30 likely sent to Fort Thomas Kentucky. Includes Forest Park and numerous Marengo Beloit Hannah Circle Desplaines Madison labels. Call to support troops and Red Cross today.
A village council meeting erupts in melodrama over a February 1918 letter from the Forest Park Progressive Club praising police and street dept. A councilman demands production of the original letter, claiming it was never read and may be a forgery. Applause follows as the mayor disputes the claim.
Forest Park concerts a Red Cross drive to raise 3000 with chairman William Grosser leading. Talks by War Council head Davidson and outreach emphasize public support, volunteer workers needed, and a bank booth for donations at Harlem State Savings Bank. Receipts issued by organizers.
A new draft registration is set for June 5 1918 for men born after June 5 1897 who turned 21 since June 5 1917. Registration occurs only at Maywood village hall from 7 am to 7 pm with registrars present in person. A citizen aged 21 to 31 within the window must register or face penalties including imprisonment or fines.
A farewell party was tendered to Walter Grosser, president of the Young People's Society of the German Baptist church, at Franklin Avenue. The event honored his departure to the service between May 26 and May 30. The Rev S Blum and others spoke, a wrist watch was presented, and the society voted to donate $5 to the Red Cross. Refreshments followed as attendees wished him Godspeed.
A wartime appeal urges all citizens to contribute to the Red Cross and join the sacrifice. It stresses patriotic duty, enlists children to support the cause, and calls on individuals to do their part for soldiers overseas, emphasizing sacrifice, service, and collective responsibility.
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