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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1919
Page
3
Boreat Park residents backed higher taxes for school funding by a large majority. The note praises public support for good schools and recalls memorials to local soldiers who died for their country, urging ongoing recognition of their sacrifice.
Public notice of a special meeting of the stockholders of the Hose Company of Forest Park Illinois held May 10 1919 at the company offices Circle Avenue and Harrison Street Forest Park Illinois. Capital stock increased from 100 000 to 150 000 dollars and shares from 1000 to 2000 with stockholders representing 100 of 1000 shares voting in favor. Certificate filed with Secretary of State and Cook County Recorder. Edward Gob president Menny U Kieck secretary. HOUS BUNGE attorneys.
North Ends edged Garfields 4 to 3 in a tense eight inning tilt. Matthews pitched well, Swan backed him with solid defense, and Swanson fueled the win with key hits. Next Sunday they travel to meet North Chicago Cavaliers at Madison Street and Keystone Avenue at 2 o clock.
In Forest Park a plea comes for a public auditorium to serve fairs, gatherings, and youth recreation. The article lauds Friday’s school program, credits volunteers, clergy, and the Red Cross for its success, and urges residents to fund a suitable new space while supporting debt relief for the board. It notes the community’s pride and calls for collective action to build a civic home.
A brief quote attributed to Elizabeth Towne on the power of belief. It asserts that what you can imagine and believe in you can demonstrate in your character and life. The text emphasizes personal agency and positive mindset as keys to effecting change.
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