Forest Park Honors Sgt Herman Strunk in Death Notice
Funeral notes recount Sgt Herman Strunk of Forest Park born April 12 1904 served in aviation and defense divisions before death from bronchial pneumonia October 10 while en route to France. Burial with military honors at Hoboken amid community grief. family includes parents Henry and Mrs Strunk siblings Honey Walter and two sisters. Community memorial sale planned November 2 to support local youth, guardian Mr M S Mueller overseeing gifts and Christian aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hergeant Hermin Strunk
Weary
Yul Elgin Avenue
France
Aerytee
Autotenek Corps
Pyrest Hark Kebenury
Csnape
Arent
Umip Deniston
Lyri
Iu Nentlinot
Lewissiide
Granati
Ds Ant
Henry Strunk
Elgin Avenue
Porest Curk
Stoyrel
Liem Atrubk
Wtson
United States
Suarlee
Hertdi Struik
Saa
Jibsen
Trevinod
Strunk
Forest Lark
Stauneh
Forest Park
Ile
Honey
Walter
Slaters
Mes
Haut Bentel
Aubel
Henry O. Rivek
Hormia’y Pal
Chicago Man's Pull Saves Offender Here
Chicago case recounts a man who pulled the fire alarm at Grove Court Madison Street and helped capture a suspect. The offender later admitted involvement, while the newspaper notes past offenses and argues for severe punishment for the guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John McGuire
Grove Court
Madison Street
Forest Park
Hoy
Monty Tie
King's Daughters Meet Thanksgiving Circle in Key Event
The Kies Dawghiters Witt meat ont at the home of Alte, 8. W. Gleave for Merk Bf, Myon, on Wednesday, November 20 at 2 o'clock. Devotional "The Glory of Fatherhood" led by Mrs. Blackman. Visitors always welcomed. Myra C. BK Horlund, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alte
W. Gleave
Merk Bf
Myon
Blackman
Mya. C
Obituary: Mrs William Toe pper Passes After Illness
Mrs William Toe pp er of Mok Willwam Puepper north Harvey avenue died Monday November 1 1918 of heart disease. Survived by husband and three children Within Clarence and Ave, plus parents two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at parental home. Interment Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Toepper Mok Willwam Puepper
North Harvey Avenue
UK Park
John Hilton
Thoma Avenue
Clarence
Ave
Lowb
Chaslas
Loretta
Add
Concordia
Patriotic League Girls Hike and Drill Amid Community Events
The Patriotic League Girls trek through Morest Park and North Avenue, ending at Madison Circle for a community sing during peace day events. A motorist encounter with celebrants near Furent Park is recounted, highlighting drill practice and festive marching led by organizers including Silas Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattiote Service League
Morest Park
Alidlaon Straat God Jackson Boulevard
Mmarch
Mautson
Thatchbr Avenue
North Avenue
Yietn
Furlen
Smith
Silas Smith
Furent Park Jungue
Liveryone
Lund
Chicago Avenue
Patriotic Service League
Madison Circle Rhvette
Ouster- Hehor
Madison Street
United War Work Seeks Seven Thousand Here
The United War Work drive reports progress at Forest Park with several workers and volunteers contributing. A North Side worker, Ketel Frinbty, became the first to hand in $195 toward the goal, while other girls are urged to push more donations as patriotic effort to support soldiers and related services continues locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorest Park
Bervios League
USMC
Indae
Ttl
Aswdst
Clarence Hosler
North Side
Wounded Corporal Luther In Service
A damaged wartime dispatch notes Corporal Luther of B20 Thomas Avenue wounded in France. It recalls service stripes and wounds, and Luther’s hope to return to the front with praise for Allied justice and sacrifice. He enlisted in May and sailed for France in April 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ary
Luther
Thomas Avenue
M. Luther
Fromt
gMrance
Hong
Gan
Dorshing
France
Thanksgiving benefit game aids Loyal Citizens Cheer Fund
A Thanksgiving football game raises proceeds for the Loyal Citizens Cheer Fund. The event, held at Keystone Avenue and Madison Street, features local teams and volunteers, with organizers urging town residents to attend and support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othulluy
Arteles
Loyal Citizens
Keystone Avenue
Madison Street
Bei Uy
Patriote Service Lengue Gira
Vierman
Vierman Buettner, Mannager of the Athetlox
Thei Pute
Forest Park Band Shows Growing Skill and Enthusiasm
Forest Park Boys Band, despite only two log-sups and no parade experience, performed well. The group is expanding weekly and invites new members to join Tuesday rehearsals at Gare fintd school, with additional Thursday and Friday events hosted by the manager at 013 Beloit avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ax Ting
Hoya
Tn Forest Park
Wwerk
Gare Fintd
O13
Beloit-avenue
Shows Relocated to Madison Circle Theatre for Repairs
Owing to a breakdown of the Forest Park theatre, performances move to Madison Circle Theatre until repairs are completed. Weather permitting, Sunday shows will be held at Forest Mark Theatre. reports note anticipation of resumed productions once fixes are finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Parkheatre
Madison Circle ‘Theatre
Forest Mark Theatre
Muusketey
Forest Park
Cainfort
Chicago
Local Happenings in Forest Park and Oak Park Area
Community notices announce Men's Club meeting November 20 and social wrestling with refreshments. Local markets report no special pork beef or veal gate on Saturday November 10 with attractive all day prices. Various church and charity events, fund drives, and social gatherings are summarized along with a house fire accident and wartime work notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Packing Co
Madison Street
Chicago
Forest Dark
Befors
Forest Park Auxiliary No
Powell
Formal Parade in Honor of Victory
A formal Victory Celebration and parade took place in Forest Park on November 11, 1918. Loyal citizens joined a dawn procession, with numerous groups and officials participating including Mayor Kaul, West Witt, and parade units from police, Boy Scouts, Girls of the Patriotic Service League, and local school children. A sum of four dollars and fifty cents was collected for the War Work Campaign Fund. The event drew praise and criticism for its scale and fervor as the nation marked its greatest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Forvat Park
Placd
Meinvera
Kaul
West Witt
Hava
C Michalaky
G. Rieck
H. Wendt
Ars
1. Ht
Witt
H. 2
Feltewan
Drui and
Bugle Corps
Foret Wark Boys
Dtr
Boy Scouts
Troopad
Scoutmsastersa
G. Kasch
Hy Flnwin
Wiry
Patriotic Service League
W. C. Howler
Mra
HW Heteman
Rei Crown Workers
Forest Cork
Washington Street
and Birs
J. Torgerson
August Thods
Forester Parker
Munday
BE. Witt
Briday
Comercial
Madhid
Guilienn
Business Men's Association
Keiseram
Arrest Fifteen Men Gambling at Roseola
Fifteen men were arrested Thursday afternoon November 14 at 3 00 by local police at Roseola for gambling. Notorious gambler Silver Biw linked to Forest Park activity, among those detained but later released on bond. The report also notes a December 14 1018 dance event by Forest Park lodge No 714 Knights of Pythias at Berger's Hall Desplaines and Madinon with Pohl's orchestra and 25 cent tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agult
Silver Bil
Cicero
Wuld
Forest Park
Roscolia
Kalghta
Pythias
Berger's Hall
Desplaines Avenue
Madinon Street
Pohl
The Times See If Germans Can Rule Themselves
A quotation from Thomas Paine questions the German people’s ability to govern themselves and suggests the era tests whether a people can self rule. The remark reflects ongoing debates on democracy and self governance in the current climate.
Victory Day Public Service Sparks Store Closures
The Forest Park Review reports ordinary citizens closed doors across Madison Street on Victory Day to honor the end of tyranny. Business leaders debate authority and warn against unsolicited closures while praising patriotic civic action by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Yyrk Mosten
Ics Madleninn
Afadlaon Street
Forest Park
Uuslueas
Ilay
Midison Street
Cheer Book arrivals draw patriotic notes from readers
In November 1918 readers send thanks for Cheer Book issues titled Thanks and Phunk-yous. Letters from Washington D C and Forest Park express pride in the community celebrations and in booklet Our Boys. Citizens note the volume’s appeal and nostalgia for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Forest Park
August Losin
Junior Jackies Election at Vorest Park Mil Meeting
The Junior Jackies of Vorest Park Mil hold an officer election at their regular meeting Saturday at 3:00 pm at the Community Club Home corner Hanish Avenue and Adams Street. All members are requested to be present. Draft will follow election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorest Park
jHome
Hanish Avenue
Adams’ Street
Citizens Parade Marked End Of War Victory Night
Northeastern town staged a spontaneous victory parade as news of Allied triumph spread. Residents gathered from all four corners, bells rang, whistles blew, and a park rally followed with speeches honoring General Pershing and President Wilson. Mary Heidelbach left for Camp Grant to serve in the war effort, sister Edward in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Severn
Udo Town
WH. O
Heck
Henry Jr
Oni Jon
Lamont
Ceremonien
Wores Park
Usuay
Wong
Madison Aircet
Henry J. Holleman
Meadames L. Tiernan
3.Wilson
Washington ’ Street
Varady
Mildred Inckbert
Des.iwines Avenue
Aunrise
Belloun
Paul Deinze
BP. J. Chaufour Aeclog
Menry OC
Meek
Pershiog
Paul Melnge
Bpi
Henry Vlamim
Wicon
Edith Hellewan
Chadfour
Madison
Mennerchor
Mary Heidelbach
Elgin Avenue
Camp Grant
Edward
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Herman Strunk
Hoboken
Net
Wsuu
M.S. Mueller
Chonna Avenue
King’s Daughters
Norman Strunk
United War Work
J. Frankel
KH. Frankel
TG Madison Aatreat
Oak Mark Hospital
Imeumonia
Ladies of the Maccabees
Christinus Oovertien Anay
St Vater's Evangelos Church
Bunfair Avenue
Adame Street
K. 8. Doane
Lutheran Brotherhood
Great [Lakes Naval Station
Forea
Hua
Uke
Suza
Warrington
Little Nvoagy O' Moore
Oak Park Velley
Barest Turk Friends of
Guk Turk
V. Andrejka
MMA Circly
Erichy Worning
Usuw
Andrejka
Tal Mn
Fabher
Chidren
Eeliaas
Forest Work Serven and Htorin Sash Co
Cirely Avenue
Roseola
Thamas Paine
Alt. & Racine College
Matino
Wit
Forest Bark
Kerest Park
W. Mirow
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