Forest Park Guards rally for War Camp Recreation Fund
Forest Park Guards, known as the Forest Cat dove Guards, held a fundraising drive on Saturday November 10 to support the War Camp Recreation Fund. Henry C. Rieck, chairman, urged local citizens to buy certificates and contribute toward the national recreation effort, praising the guards for their service and urging community support to reach the fund’s $80,000 target.
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Hinda
Corte
Forest Cat
Cormers
Ip Banks
Iter Lanta
Tha ~Ugards
Forest Park Theater
Ciiah-Donetiota
Schwan Hall
Thomn Lina O
Rane
Duota
Greatsnational Fund
al Jessel
Washington
Om. Wington
Ingio
Wilega
Arapd Navy
Roland
War Department
Navy Department
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Forest Park
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Forest Park Parent-Teacher Association Praised
The Forest Park Parent-Teacher Association, formed under a year ago, is lauded for lead status in the state after a recent Chicago federation meeting. A movie benefit netted 350 dollars for playground apparatus, summer programs included gardening and canning demonstrations, and a Camp Fire girls group and Garfield Relief Station expansion are noted as key efforts fostering school community support.
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Forest Park
Parent-Teacher Association
Federation of the ‘Parent-Teacher Association
Chicago
Forest Park Association
Camp Firé Girls
Perrhaps
Garfield
Forest Park Unit Tilinota Volunteer Training Corps Formed
Mayoral letter from War Department praises Forest Park Unit Tilinota Volunteer Training Corps, later called Home Guarda, for readiness and community support. Officials discuss certificates for windows, fund-raising efforts, and cooperation with War Dept. entries. ceremony notes, and local events include a fundraising dance at Forest Park ballroom and a sudden death in River Haven.
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Forde Park
Tilinota
Guarda
Hels
Willingnose
Governaenty Ous
Henry C. “Riack
Porest Park Way
Fudd ‘Ommitter
Kaul
WAR Department
Jetter Haw
Raul
la Mada
Rack
Cathy
FAKES CAUGHT BY COMMISSIONER RIECE
On Saturday evening November 10 Jos Hackett entered Beak Tram store and yelled a song to Newsboys Association helpers. The incident led to police escort and a court appearance on November 13 for disorderly conduct and potential charges. A Newsboys Association representative cautioned donors amid rampant solicitation calls.
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Hackett
North Cinrutui Geet
Henry Tivek
Novashibor
Thanksgiving Community Dance at Forest Park
November 4 1917 event invites residents to a Community Thanksgiving Dance at Forest Park with ticket notices and local business promotions. Hanna returns from extended trip. Dispatch notes plans and local signals about tickets and venue arrangements amid cluttered OCR text.
Local Happenings Highlight Navy Service and Banquets
Local note the Navy service of Toy Marquard once of Pordat Park now in the navy has been honored with a heavyweight champion medal in Ontetta. A banquet for Good Government party workers was planned for Friday November 18 at the Community Lab home though many missed notices due to incomplete data and election delays.
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Toy Marquard
Pordat Park
Gian
Shampion
Premyer
Good Government Party
Reception Held for Methodist Pastor at Community Club
A large gathering of friends and church members hosted a reception Friday evening at the Community Clubhouse Lane to welcome Rev. Mbamguiat, the new pastor. The program featured readings, songs, and speeches by Chalifoux Cunningham Belxelmy and others, followed by homemade cake and lemonade, praised for its generosity and charm.
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Mbamguiat
Plano
Mr. Dodd
Seiget
Noval
Witmer
Dodd
St. Hioumgulat
Thasulos
Childran
Mesera
Chalifoux
Cunninghan
Belxelmy
M& Diodniquist
Uban
Fuur
Hoover
Will
Grafton King Surprised by Friends in Late Party
A young crowd of about thirty five gathered at Grafton and King’s home at 214 Kigin Avenue on Saturday night November 10 to surprise King with a party. The guests danced, told stories, and enjoyed a large table of dishes until 1 am, with host Mrs. King expressing hope the party would be a pleasant memory for all.
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Ontetta
Lofland
Mia
BS Rows
Hannah Avenue
Chicago
New “York
Odatto
Dunwoody
Grafton King
Kigin Avenue
Wah
Ynu
Harry Willan
Auprame
Harold Howter
Peonté
Koeni- Glass Nuptials Wednesday Nov 7th
On Wednesday evening November 17 at 7:20 Fred Koetiig and Apna Clves were united in marriage by Rev. Marcia Wagner at the Lutheran parsonage. Relatives and a few friends attended the wedding and a supper was held at the home of the couple after the ceremony. King residence noted for the reception.
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Fred Koetiig
Elalo, Avenue
Mra
Apna Clves
Marcia Wagner
Lutheran Parnonomé
King
Will
Sake. Thote
Engin Avenue
Farewell to Boys Home for Sunday
Herman Blastun, son of Mr and Mrs Blastun, was home for a thirty hour leave on Sunday. Relatives gathered at the Blastun home for a sumptuous supper to honor him. The boys departed from Rockdale station that Sunday evening amid well wishes for a transfer to Texas. Forest Park Shocks Ite Young Asitetea.
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Herman Blastun
iAntue
Adamn Alreel
Blastun
Irvnman
Forest Park
Neighborhood Club Session at Moon Indl Reveals Charity Plans
The Neighborhood Club of Foragt Park held a meeting Friday afternoon at Moon Indl. Members voted to raise a coin collection to buy wool for Fareat Pack boys in winter. The next regular meeting was postponed to November 23 for an exhibit at Rows hall showcasing pictures for the eleventh school dinner, inviting the public to attend regardless of membership.
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Foragt Park
Moon Indl
IE Wan
Fareat
Rows Hall
Winter Relief Station Appeal Urges Warmth for Needy
A local appeal urges readiness for a harsh winter with clothing and food donations. The committee asks residents to deliver garments to Mrs. Herbert Huptor at 612 Thurman Avenue or contact the Parent Teacher Association via Mr. A Nielsen, Mrs. L. Smith, and others to coordinate relief efforts.
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Mra
Herbert
Mes
A. Winterroll
F. Fryy Ie
Schaeffer
Lena Smith
Auettoadeld
Lecture on Belgian children at Oak Park Health Centre
A November 20 lecture at Cook County Health Centre Oak Park features Dr Amelia Hodper on the story of Belgian children. She recently returned from Hetxtum with firsthand knowledge of conditions there and will discuss wartime welfare and typhoid inoculation efforts. Special invitation invited Forest Park residents to attend at 4 PM.
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Cookcointy Health Centre
Gunderson Avenue
Oak, Park
Amelia C.hodper
Hetxtum
Pr. Hodgrewan
Chicago Women’s Club
Warutricken
Heratory Dodla
Forekt Fark
Community Club Notice Urges Members to Attend Meeting
Notice to community club members urges attendance at the next regular social meeting. Mentions Honorabio Welgis and other club figures in a brief, fragmented notification from a local community group.
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Manibérn
Te Club
Oquee von Tusa
Honorabio 1 Welgis
Forest Parkers urged to donate for war effort
A distressed call asks Forest Park residents to contribute $1,000 each to support troops in France. The appeal emphasizes patriotism, unity, and rapid fundraising to finance uniforms, equipment, and training, warning that support must come quickly as air, sea, and land campaigns ramp up.
Camp Grant Letter Details Transfers and Travel
A fragmentary army camp message lists transfers for soldiers Logan, Taxae, Fa' Poth, Joba, Gable, and Waltar Rausch. It notes upcoming travel days, departures on Saturday, November 1, and names several men including Herman Nanton, Walter Gutenechwaeor, Pall. forshire, Arig Poohert, Julian Riche, Winry, Athen Conrad. The text is garbled but indicates routine movements and duties within the camp.
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Camp Grant
Hiabdawad
Boya
Logan
Taxae
Fa' Poth
Joba
Gable
Waltar
Rausch
Herman Nanton
Walter Gutenechwaeor
Pall
Forshire
Arig ‘Poohert
Julian Riche
Winry
Athen Conrad
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