Banquet Honoring Good Government Party Leaders
A community banquet was held at the Community club house Friday evening to honor the Good Government party leaders and workers for their efforts in the primaries and election. Speeches praised continued support, with Mayor Kaulin and Commissioner Michatoky among speakers and a program of music, poetry, and remarks highlighting local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Government Club
Tnal
Good Government Party
Taat Pring
Hr. Co. Kapp
Otto Gorke
Gervad
Profesor
Waldo
Mar Zute
Plano
Kaulinn
Michatoky Thin
Edna Michiaky
Wil Misa Nora
Rhino
Paul Witt
Ngdinoca
Witt Spenks
Stubor
Ufo
Made in America flag tribute poem on colors and patriotism
A patriotic verse extols Old Glory and the colors red white and blue as symbols of American unity and labor. It proclaims pride in the flag as a makers of liberty and a beacon of national faith and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
America
Reception For Mid Year Graduates In Municipal Building
Informal reception planned by the Parent-Teacher Association for mid year graduates at the Municipal Building. Speakers and guests will include superintendent Teague and local industrial leaders. Invitations will be sent to graduates and their families for the event on a Monday evening in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alisa
Bota Gay
Duyis
Vox
Teague
Graduaivs
Itoi
Tesining
Sehwaas
Lni
Promiienta
Antendid Aucoens
Community Club Lady Bowlers Host Stag Party
In November 2001 the Community Club lady bowlers held a stag party in Forest Park. Mrs Harry Handa led the gathering with games, singing, and prizes. Guests enjoyed refreshments, decorations in the club colors, and shared laughter as they look forward to another get-together in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chembera
Harry Handa
Miri. Ghinan
Local Notes and Events From Forest Park and Camp Pike
A jumble of notices from local groups and camps. Training, dinners, church activities, and a football game are mentioned with names, places, and dates. Community groups like the Ladies' Alg society and the Witnais Volunteer Training corps are noted alongside troop movements and upcoming socials.
Policemen Get Raises and praise at Camp Lowen
Police patrolmen will earn 85 to 100 dollars monthly, sergeants 90 to 106, and corporals up to 93. uniforms and other clothing costs add to expenses. Major Bittel receives praise from Camp Lagan for battalion efforts, while French instructor Captain Herr Leonard Richelieu commends them. A Moose Dance at Parke Ball Grounds draws strong attendance with music and lively dancing.
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Bittel
Camp Lagan
Tezaa
Tnt
Edward Bittetts
Onnkiryel
Fodsr
Loyis
Alght
Social Night at Community Club in Mattoon
The November 20 meeting of the Roammod ity club drew a large gathering led by chairman William J. Cunningham. Pro fessor Woltemar Zuls played piano as Honorable Jon a F. Voight spoke on wartime policy and Austrian actions amid a lively program with short addresses from local officials and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam J. Cunningham
Ibn
Nd Inc
Iby Weber
America
Woltemar Zu
Mervin
Austria
Germany
Jadan Welchulno
Jileck
Hania
Michalsky
Lasseter
Lantecot
Juntamore Club Regulates Regular Meeting
Members of the Juntamore club held their regular meeting at the club house on Mea 2. Several members were absent and the membership was discussed. Mrs Welch could not attend but planned to join next meeting. Officers reviewed the MTA program and Red Cross work. A luncheon followed and plans for the next gathering were made at Mrs Grover’s Oak Park home.
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Thera
Chaliane Iinds
Abe
Mra
Wililany
Tey
Powell
Mra. Schuitz
Mra. Thompson
Jane Vuahy
Tianna
Patun Beach
Wade
Quincy Werd
Mre A. King
Juntamore Club
Mea
Crit Mey
Joteph Kingley
Stra Alon
Bunco
Mes
Mettison
Hintse Accondant
Ladies Aid Christmas Gale at Fareat Park Review
The Ladies Aid Society of Fareat Park hosted a Christmas sale at Fareat Park Review headquarters offering aprons ribbons fancy foods and Christmas nut making. A neighborhood art exhibit was also held at Aoon hall with free admission featuring graded pictures and a lecture on art by Sherwood of Chicago.
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Ladies’ Alg Society
Foreat Park
SM #1
Ws Cunningham
Beloit Avenue
Foreat Park Teview
Society of Fareat Park
M. B
Forrat Park Review
Atreet
Ciye
Aoon Hall
Ehely
Te Sherwood
Chitago
An Appeal for Funds for YMCA War Camp Work
The letter urges continued gifts to support YMCA war camp efforts and to sustain morale for American soldiers abroad. It frames patriotism as duty, recalls past appeals and sacrifices, and emphasizes the bond between American citizens and overseas troops, urging readers to fund training, supplies, and support for servicemen fighting in Europe.
Arthur Konde of Forest Park in World War I service
The article profiles Arthur Konde, a young Forest Park man in the United States Navy during WWI. It recounts his training at Chicago University and Pratt's Institute, service on a destroyer, a harrowing torpedo incident, and time in London and Dublin with notable figures. It notes his family’s military service and his hopeful return to duty, praising his character and urging support for service members.
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Arthur Kode
J. A. Franke
Elgie Avenue
Konde
Quwan
Geran
Marian
Mr. Kande
Chicago
Josten
Chapléstad
Philadelphia
Dayard & Ute
Wem
London
Tandon
New York
Hin
Son
Lord Edmunds
Dublin
Mra
Reymond
Britta
England
France
Ireland
Han
United States
Chathia
Marendo
Red Cross
Ula
Forest Park
Arthur” Konde
Wwe
Asi
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Paul
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Mose
Liberty
Aflauane
Ted
Ahn
Wien
Romenthur
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Averege Raady
Lassetters
Dra
Santa
Harry H. Yahng
Elgis
Nue
Jefe Pridayn
Crewe
Kentucky
Mr. Yung
F Bom
Ars Welcomdg
Thin Sama
Burger's Ball
Gadon
Ark
Uf Blane
Marengo aYeive
Ac Borndt
Éamp
Dorgenut M
Wort
George Kirchner
Datery F
Gomilrin
Cain Curter
Clara Burton
St. Peter's Church
Witnais
Forvat Park
Fimneral
Vrother
Sea Knock
Fung
John F Wight
Ninian Welch
Justamere Clus
Grey
Randar
Pollay
Camp Uractor
Feas
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Uta
Iostate
Atlantic
Giatafer
Lafayette
Wngle Sam
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