Serg. W M Burmeister Visits Relatives Here
Sergeant William Burmeister of the U S Army Marine Corps returns from overseas service in France Luxemburg and Germany. He visits relatives in Traverse City and Herscher before reporting back to Virginia and Charlestown for further duty. He recalls comrades who fought at the Meuse Argonne and other battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
Murrmeister
U. & Marine Worpa
Mia
August Moteke
Iockford
France
Loraine
Luxemburg
Corrier
Conway
Germany
Jefeft Forest
Park
Wainty
Mirme
Tu Herscher
Argonne Foredam
Ttheir Land
Collenz
Hone
Hbald Hiugaterd
Legion of Mooseheart Bunco Party Highlights Community Fun
The Women's Legion of Mooseheart hosted a bunco night with twenty two tables and prizes for top winners. Ferns towels aprons and a large jar of tobacco were among the prizes, with homemade lemon snacks and coffee served to finish the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Legion of Mooseheart
Lange
Inez
Avery Hody
Wan. Horn
Post
Mek
Margecet Wilder
Uni
Thin Lodge
Wants To Join League The Barest Park Jat Legion
Letter from Herman Behn of Christopher Illinois requests joining Forest Park American Legion posts. He notes service in World War Artillery and asks if eligible to become member of Forest Park post, seeking confirmation and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Forest Pari
Jetter
Frau
Herman Behn
Will Andiente
Melon Avene
Christopher, IL
Fanight
Wort Moultrie
Mat Artlillery
H. F. Behn
Illinois in California Old Home Week at Catalina Island
Los Angeles Sept 24 Forer residents of Illinois now in Southern California plan an Old Home week at Catalina Island near Los Angeles with a hoped annual event. James A Tomlinson Chicago Illinois roclstry head asks Governor Lowden and Mayor Thompson to attend. William Wrigley may join from Chicago. Illinois was the first state to inaugurate the Old Home week idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Milneis
Frank G. Lowden
Springfield
Willan Hale Thompson
Chicago
Catalina
I Pomsible
William Wrigley
Chgagoon
Toliinois
Tsland
Forest Park Hosts Big Football Clash With Maywood Rival
Forest Park faces neighboring rival Maywood in a high profile Sunday game at Madison Street and Keystone Avenue. Players forecast a red hot contest as both sides loosen gear for victory. A second league clash follows, with uncertainty over opponents. Union drive to boost membership and praise for community group support round out activities.
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Forest Park
Maywood
Madison Street
Keystone Avenue
Klekomt
Uetoler Ith
Ata Dtratc oMfvsa
Eams
Free Lance
ACW
Ade Wited Yumong
Denng Melrose Park
Sunire
Sehlupp
Tygorate A.C
Lark
Schlupp
Community Service League
Footfall
Norrosy
Service League Girls Aid Salvation Army Drive Update
Migsey Elnu Kaavek Elyte Wienyert and other Service League members attended the Salvation Army event at a hotel Monday. The drive in Forest Park lagged behind Chicago and other districts but local reps found some consolation in progress. the drive was extended a week to reach the quota. Funeral notices: Mrs Crystal Krang and Mrs G Kunz attended the funeral of Mrs Carrie Hamaker, formerly of Oak Park, with burial in Vincennes Indiana. The state society is inaugurating Old Home weeks, hoping for a statewide gathering and renewed old friendships. A local quip notes a woman unable to say something nice about a man may claim he comes from a wood family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migsey Elnu Kaavek
Elyte Wienyert
Patriotic Service League
Wirthh
Salvation Army
Tast
Wmorest Park
Aly
Thaneunt
Chicago
Amd
Forest Yack
Crystal Krang
Beloit Ave
G. Kunz
Elgin Avenue
Carie Hamaker
Clinton Avenue
Oak Park
Forest Park
Accident Victims Hurt At Oak Park School Site
Ira Dean Powall of Beloit Avenue was killed when an electric work accident at Lowell School in Oak Park occurred. Two companions were injured, one seriously, as they were rushed by automobile to The Wivenor Mase and Oak Park Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACC
DENT
Ira Dean Powall
Beloit Avence
Hha
Powell
Wan
Lowell School
Oak Mark
Serlow
Wivenor Mase
Jow
Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park Hospital
Bexter
Forest Park Charities Seeks October Membership Drive
The Associated Charities of Forest Park, chaired by Gordon Meridy, appeals to residents for donations and membership during October. Secretary Bessie Roos notes rising food and fuel costs pressuring families, urging local support to meet a $1,000 annual target to sustain aid efforts. Donations can be mailed to Ernest Witt or Mrs Gordon McHrady, who lead the drive at their Forest Park addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anochted Charlies
Forest Park
Gordon Meridy
Assaortation
Mira
Bosdletoga
Jeff Plone
Chuarnes
Porest Park
Horeat Park
Ernest Witt
Elgin Aventis
Gordon McHrady
Marengo Avenue
Morest Park
Bessie Roos
Forest Park P T A Draws Strong Local Interest
In Forest Park, parents attend a meeting as J C Miller, elected by a large majority to represent Forest Park on the school board, stresses growing community support for high school education. Faculty and parents voice belief students should receive strong schooling, with some urging broader parental involvement through the P T A and high standards for student conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mein Forest Park
Mg School
J. Cl' Miler
Korhag
Sixth District Meeting of Milard Avenue Club
The Sixth District Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting will be held Thursday October 1 at 0 o’clock at Shedd’s Park Community House. Milard Avenue and Neighborhood clubs assign delegates. officers named. Attendees urged, luncheon reservations with Mrs Hasger by Sunday September 0.
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Titneis Sixth
Dinteret Federation of Women's Clubs
Fa 2 Wall
Shedd's Park
Myaste Koos
Mesdumen 21
Mate
EB. Alumerman
M. Coggeshall
Aire Wie Meddames
W. Troske
Hitarateax
L. Stehmer
Mr. Miteger
Chu Ineraberk
Hasger
Forest Park Faces Maywood in Sunday Football Game
Forest Park hosts Maywood on Monday afternoon October 5 at Keyxtaune Ave and Marion Street Forest Park. The game kicks off at 2 PM with fans urged to come out and support the bone town team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyxtaune Uve
Marison St. Forest Park
Bone Town
Forest Park
Maywood
Moose Harvest Dancer in Forest Ballroom Hosts Free Prizes
The Royal Order of Moone announces Dede 45 will lead a dance event in Lorwent on Saturday November 22 at the Forest Ballroom. A big prize draw is planned for the public with game rooms and masquerade themes across the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillroom
Lightweight Wanted in Tug of Lightweight Opens
A local notice seeks lightweight fighters averaging 119 pounds for competition. The ad lists contacts for registration and notes upcoming weigh in and match timing on Sunday morning at the usual venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severa
George
Cote
Tat Ag
Heart of Men in Wy from the Beaten Path
A film feature titled Heart of Men shows a three year old star, George Mohan Jr, delivering a lovable performance on screen. The scenic port of Ported production details are noted, with previews in the Forest Park theater listings for Wednesday and Thursday, December Ah and thy in the Review ads.
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Serg. W.M. Burmeister
Legion OF Mooseheart
California
Treview
Mitiola
Federation of State Societies
Tomlinson
Asult
Hownerwork
Madison St
Wantphrey
Gok Park
N. Ridgeland
Hoya
Gene
Bintery
Railroad Printing Co
Second Avenue
Lake Street
Harrison
Tex Beaulif
Burgalo
Circle Avenue
Gool Investment
Adams St
Deak
Jowel
W. Tate
Harvey Avenue
Hannah Avenue
Cage
Gil Gage
Mr. Johnson
Beloit Avenue
Monroe al
N. Elmwood Age
Ana Rae Neal Eevee
Thomas Ave
Marengo
Madison
Pittger
Marengo Ave
Putey
Teview
Turrison
Hunemare
John Sortina
W. Harrison St
Catch Basin Cleaning Co
Marion St
Edw
A. Catton, Atyr
Marion
W. F. Weiland
South Fifth Avenue
Madison el
Harlem Ave
Despinaines Ave
X. Y
Tix
Furniuhed
Associated Charities
Mhother
Marie
Temar
Millard Avenue Club
Moose Harvert
MEN
Carl, G. Righter & CO
Ill
Wm. H. Gardner & Sons
Roosevelt Road
Tel
Oat Park Schwartz & Co
Hangere A
N. Boulevard
Qak Park
Riece Bros
Rieck Bros
Palm Beach
Stylapius
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