Veterans Day Exemption Board Event Draws 5000 Attendees
In Maywood Park a large crowd gathered for a Welvoin Hate celebration amid Exemption Board proceedings. The day featured a flag raising, speeches by Henry Rathbone, and a sports program with Maywood lightweights vs Brooklyn team, a wrestling match, and boxing, followed by a large roast dinner served in Forest Park grill room. Heat and plans shifted as final meals were served amid expected crowds and turning on utilities for the feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wailore
Marines
Proviso
Liver Forest
Maywood Park
Forest Lark
Vony Dlelkow
Garloun
Gentlawen
G. &. Hand
Exemption Boars
Henry BR. Hathbone
Parest Park
Kuti
A. Weridt
Pat Witt
Chaiman Hand
Add
G. A. Hy Mnywood
Henry
Rathvone
Walang
Tuthbone
Maywood
Ahelr
Maywood Boys
Jack Hermangen
Forest Park
Melrose Park
Hund
Maywood Hall
Oak County
Maywood York
Patriotic Community League of Forest
Frovisowid River Forest
Herma Hann
Address by Rathbone at Proviso Gathering
Mr Rathbone saluted war heroes and praised the drive boys for passing through the war. He spoke of sacrifice, training, and victory, noting Americans created a merchant marine, and the navy and army showed strength at Chateau Thierry and beyond. He honored marines and sailors, recalling the perils of voyage home and the valor of the United States forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rathbone
Old Clary
United States
Paris
France
Chateau Thierry
Argonnt Forest
Weekly village council clash over health duties and quarantines
The commissioners debated Dr. Carstens and Dr. Mawtow over school health authority and quarantine enforcement at a Tuesday session. A substitute motion backed by Wendt passed, affirming the health commissioner’s authority, amid party lines and policing debates, with other village actions and permits recorded.
Personal notices from Forest Park and area reflect family events
Purely personal items report births and arrivals such as a baby girl born October 18 to Mrs George Pittman and Mrs Henry Decker, and travels of Mrs F Hans and Mrs Terrell to Freeport in tribute to the King’s daughters. A soldier Otto Hannemann joins Northwestern University for a government program, while Clara Bockelwan suffers illness after a recent surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
George Pittman
Mre
Henry Decker
F. Hans
Freeport
Bohs
Welcome Service Plans Welcome Home Celebration
A community welcome service is planned at Forest Park Ballroom to honor returning residents Thursday evening October 2. Attendees include local residents and families from Thomas Avenue Beloit and Marengo avenues with contact for corrections at Forest Park 9300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Thay Luther
Thomas Avenue
Joe Broward
Lathrop
Otto Ebert
Beloit Avenue
Henry Lange
Thomax Onoranto
Marengo Ave
Philip Bearpace
John Bearpace
Marengo
Elmer Knipping
Ferdinand
Tom
Forent Park
FIET & CH MAKEG PROTECT AT CLERK S INTERPRETATION
Forest Park views a minute from October 14 indicating a dispute over a clerk transcript. The council notes that Commissioner Hann and another voted to let the health officer perform duties while a substitute motion about Dr. H. P. A. Carsten governing school physician duties was discussed. John F. Finthor, Commissioner, signs the record.
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Fiet&ch
Forest Park
Newith
Eleanor Basilow
Hann
Wendt Iv
Iinds
Met
H. P. A. Carsten
Council passes new ordinance on electric al gas shops
A council meeting on Tuesday evening discussed a new ordinance about electric gas shops. The text notes the ordinance was introduced but not read, and mentions a Monday holiday in the area.
Victory Dance to Commemorate Armistice at Forest Park
A Victory Dance to mark the armistice anniversary will be held November 11 at the Forest Park ballroom. Organized by the Patriotic Community League of Forest Park, the event will feature dancing, entertainment, and refreshments with proceeds benefiting the Memorial Hall Fund. Special invitations will go to servicemen who attend free, and a contest between local service groups will award the American flag to the winning unit.
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Forest [Park
Paut Heinze
Patriotic Community League
Joe Linx
Heinze
Leitmue Girla
Forest Park Poat
American Legion
U Bent Jtitul American Nag
Comnt
Ped of
Paul Heinze
Ernest Kottke
Henry Helleman
Chalrarag
Max Geldmelt
Mra. Goldstein
Milton Woodward
al, Winterroth
Meney C.bieck
Harry Pletcher
Ed. Bittel
Forest Park Post
Juliin Foss
Walter Hosier
Banco
Nettle “Haft Tan
Mrp
Ida Powell
Mary Licht
Caer
Horn
Loyal Order of Moone
William Born
Chairan
Mooseheart Legion
Coudeil
Saunders Named Pastor for Forest Park Church
At the Rock River district Methodist appeal conference in Chicago Rev. Saunders was named pastor of the Forest Park church for the coming year. He has served the community for a year but previously oversaw two other churches, a load the conference deemed impractical. Saunders is known in Chicago for his long service in city and suburb churches and is regarded as an able and experienced pastor. The Methodists express rejoicing at securing his leadership.
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Rock River
Methodist Church
Chicaggo
St. Jumen' S S Thurch
Bauneders
Mathodist Church
Saunders
Forest Park
Jn & Man
Chicago
Obituary of Irving Way at Oak Park Hospital
Irving Way son of Mr and Mrs Marrin Way of 1042 Monroe Street died Friday at Oak Park Hospital after tonsil surgery and pneumonia complications. Survived by parents and sister Helen, funeral services held Monday at the Community Church. Pallbearers and classmates attended, interment at Fordham Cemetery.
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Irving Way
Korent Harker
Oak Park Hosital
Irving
Sire
Marrin Way
Monroe
Teving
Wiz
Iis
Glow
Raywond Harland
Willan Gettinger
George Bucholz
George Hessigg
Marl Witt
Pordnt
Mrs Jamin Metugh Obituary Notice in Oak Park
Mrs Jamin Metugh aged 83 burial at Concordia cemetery. Born in Germany September 14 1242 she came to America 40 years ago. Lived Forest Burkhen area then Oak Park for 10 years. Survived by two children Dra James McHugh and Willan dehrosder.
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Jamin Metugh
Forent Avenue
Oak Park
Dra
James McHugh
Willan’ Dehrosder
Surprise at Dorothy Koppelmeyer’s Birthday Party
Dorothy Koppelmeyer of Ferdinandsvebye was startled Friday evening when ten girl friends gathered at her home. Guests wore varied outfits and brought food for a playful gathering, with notes of thanks to her family. Churches across the state are urged to join next Sunday observances honoring Theodore Roosevelt. The Thanksgiving Circle will meet at Pioneer church on Tuesday October 2 for Mrs Decker's event.
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Dorothy Koppelmeyer
Ferdinandsvebye
Bobby
Drewlet
Farina
Keosevelt
Bundey
Théodore Roosevelt
Anserton
King's Dangttors
Pionest Church
Tueaddy
Mm. Decker
Vialtora
Mab
Gleave
RegiproGity Day at the Neighborhood Club in Chicago
The Neighborhood Club schedules Regents style events and a lecture on etchings by Karl Vowd with works by Mr. Mood. Speakers include Mew déessta ML White, Arthur Mag Neal, and district leaders. The event features descriptions of nature themes in etchings and reads from poetry, with an exhibit planned and a public schools presentation. The October 24 gathering at 7 pm invites attendees.
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Hetober
Mevern
Kixth
Mew Déessta ML White
Kiath Distei
Arthur Mag Neal
Neveral Wisn Pietrict
Chaliesy
Re Yiriahilenta
William 1
Towne
TM North Maytetit Avenue
Chicago
Karl Vowd
Mood
Charles UL Branden
Rky
Dirk Eythin
Wight
Dunalasia
Heed Haa
Maranatt
Hax
Aix
Dir
Tleed
Elu
Eatmy Mohr
Francea Shea
Mian Loubes Walther
Clara Hella Faa
Witt Wa
Halloween Party at M E Epworth League
The Epworth League of the Community Methodist Church plans a Halloween social titled Ste 'Grat social of the year on Halloween night. Free admission, but donations requested to send jelly and other items to the Waster hospital. Members and friends invited. event promotes Christian fellowship and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Epworth League
Community Methodistat Church
League
Tha Waster Hospital
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Health Comrol Asion
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Kaul
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Frank Nemets
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Harry J. Benet
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Marengo Avenue
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Central Electric, Company
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Mia
Terrell
Hanpah Avenue
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San Antonio
Téxix
Otto Hannemann
Northwestern University
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Mixa Clara Bockelwan
Waldemar Zutz
Waldemar Zuts
Bernd Tarderhold
Young People's Society of
St. John's Church
Mr. Zuts
Vhulin
Borhold
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Review
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Vine
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Frida
DR. Saunders
Henry Shroeder
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