07 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
1
Mrs H H Fiedler of 014 Marengo avenue shares a letter from Captain Miller describing wartime experiences. The missive recalls Australian and American action, tanks advancing under heavy shellfire, and air raids near the front. Miller notes the danger of tanks, aircraft, and artillery, and recounts the noise and fear endured by soldiers in the trenches.
A historical notice reports Nick Guardalabene of 515 Sarlem Avenue cited before the Bureau of Intrastigation of the U S Wood administration for violating food conservation rules by buying game and flour beyond limits. It notes penalties including fines or imprisonment and mentions a program of Red Cross contributions and actions by dealers suspending rights to buy and sell flour.
A Forest Park Review reader shows a hometown editorial on patriotism and religion. The piece argues for broad religious tolerance and joint good will among Catholics and Protestants, praising shared acts of charity despite doctrinal differences.
The first meeting of the Parent-Teacher association convened at the Municipal building on Thursday evening September 5 with many parents teachers and friends present Bir Chieboune elected president and optimistic about cooperation and success. J H Mugilar reported eighty members enrolled and promised progress next meeting J H Mueller outlined a picnic at the Jolly Tar Home Whukegun painting by Mrs J Chloborne J McElroy and H J Mueller and donations of French gray paint from Messrs Burkhardt and Warner. Mrs McElroy secretary read about the Aurora Mothers Congress report and a letter from State Superintendent F G Blair urging continued education as a war duty. The president announced that October’s first weekend Forest Park Association would host at Jolly Tar Home and a committee was named to collect home made cakes. Librarian Miss Ene Certli delivered a notable address on the librarys role for children praising its growing knowledge and community support.
In a dramatic three fall wrestling match at Schwees hall, Hermanson defeats Protappas for the deciding fall after two hard fought rounds. The contest drew a large crowd, with police keeping order as spectators cheered the decisive toe hold that ended the bout.
Private Henry Bidler of the 4th Infantry is listed as wounded while serving in France according to casualty reports. The Justainers club hosts a banco party on Friday to aid charitable causes, and Royal Neighbor and other groups plan gatherings and fundraisers. Community updates include hospitalities, charity drives, scouting honors, and a wake of social events through September.
A World War I field report from Forest Park lists a Nogales border clash on August 29 1919 with details of Captain Hungerford’s death and Heinie Schwann plus L T Johnson in the 10th Cavalry. It notes guard duty, shelling, red cross pickups, and guard line shifts amid two skirmishes. Also mentions a wedding of Wm Kramer in Forest Park and residency details of Mrs Kramer at 1128 Dee Plains.
A window display at Forest Park showcases war trophies owned by Lieutenant Wu Johnson of 487 Re Jolot Avenue. Items include a gas mask, steel helmet from a German POW, a pin featuring a “Whites bang a” device, a light used in areoplane warfare, a purse with a mark, religious scapular, and a gas alarm gong. Also exhibited are French correspondence badges, bread ration tickets, shoes worn due to leather scarcity, and medals awarded during fourteen years of military service. A knitted quilt from the Neighborhood Club, crafted under Mrs Elisabeth McNaughton, honors convalescent soldiers in France and draws steady attention.
Forest Park residents react to government plea for no gasoline on a designated day August 41 with mixed actions. Automobiles still crowd streets as residents resist restrictions, some flaunting the rule while others comply amid a downpour that curbs usage. Local groups like Aw Go Waa travel to Riverview Park to meet President Smith and discuss their amusements.
War department order sets Wednesday primary election and Thursday draft registration for men ages 18 to 45. Registrants answer a lengthy questionnaire. noncompliance risks prison. Draft aims to begin around October with 140,000? men, staff led by Maywood Exemption Board volunteers in Forest Park locations.
Call issued for families to submit names of sons in military service to the Review office. Include submission date and quantity for the Cheer book, which prints weekly as the most complete muster. Free copies mailed to each service boy. advance orders for extras through the Review secretary. Henry Pitts to host Neighborhood Club meeting with social calendar.
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