Submarine duty described by brother of Mrs Schlupp
in a long letter from W A Schlupp serving on a submarine he details the watch system with four hour shifts and three sections then explains torpedo room duties keeping torpedoes in order and ready for calls. he describes the heart of the submarine central operating compartment and the peril of undersea life including submerged hours and brief air breaks and the fear and fascination of battle readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Local Club Official Harvey Woodward Letter Home
Community Club president Herbert Luedtke received a letter from Harvey Woodward, son of Afr and Mrs Alltton Woodward, now overseas in France. The note voices pride in Boosters serving and hints at October plans for further support as the town aims to continue going over the top. It expresses hope the town stays unified until Woodward’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Luedtke
Harvey Woodward
Afr
Alltton ‘Woodward
France
Ulee
Eno
Interesting Letter From Boy at Front
A long, rugged wartime letter from Kurt Borhm of the British Expeditionary Force, a former worker in Mr Schulz’s W. W. Kimball Plane Co department, now in France. He describes trench life, mud, shelling, and the hope of return, asks for news from home, and notes scarce supplies and the longing for letters. He signs with grim humor and gratitude for the support of Charles Heaton and the Community Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schulte
Charles
Huns
Talued
No Man's Land
Pea
Walt
Tgrave
Primary Republican Ballot Tosses Court for Local Races
In a large Wednesday primary Medill McCormick was nominated for U S Senator and several Republican hopefuls were hinted for Congress. The tally shows races for State Treasurer Public Instruction and county posts with Elk Grove and Forest Park precincts noting shifts and expectations in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medill McCormick
United States
Willian B. Mann
Menard Yates
Fred EB. Sterling
Fran
Bo Wulf
Public Instruction
Dantelet
Frederick B. Roos
Withan HH
Dunn
Albert
Alfred von Steegherg
William BL Mropper
Howard- 1
Cuatie
Lee W. Carter
William Dusne
Jowph Carohin
Wilhun Maclean
George A. Miller
Dudley Pierson
Williiam Cameron Fiunry A
Sellen
A. W. ‘Mowerman
Albert BM
Lamber
John A. Bell
Clarence F. Wood
Harry A. Cotton
Samuel Harrison Jdoseph How
Joseph “Hoag
Morton ‘Grove
Hi Grove
William Buase
Tat
Elk Grove
Haysee
Hora
Edwin A. Olot
Uae
Forest Park
Local Harpenings and Public Notices in Forest Park
A patchwork of local items from Forest Park notes a two week illness concern in Atlanta and recovery, civic notices on Good Government party candidates, precinct results, and community updates. Wounded Corporal Karl Miske and family visits, naval furloughs, Oak Park trustees upping police pay, Forest Park volunteers drill, fourth liberty loan ads, and a courtroom update on George Tully highlight civic life and local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Miske
Lila
Neplow
Karl Miske
AL Inf. Co. H
Ervin
Oak Park High School
Adseolla Loses Saloon License Hearing Reports Violations
Seven saloon proprietors on North Park were urged at a special village meeting to show cause why their licenses should not be revoked for Sunday law violations. Chicago league official H Greaser cited August 11 and 26 incidents. Wyman Roscolia and staff allegedly ignored closing times despite police notices. witnesses testified to ongoing service in back rooms. Council postponed action pending further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Forest Park
Citisions League of Chicago
Mra
Bchwaus
Zyveting
Nelson
Grosser
Kaul
Requisr
Theodore T. Wyman
Businger
Bins
Wyman
Barrenaches
Hass
Barrengchee
Budouschev
Zhonerman
Omlegr Schultz
Br. Wynona
Mr. Wyman
Schulte
Omcer Schulte
Mimmerman
Behults
Bia Place
Behultz
Noscojla
Schultz
Thay
Rossella
Zimmerman
Wich
Four Prisoners Escape from Cook County Jail
Four inmates, Earl Dent Lloyd Bopp Frank McErtany and Big for Morah, escaped Cook County Jail Thursday night after overpowering a guard and using his keys. Bopp, already linked to the murder of Morings Mallow, faced death sentences previously reprieved. In other news, Howdy Pop Sir and Mrs Peter Mayer announce the birth of a son October, part of a growing Mayer family.
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Forest Park
Cook County
Meno
Earl Dent
Lloyd* Bopp
M'Ertany
Big
Morah
Lloyd. Bopp
Moringa Mall
Peter Mayer
Dforengo Avenue
Sam
Mayer
Wallis Twins Celebrate Birthday Party at Forest Park
Four prize party honors Wallis twins Carolyn and Irene at 024 South Maple Avenue. Guests include Maywood friends, Great Lakes naval personnel, and local residents. Capt. William Johnson, a Forest Park figure, departed for Camp Dodge after a rapid rise from lieutenant to captain. Reverend William Pellow, a former Forest Park pastor, wed Myra Bullsbury in Albion Michigan and now serves as chaplain. A submarine letter by W Schlupp is highlighted amid local notices. Theodore W. Wyman’s Roscolia liquor license faces revocation following a council vote.
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Viernes
Carolyn
Irene Wallis
Walte Twins
South
Maple Avenue
Forest Park
Misys Boyle
Lillian Pummer
Maywood
Bert
Fate
Chicago
Earl Powers
Fred Peters
Earl Solly
Earl Kijcher
Walter Wailis
Ok Park
William Stohmer
William Stuhwer
Wil Ver Wagner
Harry Glos
Glow
Wiliam Johnson
Balott
Cain Dix
Fli
Camp Dodge
Towa
Captain Johnson
Ani
Agolh
William Mellow
Mui
Wan Warrigd
Miny
Myra Bullsbury
Albion
Mich
Louluville
Pellow
Soredt Park
Registration drive fills Maywood districts for 45 draft day
Mundreda of Pareat Part notes large registration across polling places for the draft, as many clerks and teachers assist. Maywood board cannot yet tabulate precinct lists. total district figures show over one thousand registrations, with unofficial tallies for Forest Park Precincts. Children urged to take fruit at the Liberty Myrtle by the Review office.
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Clarks
Chaulfoux
Henry BR
Helleman
W. Q. Horter
Young
Ed Hofman
M. Woodward
Board of
Maywood
Pars
Hare
Fancy Work Sale at Forest Park Old People's Home
The Woman's club of the Forest Park Old People's Home will hold a fancy work sale on Friday and Saturday September 20 and 21 at 1 p.m. at the home. Members and friends are welcome. Delicacies served. Admission free.
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the Woman's Club of the
Forest ‘Park
Old Pouple's
Madléon
Save the Peach Pits For Uncle Sam
The army needs peach pits and similar fruit pits for gas mashes. Housewives in Forest Park are urged to collect and deliver pits to the Liberty Barro in front of the Review office. Pits may be raw or dried. urgent nationwide effort noted to aid the war effort.
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Forest Park
Life at the Front From George Ebert Letter Home
George Ebert writes from the front describing daily life in a dugout switchboard, constant bomb and shelling, and the perils of insects and mud. He mentions Miss Hattie Evert in Beloit, hopes for mail, and asks about family in a casual, affectionate tone. The letter notes reading an Australian paper dated April 2 and ongoing war experiences shared with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ebert
Hattie Evert
Beloit
George
France
Chicago
Shelly
Opar Ua
Beca
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Schlupp
U. S
Harvey Woodward To
Kurta
Borhm
Fores
Vlalt
Atlanta
Henry Seegers
Beloit Ave
Agalo
May
Hank Wanits
Di¢k
Annette
Ark
Mr. Os
Chan
Spain
von Eimer
Gyoerni
Croke Desire
Serena Alleenner
May Beeshkre
Mable Powell
Lualla
Woodward
Dorothy Koppelmeyer
Geo
Good Government Party
Wade
Lucal Thepublican
Henry Hass
Hala Politial
Charles Ball
H. ©. Kopp
The
Good Government Club
Jon Prion
Clyde Blough
Charles Mulwurm
Louis Theman
Good Governingntian
Adolph Wendt
Precinet
Carl Remus
Frank Muck
J. Lester
Belotter
O ¥ Glin
August Bist
Walter Rebbely
Horext Park
Brunce
Walter
Army
Navy
Great Lakes
Oak Fark
Inutwook
Andera
Forest Work
Aion- Mey
Schwanga'l Hall
Madison Street
Desplaines Avenue
Flamm
Maiworm
Phoohaska
Liberty
Covent Park
Ar Managementa
Forest Parkbanka
George, Tully
Quick Service Taxi Company
Oak Park
Milew
Reda Bauchartner
Owens’ Court
Charles Mueller
Mias
Alma Johnson
G. King
Forest , Park
Tally
Cour
Andrew Koepple
Adams Street
Oka
Adseolla
Saloon
Wallis
W. Sehlupp
Prae Wbas
Rieck
Theodore W. Wyman
Roscolia
Cicely Avenue
Wwaw
Hanna
Yene
Michalaky
Wendt Apd
Naye
Uncle Sam
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