Government hospital to be built at Speenway Park Washington DC
A government project plans a United States Army General Hospital at Speenway Park to be completed within 100 working days. The site between Twelfth and Ninth streets in Broadview will host a 2,500 patient capacity hospital with 100 bed wards, 8 units, and extensive supporting structures. Land and building purchase by the government is underway, with Edward Thomas as treasurer and Shank Company as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
D. C
Chicago
Govarnment
Sue Land
United States Army General ‘Hosgleswna
Kovernnent
Pu Tomp
Agenetubes
Ienant Schmitt
Guten & Maptin
Wiltalock
Shank
Condteattlun
Sia
Christiman
Accontatresio
Nyenven
Hrondview
Edward
Thomas
Mdwanl Hinew Lumber Company
Tony
Amninller
Balto
Wily Byt
St Peters Ladies Aid Knit for Red Cross in Aug Wools
The Ladies Aid of St Peter's Church reports August knitting by Clara Barton Auxiliary members under Mrs Gerhardt. They completed hats scarves sweaters and socks but lacked wool to finish more items. The note thanks helpers for turning their own wool into garments and mentions a surplus returned weight compared to wool requisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's, Charch
Clara Barto
Gerhardt An
Knttling Department
Searte
Urlia- Joyoux
Clara- Barton
Martin Dammann Surprise Birthday Party Details Reach Family
A community notices celebrate Martin Dammann turning six with a family gathering at the Woesulg home. Daugh ters and relatives joined a modest, heartfelt event where Ada Daaninuh’s family welcomed a new member to the household and honored the birthday boy with warm tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jong Heture
Daddy Daniguin
Leinn
Mra
Wenalg
Amuste
Arthur Biewuko
Wondadin
Ada Daaninuh
Presant
Flueala
Neighborhood Club Donations Help Hospital Campaign
Neighborhood Club of Worest rk silent pledge supports a memorial fund for the Chicago Hospital, honoring pathia and Liberty Loan efforts. Members including Mrs. Colla Joyaux coordinate the drive, with varying contributions from 30 cents to 2.00, as residents donate at tag day and via local appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worestrk
Myiday
Ibpol
Olty
Cotine
Mra Colla Joyaux
Gubhaittya
Dob
Hoar Nelanportiged Club
Wao Ung Lugy
Terrsit
Mer
Anna’ Siti
Blow “Ziomprmagn
Cena Ars
Cella Joyaux
Buellesfield
Mary Licht
Hagel Muler
Bedi Roos
Eyita
Batho Schulze
A. Tybm
Seine
Forest Park Girls Form Patriotic Service League
Forest Park to organize a Girls Patriotic Service League with meetings at the Municipal Building. Jane Smith of the Woman's Division of the State Council of Defense to organize. aims to engage girls in war work, recreation, and community service. Attendees will include leaders from local clubs and churches as the drive urges all Forest Park girls to join and support labor, knitting, dressmaking, and home nursing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Jane Smith
State Council of Defense
Thin Patriotic Beerice League
Europe
Girls Clubu Ure
Yojriotic Bervics League
Sien
Kbep
Atwtd
Ebpee Smipergiston
Tatriote Service League
Althar
League
Steyr
Wedneway
Avery
Teague
Addin
Lara
Piraver Forest
the Messames
Mosler
Hellegian
Terrell
Local Happenings and Community Notes From Forest Park
Local notices detail Captain Cart Bartling’s departure for duty, Annette Lederer and Gladye Hertling leaving for Carthage Illinois for the coming term, and various community items. Included are charitable drives, memorials, and tributes, plus updates on local residents, a woodshop fundraiser, and a free legal assistance offer from Justice Henry D. Schumacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Ledere
D. Lederer
Mise Gladye Hertling
Madison Street
Carthage
Collega
Henry D. Schumacher
Justice of the Peace
Council Returns Roseolla License After Midnight Violations
The Mosgolla saloon license was returned to proprietor T. Wyman after a council meeting. Commissioners Munna Michyluky and Wendt heard a confession from Ali Wyman admitting guilt to earlier charges and said he did not blame the board for any action. Neighbors reported late night activity near the saloon, with machines and revelry audible blocks away, though Wyman claimed the place did not violate rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosgolla
T. Wyman
Munna
Michyluky
Wendt
Ali
Wyman
Abd Aled
Hoyeolla
Wyman Bimeef
A. J. Behults
Barrensche
Paice Zimmerman
Wenn
Rossella
Questionnaires Sent To Registrants By Local Boards
The first questionnaires were mailed by the local board on Wednesday evening September 18. About three hundred will be mailed daily for eight days. Starting Friday night September 20, Legal Advisory Board members will help issue questionnaires. Boards are set for Forest Park River Forest Melrose Park Maywood Hillside and Brookfield. Each site will have members in session 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., with full-day sessions at Melrose Park and Maywood. Liberty Barrel Project Promotes Patriotism As Red Cross fundraiser George Warner leads fruit stone reuse in barrels for charcoal. Volunteers back the effort and urge participation in Liberty Bonds.
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Lovsl
Legal Advisory Board
Liberty
Neview
George Warner
France
Ispanaiva
Turvailon
Raview
Warren State Pavingw
Henk
Morestark
State Bony
Rieck Bros
Oo. Hato Co
Lobide Broy
Dvor
Liberty Loan Workers Meeting In Forest Park
Chairman Goosser calls Forest Park residents to join the Liberty Loan effort at the Community Club Hasnah Ave. and Adding St. on Friday Sept. 20, 1918. An able speaker will outline a complete campaign plan to place Forest Park in the front rank as the Fourth Liberty Loan closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peres Park
Liberty
Hasnah Ave
Eeh bin
Tampaigno
Forest Park
W. F. Goosser
Sergeant Kozich Victim of Gas Attack in World War I
A wartime letter from Portamouth England dated August 16 1918 describes Sergeant Kozich recovering in an English hospital after a gas attack. He writes of missing home, the Red Cross, and fellow soldiers while noting the relief of fellow American nurses and the hope of returning to the United States. He recounts gas exposure and vision loss, the comradeship of women from the States, and plans to resume fighting if he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Red Cross
George
Ned Cros
D. OT
Jackie Bood
L. Koziok
New York
Boy Scouts rally for Liberty Loan drive in community event
Troop No 2 of the Boy Scouts held a patriotic service on September 18 and pledged 100 percent participation in the Fourth Liberty Loan. Each member promised to sell bonds, with top sellers Gerardt Max Whieing and Perry Chaufoux to receive Third Liberty Long Medals at a September 21 meeting hosted by the Liberty Loan Committee at the Community Club House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Haa
Ga Gerardt
Max Whieing
Perry Chaufoux
Santer Fizuita
Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan Drive Prayer and Local Merchants Support
Fragmentary wartime notice urges citizen sacrifice for the Fourth Liberty Loan. Mentions Forest Park merchants and local businesses pledging support, urging hosts to promote the drive and civic duty amid national peril.
Pay Your Subscription to One of Boy Scouts
Notice to all Villaga of Voreat Pack members registered September 12 asking them to complete a questionnaire from the Local Board. Forest Park Municipal building surveyors will administer the questions under the Forest Park service law, with questionnaires mailed for two surveys, and further details via the local board at Maywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beli
Ander
Villaga
Voreat
Tole
Loral Board
Forest Park
Bilding
Lega Advingry
Hirther
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Government Hospital
AL Speemway Park
St. Peter's
Martin Dammann
Hospital
Forest Park Girls’ “ Patriotic League
Cart Bartling
Mew. Bartling
Gent
Bill Henale
Wilfred
Johin Chleboune
Chris Meyer
For- Sat Park
Ceate John Wagner
Ydabe
Otto
Kumita
Tis ‘Conitiualty
Sam
Adwa
Dad
Camp
Incknow
South Carolina
Treview
Ralph Herman
Ars
Koyatonguyenus
Madison
Mina Mildred
Powell
Beloit Atregt
Sagurneil Horde
Bridgy
Cento Arden
Bronx City
sRorest Park
Brie
Hector
Colt
Coungil
Roseolla
Ligense
Potsdam Salace
Grosser
Kozich
Boy ‘Scouts
Ferry Quatro Fooat Hager
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