28 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1918
Page
1
Second class matter notation appears for Oak Park Dingls area with Forest Park address Madinon 8 and phone number 900. Post office entry indicates mailing and general local service status.
The Loyal Citizens of Forest Park resolve to back the Presidents Liberty Loan call with unified effort and patriotism. A Patriotic Harvest Home Dance is planned at the Forest Park Ballroom on October 12, 1918, to support the drive and honor the nation.
Scouts of Troop No 2 met Wednesday September 25 with no business agenda the session adjourned after a four bout endurance display. Doubt remains on permission to sell Fourth Liberty Loan bonds but a positive allowance would spur a large turnout. Thrift Stamp report shows four aces meaning four boys sold to ten subscribers totaling 260 or more each. grand total to date 2250 dollars reported by Phrry Obalifoux troop reporter.
The Pioneer reports the Goodfellowship Club held its second meeting on Tuesday September 24 1018 and invites more members. A follow up gathering is planned for Tuesday October 8 1018 at 8 30 pm with O G Harder listed as secretary encouraging local Forest Park residents to buy bonds in their hometown.
A Forest Park family letters mourns a 20 year old son killed in France while urging neighbors to back the war effort. The piece calls for sacrifice, condemns complacency, and recalls past volunteers from Lincoln era to World War I. The Progressive Club of Forest Park announces a October 20 meeting after a three month break, inviting all.
The Garfield school keeps name changes on the stone sleeve with Hartem No. 2 replaced by James A. Garfield. Teachers report absences due to illness and bereavement. Thrift and War Savings stamps rise in classes. Neighboring news mentions King’s Daughters Thanksgiving circle and a Liberty Bonds push in Forest Park.
In a quirky item the Peachatories publicizes a plan drawing Uncle Sam’s attention to create Gwen masks for quar boys. The note highlights civic craft and playful wartime style, naming local groups and a lighthearted push for homemade protection gear.
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