Hartman and guests host New Year’s party gathering
A late afternoon gathering near Hartman residence drew relatives and friends from Forest Park Ly ons Congress and nearby towns. Attendees included the Hartmans Berry family and numerous guests from local farms, with supper served and greetings exchanged as the year opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Preussenfhengs
Hartmans
Berrys
Lareggeau Ermsix
Eberaods
Bergschneiders
Ne'sons
Dacabs
Forest Park
Lyons
Paxe
Congress Turk
Buff
Freass
Wil- Iax
47Th Street
Community notices and church events announced
Mrs Joray Cobley of Woodside Avenue is confined at home with a condition. The Value of Worship sermon and Your People's meeting are listed for Sunday at Helly wood Community Church. Hollywood Women's Auxiliary monthly meeting Thursday at 2 PM includes a book review. A dual birthday celebration for Mrs ekey and her daughter Lin sae is planned on Jan 8. Frank Edwinson is new president of a local club elected at the last meeting.}
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Joray Cobley
Woodside Avenue
Hellywood Community
Hollywood Women's Auxiliary
Oleksy
Ardap Avenue
Ekey
Linsae
Jan A
Frank Edwinson
Rosemear Avenue
Sylub
Phice
Gretlaurd
Ray Ufek
Meeddies Ag
Hinsdale blaze tragedy prompts probe into fire equipment
Damaged Hinsdale home at 746 South Lincoln Street burned fully after a 8:40 am alarm. Fire crews faced water pressure issues, pump failures, and a vacuum in a hydrant line delaying suppression. Investigations reveal normal main pressure, sparking calls for accountability and safety fixes. Bertha Johnson died in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsdale
Bertha Johnson
South
Lincoln Street
Hinsdale Villi Board
Afta
Theresa
Community Notices and Social Events Mix in Local News
Avera accelerated her second orth day anniversary with parts for her George Aherids cred, while friends Judy Lengmely, Pau Peenser, Lucy Stern and Susan and Bobbi Straad send birthday wishes. Mrs W U Russell of Kennett MO visits Christmas with the Stein family. luncheon hosts include H Jorstad, Lucy Ellen, Sandra MacPheat, and M A Stein. Hollywood PTA plans a meeting next Tuesday at the community house with Life in Color talk by Mrs H West. Frank Hagtons family from Detroit guests at Evert Keranen and Par Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averni
Judy Lenmgely
Pau Peenser
Lucy Stern
Susan
Bobbi Straad
Robert G. Strad
Wood
H. Jorstad
J Ji
A. RK. Stein
Lucy Ellen
A. M. MacPheat
Sandra
Hollywood P.T.A
H. J. West Witt
Life In Color
Mmes
Pares, Browne, Vanesh
Chrickshank
Frank Hagtons
Louise and
Peter
Detroit
Evert Keranens
Par
Avenue
Arthritis census aims to map 400000 sufferers nationwide
The Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation launches a 30 day drive in Chicago and Illinois to identify about 400000 rheumatic disease sufferers. Volunteers will register names and addresses at 69 West Washington Street to build a data file for research and establish direct contact for updates on disease developments.
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Wil
Chicago
Illinois
Arthritis and
Foundation
West
Washington Street
Mercis Chapter
Ata
Lenin
Chicago area rent office argues for more housing in 1949
Norman K. Shogren, area rent director, urges expanding rental housing during 1949 as emergency rent control enters its fourth postwar year. He notes Chicago’s shortage supports continued operation of rent offices and warns Congress may extend or adjust the act. He cites three months left under the current law and mentions recommendations to address weaknesses to fairly balance tenants and landlords.
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Chicago
Norman K. Shogren
Congress
Shogren
Sines
Teebe Bo Wends Sas
Woods
Lundiont
Meine Menev
Pode
Federal rent control loopholes favor dishonest landlords
The text argues a federal rent control act grants loopholes for minority dishonest landlords to violate the act. It notes overcharges allow treble damages but tenants fear eviction, so they do not sue. It calls for restoring eviction control to the office and for criminal sanctions to deter repeat violators.
Local Plan for Neighborhood Schools Highlighted
J E Pease district 102 superintendent argues in The Nations Schools that neighborhood schools curb overcrowding. He cites reduced travel dangers, at home hot lunches, and schools serving as community centers. Parents and teachers foster closer contact through PTA and mother’s clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pease
Anl
Neighborhood school plans convert rooms for group use
Pease stresses coordinating neighborhood and receiving schools as key to serving the community. He notes rooms can be reworked from class to activity or conference spaces, with higher costs but greater reach for local students.
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Ili
Ewhw Avenue
Oh Ie
Pease
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