Personal Observations On Electro Motive Tour Visit
The writer recounts touring the Electro Motive division of General Motors in LaGrange with over 100 businessmen and 26 Canadian publisher guests. He describes safety glasses, large production lines, a diesel locomotive training center, engine paint and test buildings, and a daily output around nine locomotives with a May record of 201 units. He notes GM’s plant status as the world’s biggest diesel motor producer and ends with reflections on job prospects for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Canada
Electro-Motive
Electro Motive Division
General Motors
LaGrange
St Pauls Church All Day Picnic At McCormick Woods
The annual St Pauls Church picnic is set for Sunday June 25 at McCormick woods Forest Preserve near 3st street and 1st avenue. A worship service will be at 11 a.m. on the shelter. Ice cream and soft drinks will be available. Games and contests will entertain in the afternoon. Each family should bring lunch. Sunday school meets at the church, and transportation is provided for those needing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick Woods
Forest Preserve
Purdue Graduate Hart Receives B S in Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University held its 94th commencement last Sunday with two programs to honor the large class. Robert F. Hart of 7228 Franklin received the bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering as part of the ceremony. William Caxton, noted English printer, was mentioned as the first area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Robert F. Hart
Franklin
Purdue University
Canadian Tour Briefing With 24 U.S. Publishers
Twenty four American newspapermen from twelve states visited Toronto Ontario as guests of the Ontario Department of Travel and Publicity. They toured Ontario on a ten day program featuring a buffet dinner at the Royal York hotel and other events along a 3000 mile itinerary. Claude A. Walker of the host paper is pictured among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Ontario
United States
Ontario Department of Travel and Publicity
Claude A. Walker
Forest Park Doctor Massiow Dies at 83 in Home
Dr. William C Massiow a Forest Park physician aged 83 died at his home 606 Hannah on Monday morning June 19. Funeral Wednesday at Zimmermans chapel with Dr Lou Wallace Gade officiating. He is buried at Mount Emblem cemetery. Born in Germany October 16 1866 he married Else Cadaro November 16 1890 in Hanover. They later studied in Zurich before settling in Forest Park where he practiced for 47 years at 7444 Madison. His daughter Eleanor Masslow Brosman oversaw his office. he was medical superintendent of the German Old Peoples Home for 37 years and on the Oak Park hospital staff. He was a member of the American Medical Association Oak Park Masonic lodge and Forest Park Kiwanis. He leaves wife Hise daughter Brosman and a grandson Kurt M Brosman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Massiow
Forest Park
Hannah
Zimmerman’s Chapel
Lou Wallace Gade
Mount Emblem Cemetery
Germany
Else Cadaro
Hanover
America
Zurich
Switzerland
Masslow
Madison
Eleanor Masslow Brosman
Two Summer Schools Open at Rosary College
Rosary college will open its summer session on June 26 offering undergraduate courses in elementary education English mathematics physics biology zoology and history. Graduate studies in library science will be offered to qualified students. The Chicago Area branch of Catholic University also opens June 26 on the River Forest campus with graduate courses in education English history and religious education. More than 300 students are expected to attend the sessions which close the first week of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary College
Chicago Area
Catholic University
River Forest
Northwestern honors ex-Proviso star Don Blasts lettering
Don Blasts, former Proviso standout, received a varsity letter in baseball at Northwestern University this season. He played first base for the Wildcat nine and led the team in batting. Earlier this year he earned a varsity basketball letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Blasts
Northwestern University
Don
Wildcat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claude Walker
the Forest Publications
St. Paul’s Church
William Caxton
Dr. Massiow
Wedel Ada
Westinghouse
Madison Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!