Fifth Ward Superintendent Harry Seeberger dies at home
Harry J. Seeberger of 5529 Hyde Park died Thursday at his home from a heart attack. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Thomas the Apostle Church with interment at Holy Sepulchre. He led the Ward Superintendent's Association and belonged to the St. Thomas Holy Name and Nocturnal Adoration Societies. Survived by wife Theresa and brother Charles I.
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Fifth Ward
Harry J. Seeberger
Hyde Park
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Kimrk
Holy Sepulchre
Seeberger
St. Thomas Holy Name Society
Nocturnal Adoration Society
Theresa
Charles
Remembering Harry Seeberger a Leader in Streets and Sanitation
Alderman Leon Despres honors Harry Seeberger who died August 2 1962. Seeberger served as Fifth Ward Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation with technical skill and deep community loyalty. He organized department work, fought for equipment and manpower, and supported snow removal refuse collection and street repair. He was a devoted husband and parishioner of St Thomas the Apostle.
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Harry Seeberger
Fifth Ward
St. Thomas the Apostle
Department of Streets & Sanitation
Trio Proposes Plan To Build Art Center At 57th
A plan by Indir Development Corp to build an art center at 57th and Stony Island includes two buildings near the intersection offering 60 studios and 18 to 20 gallery units for rent to professional artists. The design features a sunken open air court and a large studio window. The gallery areas are planned for artist materials, finished products, antiques, rare books, plus a coffee shop and an open air restaurant. The plan proposes three studio apartments for every gallery to make the center economically feasible. Continues on page 3.
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57Th and
Stony Island
Jtandir Indir Development Corp
Neighbors Urge Dog Owners To Curb Pets On Block
A South Drexel area block committee urges dog walkers to curb their dogs to protect lawns and reduce dog mess. City officials note the Chicago Municipal Code requires curb limits and fines range up to 200 dollars. The call comes with health concerns about dog refuse and a push for community cleanliness. Also noted is the University of Chicago appointing Prof. Robert E. Streeter acting dean of the Division of the Humanities starting August 22.
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Drexel
57Th
Maryland
City Hall
Raymond Wylie
Sthward
Chicago
Board of Health
Robert E. Streeter
E. 56Th
Division of the Humanities
University of Chicago
Napier Wilt
Ellis
Edward H. Levi
E. 50Th
University
Streeter
Landlady Denies Moving Boarders in Townhouse
Lola B. Goff owner of the townhouse at 1454 E. 56th says she did not plan an apartment in her basement while neighbors sue over exterior changes alleged to violate a covenant with Webb and Knapp. The building is tied to an urban renewal program and Goff notes a basement sink was installed for convenience.
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Hyde Park
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Leon Despres
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