Santa Season Scams Warn From Police Chief
A Christmas cautionary column outlines common thieving tactics by shoplifters and switchgame swindlers. Sgt. Theodore Pendleton warns shoppers to guard cash and purses, stay alert in crowds, and report suspicious behavior during the holiday shopping rush. A Chicago pamphlet described a staged helpless stranger swindle and how to respond safely.
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Santa
Theodore Pendleton
21St District Police
Sgt
Pendleton
Chicago Police Department
Christmas trees greet diverse traditions at Chicago museum
The Museum of Science and Industry rotunda hosts giant Christmas trees decorated by Chicago area nationality groups. Swedish displays feature Vasa Order of America members in folk costumes. Solstraten Booster club chairs, with Mrs Shirley Rahn of Hometown as chair. Other attendees include Mrs Inge Angshed in Evergreen Park, and Mrs Warren Johnson and Mrs May Anthonsen seen nearby.
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Museum of Science and Industry
Jackson Park
Chicago
Vasa Order of America
Sweden
Solstraten
Shirley Rahn
Inge Angshed
S. Maplewood Ave
Evergreen Park
Warren Johnson
S. Millard Ave
May Anthonsen
Ellis Ave
Dalton
George Bertonz
Early deadline for Dec 27 issue announced
The paper sets an early deadline of noon on Dec 21 for news, display, and classified ads to appear in the Dec 27 edition.