Congregation Rodrei Ze dek names school center after Harry J. Hoffman
The Board of Trustees of Congregation Rodrei Ze dek announces the new educational facility to be built at 5200 Hyde Park Blvd. and named the Harry J. Hoffman Education Center. Hoffman led the move to Hyde Park in 1949 and established the J. S. Hoffman Memorial Library there. The center will serve nursery through adult education, with completion planned for spring and dedication in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Hoffman
Hoffman
Everett
Hyde Park Blvd
J. S. Hoffman
Hyde Park High PTA debates statement on Willis ouster
A Hyde Park High School PTA meeting defeated a motion to delete a sentence calling for the ouster of School Supt. Benjamin Willis. Members debated the tone, with University of Chicago professor Robert Ashenhurst calling the sentence tactlessly foolish and others arguing the right to object to Willis policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago School Board
Daley
Dr. Willis
Hyde Park High School
PTA
Benjamin Willis
Willis
Robert Ashenhurst
University of Chicago
Ashenhurst
Sen
Chicago
Urban renewal bids sought for HR-3 site sale in Hyde Park
The 2.3 acre HR-3 residential site at 53rd and Cottage Grove is up for bid with a May 18 deadline and a minimum price of 1 dollar per square foot. Development limited to moderate income housing under the Section 221 SX3 provision offers up to 100 percent federally insured loans for non profit or cooperative sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
53Rd
Cottage Grove
Department of Urban Renewal
N. Clark
Senator Morse to speak on U.S. disengagement from Vietnam
Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon will address the University of Chicago on Tuesday March 2 at Mandel Hall 57th and University. The talk titled United States Disengagement from Vietnam follows his criticism of U.S. policy. Tickets are available from the University of Chicago Student Government Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Morse
U.S
Viet Nam
Oregon
University of Chicago
Mandel Hall
57Th and
University
University Quadrangle Club
E. 57Th
Senator Morse
United States
Vietnam
University of Oregon Law School
University of Chicago Sudent
Kimono Fascination For Shoesmith Kindergarten Visitors
Mrs. Fusako Etoh a University of Chicago business major and Miss Satoko Kurita visited Shoesmith School kindergarten classes on Friday. They shared slides of Japan and wore traditional garments while children focused on the kimono and split socks. Photo by Nancy Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fusako Etoh
University of Chicago
Shoesmith School
Japan
Etoh
Satoko Kurita
Nancy Hays
Hyde Park Kenwood Conference backs second high school plan
Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference directors endorsed a possible second comprehensive high school in District 14 and urged joint city planning. The panel urged alleviating overcrowding and improving racial balance, linking integration with education quality and urging University of Chicago to aid in a new program of studies including computer training and advanced placement. A March 18 public meeting at St. Pauls Episcopal Church will discuss the report. The newly formed Schools Committee will meet Feb 24 to coordinate volunteer recruitment and seek federal aid for pre school programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Hyde Park High School
University of Chicago
Board of Education
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Dorchester
Hyde Park- Kenwood
F. Raymond Marks, Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hyde O Ae
Board of Trustees of
Congregation Rodrei Zedek
Harry Hoffman
Hyde Park High Pta
By David Llorens
Tence
Irene Turner
Hyde
Department
N. Clark St
Hyde Park
Kenwood
Zoning Board of Appeals
Shlaes
Kimbark
53Rd and
Lake Park
DUR
Illinois Central Railroad
Department of Public Works
Park
William Bentley
Lelia Ward
Woodlawn
Steve Walker
Conference Board
Second High
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!