Boys wining gym tourney at Park Ridge YMCA
A group of Chicago area YMCA gymnasts competed at the Chicago Metropolitan YMCA Gymnastic Championship at Park Ridge YMCA. The Hyde Park group led by Hank Green and Alfred Thigpen earned multiple top placings across 10 and under events including a first place in 10 and under Floor Exercise and a strong showing in Rings, Vaulting, and Tumbling with coach praise from Jean Thigpen and warm congratulations from Mrs. Thigpen.
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Hyde Park
E. 53Rd St
Chicago Area
Chicago
Hank Green
Olumide Akeraleale
Alfred Thigpen
Rick Thigpen
Mark Johnson
May It Leave a Suggestion for the Alderman
Alderman Despres receives a constituent plea for urban gardens on vacant lots to ease food shortages and curb prices amid UN reports of world shortages. The piece champions home and community gardening, citing sunlit plots and even balcony gardens as practical responses. Hyde Park gardener Herbert Sallis shares planting tips and timelines.
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UN Food and Agriculture Organization
Fifth Ward
Chicago
Hyde Park
Herbert Sallis
South Woodlawn Ave
Hyde Park Herald
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S. Harper
W. L. Fleming
Jack Hewitt
the Herald
Ald
Leon Despres
Katsaros Pharmacy, Inc
Mom
Hyde Park Blvd
Corner 51St
Harper
Sun
Sourian Rug Cleaners
Oriental Rugs
Carl’ Paul Sourian
Lan
East 53Rd Street