Saves Baby Choking In Crib By Grandmother And Rescue Squad
A three month old girl Beth Wilson was saved from choking in a crib thanks to her grandmother’s quick actions and Fire Department Rescue Squad No. 5. Dorothy Wilson discovered the infant unconscious and blue, and the grandmother breathed into the baby's mouth while the squad arrived to provide oxygen.
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Fire Department
Beth Wilson
Rex Wilson Jr
E. 67Th St
Dorothy
Wilson
Beth
George Latham
Puzzler asks who is Dick's father in buying books
Peter and Paul and their sons Tom and Dick buy books. Each man pays as many dollars as the total books he has. Peter buys one more book than Tom, Dick buys one book. Each father and son pair spends 65 dollars. Determine which father is Dick's father.
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Peter
Paul
Tom
Mary Stewart
Harvard Ave
Memory Lane Memories Across Garfield Blvd And Local Stores
Wattled reminiscences recall J C Minters dry goods at 8950 Cottage Grove giving calendar plates as ads in 1910. Garfield Blvd merchants Sherlocks groceries P A Johnson clothiers Hagamanns jewelers are noted. Ragen’s orchestra drew young crowds. Parents once soaked muslin in java water to whiten bed sheets. Send memories to Memory Lane.
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Paul J. van Antwerp
J. C. Minter
Cottage Grove
Traveler Kennedy
Sherlock's Grocery
P. A. Johnson Clothiers
Hagamann Jewelers
Garfield Blvd
Scrapbook drive by Kathy Tri-Hil group aids children’s hospitals
Members of the Kathy Tri-Hil club at the South Shore YMCA assemble scrapbooks for children’s hospitals using Christmas card scenes under Barbara Shaw’s direction. A hardware store window on 63rd street draws attention with its display.
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Kathy Tri-Hil
South Shore Ymca
Barbara Shaw
Chappel Ave
Pedestrian Hurt After Car Collision on Stony Island
Jay Wildt a 70 year old pedestrian was struck at 76th street and Stony Island avenue and admitted to Jackson Park hospital with a wrist injury. The driver Theron Simkins 42 of 112 West 118th Street remained at the scene and faced the incident report.
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Jay Wildt
F. 73Th St
76Th St
Stony Island Ave
Weildt
Jackson Park Hospital
Theron Simkins
118Th St
Race Study Planned For Chicago Public Schools
New Chicago schools superintendent Herlad C Hunt announced a summer program to improve race relations in the public schools. A workshop at the University of Chicago will train administrators and study inter group dynamics with Dr Robert J Havighurst and associates. The initiative ties to broader debates on universal military training as the Gurney committee shapes policy.
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Chicago
Herald C. Hunt
Hunt
Robert J. Havighurst
Department of Education
Havighurst
Gurney
Senate Armed Services Committee
University of
Fire Captain Reports Home Burglary During Wife’s Wake
George Gilmore Sr. a retired fire captain told Woodlawn police thieves broke into his Clyde Avenue home a week earlier while he attended the wake of his wife Sarah age 76 at a Jefferson Avenue chapel. Jewelry two revolvers two topcoats valued at 250 dollars were taken. Mrs Gilmore died March 22 at the Clyde Avenue home. He is survived by his son George Jr and a grandson.
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George Gilmore Sr
Woodlawn
Clyde Ave
Sarah
Jeffery Ave
Gilmore
Catholic Woman's Club
George Jr
Baehler Explains Delay in Building South Shore YMCA
O H Baehler, chair man of the South Shore YMCA campaign, says uncertainties in the building trades delay the five story YMCA on East 71st Street between Constance and Bennett Aves. The fund totals 190,319 with 1 to 1 matching by the metropolitan Y board toward a 275,000 goal. Co chairmen William H Clay and Dan W Stevens continue work on the remaining 84,000 balance as bids wait for definite cost limits.
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South Shore
O. H. Baehler
Paxton
71St St
Constance
Bennett Aves
YMCA
William H. Clay
Kingston Ave
Dan W. Stevens
Paxton Ave
Baehler
Costello urges revitalization of democracy at Ward meeting
At the Bth Ward Regular Democratic organization meeting Costello, candidate for ward committeeman, blamed past Democratic leaders for ward Republican losses and urged voter empowerment and a renewal of Democratic vigor at headquarters on Cottage Grove Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bth Ward Regular Democratic Organization Inc
Cottage Grove Ave
John ©. Costello
State Job Office Promises Domestic Help Supply
The Dilingis State Employment Service at 62 Foard St advertises domestic workers including general housework and GI students for part time jobs. Manager Robert S. Harrison urges registration at the 63rd Street office and notes orders can be placed by phone while arrangements with local employers proceed.
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State Job Office
Dilingis
Robert S. Harrison
Butterfield
South Area Council of the Times
Chicago Motor Club
Harrison
Wheelmere West
Ing
63Rd St
KCs Outline Reasons to Defeat Reds
The Fort Dearborn Knights of Columbus publish ten reasons Italians should vote anti communist and urge Americans to write Italy-based friends and relatives. Dominic A. Tesauro leads the letter campaign citing democracy risks, with appeals tied to postwar aid and claims of American non imperial aims.
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Southeast Economist
Italy
Fort Dear
Knights of Columbus
Dominic A. Tesauro
Council
United States
Joseph Martin
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Martin
James F. Gall
W. 78Th St
The
Tesauro
Reds
Economist
America
Black Maria Patrol Wagon Replaced by 24 Hour City Squadrons
A new type police patrol wagon designed by Commissioner John Prendergast began service in the Woodlawn district as the city’s 30th squadron. It features radio, two stretchers, rescue apparatus and 24 hour duty, replacing the traditional Black Maria. Six officers cover two eight hour shifts, squads reach emergencies within 30 minutes, and the wagon can transport two injured persons at once.
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Woodlawn
Michael Spats
Curtis Minogue
Barney McGivern
John Prendergast
Michael Spatz
Woodlawn Station
Brother of Former 6th Ward Alderman Dies
Thomas F. Smith, 74, brother of the late Patrick Sheridan Smith, former sixth ward alderman, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at a niece’s home in Chicago. Born in Highland Wisconsin, he served Jefferson County sheriff from 1923 to 1925 and later moved to Chicago seven years ago. Survived by three daughters, four sisters, and one granddaughter. member of the Sixth Ward Regular Republican Organization.
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Thomas F. Smith
Patrick Sheridan Smith
Fth
George Cohnson
Ellis
Highland
Wis
Jefferson County
Chicago
Sixth Ward
Evelyn Smith
el Cajon
Cal
Delores Bush
Elaine Kaprowski
Milwaukee
Katherine
Margaret Smith
Elizabeth Imhoff
Mayme Beck
Dante
Georgia Bush
Voters name Roosevelt and MacArthur as 1948 favorite choices
Interviews across streets reveal a mix of opinions on the 1948 presidential race. Mrs. Roosevelt appeals for strength and continuity, while MacArthur is praised for foreign policy and decisive leadership. Others favor Eisenhower, Wallace, and Vandenburg, with varied views on military leadership and political connections.
Launch Cancer Fund Drive At a Luncheon This Noon
The American Cancer Society begins a campaign to raise 765000 in Chicago with a Conquer Cancer luncheon at the Sherman hotel hosted by Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. Dr. Leonard A. Scheele will discuss The Attack on Cancer and Kathryn Grayson is among notable guests.
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American Cancer Society
Chicago
Sherman Hotel
Kiwanis and
Rotary Clubs of
Leonard A. Scheele
United States Public Health Service
Kathryn Grayson
Lonz
Snriers
West Coast
CHA fills vacancy on housing board with Kellstadt
Mayor Ken Kellstadt appoints Charles H Kellstadt 51 retailing head at Sears Roebuck to Chicago Housing Authority board, filling an 11 month vacancy. Wayne McMillen reappointed. other commissioners remain. Board had faced calls for a fifth member and quorum issues amid city investigations.
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Board of Commissioners
Chicago Housing Authority
Kennelly
Charles H. Kellstadt
National Retail
Sears, Roe= buck and comepany
Kelstadt
Sheridan Rd
Walter V. Schaefer
Northwestern University
Housing Authority
South Side
City Council
CHA
Corporation Council
Ald
Reginald DuBois
Two Southeast Economist Employees Become Fathers
Southeast Economist workers Warren Weisskopf and Edward Johler welcomed newborn sons in March. Weisskopf and wife live on Jeffery Avenue and named their daughter Leslie Mia born March 24 at Michael Reese Hospital weighing eight pounds nine ounces. Johler and wife on Trumbull Avenue welcomed Edward Lee born March 27 at St Bernard Hospital weighing six pounds 14? ounces. Edward Lee is Ike Beckiel’s first great grandchild. Ike is a longtime Economist employee.
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Southeast Economist
Warren Weisskopf
Edward Johler
Weisskopf
Jeffery Ave
Michael Reese Hospital
Leslie Mia
The
Economist
Michael Peter
Johler
Trumbull Ave
St. Bernard Hospital
Edward Lee
Ike Beckiel
Loweave
Edward Lee Johler
Ike
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Anderson
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Japan
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Dewey
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Peoria Jr
Eisenhower
Rita McPherson
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Tines
Army Sound
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Laketown
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