Kidnap Trio In 4 550 Holdup
Mr and Mrs Louis Keller were robbed of 4000 in jewelry and 550 in cash and held by two bandits who kidnapped them in their car and confined them for an hour. Lyle Smith, a bystander, was not robbed. The attackers used sawed off shotguns and fled in a second car after taking rings a watch and cash.
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Louis Keller
Oglesby Ave
Kellers
Lyle Smith
Luella Ave
Smith
del Mar
Rs. Keller
Keller Auto
Name the invention clues in this Puzzler row
Puzzle lists six inventors Fitch Whitney Howe McCormick Marconi and Stevenson and asks the reader to name the invention linked to each. The answer appears elsewhere in the column, inviting cross-reference.
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Fitch
Whitney
Howe
McCormick
Marconi
Stevenson
Memory Lane reminiscences invite old memories from readers
Letters recall 19th century landmarks on 24th and Michigan, a canal bridge from 1803, Washington Park stables, the Wilken family cookbook, and the Fair department store, inviting old-timers to share memories with Memory Lane.
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Pop” Hahn
Pops” Scheulin
24Th and
Michigan
24Th St
Standard Club
Canal St
W. Hogan
Washington Park
White City
Alice Henn
Wiliken
Anne Curtis
Fair
Memory Lane
Town topics teens team with city on May 11 commissioners day
Teen-agers from the Jewish People’s Institute will help run Chicago departments on Junior Officials’ Day May 11. The JPI Teen-Age council will send “commissioners” to the mayor’s commission on human relations to study structure and foster a model equality law for community centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish People’s Institute
Jewish Community Centers of
Chicago
JPI
Institute
Commission On Human Relations
W. Hubbard Sr
Jean Marie Feddercke
Dorothea Feddercke
WBKA
Bodies of Four Killed in War to Be Returned
Four Southeast side army veterans killed in the European theater will be returned for burial next week. Names listed include Sgt Joseph J Sakszynski of 8325 Buffelo Ave, Lt Warren J Capisiran of 6352 Kimbark Ave, Pvt Edward C Wantuck of 8543 Estana ba Ave, and Pvt Henry J Deitch of 7257 Calumet Ave.
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Joseph J. Sakszynski
Buffelo
Warren J. Capisiran
Kimbark
Edward C Wantuck
Estanaba Ave
Henry J. Deitch
Calumet Ave
Woodlawn Drive Campaign Nears Goal Sunday Finish
National Boys' club week opens as Woodlawn and Harper Avenue clubs seek 25000 to support operations in 1948. Volunteers have raised 8115 so far with 20000 for Woodlawn and 5000 for Harper Avenue. Campaign leaders vow intensified effort to reach the target. Notable donors include Mrs C C Whittier of La Jolla California.
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Woodlawn
Harper Avenue
John Hayes
University Ave
Woodlawn Club
Harper Ave
la Jolla
Cal
Mr. Hayes
Clarence A. Beutel
South East National Bank
Leonard Mervis
Woodlawn Lions Club
Ida M. Headley
Tillman
Stevenson and Barrett Speak to Large Liberty Hall Crowd
A large crowd gathered Tuesday night at Liberty Hall to hear Adlai E. Stevenson unopposed for governor and Edward J. Barrett for secretary of state. James J. Sullivan, seeking re-election as ward committeeman, praised 25 years of ward growth since taking office in 1923.
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Liberty Hall
92Nd St
Cottage Grove
Adlai E. Stevenson
Edward J. Barrett
James J. Sullivan
Sullivan
O Hara Faces Two Opponents in Race for Congress
In the 2nd district Barratt O Hara seeks the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Richard B. Vail. His rivals Joseph F E Fitzgerald and Julian J Steen are described as stronger and lesser known figures, with Fitzgerald seen as the main challenger in a crowded field.
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Barratt O'Hara
Saginaware
Dunne
Richard B. Vail
Vail
O'Hara
Joseph FE. Fitzgerald
E. 65Th St
Woodlawn Ocd
Julian J. Steen
Woodlawn Ave
Chicago School i For
N. Wabash Ave
O’hara
William H. Sexton
Chicago
St. Louis
Fitzgerald
Man 24 Held on 12 Robbery Charges
St Clair Darby 24 of 5529 Cottage Grove Ave confessed to 12 robberies on the South Side including six in Woodlawn since January. He appeared in Felony court on 12 robbery charges with a gun. Darby was arrested near 61st St and Prairie Ave after being identified by Henry Ott. A .45 caliber revolver was found on his person.
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St Clair Darby
Cottage Grove Ave
South Side
Woodlawn
James Murphy
Darby
61St Lst
South Park Ave
Murphy
William O'Brien
John Maloney
Merl Crowley
Ott
Prairie Ave
Ward contests in 7th and 8th wards decided next Tuesday
Democratic races for committeeman in the 7th and 8th wards on the Southeast side draw strong interest. James W. Ryan and James J. Sullivan face re election in the 7th and 8th wards respectively, with John P. Costello and Edward F. Lyons challenging them. Local Democratic organizations back Ryan and Sullivan, while Costello and Lyons organize opposition. Continued on Page 9.
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James W. Ryan
Paxton Ave
James J. Sullavan
Ellis Ave
Oliver Bovik
Prairie Ave
Russell
W. Root
E. 70Th St
Michael J. Connelly
South Park Ave
James M Whalen
Kimbark Ave
Sullivan
John P. Costello
Langley Ave
Ryan
Ith
Edward F. Lyons
Luella
Costello
Lyons
Demos and GOP Have Six in Race For State House
In the 13th senatorial district voters will nominate two Democrats and two Republicans for state representative. The Democratic candidates are John G. Ryan, incumbent, and Adam S. Mioduski. both seek nomination along with two GOP rivals for three district seats.
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Demos
GOP
House of Representatives
John G. Ryan
Adam S. Mioduski
South Shore Dr
A Penny for Your Thoughts Hobby Opinions Featured
The piece quotes Louis Liedband and Mrs. G C Gutekanse on the value of hobbies. Liedband says hobbies train the mind and keep it active, while Gutekanse notes relaxation, tension relief, and broader interests as key benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Liedband
G. C. Gutekanse
Euclid Ave
Nsw
Funeral services for William P. Mott
Funeral services for William P. Mott of 1019 East 62nd Street will be held at 8 tonight in the chapel at 7918 South Park Avenue. Burial will take place Friday in Detroit.
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William P. Mott
62Nd St
Southside
South Park Ave
Detroit
Coghlan and Ditchburne Forecast Heavy Vote in State Attorney Contest
The three man Republican primary for state attorney draws broad attention on the Southeast side with Coghlan of 1510 E Marquette Jd Ditchburne of Palos Park partner to Alderman Bohling and Morton E Anderson of North Side with law offices at 111 W Washington St The Democratic candidate is John S Boyle.
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Malachy J. Coghlan
E. Marquette
Harry 5. Ditchburne
Palos Park
Ald
Nicholas J. Bohling
Morton E. Anderson
Washington St
John S. Boyle
12 Will Be In Service By Monday On 63rd Street Line
Chicago Transit Authority announces 83 PCC street cars to replace old trolleys on the 63rd street line with six cars starting Sunday and six more Monday. By month’s end, service will speed along the Stony Island to Narragansett route, saving riders about ten percent.
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63Rd St
Walier J. McCarter
Chicago Transit Authority
Madison St
68Rd St
69Th St
Ashland
McCarter
Stony Island Ave
Narrragansett Ave
P.C.C
Presidents’ Conference Committee
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Eliza Beth McGarvey
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Eliza beth McGarvey 59 wife of Police Lt John de McGarvey of the Chicago Lawn station at Our Lady of Peace church. Burial followed at Mount Olivet cemetery. She died Sunday in a Tattle Company of Mary hospital. Survived by a son Officer John J. Jr. of the Chicago Lawn station.
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Elizabeth McGarvey
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Gsrd ST
Woodlawn Drive
Hayes
Man
Morrill
Rockwell St
South Side Kiwanis
Robert Layton
Jeffery Bishop
Alvin Kosch
A. W. Fleming
Woodlawn South, Shore Kiwanis
M. 5. McCarkey
H. H. Nibbe
Club
Patricia Coniglio
Patti
Martha Washington
Olive P. Bruner
Christopher School
J. Carl Arens
Highland Park
Kiwanis
Judy
Judy Goelz
Lorraine Murphy
East End Ave
Drexel Blvd
51St St
Artesian Ave
Beverly
Beverly Kloch
Coghlan
Ditchburne
Boyle
John McGarvey
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