15 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
1
In a Loop hotel lobby a well built man named Lucius describes a past afternoon swindle scheme. He and an accomplice proposed coin flipping to trick a stranger who joined their group, aiming to win money. The tale ends as the clipping continues on page 9.
South Area council discussed fall ceremonies marking the opening of the Southeast Gateway from 83rd Street and South Shore to the state line at 106th Street Indianapolis Boulevard. Plans include grandstands on 83rd and South Shore, participation by civic and business groups from East Chicago Hammond Whiting and Gary, and a date after the American Legion convention to let bands join. New officers were elected for the South Area council of the Chicago Motor Club with Roy F Healy named chairman.
An early Tuesday crash near 914 En ngthst after a bump in the pavement sent a car into a streetcar, killing 70 year old William Steiglemeyer, a retired Indianapolis Ave chief. His son Lawrence, 29, injured. Inquest hears the driver claim loss of control. coroner’s jury rules accidental death.
The $1 250 000 Stony Island extension from 95th to 120th streets will be opened with a celebration in about three weeks. Gov Henry Horner and Major Edward J Kelly expected at ribbon cutting. date to be set after Springfield delays. Aldermen Lindell and Rowan lead planning with Chicago Motor Club and civic groups backing the event. The project marks a key step in a three year plan to turn Lake Calumet into a major industrial area, providing 1 453 acres of waterfront site and spurring regional manufacturing growth.
Entrants for the Miss Woodlawn pageant in Chicago’s Woodlawn theater contest must submit photos with name and age by 5 30 PM at Southeast Economist office or 10 PM at Bay or Midway theaters. The winner will serve as official hostess at the theater opening and receive a complete wardrobe.
Funeral services were held for Dr. Fred J. Kraus 37 a well known South Side physician. He died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday evening while driving his wife, daughter, and two friends home from a picnic. He is survived by his widow Esther Kraus and daughter Harriet.
Thomas J Daley, Seventh ward alderman, reflects on a life helping people from banks to public service. Since 1933 he won election by 1500 votes, re elected in 1935, and claims he simply likes the job. His projects include school additions, Rainbow Beach upgrades, safer streets, eight softball fields, and a leveled park area. He pushed for sewer improvements on 74th street and a high school at 76th and Bennett, plus bus routes on 71st and 83rd streets as part of a broader effort to keep the community clean and safe.
A community Mardi Gras celebration at the Amusement Center located at 75th Street and Phillips Avenue is scheduled to run through Sunday July 25. The event features activities for families and local entertainment, with organizers inviting residents to attend and participate.
The Windsor Park Fair marks the first of three seven day mard gras events sponsored by the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and the 75th Street Business Men's association. It runs Monday to Sunday July 25 at 75th Street and Phillips Ave with rides, contests, and a no gambling pledge.
Alexius J Crowley 27 year old auctioneer burned to death when his basement cot caught fire likely from a cigarette after he retired to the basement to escape the heat. Firemen found his body as they extinguished flames. Wife and two of three children upstairs unharmed. Funeral held at St Philip Nerichurch. Burial Mount Olivet. Surviving are Mrs Crowley and children Alexios Jr six Joan three Phyllis ten.
Avalon Park civic forum begins its eight point program for civic betterment with committees selected to interview public officials and push measures. E Roffee chairs a depot and fare extension committee. other groups study tax exemptions, nuisance abatement, and park improvements while officials plan interviews and future ceremonies.
A schedule of civic and business meetings is published for the Southeast region. Officials and leaders from multiple organizations will gather to discuss policy schemes, development plans, and community concerns over upcoming weeks.
A regional outreach drive expands as ten additional recipients receive bounties. Officials urge residents to watch for a visitor touring streets and shops in the community today.
In the peak vacation season one local figure keeps busy. Lady Bountiful of the Southeast Economist will tour community stores again today giving out coupons and aiding shoppers.
Ten residents received gifts from Lady Bountiful last Thursday in the Southeast community. Recipients listed include Mrs E G Carey, Mrs Anna A Kolb, D Marlin, Edna Wubman, Ray Rodgers, Mrs E A Lundblad, Mrs Anna For sen, R M Conlin, W M Newell, and Mrs A Baker. To qualify for today’s gifts, obtain a Lady Bountiful coupon from merchants advertising in the Economist, keep it, and present it when approached for a cash gift.
A Southeast community promotion offers $5 cash to anyone who presents a Lady Bountiful coupon from merchants advertising in today’s Southeast Economist. Subscribers get an extra $20, totaling $25, and nonparticipants receiving no coupon get a consolation theater ticket. Forty residents have already received gifts.
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