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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
1
A boy ponders a daisy petals puzzle after three petals have fallen, asking if the original petal count was even or odd. Nearby, a pamphlet on death and eternity appears amid reflections on Spring and public life. A lecturer recalls European nobility kisses as her greatest thrill and notes her hand care.
A Rainbow Gal observer notes a striking woman walking Oglesty Avenue in a tan shoes blue skirt and cardigan set with navy hat yellow top and blue gloves. A police motorcycle officer on 67th Street is seen beating the bushes with a stick amid wet trim from a hat.
A Southeast side resident reports a break in on E. 79th Street where the thief took seat cushions from a gray sedan and may return for the rest of the car. Police worry about enforcement of late tavern hours past 1 am as officers stay alert.
A collage of neighborhood notes includes a call for stricter parenting to curb garden flower theft, nostalgia for street scissor grinders, social teasing over new clothes, a tip on dialing numbers by exchange, a daily puzzler answer, four Southeast side firefighters cooling with ice cream, and a remark on Utah's salt reserves.
A curious science note claims the human jaw can bite with 171 pounds of force while the tongue's biting power remains unmeasured. The statement highlights a gap in quantified oral strength.
Work on the South side water filtration project progresses slowly due to bad weather and rough lake conditions. The bulkhead and breakwater rise from Cheltenham place as fill advances toward a 21 million dollar plant slated for completion by late 1942 or early 1943.
Gustave Phillips 65 of 1612 Coles Ave was found insane at a sanity hearing in Judge Trude’s court after pleading guilty to the May 13 murder of his wife, 48, and was ordered confined to the psychiatric division of Menard penitentiary. Should he regain sanity, he will be tried on the murder charge.
Membership cards issued by the Economist go to all lot owners in the Summer homes colony at Fish Lake Indiana. Cardholders gain full clubhouse access with dining facilities, dancing space, verandas, and social events plus private beach and lake use. Lots priced at 78 dollars with 10 dollars down and 3 dollars monthly. Offices at 728 W 65th st and Beach offices host reps for viewing plots near La Porte. Car travel from 3rd St and Stony Island Ave takes about 90 minutes.
Third District American Legion posts across the southeast will join a statewide disaster relief mobilization in a dress rehearsal. Charles Hibbard explains the event tests medical aid food and clothing relief and law enforcement readiness for acts of God with coordination from police fire departments and the Red Cross.
The South-East Chicago council of the Little Business Men's League of America will host a consumers’ celebration in Grand Crossing park at 76th Street and Ingleside Avenue starting at 8 p.m. William Castleman, league national organizer, to speak. introduced by Mark Keaveny, council president. Hirsch High School band will perform with dancing, dramatic numbers, and a motion picture shown.
Herbert A. Nelson described a model statute to enable neighborhoods to create official plans at a Neighborhood Conference attended by 70 delegates from civic groups across the city. Nelson warned that allowing commercial signs and garages in residential areas leads to blight and home loss, stressing comprehensive city planning.
Robert Welch, a porter at a tavern on Stony Island Avenue, foiled a robbery by pretending a gun. Attackers John Moriarity and Owen McCabe fled after a scuffle, were caught nearby, and later sentenced by Judge Hartigan to 30 days each for larceny.
Voters will also choose 28 candidates for Circuit and Superior courts while facing bond propositions for Oak Forest Infirmary at 2.4 million and Cook County Hospital at 1.8 million. Opponents cite county finances and potential tax hikes. supporters note dire need for upgrades.
Rathje president of Chicago City Bank and Trust, Jirgal financial counsellor for utilities, and McDonnell publisher of the Southeast Economist and U.S. marshal returned to Chicago Saturday from a Gulf of California fishing trip. Over 12 days they caught swordfish marlin rock bass and tuna totaling more than a ton. Swordfish weighed five fish with the largest 220 pounds and smallest 168. They left Chicago May 16 for Guaymas Mexico to base their expedition.
Six Southeast side residents appear on the ballot as 26 judges are elected. The slate splits Republican and Democratic coalition lines for Circuit and Superior courts. Veterans headline the Democratic ticket while one Republican newcomer seeks Circuit Court seat and a mix of short term Superior vacancies fill the bench.
The South Area council of the Chicago Motor Club will meet today at 12 15 p m in the Chicago Beach hotel 1660 East Hyde Park Boulevard to discuss plans for a celebration marking the opening of 100th Street between Commercial and Torrence Avenues Roy Healy is the council chairman.
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