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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
16
The Woodlawn Community Association plans a card party tomorrow at 8 pm in the Colonial hotel on Kenwood avenue. Mrs. Robert Hann is general chairman and EB Cleeton is president of the association.
Federal Theater plans weekend performances for Southeast side theatergoers. Rehearsed and costumed in Federal studios, shows will be staged in Mandel Hall at the University of Chicago. The opening weekend July 1–2 features As You Like It, transferring from the Blackstone in the Loop, with a July second weekend dance program choreographed by Eloise Moore and a 25 dancer corps.
Bowens tops league leader Morgan Park 4 to 1 last Friday as Zigulich and Schakel homer to propel Bowens from the cellar. Kurry earned his and Bowens third win of the season, holding Morgan Park to six hits. Parker beat Hirsch 7 to 5, securing the section title for Parker while Hirsch slid to the cellar. Southeast Side schools struggled with defense and pitching, though Bartley hit around .400 amid late-season narrow losses.
Mr and Mrs Henry J Diedrich of 6742 Blackstone spent a recent weekend in Racine Wisconsin visiting their daughter Mrs August A Quella.
One hundred uniformed Scouts will hold a Washgaroo overnight in Jackson park Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 am with registration at 1 pm. Activities include an inter troop softball tournament, campfire songs, Scoutcraft exhibitions, and a formal retreat with flag lowering.
Hyde Park high school a capella choir presents its annual Spring concert tomorrow at 8 pm in the Morrison hotel Casino Terrace. Four hundred voices perform choral pieces plus solo and ensemble numbers by a quartet of Milton Rubin Wilbert Leibling Jerry Blenfield and Marvin Barr. Parent advisors Mrs Warner Sinyer and Mrs Daniel W McFall oversee the program honoring graduating original members.
The Gadabout's Notebook lists 13th birthday celebrations for Fred Collatz and others hosting parties for Miriam Levy, Carlyn Robbins, and Mae Peterson. Birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries, and weekending visits fill social calendars across addresses on Paxton, Chappel, Merrill, Oglesby, Clyde, and more. Community clubs, church events, and a Walter Schataman Memorial library opening frame the social page.
Mrs A W Hermann of 1417 East 69th Street and her son Kenneth visit Danville. Marie McHugh of 1401 East 68th Street spends a week at Delavan Lake. Joseph Falick of 1524 East 62nd Street celebrated his 62nd birthday last Sunday with a party at home, guests including Irving Lastman of 1657 East 67th Street and Mr and Mrs Max.
Mrs. Ann McHugh of 1401 68th street entertained at her home last week with guests including Mr and Mrs John Mahoney Mrs Emily Vaughn Mrs Ida Vines Mrs Harold Jourgenson Mrs Evelyn McHugh Joan McHugh Beulah Coyle John Ruseo Mr and Mrs William Larkin and Cecilia and Mary Larkin.
After three months in Hammond Louisiana caring for her ailing mother Mrs. Nelson VanDerKarr of 6547 Blackstone Avenue she returned home last week.
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