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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
9
A quirky tale of Johnny and a petals riddle asks whether a daisy had an original even or odd number of petals. The piece mentions lingering spring weather, a bold tract handed on Cottage Grove, and a lecturer recalling Europe with a hand kiss memory.
A vivid street fashion snapshot describes a woman on Oglesby avenue in a tan shoe outfit with a light blue skirt and navy hat. A separate line recalls a woman on the 75th street car struggling with a damp hat trim. A motorcycle officer on 67th street was seen beating around bushes with a stick.
A southeast side resident complains after a burglar stole seat cushions from a gray sedan on 79th Street. The thief may return for more, as the car is left vulnerable. South side police face long nights enforcing tavern closing hours past 1 a.m. to ensure compliance.
Neighbors complain about youngsters stealing flowers from beautified gardens. A suggestion for strong parental discipline is offered. The column recalls the old musically tinkling scissor grinders on the Southeast side. It also ponders why a new suit invites playful kidding and describes a natty man on 63rd street in white shoes and a palm beach outfit.
The nontopic items note how people request telephone numbers matching street addresses via the exchange office, the puzzler answer is Even, and a Southeast side fire crew enjoys ice cream. It adds there is enough salt in Utah to supply the world for over five centuries.
The article notes science estimates human jaw bite at 171 pounds while the tongue’s bite power remains unascertained. It discusses comparative bite forces and hints at measurement challenges.
Work on Chicago’s South Side filtration plant progresses amid weather delays. Crews use two to seven ton stones to form breakwater and bulkhead with 2,000,000 cubic yards of earth and rock for land fill and a new 85 acre beach between 75th Street and Cheltenham Place, targeting completion by late 1942 or early 1943.
In a sanity hearing Judge Daniel P. Trude’s court found Custeve Phillips, 65, of 7612 Colesave, insane after pleading guilty to the May 13 killing of his wife. He was ordered confined to the psychiatric division of Menard penitentiary. If sanity returns, he will be tried again. Mrs. Phillips, 48, was found strangled. Phillips threatened self harm, slashing his throat. A separate case involves the unsolved murder of Mrs. John Rach at a cocktail lounge.
Membership cards are being mailed by the Economist to owners of lots in the Southtown Beach colony at Fish Lake Indiana. Cardholders gain full use of the clubhouse facilities including dining, dancing, verandas, and a lawn setting. Owners also have private beach access and lake use for swimming fishing and boating. Lots cost 78 dollars with 10 dollars down and 3 dollars monthly.
The 32 posts of the Third District American Legion will stage a statewide disaster relief mobilization as a dress rehearsal for flood fire earthquake and other Acts of God events. Legionnaires will meet their headquarters and await a 6:30 PM CST radio broadcast followed by a 7:30 PM DST announcement. The state commander will offer Legion service in three areas medical aid victim relief food and clothing and law enforcement with no plan for man-made disasters. The program is coordinated with 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 81 o'clock next Wednesday. William Castleman, league national organizer, will be the main speaker, introduced by Mark Keaveny, council president. The program includes Hirsch high school band selections, dancing, dramatic numbers, and a motion picture.
Herbert A. Nelson described a model statute to create official neighborhood plans at the Neighborhood Conference. Nelson warned against blight from commercial intrusion and stressed neighborhood planning as key to citywide development, joining with Bartholomew and Watson on the draft.
Voters face two hospital bond issues on Monday, 2.4 million for Oak Forest infirmary and 3.8 million for Cook County hospital. Proposals fund new wards Morgue and receiving buildings, a tuberculosis hospital, a recreation hall, a contagious disease hospital, a convalescent home, and a maternity and children’s hospital. Opposed by Civic Federation Bureau of Efficiency and Cook County Civic Council citing tax burdens and county finances. They argue for retrenchment elsewhere before approving more spending.
Frank Rathje president of Chicago City Bank and Trust John Jirgal financial counsellor for utilities firms and William H 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 more than a ton of swordfish marlin rock bass and tuna including five swordfish with a 220 pound largest and 168 pound smallest. They left Chicago May 10 for Guaymas Mexico where they were based during the trip.
Six Southeast side residents appear on the judicial ballot as elections set for Monday. Twenty-six judges will be chosen, twenty for the Circuit court and six for the Superior court. Two slates compete the Democratic coalition slate and a Republican slate. Southeast side figures on the coalition slate include Matchett Normoyle Rush while Morrison heads the Republican Circuit slate. Superior court vacancies arise from deaths with Nie Meyer's full-term run and Ostrowski joining the Republican ticket. Democratic leaders promote experience over experiment amid broad coalition support.
The South Area council of the Chicago Motor Club will meet today at 12 15 PM in the Chicago Beach hotel Hyde Park to discuss plans for opening 100th street between Commercial and Torrence avenues. Roy F Healy chairs.
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