Safety Week Aims to Cut City Traffic Toll
The Grand Crossing-Chatham-Chesterfield-Avalon District Recreation committee and Ald. Michael F. Mulcahy plan an Eighth ward Safety Week to stress road safety for motorists pedestrians and youth. Past holiday tolls have raised alarm and officials urge eliminating hazards at intersections to improve results and possibly spark a citywide safety drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Eighth Ward
Grand Crossing-Chatham-Chesterfield-Avalon District
Ald
Michael F. Mulcahy
Forgotten Teens and the Call for New Recreation Paths
The article argues that while Chicago and the nation expand youth programs for ages eight to sixteen further attention is needed for forgotten teens who outgrow organized activities. It cites low alignment with scholastic sports for older youths and urges recreation leaders to create engaging, affordable options to channel youth energy constructively.
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Chicago
Passing Show Side Glimpses IV Emin scent of a Poem by Sandburg
A column blends poetry by Carl Sandburg with a Florida digressive sketch of George Kirby at sea. It interleaves musings on life and humanity with playful verse and readers’ curiosities, including Dorothy Gale and a caution about a two-bit cigarette syndicate. The piece mirrors a bygone era’s mix of literary reflection and social quirks.
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Carl Sandburg
Sandburg
George Kirby
Tampa
Key Largo
Omaha
Kirby
Chicago
Florida
Edgar the 7:58: A Farce Ahead of Time
Phil Stong’s new Farrar and Rinehart book targets adults with Edgar the 7:58. The Mischievous hero clocks endless punctuality, parades through Pittsville to Madagascar and Moscow, and drives train crews to “show me a law.” The reviewer notes bold nonsense and moral insistence on timeliness.
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Edgar
Phil Stong
Farrar and Rinehart
Mr. Stone
Pittsville
Madagascar
Eiffeltower
Fittsville
Point Barrow
Alaska
Moscow
Pil Stong
Minors and taverns spark reader letters in economy paper
Letters express concern over minors drinking in taverns and lax health practices. Citizens push for enforcement, public vigilance, and cleanups. Edits note errors in a trivia feature and defend editorial stance while urging community action. The exchange includes health complaints about garbage receptacles and unsafe candy handling near stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Board of Health
New YWCA Director Named for Summer Program
Charlotte Krug of 6931 Vernon Ave has been named director of the YWCA South Side Summer high school girls program at 6614 Blackstone Ave. Miss King, a Northwestern University June graduate and former YWCA counselor, leads a summer schedule with volleyball badminton handicraft and city trips. The building opens Tuesdays from June 2 for activities and includes beach parties overnight hikes and outings on Thursdays.
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Charlotte Krug
Vernon Ave
Gols
South Side
Yow
Blackstone Ave
Stinz Hillman
Miss King
Northwestern University
YWCA
Yw.w.c.a
Dyer Addresses Williams College Scientists on City Manager Plan
Henry W. Dyer district secretary of the Chicago City Manager committee spoke to a George Williams college political science class last week. He urged proponents to pressure senators and representatives with petitions to vote favorably on the five bills then before the General Assembly to permit Chicago home rule on its municipal government form. Dyer warned against complacency stating we must not fumble the ball now that we are on the opponents' one yard line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Dyer
Chicago City Manager Committee
George Williams College
Chicago
General Assembly
Dyer
World Wide Guild Members Visit Lake Geneva
Members of the World Wide Guild of Hyde Park Baptist Church along St. and Woodlawn avenues traveled to Lake Geneva during the long weekend. The trip, arranged by Geraldine Schloerb and Margaret Chave, lists numerous participants with home addresses, including Joan Augustus, Alice Butter, Jean Dawson, Harriet Faton, Edna Evans, Doris Fisher, Diana Gard, Maman Hall, Barbara Heiberg, Anne Hutchinson, Mary Irwin, Joan Johnson, Jane Livergood, Norma Livergood, Nina Lashevsky, Alta May Rieves, John Roberts, Ann Ruth er, Stella Williams, and Patricia Lyding.
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World Wide Guild
Hyde Park Baptist Church
St. and
Woodlawn Ave
Lake Geneva
Geraldine Schloerb
Kenwood Ave
Margaret Chave
Harper Ave
Joan Agustus
E. 54Th
Alice Butter
Stony Island Ave
Jean Dawson
Harriet Faton
Greenwood Ave
Edna Evans
University Ave
Doris Fisher
Drexel Ave
Diana Gard
Hyde Park Ave
Maman Hall
Barbara and
Ann Heiberg
Dorchester Ave
Anne Hutchinson
Mary Irwin
Joan Johnson
Jane and
Norma Livergood
Nina ‘Lashevsky
Ingleside Ave
Alta May Rieves
John Roberts
Ann and
Mary Ruether
Maryland
Stella Williams
Cornell Ave
Patricia Lyding
Church Group to Learn Identity of Mystery Mothers
At Woodlawn Park ME church the Queen Esther Standard Bearers will learn who their Mystery Mothers are tomorrow night. Each girl is paired with a mother from the Woman's club, and the banquet revealing them is a church social highlight. Mrs. Frank Tullis oversees banquet arrangements.
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Woodlawn Park ME
Novel Pamphlet Depicts Life at Wilson College
A newly published pamphlet titled Candid Strolls Through Wilson portrays life at Wilson College 6800 Stewart Ave. It covers courses accepted by other colleges, career tracks in business and science, and pre professional paths. It highlights the student council, Wilson College Press and student life with photos of classrooms, clubs, lecturers, and activities.
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Wilson Junior College
Stewart
Wilson
Municipal Junior College
Lewis Sprietsma
Wiliam F. Madden
Southside
Wilson College Press
Associated College Press
Wison College
Catholic Woman's Club Names Its New Officers
Officers and board members of the South Side Catholic Woman's club were named at the recent election. Mrs. Michael J. Devaney was named president and Mrs. Peter J. Needham first vice president. The lineup includes several vice presidents, secretaries, and chairmen for calendar, education, citizenship, and other duties. The new officers will meet this summer to plan a gala silver jubilee celebration.
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South Side
Catholic Woman's Club
Michael J. Devaney
Champlain Ave
Peter J. Needham
W. Garfield Blvd
Charles E. Murphy
Corneil Ave
John J. McHneroe
Wood Sr
Edward J. Mitchell
Jeffery Ave
James Murray, Jr
Indiana Ave
Thomas Weinrich
Aberdeen St
John W. Collins
Peoria St
Joseph Cummings
South Park Ave
George W. Ritchie
Emerald Ave
William Crot
Latin St
Henry P. Morrissey
Euclid Ave
David McCuddy
Bennett Ave
Harry A Laub
Legion of Mercy
William D Meister
Oglesby Ave
James J. Casey
Morgan St
House
Marion McShane
Gregierave
Celebration Tea by State Department at Illinois Federation
Mrs Gordon B Holland chairs a celebration tea at 1 30 pm tomorrow by the State Department of International Relations of the Illinois Federation of Woman's Clubs honoring the department's showings at state and national conventions. Mrs George Stevenson Harvey I international relations chair and district and club chairs will attend. Mrs Stevenson won first place for Illinois in round table study groups and placed second in essays and student essay contest. Mrs Kenneth V a t u e will read her prize essay. Guests of honor include Mrs Walter W Seymour Mrs W P Bruckner Mrs Edward J Lehman Mrs William Pigott Mrs William F Farrell Mrs Fred R Lufkin Mrs Truman Creager Mrs Adolf Hoff man and other state dignitaries.
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Gordon B. Holland
Kymbark Ave
Illinois Federation of Woman's Clubs
George Stevenson
Harvey I
Stevenson
Kenneth Vatue
Walter W. Seymour
Wiliam P Bruckner
Edward J. Lehman
William Pigott
Willism F. Farrell
Fred R. Lufkin
Truman Creager
Adolf Hoffman
What Would You Do in a Race Day Dilemma
A contest asks readers to write about choosing between entering a dangerous car race and staying to help a gravely injured child. Last week winner John Klimas claimed $5 for arguing to keep his steady business, valuing family over fame and fortune.
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Southeast Economist
E. Tist St
John Klimas
Lfe
Klimas
Amateur Players Present Adam's Evening at Park Manor Church
The Amateur Players with Pilgrim Fellowship present Adams Evening a Katherine Kavanaugh comedy tomorrow and next Tuesday at 8 15 p m in Park Manor Congregational Church 7000 South Park Avenue Warren Anderson plays Adam and Francis Hutchinson as Anna Other cast members include Grant Wilson Jean Watts Louise Carson Robert Wilson Betty Schufelt Edward Gordon Virginia Moss and Arthur Savidge A Kupple Klub minstrel show tonight and tomorrow at Brookline Presbyterian Church features Captain John J Pottinger and Harry Cottier with Mrs Floyd Shaw and Mrs Harry Lewis in key roles Masquer Studio Players close season with a trio of one act plays Tuesdays and Sundays at Masquer Players Little Theater and auditions for summer production I Take Death Free Speech course offered Tuesdays at 10 p m at South Shore Library 2501 East 73rd Street
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Pilgrim Fellowship
Adam
Katherine Kavanaugh
Park Manor Congregational Church
South Park Ave
Warren Anderson
Eberhart
Francis Hutchinson
Anna
Grant Wilson
Casper
Jean Watts
Gertie
Louise Carson
Mrs
Kupple
Floyd Shaw
Harry Lewis
Harper Ave
Jack Nicholson
E. 75Th St
Jimmy Dickson
Phil Lunde
Bob McKay
Woodlawn Ave
Ewald Skogsberg
Masquer Studio Players
Masquer Players
Little Theater
Wentworth Ave
Cassandra
Alice Carey Smith
Mrs. Smith
Secress
Howard Rooney
Pucccini
Winifred Branigan
Margot Nelson
Estelle Cherbus
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the People
E. 71St St
John Kercher
Dorchester
Hermitage
Southeast
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Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Jefferson
Robert Mahlberg
Dante Ave
Gqueston
R. J. Poole
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Wilson College
Catholic Woman’s Club
State Department
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Jaoué
the Masquer
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Mr. Rooney
Tuxis Society
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South Shore Library
E. 73rd_ st
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Hercules
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Cottage Grove
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