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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
5
Dr Elmer L Becker and Dr Hubert R Catchpole of University of Illinois faculty were elected to membership in the Chicago colleges chapter of the Society of Sigma Xi scientific honorary.
Judge G M Fisher declares greed and materialism corrode family life and national character. He cites depression era lessons on truth and honesty, urges return to fundamental spiritual values and a rebirth of liberty through faith under God. He warns material progress without virtue weakens America’s moral fiber.
Dickie the one year old black tom cat and his six week old offspring Teddy and Dickie Jr. seek a loving home with a guardian who will watch over them. Owners request letters to Box 259 Animal Kingdom Southeast Economist 728 W 5th St. Letters should describe the home and the writer’s animal experience. the newspaper acts only as a clearing agency.
Classified pet notices list various cats and dogs for adoption with descriptions and box numbers. Entries include a one year old black male cat with two kittens, an Angora red male cat, a trio of kittens orange and white two males one female, a six week old tiger striped kitten female, a four part collie and chow one month old, a three year old black female Asian dog, two kittens nine weeks old black and white male, four kittens five weeks old two black two tiger male, a part cocker spaniel and beagle seven months old female, a fox terrier seven to ten months old black and white, and a grey and white one year old female. Each item specifies a write box number.
Mercy Mothers' auxiliary will stage a games party at 8 p.m. Friday in Leo High School auditorium at 79th and Peori. President Mrs Leo Conlan of Vernon Avenue announced profits will be donated to the school fund.
The Chicago Woman's Ideal club will hold its annual Summer program Thursday June 17 in the Edgewater Beach hotel Grand ballroom. A style show and a variety program will highlight the afternoon's activities. Lunch will be served.
Eighteen girls were invested into Girl Scout Intermediate troop 830 at a Mothers Tea hosted by Mrs Homer Smith of 7810 Euclid Ave. Leaders Mrs E P Durkin and Mrs John Kaveny officiated. Read aloud were names of new scouts with addresses on Euclid and surrounding streets.
The Nickelodeon theater pianist William Edwards Duffell will miss the June 15 performance at the Museum of Science and Industry to celebrate his golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner and reception at 8 30 p m in the Women's City Club. A Northwestern graduate, Duffell has long served as silent film accompanist and organist in Evanston and Chicago venues, including the First Baptist church and several Loop theaters. He remains active, teaching, composing, and performing on weekends.
William Roetzheim a 19 year old student at the Navy Pier division of the University of Illinois shared first place in the Chi Lin i athlete of the year contest after eight hours of deliberation. He was selected for the United States Olympic gymnast team as the youngest member and will train in New York before leaving for England in July for the Games.
Mrs Duffell, mother of two sons Dr R E Duffell and Fred and a daughter Mrs Helen Fox, serves on the Woman's City club board and is social chairman. She has babysat 11 grandchildren and is a member of the Hyde Park Baptist church, where the Duffells are active.
Mrs. L. E. Leach appointed area colonel for Doughnut Day June 15. She oversees volunteers in the area bounded by 60th street 66th place Jackson Park and the east side of Cottage Grove avenue. Contact Hyde Park 0776 to join. Funds support Booth Memorial Hospital South Side Settlement Emergency Lodge and about 100 other services.
Woodlawn regional library at 6247 Kimbark Ave received several new titles including Last Billionaire, a Henry Ford reminiscence. Small Jewelry, a beginner guide to crafting jewelry. Doctor Lawyer Merchant Chef profiling famous figures in a New Yorker style. and Great Rehearsal, detailing daily deliberations of the Constitutional convention.
A practical guide drawn from diary and letters of the founding fathers outlines the preparation and delivery of news on the air. It contrasts with Ides of March, a novel focused on the final months of Julius Caesar in ancient Rome.
The Women’s Association of South Shore Presbyterian Church at 2824 East 76th Street will host a thrift sale this evening in the church basement.
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