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Newspaper

Southeast Economist

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

3

Southeast Sider Named Head of Jewish War Veterans

Rudolph Shapira of 7925 Essex avenue was elected commander of the Illinois Jewish War Veterans at the department convention held at Civil Service Post American Legion HQ. Other Southeast Siders named to office include Charles Bournstine, David Fass, and Harry Shaffer. Louis Cohen and Joseph Rosenblum also named in key posts. The department covers three posts Gen Edward Solomon, Gen Abel Davis, and Gen Milton Foreman. Shapira, active since WWI, was past commander of Fort Dearborn and Siberia posts and is master of Crescent lodge. Plans for additional posts in Chicago and a delegation to the Boston national convention were discussed. Leo Wulffsohn is retiring commander.

Rudolph Shapira Essex Ave Ilinois Louis Cohen Lewis H. Lippman Leo Wulfsohn Joseph P. Rosenblum Shapiro Fort Dearborn American Legion Siberia Crescent Lodge No Edward Solomon Abel Davis Milton Foreman Chicago Boston Leo Wulffsohn

St Clara parish homecoming invites former parishioners

St. Clara parish hosts its June homecoming tomorrow evening at the parish auditorium 6421 Woodlawn Ave inviting all former parishioners and friends of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Rev Urban Lager O Carm pastor assists by Rev Kieran OHara Carm Thomas Murphy chairing the reception with local volunteers and committees listed.

St. Clara Parish Woodlawn Ave National Shrine of the Little Flower Urban Lager O. Carm Kieran O’hara Carm Thomas N. Jd. Pausback Mary Lawler University Ave Harold Smith Charles Bornstein Minerva Ave Catherine Prendergast Hany ©. Walker George Fleming

Joan Marie Kelly Returns to School After Chicago Trip

Joan Marie Kelly of 7514 Ridgeland Avenue has returned to St. Joseph academy in Lakewood Ohio after traveling with her aunt and uncle to Chicago for her cousin Rita Wilton’s wedding. She plans to go back to Chicago next week for her sister Dorothy’s graduation from Aquinas Dominican high school and Dorothy’s music scholarship to Sienna Heights college.

Joan Marie Kelly Ridgeland Ave St. Joseph Academy Lakewood Chicago J. J. Moore Rita Wilton James H. Hegarty Joan Dorothy Aquinas Dominican High School Aquinas Sienna Heights College of Adrian, Mich

De LaSalle Mathers to Install New Officers

The De LaSalle Mathers club will install new officers at 2 pm this afternoon at the school at 35th St and Mabashave. Officers: Mrs John Harris president, Mrs Lewis Lenski vice president, Mrs Thomas Finucane corresponding secretary, Mrs James Foley recording secretary, and Mrs George Welf treasurer.

de LaSalle Mathers’ Club 35Th St Mabashave John Harris Lewis Lenski Thomas Finucane James Fole George Welf

Pets seek new homes in Southeast Economist Animal Kingdom

The Animal Kingdom column offers two free services to readers: help for owners who must rehome pets and matching readers with well trained animals. This week Boots the fox terrier, nine months old, seeks a new home and a small terrier puppy also needs care.

Southeast Economist Animal Kingdom Hconomist Boots 65Th St

Lost German Shepherd Near South Shore

Large dark male German shepherd with a graying muzzle and bushy tail wearing a chain collar last seen near South Shore. Owner requests information leading to a safe return and offers a reward.

South Shore

Homes Wanted Fox Terrier and Terrier Pup Advertisements

Male fox terrier about mos old sought by readers. Housebroken, black and white. Write to Box No. 588 Animal Kingdom. Economist seeks male terrier pup about 4 mos old, white with brown marks. Write to Box No. 589 Animal Kingdom, Southeast Economist.

Animal Kingdom Southeast Economist

Hirsch Choral Winners To Air On WLS Program

Hirsch high school's prize winning choral club will be heard over radio station WLS Monday evening from eight to nine thirty o'clock as part of a Board of Education musical program. Also appearing are Lindblom high school and Wilson Junior College choirs. Helen Howe will thank the community for support in aiding Hirsch and Lindblom choirs to Springfield for the national choral competition. Hirsch's choir, directed by Mrs. Helen Kane, won first place in its division at Springfield and William Tabbert won first place in the solo contest for baritones.

Springfield Hirsch Helen Kane William Tabbert

Music Project Units to Appear in Southeast Side Schools

Two Illinois Music project units will perform in Southeast side schools next Tuesday. The American Concert orchestra led by Ralph Cissne will play at Cornell school 7540 Drexel Ave at 1 p.m. The Jubilee Singers led by James A Mundy will perform at Mann school 8030 Chappel Ave at 9 71 a.m.

Illinois Music Project Southeast Side American Concert Orchestra Ralph Cissne Cornell Drexel Ave Jubilee Singers James A. Mundy Mann School Chappel Ave

Social Security Payments For Beneficiaries Explained

The piece outlines 1940 eligibility for old age and survivors insurance under the amended Social Security Act. It details qualified wage earners 65 or older, eligible family members, surviving dependents, and lump sum provisions. It also notes wage credits and how workers may qualify by 1940 with regional offices listed for information.

Social Security Board The Economist Federal Insurance Program Halsted St W. Madison

Animal Kingdom Pet Ads Offered To Southeast Siders

Notice invites Southeast Side residents to advertise lost and found pets in the Animal Kingdom section with standard classified ad rates applied to notices.

Mist Animal Kingdom

Charte Event for Chris Schaflein Auxiliary Unit 813

Auxiliary unit 813 received its charter Tuesday and will meet on the first and third Tuesdays each month at 220 East 79th Street. A social hour with cards banco and refreshments follows the June 18 business meeting.

Chris Schaflein E. 79Th St

Berean Bible Class Meets at St John Methodist Church

Mrs. F. C. Fralick hosts the Berean Bible class of St. John Methodist Church at the last meeting of the season this afternoon at 1 o'clock. The hostess lives at T1715 Colfax Avenue. The church is located at 74th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.

F. C. Fralick Colfax Ave St. John Methodist Church 74Th St Cottage Grove Ave

Hospital Women to Host Dessert Bridge Benefit

Englewood Hospital Women's Auxiliary announces a dessert bridge party on Friday June 14 to raise funds for nursing care hospitalization and patient treatments. Chairman Mrs William L Gregg and aides Mrs N S Baskind Mrs H F Hunt Sophea Rathje Mrs Charles H Schultz and Mrs Sol M Abelson organize the event at the Nurses' Home located at 60th and Green Streets.

Englewood Hospital E. 62Nd St Sophea Rathje Prospect Ave Charles H. Schultz Stewart Ave Sol M. Abelson Sacramento Ave

DePaul Announces 30th Summer Session Schedule

DePaul university will open its 30th Summer school session on Monday June 24 and close August 1. Classes will be offered in all colleges. The announcement came this week from Dean Howard E. Egan, director of the Summer session.

DePaul University Howard E. Egan

Alpha Sigma Pi Slack Dance Set by Gamma Chapter

Gamma chapter of Alpha Sigma Pi sorority will hold a slack dance Sunday evening at the South Side Hebrew congregation located at 74th Street and Chappel Avenue. Shirlee Mose chairs the event with Dolly Jacobs and Jeanne Lighton assisting.

Alpha| Sigma Pi Hebrew Congregation 74Th St Chappel Ave Shirlee Mose Dolly Jacobs Jeanne Lighton Maxine Falkow Florence Rosenblat Shirley Waldman Adele Mendelshon Seretta Sielzer

Sisterhood to Install Officers at Beth Jacob Banquet

The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Jacob B nai Bezalel Anshe Misrach will install new officers next Sunday at 5 30 p m. The event is held with the Shevuoth banquet in the temple community center at 6028 Champlain Ave.

Sisterhood Congregation Beth Jacob B'nai Bezalel Anshe Misrach Champlain Ave Temple

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