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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1959
Page
1
Citizens in Avalon Park discuss remedies for littering. Opinions call for stricter enforcement, higher fines, public shaming, education from children to parents, and more police alertness to deter litterbugs.
Carpentry crews set up for the fifth annual Home Show sponsored by the Economist Newspapers at the International Amphitheatre. Doors open 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily Thursday through Sunday with exhibits on furniture, appliances, carpets, stoves, Hi Fi gear, and foods. Prizes include all expense trips to Mexico City and Miami Beach. Entertainment features Ringling Brothers circus acts nightly and six accordion bands from The Music Center with multiple performances. More exhibits and booths from local retailers and manufacturers fill the south hall.
The Mayor's Citizens Committee for a Cleaner Chicago lists 16 community cleanup chairmen and co chairs in Southeast Chicago led by area coordinator John R. O'Connor. Names include Richard L. Geary of the Hyde Park South Shore Chamber and Carl A. Swengel of Grand Crossing Chatham Chamber, with several Chatham Avalon Park and South Shore groups represented. East Side awaits a chairman after William J. McDillion's death, as executives note volunteers work without pay and absorb costs from outreach duties.
Five youths including a juvenile were arrested by Grand Crossing police after a car near Vincent Milligan’s home yielded a missing news service checkbook, a check protectograph, and ID papers with the name John Lane Judge. About 30 unsigned checks were found. one man named John L Judge was cleared, another, Calvin Grimes, remains at large.
Stony Island Businessmen’s association will name Aldermen Emil V. Pacini and James A. Condon honorary members at a Thursday meeting in Avalon Park fieldhouse. President Joseph P. McMahon said the event caps the association’s membership drive, with Duncan Bowen and Charles Jurgensen reporting on results. Architect sketches proposing beautification and traffic changes on Stony Island from E 79th to 95th will be shown as an alternative to proposed expressway elevations.
Russell Square residents were asked to obtain ballots and vote on whether to invite the Community Conservation Board to help renew the neighborhood. About 70 residents attended a meeting in Russell Square park. ballots will be counted June 19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe church hall.
Mayor Richard J. Daley issued a proclamation declaring June 15 to Father’s Day June 21 as Home and Family Week in Chicago. The act coincides with the Father of the Year contest organized by the Chicago Area Father’s Day council.
Members of the Chicago Women's Ideal Club hold a noon luncheon at South Shore Country Club at 71st and South Shore Drive to celebrate a year of fundraising for scholarships and charities. Mrs. Richard E. Feeney will preside. committee members include Mrs. Frank Jaske, Mrs. Daniel E. Sheehan, Mrs. Theodore Anderson, and Mrs. Ernest Schwartz. After lunch, games, and music by Lois Weigert are planned.
About 500 people attended a May 27 testimonial banquet in Liberty hall to honor Alderman James A. Condon of the 8th Ward. George J. Murphy chaired, Tony Weitzel presided as master of ceremonies, and Corporation Counsel John Melaniphy represented Mayor Daley.
A dress shop at 2661 East 75th Street was robbed Thursday afternoon when two youths entered and threatened owner June Ryder with a pocket gun. Ryder said she cut one youth on the arm with a small knife during the confrontation before they fled.
South Shore commission's tenant referral department aided more than 500 applicants in finding apartments in its first two months. Richard D. Jaffe, executive director, told the board Thursday evening that over 650 apartments were available for May leasing, with 350 units upcoming for June through August at 71348 Jeffery Blvd. Registration is required 9 am to 4 30 pm Monday to Friday.
Chicago Transit Authority ends the 59th 61st street line to the Museum of Science and Industry. Buses will terminate at Midway Plaisance and Stony Island. service to the museum moves to the new No 55 route starting June 21.
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