Civic Leaders Gather for Recreation Conference Meet
More than 75 civic, service and business leaders met at the Hotel Sherman to discuss the Industrial Recreation conference next Tuesday and Wednesday. Edward L. Burchard of the Chicago Recreation Commission urged broad local participation and noted the event will unite management and labor to address neighborhood recreation needs. National speakers will speak at the Wednesday evening session.
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Sherman
Industrial Recreation
Edward L. Burchard
Chicago Recreation Commission
Southeast Side
Albert H. Chapman
Cornell Ave
Associated Clubs of
Woodlawn
Paul I. Flerson
University Ave
Woodlawn Recreation
The
University College of Northwestern University
Burchard
Howard I. Vierow
Chicago
Fleming to address O Keeffe students on traffic safety
George W. Fleming general secretary of Mayor Kellys Keep Chicago Safe will speak to 700 pupils at the O Keeffe school Merril 6940 this morning on traffic safety He will urge consistent standards through summer and remind children to follow the same rules as motorists A film Bicycling with Complete Safety will be shown arranged by Mrs W J Nixon Jr safety chairman of the PTA.
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George W. Fleming
Kelly
Keep
Chicago
O'Keeffe
Merril
Fleming
W. J. Nixon, Jr
Parent
Mt. Carmel Senior Prom Set For Tomorrow at Olympian Fields
Mt. Carmel High plans a senior farewell prom tomorrow at Olympian Fields Country Club. A train will carry 3200 couples from 64th Street and Dante to the club. Music by Gay Claridge orchestra. Student leaders include Wesley Muller and Charles Butler with Frank Searfoss, James Michuda, Jack McCallum, Joseph Dillon, John Rueble and Robert Paulsen assisting. Rev Angelus Oborne directs the event. Scout troop No 577 hikers are named, led by Marvin Jones and William Pease.
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Mt. Carmel High School
Olympian Fields Country Club
64Th St
Dante
Gay Claridge
Wesley Muller
Dorchester Ave
Charles Butler
South Shore Dr
Frank Searfoss
Green Sr
James Michuda
la Salle St
Jack McCallum
University Ave
Joseph Dillon
John Rueble
Bennett Ave
Robert Paulsen
Euclid Ave
Angelus J. Oborne
O. Carm
Veteran at Five to Head Revue at Hyde Park High
Five year old Robert Bloomfield known as Robert Ellis will headline a revue at Hyde Park High School next Sunday at 2 30 p m. Lunney's Studios presents the show with Rob ert appearing on song and dance and two dramatic numbers. Additional acts include children from age three to 16 performing dance song dramatic and instrumental pieces.
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Robert Bloomfield
E. Tith
N. D. ‘Bloomfield
F. 77Th St
Hyde Park High School
Hollywood
Paramount Studios
Robert Will Bo
Eddie Linney
Meglin, Fanchon and
Marco
Casting Begins for Rice Street Scene at Federal Theatre
Federal Theater project starts casting Elmer Rice's Pulitzer play Street Scene for a late June opening. The revival follows its sighted inclusion in Burns Mantle's 10 best plays of the year, with prior Chicago run in 1929 and 1930. Victor Sutherland directs under Harry Minturn's supervision.
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Elmer Rice
Federal Theater Project
Burns Mantle
Chicago
Federal Theater
Victor Sutherland
Harry Minturn
Ballous Celebrate 22nd Wedding Anniversary at Woolshire
Mr and Mrs W H Ballou celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary with a dinner at Woolshire restaurant. Guests included Ted Young and daughter Elaine of Merrill Avenue, Arthur Spiegel of 79th Street, and Mrs Mary Weingart of Merrill Avenue. Also noted is William J Reilly and daughter Edna returning from Springfield after attending Gloria’s graduation.
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W. H. Ballou
Woolshire
Tist St
Ted Young
Merrill Ave
Elaine
Arthur Spiegel
William J. Reilly
Edna
Blackstone Ave
Springfield
Gloria
Southeast Side Schools Enter “Save the Lawn” Contest
More than 50 Chicago schools entered the city beautification contest. Southeast side participants include Avalon Park Caldwell and Tuggles. Awards include a silver plaque to the top lawn and a silver trophy for the runner up.
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Southeast Side
Paul Schulze
Citizens’ Committee
Chicago Park District
Avalon Park
Kenwood Ave
Caldwell
Cregier Ave
Tuggles
Prairie Ave
Schulze
James B. McCahey
Board of Education
Southeast Side War Veteran Installed as Officer
Capt. James H. Kelly at 7626 Luella Avenue was installed senior vice commander of Ivy Division post No. 3624 Veterans of Foreign Wars in ceremonies at 177 N. Clark Street club rooms. The post draws ex-service members of the Fourth Division who served in World War I including the Meuse Argonne offensive where the Ivy Division fought 24 days straight. William T. Evans is commander of the new post BAR MITZVAH. Meyer Weinstein, son of Mrs. Minnie Weinstein, will have a Bar Mitzvah at the South Side Hebrew Congregation on 74th Street and Chappel Avenue next Saturday morning.
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James H. Kelly
Luellaave
Ivy Division
N. Clark St
Meuse-Argonne
William T. Evans
Meyer Weinstein
Minnie Weinstein
Hyde Park Bivd
South Side
Hebrew Congregation
74Th St
Chappel Ave
Children’s Day Observances at Multiple Churches
Churches across the city prepare Children’s Day programs with special services and student presentations. United Presbyterian Chapel at 704 E 83rd St offers a 10:30 a.m. program led by Rev. John McClenahan. U P C U fellowship, salad luncheon, choir rehearsals, and Summer conference plans follow. Additional events include Mission Covenant’s choir concert at 8 p.m. and a baptismal related program next Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
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United Presbyterian
Violet Hazzard
Bible School Workers’ Council
Mission Covenant
Mission Covenant Church of
Grand Crossing
T3rd St
Cottage Grove Ave
E. W. Person
Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church
81St St
Calumet
H. Ray Berger
Rubenstein
Ingleside Avenue
William H Evans
M.E
76Th St
Ingleside Ave
Immanuel Evangelical
Immanuel Evangelical Church
70Th St
Michigan Ave
H. J. Schick
Brookline Presbyterian
Brookline Presbyterian Church
73Rd St
Maryland Ave
Sunday School Program Promises Inspiring Service Message
Parents and friends are invited to a program by the children of the Sunday school. Rev. Charles M. Rauch invites attendees to the Young People's meeting at 7 pm with Robert Z. Jacobson leading. The evening topic is Finding My Place in Christian Service.
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Charles M. Rauch
Robert Z
Jacobson
Korjena Diet Aid Claims Quick Weight Loss Test
An advertisement urges readers to prove a weight loss claim using Korjena tablets. It instructs weighing at dawn, taking one tablet daily, and measuring progress over two weeks. The offer promises refunds if results are not achieved and claims the product dissolves for daily elimination.
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Korjena
Pat
Fay
Yourselvet
Legion Meeting For Charles Cameron Jr Poet 130
American Legion members will meet tonight at 8 in the Calumet council K of C clubrooms at the Southmoor hotel corner 67th street and Stony Island avenue. Charles Cameron Jr is identified as poet no 130 in the legion roster.
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