Curb at 91st and Commercial Corner to be Repaired
South Side danger spot prompts action by South Chicago Chamber of Commerce. Irving Freeman of Goldblatt's at the corner describes a loose steel band and crumbled concrete creating a hazard as pedestrians cross and cars turn, urging repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Chicago Chamber of Commerce
E. 91St St
S. Commercial
Irving Freeman
Goldblatt’s
Chamber
S. Commercial Ave
Alan Tilley
S. Houston Ave
Public figures admired by South Shore residents
In the South Shore area interviews, residents name Doris Day Bing Crosby Bob Hope Greta Garbo Rudolph Valentino Barbara Stanwyk General Douglas MacArthur as figures they admired in youth. They cite qualities from wholesome charm to patriotic service and graceful poise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Teeling
South Chicago
Doris Day
Barbara
Anna Rood
South Shore
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Crosby
Hope
Armed Services
Greta Garbo
Ann Nevaly
Garage Proprietress
Barbara Stanwyk
Jacob Eiseman
Douglas MacArthur
Jacob
Eiseman
Baby Shower for Israel Aid Held by South Side Council
National Council of Jewish Women South Side division hosts its annual Baby Shower at Mrs Sumner Hagler home 9036 S Constance Ave with 7 15 p m start. Admission is new or used clothing or toys for Ship A Box mission to Israel. chaired by Mrs Robert Grombach from 2652 E 73rd St. and led by President Mrs Leonard Wood of 6523 S Caappel Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Hagler
S. Constance Ave
National Council of Jewish Women's
South Side
Robert Grombach
E. 73Rd St
Israel
Council
Leonard Wood
S. Caappel Ave
City Begins Mailings Under New Multiple Dwelling Registration
The city started registration under a new multiple dwelling ordinance with 116,000 statements mailed to property owners and agents. A city spokesman said the measure closes loopholes in ownership and management responsibilities and should speed building regulation enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad Dearborn
Teens defy Friday the 13th superstitions in Southeast
Three local youths Michael A. Gagliano Antoinette Diorio and Gail Waite turn 13 on Friday the 13th with parents dismissing curses. Mothers cite St Anthony protection and plan parties for Toni and Gail while others joke about the date. A light-hearted note suggests the next lucky date may be July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Gagliano
S. Avenue H
Antoinette Diorio
S. Avenue L
Gail Waite
S. Merrill
Joseph Diorio
St. Anthony
Antoinette
Toni
Southeast
Chicago's 57th Street Art Fair Draws Two Hundred Fifty Artists
Chicago area outdoor art fair held June 7 and 8 on E. 57th street between Kenwood and Kimbark avenues showcased paintings sculpture ceramics glass jewelry mobiles mosaics and hand weaving by more than 250 artists. The 11th annual event benefits individual artists and offers artwork at reasonable prices. Last year 250 artists exhibited and sold about 40000 worth of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E. 57Th St
Kenwood
Kimbark Aves
57Th Street
John Worner
Little Gallery
Hyde Park High boundary redistricting approved
Hyde Park High School will shift its northern boundary to 47th Street starting this fall. The boundary runs from 50th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue east to Lake Michigan and wraps around to 71st Street before returning to Cottage Grove. About 1160 freshmen will no longer attend Hyde Park, with affected students enrolling at Phillips or DuSable high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Hyde Park High School
E. 7Ist St
37Th St
47Th St
E. 50Th St
S. Cottage Grove Ave
50Th St
S. Woodlawn Ave
E. 48Th St
Reavis
Phillips
DuSable
Hyde Park
du Seble
Harlan School
E. 98Th St
S. Michigan Ave
Bogen High School
W. 79Th St
S. Pulaski Rd
Mather High School
California Ave
W. Peterson Ave
South Shore Temple Choir Launches Radio Series
The South Shore Temple choir directed by Helmut Spitzer began a radio series titled And There Was Music on WBBM. The choir will be heard every third Saturday in summer at 9 05 pm from 7715 S Crandon Ave. Rabbi Ahron Opher will narrate. The temple sits at 7215 S Jeffery Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shore Temple
WBBM
Helmut Spitzer
S. Crandon Ave
Ahron Opher
S Jeffery Ave
New Harlan High School Aims To End Double Shifts
John M Harlan High School a 3.5 million project at 8652 S Michigan Ave will open in September alleviating crowding at nearby schools An enrollment of about 850 freshmen and sophomores is anticipated The district 18 panel also discussed boundary lines and the integration plan for Chicago schools with a moderator guessing the Harlan intake will be about 60 percent Caucasian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M Harlan
S. Michigan Ave
Richard H Sanders
Board of Education
Sanders
Chicago
Cottage Grove Heights
Tion
Pasnick
Harlan School
Walter Doiterer
S. University Ave
Harlan
Inquest Delayed in South Chicago Avenue Crash
Coroner's jury continued the inquest into the death of Ralph Knight and Don Franklin after their car struck a utility pole between 89th and 90th streets on South Chicago Avenue Monday night. The session addressed testimony from two injured women, Viola Hall and Pearl Scott, as witnesses remain hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 89Th
90Th Sts
South Chicago Ave
Ralph Knight
S. Rhodes Ave
Don Franklin
S. Ellis Ave
Viola Hall
Pearl Scott
Daisy Mahan
South Chicago Community Hospital
Grand Crossing
South Chicago Hospital
Grace Memorial Undertaking Parlor
92Nd St
Knight
North Carolina
Franklin
Ann Arbor
Mich
South Chicago
John McNulty
Fire Inhalator Squad 5
Police Hunt For Youth Diorio Missing Since May 31
South Deering teenager Andrew Sandy Diorio 17 has been missing since May 31. The Chicago Vocational High School senior was last seen leaving home with his car and a gasoline card, believed spotted in Colorado Springs but authorities had no stop authority. Diorio is described as 5 feet 8 inches, 145 pounds with brown hair and glasses. His parents request information at Saginaw 1-2679.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Deering
Andrew
Sandy” Diorio
Andrew Diorio Sr
S. Calhoun Ave
Colorado Springs
Colo
Andrew Sr
East Side
Chicago Vocational High School
Roseland Junior Achievement Group
St. Kevin’s Teenage Club
Calumet Region Youth Council
Saginaw
Cal-Sag Tour Planned By Chamber Of Commerce
The East Side Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Cal-Sag tour at 9 a.m. on Wednesday June 18. Participants depart from the E 92nd Street bridge aboard the Motor Ship Mercury to Lockport, returning by chartered bus. The itinerary covers Calumet harbor and river, Lake Calumet harbor, Little Calumet river, Calumet Sag channel, the Chicago Sanitary District Ship Canal, and the locks at Lockport. Hon. Judge Walker Butler of the Cook County Superior Court will be the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Sag
East Side
Publisher Of Economist To Appear On TV Show
Bruce Sagan publisher of the Southtown Economist and the Southeast Economist will be guest on channel five's City Desk at 1 pm Sunday June 15. He discusses area projects and his recent acquisition of the Economist newspapers before a panel of Chicago newsmen moderated by NBC news director William Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Sagan
Southtown Economist
Southeast Economist
Channel Five
Economist
Chicago
William Ray
N.B.C
Music teaching or instrument ads in Bayport Classifieds
Bayport classified pages invite readers to find a music teacher or instrument. Ad listings highlight options to save time and money on musical needs in the Bayport area.
Chicago South Side group drives pledge for urban renewal
South Chicago Community Council block captains mobilize residents east of the Illinois Central tracks to sign pledges to clean and fix up properties as a step toward possible conservation area status. A June 23 mass meeting will feature Matthew Hartigan. collaboration offered by Mayor Daley's cleanup committee follows past CHA land clearance opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Chicago
Community Conservation Council
Matthew Hartigan
Flores
John R O’connor
Richard J. Daley
Citizens Committee
Chicago
South
92Nd Sts
Chicago Housing Authority
Emil V. Pacini
CHA
Lillian Peterson
The
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Michael
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St Anthony
James Waite
Gail
Chicago Area
Charles Sozdak
Lindsay McGowen
E. 68Th St
Vance S. Chang
Rock Island
Vincennes
Stony Island Ave
New York Central
Andrew A. Moore
Moore
Raymond W. Pasnick
Avalonave
Chicago Board of Education
Integra
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Bayport
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