Franklin hosts TV series on traffic safety for Chicago
Southeast Chicago public safety educator Mort Franklin launches a nationwide reach via WTTW channel 11 in Chicago at 10 pm every Wednesday. The "Calling All Drivers" program features accident tolls attitudes highway conditions and driver education with interviews and police photos. The Chicago Police Department Public Safety Education Bureau sponsors the series.
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Mort Frankin
Frankin
Chicago
WTTW
Public Safety Education Bureau
Chicago Police Department
South Chicago Chamber of Commerce
Honor Mrs. Sander At Services And Dinner
Mrs. Louise Sander, longtime parochial school teacher at Zion Lutheran, received honors during Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and a dinner in her honor. Retiring after 25 years with the church school and 10 years as principal, she helped keep the school open during difficult times. Born in Hanover, Germany, she previously taught kindergarten there before moving to the United States.
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Louise Sander
Sander
Zion Lutheran Church
E. 109Th St
S. South Park
Hanover
Germany
United States
Sanders
Methodist Church Steak Fry Planned by Southlawn Clubs
A steak fry is scheduled for Saturday June 14 at South Holland Park near E 159th Street and S South Park Avenue. The event is organized by the Men's and Couples clubs of Southlawn Community Methodist Church with Roy Gustafson in charge of arrangements. Club presidents Thomas Dorwart and Jonmn Jurincic are noted as sponsors.
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South Holland Park
159Th St
South Park Ave
Southlawn Community Methodist Church
86Th St
S Cregier Ave
Roy Gustafson
147Th St
South Holland
Thomas Dorwart
Jonmn Jurincic
Hoxie Ave
Calumet Park Talent Show Winners Named
Charles Librizzi and James Stolsi won first place in Calumet Park grand winners show held on June 4. Ambassadors, a duet instrumental act, received the top award from James Fitzgibbons. Jimmy Cerda won second place for tumbling with Herbert Wardell presenting. Sharon Gaiz and Mary Ann Gedeika took third in tap dance with Thomas Coffey presenting.
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Charles Librizzi
James Stolsi
Calumet Park
Ambassadors
James Fitzerobons
Avenue G
Sundodgers
East Side
Jimmy Cerda
Herbert Wardell
Chicago Park Dustrict
Cerda
Sharon Gaiz
Mary Ann Gedeika
Thomas Coffey
George Washington School
Fitzgibbons
Wardelt
Coffey
al Kumskis
Ald. Em
V. Pacini
East Side Savings and Loan Association
Eisenstein Elected Commander of Illinois Jewish War Veterans
Eisenstein of 71305 Cyril Court was elected commander of the Department of Illinois Jewish War Veterans at their annual convention. An executive of Gateway Acceptance and Credit Corp., he is Roosevelt University educated and a wartime staff sergeant with the 42nd Division Combat Co. His decorations include two Silver Stars, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Badge. He previously led the South Shore Pvt. Sam Nievelt post.
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Morris E.senstein
Cyril Ct
Department of Illinois
United States
E 79Th St
Eisenstein
Roosevelt University
South Shore
Pvt
Sam Nievelt
Hirsch High Class of 18 Plans Fall Reunion
Seven member committee plans a reunion for Hirsch High School graduates of June 1948 to be held October 11 at Silver Lakes Golf Club. Mrs Jean Janzon Erbling requests contact details for the graduates and asks Southeast residents to reach Kenneth Johnson or Mrs Erbling with information.
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Hirsch High School
Silver Lakes Golf Club
Jean Janzon Erbling
Baiman
Southeast
Kenneth Johnson
S. Jeffery Ave
Essex
Erbling
Pilgrim
Parks Forest
Woodlawn Opens Legion Play With Burke O Malley
Woodlawn post faces Burke O Malley in the Junior American Legion District Three opener at 2 pm Sunday. The Woodlawn nine includes Mount Carmel and South Shore High stars. Burke O Malley relies mostly on Bowen players. Woodlawn also set to play Oak Park High on the South Shore field Sunday June 22.
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American Legion
Woodlawn Post
Burke O’malley
South Shore Park
E. 75Th St
S. Jeffery
Woodlawn Nine
Mount Carmel
South Shore High School
Diamond Stars
Bowen
Woodlawn
Connie
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Ursa
Bey Ae
Calis
S. Halsted
Mrs. Sander
Stanley
van Vlissingen
Methodist Church
Eisenstein Named
Morris Eisenstein
Accredited By
Illinois Superintendent of Public Institution
Abraham Buchman
Akiba
Een
95Th
Fair Wongna
Dan River
Eomes
du Barrys
Bright Pe
Barry
TRE
Batiste
Gil
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