Chicago Issues 580000 Vehicle Licenses in 1939
City collector reports 580000 vehicle licenses issued in 1939, up about 40000 from 1938, yielding 5153728.60 dollars. Notices sent to every registered owner for license expiration. 1940 collections surpass 1939. Receipts from license and permit fees rise to about 12 million, aided by liquor license fee adjustments. Second period cigarette licenses reach 9294, liquor licenses decline from 14998 in 1938 to 8963 current period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Kelly
Chicago
Garden Fete At South Bryn Mawr Club
Next Monday at 8 pm a garden party for South Bryn Mawr Wednesday club members and friends will be hosted by Mrs. Arthur J. Olson 7648 Constance Ave Ways and Means chair. Rain date is the next favorable evening. Committee includes Mrs. Randall co-chairman and Mrs. Shhulz, McKee, Ennes, Holger, and Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bryn Mawr
Arthur J. Olson
Constance Ave
Ways and Means
N. Randall
FE. R. Shhulz
Leo W. McKee
Woodshore
Kathleen Toon
Woodshore Junior Woman's Club
B. Marquette Rd
Miss Toon
Avian Reinemeyer
Bette Jeanne Hochendel
Helene Ellis
Alice Field
Windsor Park
Thodore Lely
74Th St
Woman's Club
Temple Men’s Club backs children’s outing plan
Plans by the South Side Hebrew congregation men’s club at 74th street and Chappel avenue call for a picnic for the children of the Hebrew school on Sunday June 23. Al Ellis was reelected president with officers Harry Schero Martin Leavitt Dr Samuel Wineburgh Herman Moss and David Saper. Mary Tucker and Catherine Battle of Columbus Georgia visited Mrs J M Stapleton at 6716 Ridgeland Ave, host’s tea held last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew School
South Side
Hebrew Congregation
74Th St
Chappel Ave
al Ellis
Harry Schero
Martin Leavitt
Samuel Wineburgh
Herman Moss
David Saper
Georgia
Mary Tucker
Catherine Battle
Columbus
J. M. Stapleton
Ridgeland Ave
Southeast ST. Dorothy wins second annual Junior Olympic meet
ST. DOROTHY grammar school dominates the Grand Crossing park event amassing wins in junior boys events including 50 yard dash Tavard dash and baseball throw. Cornell and other schools contend as 11 teams compete with awards and a grand slam relay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Dorothy Grammar School
Grand Crossing Park
ST. Dorothy
Joe McMahon
Sam Ciavirella
Don Griffin
Ciavirella
Jim Hanlon
Nick Carvelli
Thorpe
Joh McMahon
Arthur Marks
Cornell
McMahon
Bob Poland
Mike LA Rocco
Griffin
Eddie Greco
ST. Francis
Paul Revere School
Revere
Arnold Swanson
Doris Excell
Hwildegard Durant
Shirley Exncell
Mary Daves
George Collas
Robert Campbell
Paul Rupright
Flora Curran
Betty Campbell
Betty Berkwith
Carmela Miale
Shields
Tax collections exceed last year as the rush continues
County Treasurer John Toman reports 1939 tax collections surpass last year by 2,726,000. First period totals above 81,000,000 with about 10,000 bills still to be added. Mail on final day brought 20,000 parcels, clerks have only processed half. A possible shift of penalty dates to June 5 and September 5 is being explored with attorney Arthur Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Toman
Toman
Arthur Sullivan
Currency Exchange Marks Its Fourth Anniversary
The Jeffery currency exchange in South Shore celebrates four years since opening in June. Manager Jesse Lenza notes the business began in 1922 at 1929 KH, Tist Street, and has operated there continuously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse L. Lenza
Jeffery Currency Exchange
Mr. Lenza
South Shore
Tist St
Eaton Priddy Post Keno Card Party Announced
Eaton Priddy post No. 111 American Legion will hold its annual card and banco party Monday evening at 8 o clock in the post headquarters 71936 Cottage Grove Ave. Commander Leo N. McGlinn has named Elliott L. Kramer David H. Fass Walter E. Leamon and George Friske to organize, with help from the women's auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton-Priddy
American Legion
Banco
Cottage Grove Ave
Leo N. McGlinn
Elliott L. Kramer
David H. Fass
Walter E. Leamon
George Friske
Women’s Auxiliary
Penny for your thoughts on a wartime paper
A Chicago Bureau column presents residents answering imagined thoughts for a penny, noting reactions to comic books, fashion, medicine, and daily routines. The piece includes addresses and names like Bernard Jerding, Elaine Weber, Frank Norwick, and Betty Burley amid local club notices and school items.
Red Cross Chapter Appeals for Funds in Chicago Drive
Andrew C. Metzger, chairman of Grand Crossing unit, appeals residents of Grand Crossing and Chatham to subscribe to a Chicago Red Cross drive for 1 000 000 for European war sufferers. The Chicago quota is part of a 310 000 000 nationwide goal. He cites urgent needs in Europe and reports aid already sent to Belgium and the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew C. Metzger
Chicago Ave
Grand Crossing
American Red Cross
Chatham
Chicago Red Cross
Chicago
Metzger
Red Cross
Europe
Belgium
Netherlands
Mercy Mothers Plan St Mary Training School Visit
Mercy Mothers auxiliary will tour the St Mary Training School in Desplaines next Wednesday. Buses leave Mercy High School at 9:30 am from g1st street and Prairie area, with pickups at Vincennes Avenue Halsted Ashland Western Avenues and 55th Street. Reservations due before Saturday to Mrs W P Boylan or Mrs J P Brodie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy High School
G1st St
Prairie
Mercy Mothers’ Auxiliary
St. Mary
J. P. Brodie
Eberhart Ave
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Woodlawn Round Table
Woodlawn Mothers’ Round Table
O. F. Glaubitz
Cregier Age
Ilinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
F. A. Johnson
Glaubitz
Herbert Pratt, Jr
R. F. Crego
Walter O.anthony
William J. Mathews
C. H. Yzircher
Charles M. Clerk
Jack Foster
Arche
Young Woman's Auxiliary
Arche Club
Olympia Country Club
Floyd Cripe
Richard Walther
Temple Men’s Club
W. W. Tarr
D. M. Reerer
W. Thompson
63Rd Street
WE. Cor
Dorchester
Southeast Sports Cavalcade
Hirsch
Bowen
Hyde Park
Fenger
Botlermakers
Calumet
Brillian
Wantuk
Chesmar
Lee Lutz
Radbell
O'Neil
Swatek
Avalon Park
Stony Island Merchants
Daleys
Mosbys
Flying Arrows
Arrows
COLTS
Avalon A.C
McLeys
Yehudis
HAWKS
Bill Wragg
Finnegan
Sim Walsh
AL Corradini
CEALS
Sam's Softball League
Grove Men’s Wear
Harry Boosters
Tilden 4
Braves
Flame Taverns
E. 75Th ST. Merchants
RAY Motor Sales
Y.Y.M
O.Y.O
APT
Essex Ave
Sag
M. A. Williams
Farragut High School
Camp Sc
Burnham Ave
Saginaw
Penny
Economist
Bernard Jerding
Alway
Tootsie Distenfield
Oglesby Ave
Dan E. Watson
Merrillave
Elaine Weber
Crandon Ave
Frank Norwick
Baker Ave
DE Lasalle Mothers
de LaSelle Mothers
Wabash Ave
John Harris
Carl Cohen
Italy
Clifford Fridess
Campbell Ave
Adolph Brunner
Clyde Ave
Louis Portnoy
Merrill Ave
Betty Burley
Paxton
Pany
Bellereve Beauty Shop
YATES
Southtown Economist
Englewood
RED Cross Chapter
Mercy
St. Mary Training School
Mackinac Island
California
Canadian Rockies
New York World's Fair
Kennedy Travel Service
Dearborn St. State
Short Sox
Storm Hero Umbrellas
Dad
Hanes
Shantung
Father
Father Wim
Trunks
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