Southeast Social Circle Celebrates Two Southeast Weddings
Beatrice Bossen wed Harold S. Zislis at Medinah Athletic Club with vows under a floral canopy and a reception. The Zislis couple plan a Winnipeg honeymoon and residence. Thelma Zislis will wed Henry A. Provisor in Winnipeg, while Margaret Mollock Fink and Donald Fink tied the knot at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church. The pairs will honeymoon in Canada and settle in Winnipeg or Chicago area, with families hosting celebrations in Chicago and Paw Paw Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Beatrica Bossen
Max Bossen
Cornell Aye
Harold S. Zislis
J. M. Zislis
Maryland Ave
Medinah Athletic Club
Thelma Zislis
Harold Zislis
Henry A. Provisor
Rose Provisor
Winnipeg
Con
Provisor
Zislis
Miss Bossen
Mr. Zislis
Morris Teller
Clara Bossen
Mollie Bossen
Medinah Club
Mrs. Zislis
Cornell
Bossen
University of Chicago
North~ Western University
Canadian Rockies
Miss Zislis
Wilson Junior College
Winnipeg University
Margaret Lotz
Margaret Morllock
N. Winthrop Ave
Donald Fink
Earl RF. Fink
Coles Ave
St. Thomas of Canterbury
Lucile Kilian
Edith Francis
Helen Sorapani
Weddings Color Aug they bring joy to South Shore
Betrothed son of Mrs C O Pitney of Augusta TL and Miss Olson wed in Grace Evangelical church with palm setting and organ music. Attendants include Ethel Bergstrom and Fred Johnson. 65 guests at Country Club hotel reception. Also Ruth Seidenbecker and Harold Bernstein wedding at Woodlawn Lutheran church. reception follows. couple to reside South Shore. Jane Black engaged to Edward C Woods from Windsor Park area. no date set. Doris Black to Adolph Seckbach engaged. open house June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Pitney
Augusta
Grace Evangelical
70Th St
Union Ave
Miss Olson
Ethel Bergstrom
Villa Park
Fred Johnson
Ruth Seidenbecker
A. Seidenbecker
Jeffery Ave
Harold Bernstein
J. R. Bernstein
Chappel Ave
Woodlawn Lutheran Church
64Th St
Kenwood Ave
Miss Seidenbecker
Dorothy Hoefer
Turkey Run
South Shore
Windsor Park
Doris
Adolph Seckbach
H. M. Seckbach
E. 67Th St
William Levin
Essex Age
Girl Scout Eagle Patrol Leads Troop 226 Father Night
Eagle patrol hosted a father night at South Shore Methodist Church on 79th Street Burnham Avenue with Ellen Hoidahl as Eagle patrol leader and Vivian Brand guiding Beaver patrol. Five girls were invested as Tenderfoot Scouts and various proficiency badges were awarded, while new officers were elected for Troop 77 at Avalon Park Community Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Patrol
South Shore
Dorothy’ Ann Young
E. Tith
Patricia Johnson
Colfax Ave
Shirley Miller
Saginaw Ave
Betty Jean Dancy
E. With St
Norma Rae Nelson
Marquette Ave
Doris Brand
Jane Gouwens
Burnham Ave
Betsy Hoerr
Yates Ave
Ruth Lundblad
Bingston Ave
Alice Lovell
Flora Milne
Phyllis Rohde
Dorothy Stockman
E. 78Th St
First Aid
Jean Moberg
Muskegon Ave
Jennie Christiansen
Vivian Brand
Jane Roof
Observer
Barbara Trowe
B. 77Th St
Margaret Rooney
Jean Gouwens
Cook
Mary Alice Pennington
Jeffery Ave
Free Drama School Showcase At Gladstone Hotel
Woodlawn's talent will shine in a free program by Wilson School of Music and Dramatic Art at the Gladstone hotel corner 62nd Street and Kenwood Avenue Sunday at 7 30 pm. Joy Gifford 6035 Harper Avenue soprano will sing solo then duet with William Jennings 6032 Kenwood Avenue tenor. The second half features a blackface revue by the dramatic department children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn
Wilson School of Music and Dramatic Art
Gladstone Hotel
62Nd St
Kenwood Ave
Alma Wilson McMahin
Joy Gifford
Harper Ave
William’ S
Jennings
Children of the Dramatic Department
James Couple Vacation Visit Across Washington and Quincy
Mr. and Mrs. John McKey James of Washington DC spent a weekend with the William James family at 1632 B 65th Place before traveling to Quincy to visit Mrs James mother and extend their vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKey James
Washington, D.C
Wiliam James
Quincy
James
Italian U Club to Host First Spring Scholarship Dance
The Southside Italian University club holds its inaugural Spring scholarship dance at the Allerton hotel, featuring a half hour program by an Italian folk dance group and opera selections by soprano Elisabetta Rosa. Committee chair A C Sisco lists Lillian Tiberi Virgil Puzzo and Joseph Lavorsi among organizers as the club promotes philanthropy and a scholarship fund for Italian students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Allerton Hotel
Michigan Ave
Bhote Elizabetta Rosa- Ela
Sing- Hoiamore Er
Grant Park
A. C. Sisco
Lillian Tiberi
Irving Ave
Virgil Puzzo
E. 43Rd St
Joseph T. Lavorsi
Union Ave
Italian University Club
Springfield Buildings in New State Publication
A revised edition of the Popular booklet Guide to the Illinois Capitol and Other State Buildings at Springfield was announced ready for public distribution yesterday by Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes. The guide covers Illinois captions from 1818 to present, describes state buildings and statues and highlights Lincoln sites for visitors, including 17 illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Capitol
Springfield
Edward J. Hughes
Ilinois
Lincoln
Southeast Students Among DePaul Graduates
Fifty eight Southeast students received degrees at DePaul University during the 40th commencement. Rev. Michael J. Connell presided as 433 graduates were conferred degrees. Beverly Winslow Howe delivered the address. Readies list details names and degrees for Southeast candidates and others from the Chicago area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast
DePaul University
University
Sheffield Ave
Michael J.connell
L TD
Beverly Winslow Howe
St. Vincent Church
Webster Ave
Five Southeast Students Win DePaul Scholarships
Five Southeast high school graduates won DePaul University scholarships through examinations at the university. Patricia A. Hayes of Mercy High School and Eleanor L. Meers received one year scholarships to the commerce college. William A. Hayes of Mt. Carmel and Walter John Delaney and William Ryan of Leo High School earned one year scholarships to the liberal arts and sciences college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast High School
DePaul University
Patricia A. Hayes
University Ave
Eleanor L. Meers
Ingleside Ave
Mercy Hight School
Commerce College
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wiliam A. Hayes
Mt. Carmel High School
Walter John Delaney
Luella
Woodlawn Woman's Club Social Set by President
Woodlawn Woman's Club president Mrs Desmond C Hall will host an open house for friends at 1 p m one week from tomorrow at her residence 6937 Con stance Ave Mrs P J McDonald home and education chairman will assist in greeting guests Also invited are Mrs O H Runyan past president Mrs David F Matchett and Mrs M A McCandless among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmond C. Hall
Constance Ave
Woodlawn Woman's Club
P. J. McDonald
University Ave
Home and Education
O. H. Runyan
Minerva
David F. Matchett
Ellis Age
M. A. McCandless
Susan Smart Pattern No 1715 Dress for Girls
Vintage sewing pattern ad details pattern No 1715 A for sizes 12 through 40 inch bust with jumper dress style. It notes fabric needs 2% yards of 39 inch material plus contrasting fabric and lists price at 15 cents with order by pattern number 1714 and size. Address to Susan Smart Southeast Economist Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Smart
Southeast Economist
Tist St
Chicago
Masquers win Englewood Lions plaque at spring drama tourney
The Masquers group of Amateur Players at Masquer Studio, led by Howard Rooney, won the Englewood Lions Talent plaque for The Black Sheep staged at Ogden Park Fieldhouse. Cast included Rooney, Winifred Branigan, John Olmsted, Margot Nelson and Francis Shimburg. The group runs a Little Theater at 7042 Wentworth. Chicago Mummers Theater ranked among top national producing organizations by Stage magazine, praised for training school. Summer term starts June 27 under Sherman Marks supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masquer Studio Players
South Side
Little
Englewood Lions
Ogden Park
Howard Rooney
Mr. Rooney
Winifred Branigan
John Olmsted
Margot Nelson
Francis Shimberg
Masquers
Wentworth Ave
Chiesto Mummers
Chicago Mummers Theater
America
Stage Magazine
Boca Aeuve Amena
Chicago
Albert McCleery
Stage
Sherman Marks
Federal Theater Actor a Former Auto Racer
Leslie Spears, the radio announcer in Spi rochete at the Blackstone theater, is a former auto racer. He has competed in two Indy 500 meetings, raced on the Salt Flats of Utah, and doubled for Hollywood stars in racing scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Spears
Scouts Aid Campaign for Safer July Fourth Motto Contest
Southeast Boy and Girl Scouts join the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness to promote a safe Fourth of July. A slogan contest offers a two week Scout camp prize to a winning Boy and Girl Scout. entries due June 18 with name, address, and troop number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Boy and Girl Scouts
Mdlinois Society For the Prevention of
Highpoint
Northwoods
Audrey M. Hayden
Illinois
Cook County
Chicago
N. Wabash Aye
Grant Park
Fulure
Catholic Schools Win Scholarships in City Exam
Results of a large Catholic scholarship exam at Mt. Carmel High School show Our Lady of Peace receiving a four year award shared by Richard Pellegrini John Coyle Harvey Dean and Louis de Sitter. Southeast winners include Jerry Glazier James Meyer William D Willig Alfred Burke Laurence Mackey Clyde Griffen Richard Barrett and Jack Dwyer from multiple parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel High School
Dante Ave
Berthold L. Malone
O-Carm
Our Lady of Peace School
Richard Pellegrini
John Coyle
Harvey Dean
Louis de Sitter
St. Laurence School
Clyde Griffen
Champlain Ave
St. Columbanus
Richard Barrett
Drexel Ave
St. Francis de Paula
Jack Dwyer
Blackstone Ave
St. Felicitas
Elsa Jane Levit Hosts Luncheon For Friends
Elsa Jane Levit entertained several friends at a luncheon at her home 8031 Oglesby Ave. Her mother Mrs Milton Levit and Mrs Henry L Daus assisted. Attending girls include Marion Cohen 1038 Balmoral Ave Babette Boruszak 6250 Drexel Ave Ruth Datis Peggy Ann Selz 6417 Glenwood Ave Gloria Gettleman 5358 Winthrop Ave and Norma Ann Appel 6906 Cornell Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Jane Levit
Oglesby Ave
Milton Levit
Henry L. Daus
Phillips Ave
Marion Cohen
Balmoral Ave
Babette Boruszak
Drexel Ave
Ruth Datis
Peggy Ann Selz
Glenwood
Gloria Gettleman
Winthrop Ave
Norma Ann Appel
Cornell Ave
Ma Nor Distributors Opens Southeast Agency
Ma Nor Distributors opened a distributing agency at 2202 E 75th St to serve Southeast beauty shops. Main products include Mallard's Milk or Quince and Waterless Sham poo. E N Leigh is manager. GETS PIN AS TRIBUTE. The St Paul church at 6010 Dorchester Ave recently presented Max ime VanDer Karr of 6547 Blackstone Ave with a solid gold pin set with a small diamond for faithful attendance and long service as teacher of the intermediate girls class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma-Nor Distributors
E. 75Th St
E. N. Leigh
St. Paul Church
Dorchester Ave
Maxime VanDer Karr
Blackstone Ave
Social notes from Chicago neighborhoods recounted
The column lists numerous visits vacations and gatherings across Chicago area residents and their relatives in Kankakee Mt. Vernon McGuire St Louis Jackson Park Lake Geneva and Wisconsin connections. It notes church picnics at Woodlawn Park M E church open houses and a pre nuptial dinner for Betty Fogg and other social events including travel to Sheboygan Oblong and Indiana Dunes.
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Eve- Tyn Olson
John E. Olson
Wabash Ave
James F. Calvin
Woodlawn Ave
Mrs. Calvin
Cyrilet
Mr. Calvin
Janet Louise Rice
Miss Rice
Abner Roberts
Church of Christ
Osborn Fuqua
Mrs. Roberts
San Antonio
Texas
Robert
The
Delphinians
B. Gallaher
E. 68Th St
Lester Keeler
F. G. Redfield
Samuel James
Rogers Park
Gallaher
Arthur MacLaren
William Murray
H. C. Pennypacker
Fred Sidney
Harry C. Barron
Frank J. O’brien
Robert W. McKinley
Essex Ave
Robert W. Pachaly
Englewood Woman's Club
Pachaly
New Buffalo
Mich
Peggy Jordan
Vernon Ave
Ruthmary Cardy
Glencoe
Mundelein College
Frances Andrews
Stony Island Ave
Helen and
Bernice Riorden
E. 70Th St
V Carson
Pine, Scott
E. P. Black
E- 68Th St
Jane
Edward C. Woods
Stanleys. Woods
Girl Scout News
Avalon Park
Four Way Lodge
Palos Park
Sara Ann Cotter
Janice Graf
Shirley Jgeschke
Helen May
E. 83Rd
Margaret Muench
Eimbark Ave
Lucille Peterson
Margaret van Reeth
Patricia Zimmerman
Phyllis Baumann
Betty Daugherty
East End
Frances Hottinger
Kenwood
Louise Lubinsky
Catherine Moninger
Margaret Penrose
Danté Ave
Marie Russel
Dorothy Williams
Drama
U. Club
Springfield Buildings In New State Publication
DePaul
Mary Latham
Ellis Ave
M.A
Edna May Wetton
Kingston Ave
Marion Louise Stone
Ray G. Penrose
Danie Ave
Mitchell J. Block
44Th St
David Henry Clegg
James B. Flanagan
Eberhart Ave
Thomas J. Sullivan
Oglesby
Hildegard van Poven
Frank J. Wilson
Paxton Ave
Maurice A. Winkler
Catherine Andrews
B.S
Carolyn Leonardine Charlson
E. 91St St
Commerce
Edward O'Rourke
Ridgeland Ave
Thomas Shannon
Rhodes Ave
Lawrence Ward
Kenneth Ward
Frater Daniel George Egan
O.carm
A.B
Frater Howard Edward Rafferty
Lucian Timothy Casey
M. Elizabeth Cameron
O.S.F
M. Felician Bell
South Shore Dr
Lilian Mary Baumbach
Marguerite Marie Byron
Evans Ave
Julian Guerin Clark
Elmer H. del Favere
Blackstone
Helen Loyola Dillon
E. Sister
Helen Marie Donnellan
Helen Kathleen Durkin
Roger L. Frantz
Charles Albin Johnson
Clyde Ave
Charles Armstrong Lasher
Florence Wangler Norton
E 74Th St
Beatrice O'Connor
2Nd
Mary Frances O'Neill
William Earl Poore, Jr
Merrill Ave
Irene Vroman Riley
Gwendolyn Schaeffer
Anne McFadden Sheehan
Cregier Ave
Ellen Kathryn Twohey
Blanche C. Verboomen
Knox Drew Wilson
B. 89Th St
Mary Elaine Taylor
Bennett Ave
Woodlawn Woman’s Club
Susan Smart Pattern
Federal Theater
PICNI
Amber Baki
the Gan
Cials
Radcliffe
Society For Prevention of Blindness
Mt. ‘Carmel
Gadabeut
John Chesney
Zuella Aye
Kankakee
J. W. Sturman
E. Marquette Rd
Mt. Vernon
Mabel Koehler
Kansas City
Allen Keyes
A. M. Mulville
Frances Strobel
Earl Riney
Melissa Miller
Minerva Ave
McGuire, DL
St. Louis
Woodlawn Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Jackson Park
Nelson VanDer- Karr
Hieland Country Club
Joseph Kraut
Natalie
Hyde Park High School
Betty Fogg
Ingleside Avenue
Church
76Th and
Ingleside Are
Starved Rock
R. M. Hickson
Michigan
E. G. Hamilton
Richard
Sheboygan
Wis
Clinton
Helen Dubois
Champlain Lave
Martha Johnson
Chattanooga, Tenn
A. W. Smalley
E. Marquette
Mrs. Howard Handshe
Milwaukee
J. W. Shoop
R. A. Wright
Florence Court
Lake Geneva
John Reed
Sangamon St
Oblong
W. J. Lechtenberg
Wisconsin
Iowa
Mr. Lechtenberg
Fredrika Marston
Indiana Dunes
Hayden Barnard
Marcia
Michiana Shores
Lucile Lewis
Dorchester ‘Ave
Detroit
Henry Callard
Watervliet
B J. Kepple
N. Peters
Hertz
Flint, Mich
Ben Straus
Dallas
Tex
Hyde Park
Walter Scott P.T.A
Trum
Bull Park Project
E. C. Rice
Elkhart
Ind
Coleman Staffords
Mary Lee Edwards
Spring Hill
Tenn
R. A. Ford
Dorothy Brown
Lucille Mackey
J. D. Salem
Dudley Guard
Asheville
Mgr. Guard
Robert Peterson
Mere Tillave
Mas
June
Sweden
Petersons
Louise Dahl
Oconomowoc
Miss Dahl
Larry Greenebaum
Crandon Ave
Larry Amstater
Eagleside Ave
Savannah
Josephine Stoneham
William
Marceline Arilious
Devit's Lake
J. W. van Cleave
Indianapolis
Jimmy
Mr. van Cleave
St. Paul
David Kepple
Katharyn Lyons
Dorchester
F.H.A
Chicago City Bank
CS de
63Rd ST
Miss and
Madame
Sherry
East 53Rd Street
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