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Newspaper

Southeast Economist

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1949

Page

3

Southeast Economist Publisher and circulation note

Southeast Zoommish Wm. BH. McDonnell publisher notes the weekly publication times and offices at 3 W 65th Street Chicago Ill. It carries readers across South Shore Woodlawn Chatham Chatham Fields Windsor Park Cheltenham Grand Crossing Bencome Park Essex Parkside Burnside Brookline Wakefield Chesterfield Chesterfield Heights Avalon Park Bryn Mawr and adjacent areas.

Southeast Economist South Shore Woodlawn Chatham Chatham Fields Windsor Park Cheltenham Grand Crossing Bencome Park Essex Parkside Burnside Brookline Wakefield Chesterfield Chesterfield Heights Avalon Park Bryn Mawr

Grassroots Weakness and the Illusion of Government

The piece argues that government is shaped by the people and their elected servants, criticizing the belief that government is separate and that one can receive benefits without paying. It warns that apathy and demand for “things for nothing” erode liberty, urging citizens to recognize responsibility and the true cost of public policies.

Washington United States

A Reward of Merit on Retail Bigness and Small Stores

A Congressional reader notes that large retailers grew from small beginnings by selling good merchandise at fair prices with trustworthy advertising and customer service. He argues competition allows small stores to become big over time, and that innovation and effort keep retail evolving without monopoly power.

Congress House of Representatives Chicago South Side

Passing Show on Garden Tales and Poems

A blend of playful garden prose urging gentle care for seeds, followed by poetic vignettes about spring and night, and concluding with brief author notes and a call for practical transit improvements. The piece blends whimsy with practical humor and amateur verse.

What's Your Best Answer Best To Score Quiz

A reader quiz outlines scoring: four points for each correct answer, four points deducted for incorrect. up to 100 points total from 25 questions with 2h-it's a challenge. Answers are printed on Page 7. instructions promote self scoring and editorial contact.

Southeast Economist 45Th St Chicago

Churches Schedule Prominent Sunday Services

A listing of morning and evening sermons across Woodlawn and nearby churches including Woodlawn Methodist Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Trinity Mission Covenant Calvary Baptist Park Minor Congregational South Side Hebrew St Paul Lutheran Our Savior Lutheran Christ Scientist Elm Elim Evangelical and Crerar Memorial Presbyterian with pastors Rhodes Moline Hawkinson Masteller Roehrs Seheimert and Johnson plus choir and Sunday school times and Fathers Day observances.

South Side Rabbei Morris Teller Chancel Ave St. Paul Lutheran Edwin H. Piling St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Our Savior Lutheran Church Luella J. Seheibert Sekeot Christ Scientist Bhureh Staples Mawr Ai P Avalon Pathmentary School Renwood Ave Wil Bosh Woodlawn Cg Bao Cen Om. Ami A. m Orps - Elim Evangelical de G Coleman Lueck Metiui Bide Institute Smak Whueeh T&th St. Ami Indiana

Planners Influence on Retail Success and Public Trade

The text argues planners suppress ambition while true retail success comes from earning merit through public demand. It asserts that retailers of any size depend on the public’s choices, and merit earns rewards, while large size is a consequence of public approval rather than inherent power.

WE The PEOPLE editor and educators urge anti communism in schools

A column reports Gen Eisenhower and 18 educators endorsing teaching about totalitarianism and prohibiting Communist party members as teachers, arguing loyalty to the Kremlin supersedes the Constitution. It urges wide publication and invites signed letters to WE THE PEOPLE at Southeast Economist. It also includes reader notes urging homeowners to trim branches blocking streetlights to improve lighting and safety.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Columbia University James B. Conant Harvard University iCommunist United States Communist Party Kremlin the People Southeast Economist W. 65Th St Chicago

Betty Miller Elected Chicago Women Secretaries Leader

Betty Miller, director at South Chicago YMCA, was elected president of the Chicago Women Secretaries society. She has served as vice-president for the past year as Jaar Bedver takes that post. the group unites over 20 secretaries under its program in women's and girls' work.

Belly Alice Miller Miller Illinois Area Physical Education Committee Association of Secretaries

Rummage Sale Aids Chicago Foundlings Home

A rummage sale to aid the Chicago Foundlings Home will be held tomorrow from 7 30 a m to 4 p m in the shop at 1736 E 7th St. Mrs L L Parker of 8242 Enlis Ave is directing arrangements for the event.

Chicago Foundlings L. L. Parker Enlisave

Gust Beckman and wife feted on golden wedding day

More than 200 friends and relatives gathered at Trinity Mission Covenant Church to honor Gust Beckman and his wife as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple, longtime Southeast Side residents, have five sons and nine grandchildren.

Gust Beckman Trinity Trinity Mission Covenant Church Mgr St. Lawrence Ave C. Eric Peterson Elmer Anderson Beekmans Norma Beekman Justine Sr St. Olaf’s College Minnesota Clifford Stewart Ave Warner Justine St. Henry Michigan Ave Sidney Home- Wood Clarence Dalton Stanley 80Th St Chicago Ave Beckmans Trinity Church

Girl Scout Troop 222 Inducts Four Leaders

Four new South Shore Girl Scout leaders were invested in a ceremony at South Shore Community church. Mrs. Amy Buckles presided. Dietrich will lead troop 222 with aides Mrs. Jus and Mrs. Montgomery assisting Brownie troop 682. Dietrich’s daughter Judy was inducted into troop 222.

South Shore South Shore Community Church Tath St Yates Ave Amy Buckles L. E. ‘Districh Luella Ave Guy Jus Merrill Ave Perry Montgomery Dietrich W. T. Flynn Mrr Judy

Mrs David Gassner Installed as Sisterhood President

Mrs. David Gassner of Pax ton avenue will be installed as president of the Sisterhood of the Jeffery Merrionette Jewish center next Wednesday evening by retiring president Mrs Henry H Teplitz of Beasley avenue. The meeting in the Trumbull park field house will feature Susie Harand presenting Allegro the musical comedy. New officers include Mrs Gordon Berlow first vice president and Mrs Irving Channelson second vice president. Others are Mrs Irving Padnos third vice president Mrs Irving Nathan recording secretary Mrs Max Lumsik corresponding secretary Mrs Alfred Greenberg treasurer and Mrs Jules Klowden financial secretary. Directors listed are Mrs Morris Adier Mrs Harry Grauer Mrs Rudolph Herz Mrs Bernard Lazar Mrs Ben Leiben Mrs Hyman Love Mrs John Magnus and Mrs Maurice Rosenband.

David Gassner Paxton Ave Jeffery-Merrionette Jewish Center Susie Harand Trumbull Park Field Sit Beasley Ave Gordon Berlow Irving Channelson Merrill Ave Irving Padnos Luella Ave Morris Adier Hoxie Ave Harry Grauer E. 96Th Rudolph Herz E. 96Th St Bernard Lazar Ben Leiben E. 97Th Hyman Love John Magnus Maurice Rosenband E. Sith

Operetta to be staged at Christ Episcopal Church

Gilbert and Sullivan operetta E. M. S. Pinafore to be presented at 8 30 tonight and tomorrow night by Christ Episcopal Church Men's Club at 65th Street and Woodlawn Avenue. Proceeds help send church choir boys to camp this summer.

Christ Episcopal Church 65Th St Woodlawn Avenue

Good Templar Singers to Give Concert Sunday

The Good Templar Singers meet in Grand Crossing park fieldhouse at 76th street and Ingleside avenue and will perform Sunday at the 30th annual meeting of the Chicago council International Order of Good Templars in Geneva Illinois Arnold Alenius conducts and Ruth Motzek accompanies the group The council hosts its picnic on the grounds ANNUAL LUNCHEON The Musician's Club of Women holds its annual benefit luncheon and card party at 12 30 p m Tuesday in the Bimhurst Country club

Good Templar Singers Grand Crossing Park 76Th St Ingleside Ave Chicago Council International Order of Good Templars Geneva Ill. E Arnold Alenius Ruth Motzek Council Musician's Club of Women Bimhurst Country

Hirsch High Class of 1945 Graduates at Augustana College

Seven Hirsch High School graduates from the class of 1945 concluded their studies together last week at Augustana College in Rock Island. The Chicago group joined eleven others as the largest graduating class in Augustana’s 89 year history. Notable Hirsch alumni include Carl Bagge summa cum laude prelaw and Dorothy Olson in speech re education, with other grads Florence Greenleaf, Janice Carlson, Joan Sandberg, and Virginia Westin among the teaching and Spanish majors. Additional Chicago graduates named are William Neville, Lawrence Beeck, and John Aronson.

Hirsch High School Augustana College Rock Island Chicago Hirsch Carl Bagge Maryland Ave Marilyn Swanson Blomgren Champlain Ave Florence Greenleaf Dorothy Olson

Woodlawn Legion Posts Awards At St. Clara and Holy Cross

The Woodlawn post of the American Legion awarded medals and certificates for leadership scholarship and good citizenship to four parochial graduates. Recipients at St. Clara school include William Carroll and Dona Busse. presentations by Ben Hammer. At Holy Cross school awards were given to Mary McHugh and Donald Reardon by Britna ilingrone.

Woodlawn Post American Legion St. Clara School Woodlawn Ave William Carroll Dorchester Ave Dona Busse E. Marquette Rd Ben Hammer Donald Reardon E. 65Th St Mary McHugh Ellis Ave Holy Cross School Britna Ilingrone

Rainbow on the Stream film at St Stephen's Church

A motion pictureRainbow on the Stream will be shown at 8 pm tomorrow in St Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church at 85th Street and Maryland Ave under Luther League auspices. Also, Jackson Park Camera Club plans a salon prints session tonight at 6200 Kenwood Ave.

St. Stephen's Lutheran Marius A.ot St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church 85Th St Maryland Ave The Luther League Camera Club Jackson Park Kenwood Ave

Scooters Easy Terms Used and New Ad

Evening ad offers scooters on easy terms with new and used units. Contact South Shore evenings at 8-3288 for details.

South Shore

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