Burglars Take Canisters Meant For Firemen Families
Thieves burglarized the Ben Franklin store at 2508 E 79th street and cracked the safe stealing 15 contribution canisters and store funds estimated at $1,250. The canisters supported a fund drive for the families of three firemen killed in the 71st street automobile agency fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
71St St
Automobile Agency
Ben Franklin
E. 79Th St
Bernard Durbin
South Shore Chamber of Commerce
Chelten-Yates Businessmen’s Association
Durbin
Chambers
South Shore Lions
Ald
Nicholas J. Bohling
South Shore
Jand Wail
George Babich
Spl
Philip Sheehan
S. ‘Colfax Ave
Maurice Crotty
S. Talman
Frances Crotty
Maurice Jr
John
Janeed
Carol
Alderman Bohl Urges Action After Firemen's Deaths
South Shore residents respond to a fundraising drive for families of two fallen firemen. Officials condemn theft of the contributions and urge swift police work while the engine company spokesman notes aid helps widows keep homes and footing during the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas J. Bohling
Seventh Ward
South Shore
Harry Bergstrom
Grand Crossing
A Penny for Your Thoughts on Tipping Public Servants
In Burnham area interviews residents debate tipping fairness for public servants. Respondents praise tips as essential income or advocate higher wages with tipping, noting reliance on tips due to insufficient employer pay. Suggestions include raising base wages or adding a service charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Open Registration For Jewish Summer Fun Club
Registration opens for the Young Men's Jewish Council Youth center Summer fun club for ages eight to 12. Sessions run June 30 to August 22 with two full days at Green Lake forest preserves and three mornings at the center. Optional three afternoons at the center have no extra charge. Space is limited and early registration is urged. For more information call Regent 10444.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Jewish Council
S. Phillips
Green Lake Forest Preserves
Regent
Fix Bridge For Traffic Acker Urges East Side Tunnel
Harry P. Acker asks Chicago officials to replace the 92nd street bridge with an automobile tunnel or high fixed bridge over the Calumet River to ease delays from growing river traffic. He cites four river bridges and trains blocking access, urging faster emergency and regular traffic routes to the East Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
92Nd St
Calumet River
Harry P. Acker
Ewing Ave
Richard J. Daley
Public Works
George DeMent
Stephen Michuda
Acker
109Th
106Th Sts
E. 100Th St
Music Under the Stars Opens Grant Park Series
The Chicago Park District launches 24th Grant Park concerts on June 20 at 8 p.m. under conductor Joseph Rosenstock with pianist Jorge Bolet as opening soloist. Free performances run Wednesdays Fridays Saturdays and Sundays through August 17, excluding August 15, in the band shell area with 10,000 seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Park District
Grant Park
Joseph Rosenstock
Jorge Bolet
Park District
Chicago Clean-Up Drive Plans Conservation Area
Community program in South Chicago near Thorpe Elementary seeks 160 acre conservation area. Theresa Flores coordinates block efforts and hosts a council meeting at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church to discuss urban renewal and conservation plans with Matthew Hartigan and Dietrich Renzes assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe Elementary
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
E. 87Th
Theresa O. Flores
Burley Ave
South
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Hall
91St St
Matthew Hartigan
Community Conservation Council
Thorpe
Dietrich C. Renzes
Chappelave
Indiana University
Calumet-Jeffery Community Association
Boulevard Improvements Move Well, Gately Says
Chicago Park District president James H. Gately reports the boulevard improvement program is progressing well. Yates Avenue from 71st to 87th Streets is being lighted and will soon be widened and repaved. Hyde Park Boulevard has been newly sighted along its entire length under the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Park District
James H. Gately
Yates Ave
71St
87Th Sts
Hyde Park Blvd
Bank Auditor Mary Garber Elected at Mid America Bank
Edward Mastra president announced at a directors meeting on June 12 that Mary A. Garber 830 East 80th Street was elected auditor of the Mid America National Bank. The bank resides on the ground floor of the Prudential Plaza at Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street.
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Mary A. Garber
E. 80Th St
Mid-America National Bank
Edward Mastra
Prudential Flaza
Michigan Ave
Randolph St
Plan Action On Building Violations
Chatham Avalon Park Community Council outlined a three class program to educate residents on housing zoning and building codes to combat violations. The sessions at Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church begin June 26 with further classes July 24 and August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham Avalon Park
Thomas Gaudette
Indiana Ave
Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church
S. Calumet Ave
Gaudette
Association of Community Councils
Ohio State University
Columbus
Chatham-Avalon Park
Chicago Association of Community Councils
Milton Goodman 72 Coal Co Founder Dies
Milton Goodman founder and president of the Goodman Coal corporation died Saturday at Michael Reese Hospital. He led Big Ben Collieries in Brazil Indiana and previously presided over the Chicago Wholesale Coal Shippers association. He lived on Hyde Park Boulevard and is survived by a son Gordon and a daughter Mrs. Ann Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Goodman
Goodman Coal Corporation
S. Michigan Ave
E. 76Th St
Michael Reese
Goodman
Big Ben Collieries, Inc
Brazil
Ind
Chicago Wholesale Coal Shippers Association
S. Hyde Park Blvd
Gordon
Ann Edwards
Little City Fund Drive mobilizes South Siders for house-to-house canvass
Thousands will join a Monday June 30 campaign to support Little City near Palatine a full scale community for the mentally retarded Ground breaking for 60 acres planned this Summer per Little City President Ben Sears Skokie Details include area chairs and contact Central 6 2226 for volunteers two hours of canvassing requested to donate the time The event targets residents of the South Side area with listed ward chairmen and addresses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little City
Palatine
Ben Sears
Skokie
Central
South Side
Fire Destroys Conveyor at Grain Elevator in Muskegon
A blaze at the Louis Dreyfus grain elevator on E 17th Street and S Muskegon Avenue Tuesday afternoon destroyed a conveyor belt. The Louis Dreyfus Corporation operates the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Muskegon Ave
Louis Dreyfus Corporation
Classified success testimonial from Mrs MacKimm
Mrs MacKimm praises the newspaper classified ad for selling furniture. She says the ad was splendid and plans to recommend the paper to others for future sales.
Awards For Book Reading At Wadsworth School
A group of twelve eighth grade students from Wadsworth School receive merit certificates Wednesday June 25 for completing a Great Books discussion class. Under director Nicholas R Shelley, participants include Correan Barber Norma Brailfod Sheila Ann Brooks Ann Mahlia Brown Ambrose Cameron Paul Crossgrove Sandra Ford Jill Louise Gary Lawrence Goosby Jennie Jean Hunter Alphonso Johnson and Rose Mary Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth School
S. University Ave
Nicholas R. Shelley
South Shore Dr
Correan Barber
S. Kenwood
Norma Brailfod
S. Maryland Ave
Sheila Ann Brooks
S. Kimbark Ave
Ann Mahlia Brown
S. Park Blvd
Ambrose Cameron
S. Minerva Ave
Paul Crossgrove
S. Greenwood Ave
Sandra Ford
S., Maryland Ave
Jill Louise Gary
Marquette Rd
Lawrence Goosby
E. 66Th St
Jennie Jean Hunter
S. Yale Ave
Alphonso Johnson
S&. University
Rose Mary Riley
S. Ingleside
Appeal for Blood Donors for Leona Vaughn
Mrs. Elmer Bender seeks blood donors for her sister Leona Vaughn, hospitalized for anemia at County hospital. Vaughn has received three pints, with ongoing need likely rising. family finances strained due to husband’s February layoff and an invalid 13 year old daughter Ruth Ann. Donors may call Seeley 8 2500 to schedule at 1835 W Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bender
S. Coles Ave
Leona Vaughn
Vaughn
Lloyd
Ruth Ann
Vaughns
S. Paulina St
W. Harrison St
Seeley
Sheriff Outlines Plan to Curb Juvenile Delinquency
Sheriff Joseph Lohman presented delinquency prevention proposals at the fourth annual Search lights on Delinquency conference in Cook County. He urged reorganization so 10 percent of police effort targets juveniles and highlighted a forestry camp as a short term pre military option for 15 to 18 year olds amid recession. The briefing cited a survey showing many juvenile officers lack training and experience. Local attendees included Rev. Pedro Cruz and Karen Karlsten among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lohman
Senior Advisory Council On
Pedro Cruz
S. Brandon Ave
Charna Endelman
S. Beasley Ave
Ruth Ann Bialkowski
South Shore Dr
Earl Guberman
S. Clyde Ave
Sandy Jensen
E. 96Th St
Karen Karlsten
S. Bennett Ave
Cook County
Juvenile Officers’ Association
Southeast
Michael J Delaney
S. Constance Ave
Edward Powell
S. Oglesby Ave
Vincent A. Burke
S. Avenue J
Chicago Police Department
September Upswing Foreseen by South Chicago Officials
South Chicago unemployment appears to level off with recalls at U.S. Steel South works and other plants. Illinois State Employment Service official Charles Kette says 9,000 of 102,000 labor force are unemployed, with 700 recalled since Easter and more to come. Unemployment claims dip slightly but a rise is expected July 1 if extensions pass. Employers seek skilled and semi skilled workers as hiring rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Chicago
Chamber
Kette
Edward Nelson
U.S. Steel South Works
L. E. Haliburton
Haliburton
Back Senator Douglas Plan Urges Indiana Dunes National Park
Petitions urging a portion of the Indiana Dunes to be made a National Park were issued last night at the Cook County Council of the Illinois Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Senator Paul Douglas is spearheading a Congressional drive for the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Dunes
Cook County
Illinois Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
V.F.W. Hall
S. Bellave
Ilinois
Paul Douglas
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Nicholas Bohling
7Th Ward
Violet Rosenberg
S. Paxton Ave
Ronnabee
Southeast Economist
Community Newspapers of
Southeast Side
Gerry Chalmers
Vinces
Gerry
Chalmers
Jeanette Gibney
Gibney
Diane Novak
Windsor Park
Diane
Novak
William Kellas
Windsor, Park
Wes
William
Kellas
Shirley Hermanski
Shirley Ress
Hermanski
Economist
East Side
95Th St
Michuda
Division of Highways
Coal Co
Martin Werner
Southtown Economist
Hudson
Southeast Economist Bayport
Lohman
Illinois
Jack Budd
Douglas
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