Proving Fractions in a Family Math Riddle
A mother explains ages six times over and future sums to exactly 70 and twice today. The puzzle asks Mrs Jones age given Johnny questions about his and his parents ages. The piece also notes a name change for the Moose leaders and several local-notice style blurbs about residents Audrey Axelrod Fern Rosenfeld Milt Weiss Blanche Lemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Tipoft
Order of the Moose
Audrey Axelrod
Ridgeland Ave
Melvin Hoffman
East
End Ave
Fern Rosenfeld
University Ave
Old
Mexico
Milt Weiss
Woodlawn Aye
Idlewild Country Club
Blanche Lemer
Essex
Gourmets Dine at Windermere East With Wines and Fine Foods
About 49 members of the Wine and Food society gather at the Hotel Windermere East for a formal dinner. The meal features a cold buffet, green turtle soup, Amontillade, capon with Parisienne potatoes, asparagus, avocado salad, mousse praline and sabayon, with a demi tasse. Six wines and liqueurs accompany the course, including Duff Gordon sherry and Schloss Johannisberg Rhine wine. The group mirrors a London pattern and meets monthly to enjoy elite foods and wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windermere East
The
Wine and Food Society
London
Truth Is Stranger Time brings long joke to life
A man on Constance ave John Maybry rushed from a barber shop after a friend shouted that a building down the street was on fire. He returned sheepishly admitting he had moved out a week earlier. Mrs Edward Norcross Jr of South Shore wins praise for fast Red Cross knitting with three pairs in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maybry
Constance Ave
Maybry
Edward Norcross, Jr
South Shore Sr
Free lake cruise for Ethel free of Euclidave
Ethel free of Euclidave wins a free lake cruise aboard the S S Seeandbee in a contest she says is her first free item despite her name. A gusty afternoon on 63rd Street and Cottage Grove sees eight cars pass over a woman's hat blown into the street. a policeman rescues and returns it unharmed. One of two single feature theaters on the South side remains in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
63Rd St
Cottage Grove
Notable Tastings and Honors From City and Nation
A mix of light notes from high society and military history. King Henry VIII reportedly dubbed a dish Sir Lon for a favored steak. Maj. William F. Murphy recalls combat wounds from Orient service. Susan Elliott earns a University of Chicago degree and Phi Beta Kappa membership. Cadet Theodore R. Wexler wins a gold drill medal. City idle thought ponders optimistic marriage and housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry VIII
Coar
William F. Murphy
Orient
Susan Elliott
Cornell Ave
University of Chicago
Midway
University Grammar School
University High School
University
Martin Levit
E 69Th St
Parkside Grammar School
Hyde Park High School
Theodore R. Wexler
Oglesbyve
Roosevelt Military Academy
Swans and fledglings debut at Jackson park sanctuary
In Jackson park's 20 acre bird sanctuary, swans from Massachusetts and young birds hatched in the incubator were presented to an admiring crowd. Woodlawn Izaak Walton league members officiated as the sanctuary aims to establish a migratory flock that roams to and from the site each season. Bob Smart recounted a mixup that sent the swans to his home before delivery to the sanctuary. The league also donated breeding pairs of Canada geese redhead ducks and wood ducks as part of the sanctuary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Park
Bob Smart
Massachusetts
Lester
Woodlawn
Izaak Walton League
Mr. Smart
Smarts
The
Teague
Smart
South Shore Women Form Anti War Campaign Unit
Under Mrs John P Quigley 7352 Coles ave enrollment of South Shore women into the Roll Call of American Women began this week with Quigley as chairman of the Southeast side group. The Roll Call is nonpartisan and nonsectarian. members pledge to oppose sending American men to Europe and to defend national preparedness. The movement reports rapid growth with groups in 200 cities and widespread enrollment requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Quigley
Coles Ave
South Shore
Quigley
Southeast Side
Harriett E. Wittum
Northwestern University Settlement
Roll Call
Palmer House
Miss Wittum
S. Michigan
Margaret Ayer Barnes
Jessamine Hoagland
Council of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Frank J. Lewis
Illinois Club For Catholic Women
Jane A. Magan
Minnois State Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Ora Snyder
Benjamin W. Swift
Chatham Lions Hear Pastor on Fifth Column
Rev. Almer Penniwell of St. John Methodist Church will speak at noon at the Grove restaurant on Fifth Column its meaning and impact in the country. The Chatham Lions club meets at 7907 Cottage Grove Ave. with officers nominated last Thursday led by Walter D Feldhoff for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Penniwell
St. John Methodist Church
Jeffery Ave
Chatham Lions Club
Grove
Cottage Grove Ave
Penniweil
Walter D Feldhoff
Herbert Roth
E, 79Th St
R. J. Secha
Will of Late Clara Lydon Filed with Probate Clerk
The will of Clara G. Lydon who died May 23 was filed with Probate Clerk Frank Lyman. Executor Eugene K. Lydon of 6811 Bennett Ave is named to oversee a $600000 estate. The bulk goes to the son’s and two daughters’ families. five $10000 bequests are listed to Olive Keeley and related heirs, with other named beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara G. Lydon
Frank Lyman
Eugene K. Lydon
Bennett Ave
Marion 1. Colnon
Cregier Ave
Rise of an Illinois businessman ends with Brandenburg death
George Graham Brandenburg dies at 79 after an illness of four months in Passavant hospital. Longtime South Shore resident, he chaired the South Shore National Bank board and led Brandenburg Brothers automobile sales. Survived by two daughters and grandchildren, he built a life from humble beginnings, and aided community clubs and causes. He is buried at Mt. Hope cemetery following services at Fourth Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shore National Bank
George Graham Brandenburg
Horatio Alger
South Shore
South Shore Dr
Brandenburg
Passavant Hospital
Brandenburg Brothers ‘Company
Mt. Hope
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Geneseo
Chicago
Joseph
George V
England
Brandenburg Brothers Company
Vincent Bendix
George Brandenburg
Helen Louise Howe
Fourth of July Fete Outlined by Crossing Chamber
Louis M Hecker chairs the Grand Crossing Chatham Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July celebration set for Grand Crossing park 76th street and Ingle side. The day features a flag ceremony with veterans and service groups, a patriotic address, a morning softball game, barnyard golf horseshoe, races, field events, a baseball game and park tennis open tournament. Committees cover reception entertainment prizes athletics publicity law and order and first aid with many volunteers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Hecker
Grand Crossing-Chatham
Park Tennis Club
Hecker
Ernest L Re
Wyllys T. Muler
Gerald P. Hanlon
Harold Gallagher
James PF. Philips
John DeNormandie
John D. Harris
Edwin E. Hoskins
Max Frank
George Thorp
Bernard Thompson
George L Hecker
L. Cates
Earl V. Cates
Walter Convey
Wallace Seaver
Walter Cohen
$1.84 Isn't Much But Every Little Bit Helps
South Shore's Red Cross unit gains $1.44 from two movie benefit shows in eight year old Robert Dillon's garage at 7417 Paxton Ave last Saturday. Assistants included James Timberman Mary Dowling James Dowling Joan Clark Louise Spurgin Richard Spurgin Duffy Wilburn Magerstadt Hayes Schnaberger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shore
Red Cross
Robert Dillon
Paxton Ave
Robert
James Timberman
Mary
James Dowling
Joan Clark
Louise
Richard Spurgin
Joan Duffy
Vacationers Eye Fish Lake Summer Colony Boom
Southsiders flock to Fish Lake Indiana for weekend and longer stays as schools end. The Southeast Economist notes fishing crowds at the lake with bass crappie and bluegill catches and new homes rising with electricity and FHA financing. Lots hold at $78 with $10 down and $33 monthly. photographs and plots available at 728 W. 65th St. and at the colony. A Bible theft at Rev K A Andersons open air meeting near Hard St and Maryland Ave angers the crowd. the bible, left on a fire plug pulpit, is missing and will be returned if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Lake
Ind
Economist
Pish Lake
Izaak Waltons
Indiana State Conservation Department
Southeast Economist
W. 65Th St
Homestic Colony
Lake Colony
K A Anderson
Hard St
Maryland
Anderson
Fremont St
Five-Year-Old Struck by Car Near Kimbark Avenue
Five year old Jamies Murray was hit by a car on Tuesday near 7514 Kimbark Ave while playing with other children. Driver Ray Aposkis of 10524 Indiana Ave said the boy darted into the street and could not be avoided. He was taken to Jackson Park Hospital with cuts and lacerations. condition reported as good yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamies Murray
Kimbark Ave
Ray Aposkis
Indiana Ave
Jackson Park Hospital
Public hearings set on July 8 for city transit overhaul
Public hearings on the proposed ordinance to replace 230 miles of streetcar routes with buses and add 125 miles of express service and 100 miles of local extensions are tentatively scheduled to begin July 8. The plan aims to modernize and expand transit under Exhibit B and a new Transit Company within eight years, with public input from Southeast Side communities and other outlying areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Siders
New Transit Company
New Traction Commission
Ald
James R. Quinn
Transportation Committee
Philip Harrington
City Traction
Willian H. Sexton
Maj. R. F. Kelker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Provag Town
Legion
Edward A. Hayes
American Legion
Woodlawn Kiwanis Club
N. H. Ansorge
Mr. Hayes
L. J. Hitz
Harry Ollendorf
Hayes
Chatham Lions
Clara Lydon
Mr. Brandenburg
Olympia Fields
Illinois Sportsmen's Club
Island Hunting Club
Carl Leigh
John B. Weiss
Augusta
Mathers
Joseph I
Herbert F
W. R Gaither
Washington, D.C
George Graham Weiss
John R. Weiss
Carl Leigh, Jr
71St ST
Calumet Ave
69Th ST
Forestry Department of
City
Boy
Kelly
Guy A. Richardson
Chicago Surface Nes
Surface Lnes
William A Rowan
Rowan
Richardson
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