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Newspaper

Southeast Economist

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

2

Warn Against Early Season Swim in Lake

Chicago Park District cautions that early season swimming is dangerous as lake water is dangerously cold even when air is hot. General superintendent George Y Donoghue warns drownings often occur before official opening on July 1 due to heart shock and cramps. He urges parents and good swimmers alike to wait until water warms and safety conditions are known.

Chicago Park District George Y Donoghue Donoghue Lake Michigan

Vacation School Set By Park Manor Churches

Beginning next Monday through July 19 the Park Manor Methodist and Congregational churches will host a summer vacation school for Park Manor children. Morning sessions Monday Wednesday and Friday run 9 AM to noon with activities in music drama art handiwork and Bible study using both church facilities. Everett Hendricks directs with department heads Mrs Albert Wagner Mrs Paul Schroeder and Mrs Karl Koehler guiding teachers. pastors Rev Albert Wagner and Rev William France oversee the program.

Park Manor Congregational Church Everett Hendricks Albert Wagner Paul Schroeder Karl Koehler Methodist Church William France

Southeast Sider Hostess to Women at Luncheon

Mrs Samuel H Hawkins hosted a bridge luncheon for the Woman's Progressive club of Chicago at her home on 1750 East Sard Street. Assisting were Mrs Raymond Kunstman of 6823 Throop Street, Mrs Walter Washburn of 631 Addison Street, and Mrs Walter Wagner of 4057 West Monroe Street with club president Mrs James J. Johnson at 2605 East 73rd Street.

Samuel H Hawkins Sard St Woman's Progressive Club of Chicago Raymond Kunstman Throop St Walter Washburn Addison St Walter Wagner Monroe St James J. Johnson E 73Rd St

South Side Women’s Chorus Presents Concert at Stevens Hotel

Under Lynn Sackett’s direction the Chicago South Side Women’s Chorus affiliated with the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs performed before the Lula E Benson club at the Stevens hotel last Thursday. Chorus president is Mrs William Jonas and accompanist is Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell.

Lynn Sackett Chicago South Side

Southeast side weddings brighten St Laurence church scene

At St Laurence church Dolores Metevier wed Dennis F O Conner in a 10 am ceremony last Saturday. A brunch followed at her parents home and an 8 pm Caravel club reception welcomed 150 guests. Bridesmaids wore white lace and the couple plan a Avalon Park home.

St. Laurence Church Dolores Metevier Frank X Metevier Woodlawn Ave Dennis F O'Conner Timothy O'Connor Mary Metevier Joseph Mark Eugene J Betevier John Cline Herbert Eugene Metevier Avalon Park Aquinas High School Hirsch Ingh Mane Malmowski Anthony Stetina Frank Malmowski Burnham Ave Peter Stema St Mary Magdalene Anne Stetina Esther Swick Vottie Patrocki Peter Stetima Eddie Domniak Urbanczyk Hall Wisconsin Lake Geneva Earl T. Skanberg Stony Island Ave Gustavus Adolphus Evangelical Lutheran Church Dorothy L. Clark Cregier Ave Ruth Johnson Helen Markelis Miss Merkelis Mary Skanberg Robert Cousar Henry Clark Robert Clark Mrs. Skanberg Hyde Park High School Anita Mate Herbert Marie Herbert Evans Ave Gregory DePersia John DePersia Normal Ave St. Francis de Paula Helen Herbert Dorothy Shean Marlene Gillerlane Toses Skeets Jacobs James McKinley East End Park Great Lakes Our Lady Academy of Manteno Calumet High School

Covenant Church delegates attend national conference in Duluth

Pastor Rev Edgar E Swanson serves as conference secretary and Victor Person of Indiana Avenue sits on the Covenant executive committee and is national treasurer. Delegates to the Covenant Womens auxiliary include Mrs Swanson Mrs John Benson and Mrs Paul Johnson from local addresses.

Mission Covenant Church of Grand Crossing Cottage Grove Ave Duluth Minn Edgar E Swanson Victor Person Indiana Ave Covenant The Conference of the Covenant Womens Auxiliary Swanson John Benson Rhodes Ave Paul Johnson Vernon Ave

Mt Carmel Mothers Tour Holy Name and St Mary Schools

The Mt Carmel Mothers group plans a tour to Holy Name Aeronautical School in Lockport and St Mary High School in Joliet next Wednesday. Buses depart Mt Carmel High School at 9 30 am and return by 6 pm with luncheon included.

Mt. Carmel Holy Name School Mt Carmel Mothers Holy Name Aeronautical School Lockport St. Mary High School Joliet sMt Carmel High School Dante Ave Wil

Elizabeth Krause Heads Zonta Club

Elizabeth Krause re-elected president of the Chicago South Side Zonta Club at the annual meeting. She is assistant vice president of University State Bank and was chosen as delegate to the international convention to be held in Estes Park Cole next Tuesday through Friday.

Elizabeth Krause Chicago South Side Zonta Club Krause University State Bank Estes Park Cole Helen Delahunty Florence Pope Emeka Lindquist Marie Barr Nelle Gorgas Miss Delahunty Miss Pope Alma Watkins Alce Wilson McMahill Verna Werner Betty Garrison Miss Lindquist Loan Fund Mary Starr Goodwin Verna Pierson Katherine Dawley Juliqg Baker Status of Women

Our Lady of Peace Girls Plan Picnic at Miller Beach

Plans completed for the annual picnic of the Young Ladies sodality of Our Lady of Peace parish. Social chairman Alice Harrington says attendees meet at 10 am Sunday June 30 at 80th Street and Campbell and travel by bus to Miller Beach. Reservations due next Thursday.

Miller Beach Young Ladies’ Sodality Our Lady of Peace Parish Alice Harrington

Hotel Association to Hear Talk on Hidden Costs

Dr Karl J Klocker of the Chicago Board of Health will speak on Hidden Costs in Industry at the South Side Hotel Association meeting tonight in the Hayes hotel at 64th street and University. Dinner for members at 7 and the meeting starts at 7 30. No dinners in July and August.

Karl J Klocker Chicago Board of Health South Side Hotel Association Hayes Hotel 64Th St and University

Social Security Act Payments to Workers

An overview of primary insurance payments under the Social Security Act as amended in 1939. It explains monthly benefits based on the worker's wage up to 250 dollars, with additional half payments for a spouse or children, and survivor benefits for widows and dependents. Payments continue monthly for life after 65 or retirement, with caps and conditions for dependents and dual eligibility.

Social Security Board The Economist

Social Security info point for residents in France program

Residents with claims or questions about Social Security Act provisions are directed to the nearest field office of the Federal tn France program at 6856 Hzl sie. The note indicates a minimum monthly payment of $15 or more for qualified individuals.

Tn France Hzlsie

Bar Mitzvah of Lester Fennenbaum to be honored

Mr and Mrs Leo Fennenbaum of 6745 Dorchester announce an open house Saturday for the Bar Mitzvah of their son Lester.

Leo Fennenbaum Dorchester Are Lester

Cordia Church Circle to Stage Ice Cream Social

The Cordia circle of South Shore Presbyterian will hold an ice cream social next Wednesday at 7 pm on church grounds Beth Street and South Shore Drive. Ice cream and cake will be served throughout the evening on lawn tables and chairs.

Cordia South Shore Presbyterian Church Beth St South Shore

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