24 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
1
In this piece by Gullible Espicable the author details scams that prey on vulnerable people. He recounts a widow Mrs. Royce defrauded of over fifty dollars through COD packages sent after her husband’s death and paid by her upon delivery.
Prizes from Sky to hail the annual July 4 festival will be dropped from the sky by Col Arthur J. La Pointe on July 3 over the Southeast community as a prelude to air stunts and a parachute jump. The Grand Crossing-Chatham Chamber of Commerce plans an all day celebration July 5 at Grand Crossing park with sports events and entertainment for residents and a softball game scheduled.
A columnist asks readers to help identify a pictured young woman who submitted her photo to the paper, hoping a reader can provide her name and contact information to bring relief to the distressed individual. The plea seeks community aid and locating the rightful owner of the image.
George N. Gallos announces every contestant in the Miss Woodlawn pageant to receive a gift from the theater management regardless of placing. The contest coincides with the theater’s opening next month and details appear in the accompanying news story.
An unknown attractive finalist in the Miss Woodlawn contest, tied to the opening of Woodlawn theater and other venues, may have submitted incomplete or misaddressed entry details. George N. Gollos, head of the Woodlawn complex, asks readers to identify the photo to ensure all contestants receive equal opportunity for the formal wardrobe and weeklong official hostess engagement.
A deaf mute pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by an I C train at the Ave 71st Street and South Shore Drive crossing. Police report indicates the victim suffered head and upper body injuries but is listed in stable condition. Investigators are reviewing signals and witness statements.
Roy Hertzman a 39 year old Deaf mute was seriously injured when struck by a westbound train on the Illinois Central South Chicago branch during a Sunday crossing at South Shore Drive He failed to hear warning bells as gates were lowering and could not escape the impact Mrs Florence Artken and Charles Erdman were earlier involved in separate incidents at nearby crossings with one fatality and a narrow escape The report notes prior crashes on the same 71st street level right of way and cites a pledge to investigate fencing tracks as part of the response
Louis Foresta aged 49 died in a freak accident when a power belt flew from a machine and crushed his head in front of his home on Sunday. A coroner's jury ruled accidental death. He left a widow Elizabeth and sixteen children. Services were held at Our Lady of Hungary Church and burial at Mount Olivet.
Plans for the 76th street widening from Stony Island to Yates and Colfax to South Shore were prepared for state and city approval. Alderman Daley noted a 42 foot pavement with four lanes and parking, with possible sidewalk repairs and tree planting. The Woodlawn Jubilee sale runs three days in honor of Chicago’s centennial, featuring summer clothing and home goods at reduced prices.
A local feature promotes Lady Bountiful who grants five dollar cash gifts to ten recipients last Thursday and offers ten consolation theater tickets. Today she plans more street appeals with free coupons from Southeast Economist advertisers and potential additional twenty dollars for newsletter subscribers.
A merchant advertises a free Lady Bountiful coupon valid for today. Carry the coupon all day and show it if approached to receive a life. The note urges participation and emphasizes the coupon as the key to the promised gift.
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