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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
1
A city couple moved to the country and invested $100 in poultry. They bought 100 fowl with varying prices: turkeys at $5 each, geese at $2.50, and chickens at $0.10. Determine the exact numbers of each bird bought.
In Clyde avenue a seven year old girl named Doris Carlson ran a lemonade stand last week and was found selling her father’s champagne for five cents a glass. Mrs. J R Carlson discovered the method while inspecting her daughter’s venture. The neighborhood around 81st street and Cregier is noted as a training ground for would be auto drivers on Sunday mornings.
Mrs Eleanor Gridley of Euclid Avenue, famed Lincoln biographer and purported last living witness to Jackson Michigan's early Republican era since 1854, marks her 95th birthday last week. Nearby residents on Dante Avenue face social heat while Essex Avenue residents enjoy romance. Euclid residents ponder geometry. Ed Carlson and spouse return from northern Michigan travels as campers. William Ling and wife find Cedar Lake cottage in Indiana a weekend refuge.
David Baer of Ridgeland avenue has seven restaurant menus sent to soldiers on furlough. Mrs. Max Liberman, also on Ridgeland, has seven nephews in the army and more who have answered questionnaires. Andrew Hoekstra of Maryland avenue, a University of Chicago physicist, will join the University of Colorado faculty next September. Mrs. Hugh E. K. Munro on Ridgeland avenue has knitted 25 sweaters caps and mufflers for Britain since March 1.
Illinois writer unearthed a century old paper with verse ads. A disconsolate barber states hair cut 12 1 2 cents and shave six. hopes new barber will work for nothing. Martin Levit left studies to join Martine corps at Quantico and becomes a second lieutenant. Early morning radio tunes cheer rainy season. Lakeside party hosts Buck Silberman and Lisa Ben Amy with portable radios and records. Hyde Park High students joke that spring has come and worms dig in Ernest.
The text notes that John Adams Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe all died on July 4 Adams and Jefferson in 1826 Monroe in 1831 It mentions William Henry Harrison as the oldest elected president at 68 and his large number of children New York State abstained from the 1789 election due to elector selection disputes It ends with a puzzle answer listing 12 turkeys 18 geese and 75 chickens
A reflective note suggests anxiety travels with a person and can be picked up in any place or moment. It treats worry as a commonplace companion rather than a rare event, urging readers to accept it as part of daily life.
Alderman Arthur G. Lindell told 106 Southeast Side property owners that vacant miles of land now used for apartments could be opened for small homes under a new city ordinance. He cited past zoning gaps and said the shift would boost housing, with 100 square miles added to residential zones and commercial land reduced from 17 to about 15 percent.
The Grand Crossing Ministers association led by Rev. Albert P. Wagner secured a two month drive for more support to add three religious training programs for elementary schools this fall. A standing committee was formed to push for at least two more schools with help from the Chicago Church Federation and the South Side Council of Religious Education. Three current programs at Dixon Cornell and Bradwell schools provide weekly one hour religious education in local churches. Dr. Emerson O. Bradshaw spoke at a Brookline Presbyterian gathering of 19 area churches.
Mrs Carl A Burke of 7600 Prairie Ave has two all expense eight day trips to New York City and Washington DC. The prizes were awarded by Woodlawn merchants with the Southeast Economist during last week's Woodlawn Vacation Express sale. Burke signed coupons while shopping and was chosen by Irvin Brandt of the Woodlawn Business Men's Association.
Nick Forte, a 57 year old fugitive by choice, lives in a sod dugout near 80th street and Stony Island Avenue. He sustains himself from a vegetable garden, keeps a flower patch, and stores food in an underground icebox. He views life from his underground shelter, growing and cutting his own wood with an American flag above his bed.
Chester A. Hall as executive secretary of the South Shore M C A succeeds Andrew J. Reed Jr who leaves July 15 for United Service Organizations at Camp Edwards Massachusetts. Hall 30 has directed Y activities in Chicago since 1943. He will supervise Camp MacLean Burlington Wisconsin for 200 acres with 20 South Shore campers opening next week.
Ridge Country Club at 103rd and California hosts the 31st annual South Shore Chamber of Commerce golf tournament on July 23. Committee includes Stephen V. Banksley and N. M. Frederickson with J. Leslie Rosenblum and E. J. Donnellan. last year’s winner was Robert J. O’Donnell.
City beaches and outdoor pools open next Tuesday weather permitting with 250 lifeguards on duty. Jackson park beach runs 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily while Grand Crossing and Tuley parks host tear-toswim classes. Ambrose James Burke appointed roll call chairman of the Greater Grand Crossing Red Cross by James B. Forgan.
Chicago area draft boards prepare to register 23 800 men turning 21 since October 16 1940 under the selective service act next Tuesday. Board offices will operate 7 am to 9 pm, with lines revised to assign registrants by precinct. Local boards list and precinct coverage for Southeast Side include numbers and addresses.
Edward Hoffman an 18 year old Sea Scout from Columbus was killed in a bicycle collision at 76th street and Jeffery avenue when struck by Herbert Rinquist, 32. He died after midnight at Jackson Park hospital. The Sea Scouts served as pall bearers at his funeral at 7720 Chappel Avenue. He was an honor student in Hirsch High School, member of student government and the Latin club, and had been awarded a scholarship to Quigley Preparatory Seminary. Survived by his father Frank, brother Frank Jr and two sisters Mrs Katherine McCracken.
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