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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
1
Interviews from St. John Methodist Church capture South Shore residents plans for the holiday. Housewives and families discuss picnics at home or nearby lakes and farms, avoiding traffic, and observing the flag as they prepare for safe family celebrations.
A mobile chest X-ray unit in Chicago drew 1,103 people in seven hours at E 71st and S Jeffery Ave, possibly a world record since 1946. An additional 1,087 were X-rayed the next day, totaling a new all-time TB screening high.
Area plans a large Independence Day program featuring parades picnics and church events. The Cook County American Legion 22nd annual Fourth of July show at Soldier Field starts 7 30 p m with fireworks drum corps auto dare devil and circus acts. South Deering Improvement Association plans the Southeast region parade with over two dozen floats on July fourth starting 10 a m at E 103rd street and South Tor.
Remington Arms Company Inc of Bridgeport Conn agreed to purchase Mall Tool Company of Chicago with its Canadian subsidiary Mall Tool Ltd of Toronto. Mall operates plants in Chicago Crete Illinois and Toronto and produces portable electric tools pneumatic tools gasoline engine chain saws and other gasoline powered tools. The Chicago plant spans 330000 square feet on 10 acres and Crete has 160000 square feet on about 1740 acres. Arthur W Mall founded Mall Tool in 1920 and remains president.
A detailed route for the Southeast Chicago Fourth of July parade is listed with grand marshal Gen Horace F Wulf and deputy marshals William Gibson Max Erga William Jannotte and Mike Butkovich. Units include the 22 AAA Drum and Bugle corps Btry A 774th AAA with a 90 mm anti air gun American Legion VFW and Amvets posts and school bands. Community groups plan picnics church events sermons and park activities across South Deering Sauerbeit Woods and local churches with multiple services and talks on freedom and self government.
The Chicago Motor Club predicts 15 deaths and 570 injuries in Illinois over the July Fourth holiday. Five deaths and 175 injuries arise in Cook County, with 2 fatalities and 70 injuries in Chicago. Pedestrians account for about five of nine fatalities. motorists and pedestrians are urged to follow signals, cross at intersections, and wear light clothing at night.
The Motor Club offers seven driving guidelines for holiday motorists. They urge reasonable distances and rest if tired, moderate speeds, proper lane use and safe following distances, and attentiveness to signals and road markings. They warn against impatience and risky passing on hills or curves and advise light clothing and restraint with food and drink.
A South Shore Indiana Toll Road connection to the city proposed near 106th street and Stony Island corridor advances. A 10 member steering group aims to report by July 12 to the South Area Council of the Chicago Motor Club, with engineers and financiers to study routing and traffic relief benefits.
A summer day camp for girls will begin July 2 at the South Chicago YMCA 3039 East Exist Street. Girls ages 6 to 16 may enroll for sports dramatics trips games hikes cook outs and other activities. For information contact Mrs Albert Kelso at Saginaw 19100.
Roseland Community Hospital announces a $2 million expansion with a new main entrance and space for about 75 beds. An expansion fund office at 10657 S. Michigan Ave will raise $800,000 as a headquarters. A one story addition is under construction and the new section would sit east of the original building with a driveway.Pearson said the fundraising campaign will launch once set, with representatives contacting businesses and groups for donations.
Jackson Park B'nai B'rith will hold its third annual golf outing on Wednesday July 11 at Silver Lake Golf Club Orland Park. Co chairs Jack Brody and Mel Ehrlich announce a full day of golf followed by steak dinner and evening of cards with trophies and awards.
At the 117th Rock River annual conference in DeKalb Illinois ministers were appointed by Bishop Charles W Brashares and announced by Rev Dr Wesley Israel. The new pastors are Rev Joseph Shive Bethel Grand Crossing church 839 E 72nd St Rev David K Fison South Deering church E 105th St and S Torrence Ave and Rev Robert Adams South Shore church E 79th St and S Burnham Ave. Appointments take effect Sunday. The 118th conference in 1957 will be in St James Methodist church 4611 5 Ellis Ave with Rev E Jerry Walker as host minister.
Raymond E. Malatt of Hamlin Avenue becomes president of the South Side Bar Association, with James E. Manning as vice president and Vin cent J. Biskupic as secretary. The group, over 100 lawyers strong, safeguards the public by curbing unlicensed practice and promoting legal education.
Dr. W. Roberts leads a nationwide safety plea to protect children during summer. Parents are advised to secure homes and yards, store poisons safely, supervise play, and teach safety rules. Children should follow school guidance, swim safely, and stay away from dangerous sites. Communities should enforce traffic signals and plan child activities, especially on the Fourth of July.
Gov Stratton and Mayor Daley will preside at a 12 to 3 PM dedication for Lake Calumet harbor facilities. A marine parade along Calumet river and harbor will feature Navy and Army bands, with 100,000 spectators expected. Ships, open house aboard USS Worland, Prins Willem II, and coast guard boat will be displayed.
Eight mobile units touring Chicago to showcase cleanup efforts. Sponsored by Citizens Committee for a Cleaner Chicago and city agencies. First stop at S Ewing Ave and E 106th St, then moves to S Baltimore Ave and E 133rd St before dusk.
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