Sox Triumph Over Yankees Four-Game Sweep Fans Jubilant
The Southtown White Sox celebrate a four-game series sweep of the New York Yankees marked by strong pitching and a comeback by Luis Aparicio. Minnie Minoso returns from injury to star in an era of Cubs and Braves chatter for a possible World Series matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rochelle
America
Hollywood Boulevard
Chicago
Lamb’s Club
Southtown
White Sox
Gotham Yankees
Latin America
Luis Aparicio
Casey Stengels
Comiskeys
Yankees
Sox
Minnie Minoso
Cubs
New York
Brooklyn
Milwaukee Braves
Skunks Escape Endangered Seven In Shed Incident
Seven young skunks sheltered in a shed on 102nd place caused a police and humane officer pursuit before being released into a state conservation area. A reporter and photographer observed the event as the city editor noted the unusual rescue.
St Bernard's Hospital Launches $3 Million Expansion Campaign
St Bernard's Hospital marks its golden anniversary year 1955 by launching a fund drive to finance a $3 million expansion. Sister St Joseph, superior, accepts initial gifts. A $50 plate dinner dance at South Shore Country Club in October concludes the solicitation. The hospital serves the sick regardless of race color or creed. Citizens urged to contribute generously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard's Hospital
St. Joseph
South Shore Country Club
St. Bernard's
Southtown
Public Forum. Citizens lament waste and signage
Readers complain about Chicago budget waste and new refuse basket signs while urging CTA reforms. Letters discuss traffic tickets, cerebral palsy campaign praise, anti Soviet clergy concerns, map north orientation, and CTA parking sign issues.
Our Weekly Sermonette Vacation Time
The sermonette urges using the summer break to reconnect with God, nature, and family. It frames health as a psychosomatic balance of psyche and soma and calls for rest from business to restore spiritual and physical well being. It concludes with wishes for a healthful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Your Health Fourth of July safety reminders
A health feature warns that July Fourth celebrations bring risks from fireworks traffic drownings sun exposure and alcohol. Parents should supervise children avoid illegal fireworks attend public displays and drive cautiously to reduce accident toll on Independence Day.
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Illinois
Wise
Free Chicago Family Entertainment Exhibits and Concerts
Chicago museums and institutions offer free exhibits and events for families. Highlights include the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Historical Society, Chicago Natural History Museum, Public Library puppet exhibit, and the Museum of Science and Industry. Also noted are the Grant Park concerts starting June 27, free to the public.
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Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Michigan
Adams St
Scandinavia
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Chicago Historical Society
N. Clark Sr
W. North
Chicago Natural History Museum
Roosevelt Rd
Lake Shore Sr
Tom Dolan
Chicago Public Library
Michigan Ave
Randolph St
Puppeteers of America
American Jr. Red Cross
Hans Bittner
Toby Jugs
June McDaniel
Chicagoland Music Festival
Sunbeam Corp. Museum of Science and Industry
E. 57Th St
Grant Park
James H. Gately
Chicago Park Direer
Wil Beaiven
Chicago Park District
Seven Southeast residents earn law degrees at John Marshall
Seven Southeast area residents were among graduates at The John Marshall Law School commencement at the Museum of Science and Industry. Joseph Schneider received the Juris Doctor, while Alice D. Johns Charlotte Kelly Patricia Kelly Peter Less Robert Lyon and Joseph Paige earned Bachelor of Laws degrees.
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John Marshall Law School
Museum of Science and Industry
Joseph Schneider
S. Dorchester Ave
Alice D. Johns
S. Calumet
Charlotte and
Patricia Kelly
E. 69Th St
Peter Less
S. Maryland Ave
Robert A. Lyon
S. East End Ave
Joseph E. Paige
S. la Crosse
Mrs Fabian to Be Senior Regent of Moose Chapter
Mrs. Robert Fabian of 7852 S Champlain Ave will be installed as senior regent of Greater Chicago Chapter No 129 Women of the Moose. The ceremony is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Moose Home 1016 N Dearborn St.
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Robert Fabian
S. Champlain Ave
Greater Chicago
Women of the Moose
Moose
N. Dearborn St
Economist Knowledge Quiz Answer Key Snapshot
A quiz page presents 25 questions each worth four points with answers printed on page 12. It lists topics from history and science, including presidents, planets, zodiac signs, and common terms, with scoring guidance and contact for reader contributions.
Books at Public Libraries Highlight Teen Friendly Titles
A list of popular Young People collection titles spans biography history and fiction. Notable works include Men, Microscopes, And Living Things by Katharine B. Shippen and Desert Storm by Logan Forster. The piece notes practical guides and engaging novels like Who Rides By and Rookie Coach, plus a question of local library branches and addresses in Chicago.
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Martin McMahon
McMahon
Mr. McMahon
Blaine Clifford
Katharine B. Shippen
Spain
Dorothy Loder
Irving Crump
Langston Hughes
Esther Reedomin
Chicago
Lynn Poole
Burta Carlson
Logan Forster
Margaret Leighton
Karen
Betty K. Hains
Elliot Arnold
Reed Fulton
Elizabeth Frierwood
Kate
New Mexico
James L. Summers
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Southeast Economist
Accredited Newspapers of America, Inc
Association of Newspaper Classified Advertising Managers
National Editorial Association
Illinois Press Association
Accredited Newspapers OF America, We
Wm. H. McDonnell
W. 63Th St
Englewood
E. 79Th St
Bayport
Bavyport
Snore
Woodlawn
Chatheam
Chatham Fields
Windsor Pak
Cheltenham
Grand Crossing
Bencome Park
Parkside
Burnside
Brookline
Wakefield
Chesterfield
Chesterfield Heights
Avalon Park
Bryn Mawr
Carriges
Economist
Calumet-Sag Channel
Calumet Harbor
Kitty
St. Bernard’s
F. M. Garrett
CTA
Patrick J. Murray
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Chicago
John G. Sevcik
Russia
Kremlin
Secret Police
American Council of Christian Churches
Southtown Economist
Park Row
N. Y
Graceland
Irwin J. Suloway
79Th
Halsted
Shriie
Stanley Prohan
Ralph Simon
Congregation
Rodfei Zedek
S. Hyde Park Blvd
Marec
Rabbi Ralph
The
American Medical Association
Southeast
Economist Knowledge Quiz
Washington
Panama
Mexico
Nicaragua
Bolivia
Mercury
Pluto
Venus
Mars
Parachute Silk Hat Circus
David
Moses Daniel Joshua
Ram Archer
Jesse Owens
State
Mississippi
Nebraska
Ohio
Kentucky
Caledonia
Scotland
France
Agony Column
Samuel Pepys
Richard Lovelace
Benjamin Franklin
John Milton
Richard
Economist Knowledge
Paul Revere
Socrates Lord Nelson
Nathan Hale Samson
Half Nelson
Solomon John Paul Peter
Gretna
Mardi Gras Spa
Altgeld
132Nd St
E. 81St St
Calumet Park
S. Ewing Ave
Chatham
Tuley Park
St. Lawrence Ave
Washington Park
E. 61St St
S. Kimbark Ave
Pise
Stony Island Ave
Dorchester
Merit Rentals
Stony Island
Museum
du Bois
East 75Th Street
Clyde Ave
Midway
Equitable Savings and Loan Association
79Th Street
Avalon Theater
Cook County Council of Insured Savings and Loan Associations
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