02 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
1
Architect Jones faced demands from eccentric client Mr Fuss budget for oversized windows. The puzzle asks how to make the windows twice as large without altering their width or height. The clever solution involves doubling the number of panes or using a mirror effect to give the appearance of larger openings without changing the actual dimensions.
The $363000 Southeast Side stadium at 82nd street and Yates avenue progresses under WPA labor. Expected capacity 5000, with football, track, baseball, tennis, and soccer facilities. Construction, drawn by John C. Christensen, should finish by August with renovations to surrounding schools and facilities benefiting Hyde Park, South Shore, and Hirsch areas.
In a noisy Southeast side clash two bungalow posters urged opposing aldermanic candidates while owner and tenant backed different sides amid a tense political climate. A lighthearted note spots two-year-old boxer Tootsie Chantell from Stony Island Ave delivering swift swings and drawing notice as she trains.
A Southeast side social worker receives a letter stating the husband, once thought missing, is dead. An automobile club offers a Mother Goose style safety message about brakes, warning that poor brakes can lead to losing the car and the driver.
Southeast residents including A W Harris of Kimbark Morton Lewis of South Shore Dr Adolph Richman of Oglesby Ave Fred Devine of East 468th Street George Kreitsheimers of Ridgeland Ave Mary Lou Atwill C P Fairbanks and John W McGraw family with three daughters frequent the Tist Street promenade as spring signals a traffic jam of baby buggies Alfred P Jeffery and spouse now reside permanently in New York City.
The familiar chain letter returns to the Southeast side not asking for money but urging readers to send a prayer copy to five chosen recipients. One woman reportedly gained $3,000 by following the steps, while another who broke the chain lost all she owned.
A state legislature proposes a resolution declaring beauty contests a nuisance with fines. Laura Hassenstein of Cregier avenue serves on the Association for Childhood Education committee on equipment and supplies based in Washington. A pair of slippers once worn by Joan Crawford is owned by Hobbyist Charles KE Wickliffe of Dante.
A bus pulls into the station at 68th Street and Stony Island bound for Florida. Inside ride sun tanned passengers while across the street ten shivering onlookers wait for a streetcar watching the departing group with renewed cheer.
A sensational press agentry tale from the San Francisco fair era describes an electric bed warmer that supposedly accelerates bamboo growth to an inch per hour. Southeast side Legion youths form the first US district of squadrons, led by Robert Silverman. The puzzle answer notes diamond shaped windows becoming square doubles area without changing height or width.
A pithy aphorism notes war dogs in Europe burying a bone of contention and never finding satisfaction until they dig it up again. The quip likens devious conflict to a dog chasing a buried prize.
A quick magician named Oliver H. Beards will appear on the platform at South Shore Presbyterian Church near 76th Street and South Shore Drive at 8:00 this evening. The event promises rapid tricks and entertainment for attendees in the Limelight venue.
James John Coulas of 6941 Anthony Ave recalls his Vatican audience with Pope Pius XII ten days before the pontiff’s death on February 10. He describes the pope as strong at 82, with a firm step and clear voice, and notes the audience, blessing, and the grandeur of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and museums.
Oliver McCormick found his antique collection hit by fire at 7600 Cornell Ave. A rare early French Victorian rosewood chair was destroyed. Neighbors notified via alarm as smoke billowed from the attic where mattresses and bedding sparked the blaze. Fire Chief Thomas Logan led a 40 minute effort. trunks and suitcases also burned.
The first Chicago use of yielding cable guards to prevent lane encroachment on Leif Eriksen drive at 47th street is slated to begin within 30 days. The 800 foot north and 700 foot south stretches will deflect autos back into their lanes, easing risk near the Loop with mushroom warning lights at the ends.
Southeast Side Jews prepare to observe Purim across three Southeast Side synagogues marked by festive services. Rabbi Morris B. Teller of the South Side Hebrew congregation emphasizes the holiday’s message against hatred and to celebrate liberty and humane ideals. A children’s service is planned for 6:39 p.m. Saturday followed by a 7:30 p.m. address and a 9:30 a.m. Sunday carnival with prizes for best Jewish character costumes.
Patrick Brady, acting captain of the Grand Crossing police district for three years, was officially promoted to captain. The 32 year veteran, known for order and civic involvement, was inducted by James McSweeney in Commissioner Allman's office. He began as a mounted squad member, later serving at multiple stations before Grand Crossing, and resides at 238 Evans. He has two daughters, Marie Brady and Mrs Elmer Kilpatrick, and a two year old grandson.
Major Milford F. Henkel, president of the South side Lawyers' association and Southeast side resident, was appointed committee man for the Citizens Military Training camp on the South side. He outlined eligibility for ages 17 to 24, height four feet 11 inches and weight at least 100 pounds, and urged Southeast side youths to apply.
Partial precinct report lists individuals Tofale Kelly Courtney Green and Thompson as observed in early tally postings. Names appear with uncertain spellings and attribution pending full verification from officials.
Election totals from the 7th Ward show mayoral and aldermanic tallies led by Kelly with 2.40 percent. The fragmentary data confirms the contest in the 7th Ward and a single candidate tally, highlighting local race results amid incomplete lines.
Daley with Kelly backing wins 7th ward seat marking his third city council term. In Sixth and Eighth wards, runoffs set between Kelly and Green endorsed opponents as April polls loom. Final unofficial totals show Kelly sweeping Southeast side with a city wide margin over Courtney and Green dominating in the sixth ward.
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