People share favorite meals in city quiz
A man from 1512 E 55th St chooses steak and pork chops with tomatoes and cotage pudding. A truck and auto fleet salesman from 5206 S Blackstone Ave prefers steak, fries, tossed salad, corn on the cob, milk, and no dessert. A writer from 5406 S Woodlawn Ave eyes calf brains, spaghetti and meatballs, and strawberry shortcake. Hyde Park High juniors favor medium rare steak with peas, Waldorf salad, musk, and dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Shaw
55Th St
Mechanic
Shaw
Dick Rosenthal
S. Blackstone Ave
al Loewy
S. Woodlawn Ave
Harriet Astrof
S. Cornell Ave
Hyde Park High School
Laurine Cramer
S. Euclidave
Cramert
Setting sun prompts spring garden riddle
The column hints at gardening signs and asks readers to guess what grows when the setting sun is planted. The answer lies elsewhere in the column.
Largest Mickey Finn sinks 10,000 fish in Chicago study
Loren P. Woods curator of fishes describes a method where divers dressed as fish sleep the catch with a chemical in the water labeled the world’s largest Mickey Finn. He returned from the Mexican Pacific coast with 250 new species among the 10,000 fish collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey
Mickey Finn
Chicago Natural History Museum
Loren P. Woods
Mexican Pacific
Wood
Ireland Forever and the Correct Irish Phrase
A reader asks how to say Ireland Forever in Irish. An Irish Consulate representative in Chicago explains the correct form is Erin go brath, while common cards use Erin go bragh or braugh. The puzzle answers with the morning story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ireland
Webster
St Patrick's Day Events Boost South Side Festivities
South east Side groups mount St Patrick's Day celebrations led by Aquinas High School at 2100 E 72nd St with a program of Irish songs and dances honoring Saint and Rev Joseph Hedderman. Holy Name Society hosts a St Patrick's dance at St Ailbe's parish hall. Ft Dearborn American Legion hosts a dance. St Barnabas Shamrock festival attracts about 2000 for parish school fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquinas High School
E. 72Nd St
Ould Sod
Joseph J. Hedderman
Father Hedderman
Aquinas Cecilian
Philomena
America
Mary Lottier
Gardner St
Flossmoor
Kay Wasterson
S. Woodlawn Ave
Mary Therese McCormick
S. Woodlawn
Sister Cecilia
St. Ailbe’s
Marty McShea
John Hodgson
S. Cornell Ave
Ft. Dearborn American Legion Post and Auxiliary
St. Patrick’s
Post
St. Barnabas Church
W. 101St Pl
S. Longwood Dr
Little League Registration Opens for Chatham-Avalonangan Teams
Registration dates set for March 24 25 26 at the Chatham Y M C A 1021 East 83rd Street for four division hardball play including midget Babe Ruth Connie Mack and Major divisions. Birth records required for new players with a parent present for younger divisions and team name changes announced to reduce confusion with the major league. Volunteers sought to manage and coach across leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham-Avalon
Chatham Y.M.C.A
East 83Rd Street
Tuley Park
Park
E. 90Th St
S. St. Lawrence
Babe Ruth
Connie Mack
Bohling Reveals Spring Street Lighting Plan
Nicholas J. Bohling told a town hall gathering of the South Shore Commission that new street lights will be installed in Spring from E 67th to E 75th streets, between South Shore Drive and S Jeffrey Avenue, extending to S Stony Island Avenue. Commission leaders Jaffe and O Loughlin attended, noting a growing membership and new committees. Hyde Park High corridor lights are budgeted for 1955 and a second assistant principal was secured. A block steering committee chairmen listed 77 organized blocks with a meeting planned for Area 2 at Bryn Mawr Church. A mass alley sweep is planned for the 7200 block of S Paxton, with a housing official speaking at the next commission meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
Nicholas J. Bohling
South Shore Commission
E. 67Th
E. 75Th Sts
South Shore Dr
S. Jeffey Ave
S. Stony Island Ave
Bohling
Richard D. Jaffe
Commission
John F. O'Loughlin
E. Tist Sis
S. Stony Island
S. Jeffery Aves
Bryn Mawr
S. Jeffery Ave
Art Socolofsky
Kirbach Opposed To Tunnel In 79th St
Business Men's League of the U S investigates city water tunnel plan on E 79th Street. A G Kirbach, president, says a special meeting will be called after the inquiry report. He states the league will oppose tearing up 79th Street as it would hamper business. other streets are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s League of
U.S
S. Cottage Grove Ave
E. 79Th St
A. G Kirbach
League
Kirbach
T T T Luncheon Plan For Chi cago Council Group
Mrs F L Butz, 8130 S Champlain Ave, chairwoman of the Chicago council of the T T T, announces an organizational luncheon to be held at 12 30 PM Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Butz
S. Champlain Ave
Chicagoland Council
T.T.T
YWCA Here Wins 7500 Teen Grant for Woodlawn Program
Miss Harriet White announces a $7500 yearly grant from the Wieboldt Foundation to the Woodlawn YWCA for 1954 and 1955. Mrs. Morris Cohen will head the teen program, organizing five junior high clubs and three high school clubs with trips, classes, sports, drama, and home arts activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Side
Harriet White
Young Women’s Christian Association
Woodlawn Center
E. 63Rd St
Wieboldt Foundation
Woodlawn Ywca
South Side
Morris Cohen
S. Woodlawn Ave
Chicago
Woodlawn “Y
Hadassah Program Features Arnold L Ferris Speaker
Arnold L. Ferris of the University of Chicago spoke at the Pearl Franklin Hadassah event at Jackson Park Promontory. Israelian dances by Temple Isaiah group led by Frances Cohen opened the evening with audience participation and guests including husbands and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold L. Ferris
University of Chicago
Pearl Franklin Chapter
Hadassah
Jackson Park
E. 54Th St
The
Lake
Temple Isaiah
Frances Cohen
Teens Form International-Minded Discussion Group
A Southeast Side youth group led by 18 year old Charles Chuck meets biweekly at St. Felicita's social room to debate world issues. Members act as nation representatives and discuss problems to foster understanding and responsible behavior among peers. Dues fund costs and aid CARE Radio Free Europe and Indian missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chuck
S. Bennett Ave
St. Felicita’s Church
E. 83Rd Pl
S. Blackstone
Radio Free Europe
United States
Charles
Kent Gilbert
S. Ingleside Ave
Britain
Richard Vaughan
Czechoslovakia
Art Peterson
S. Blackstone Ave
No Room for Machine In 5th Ward Despres
Leon M. Despres addressed more than 100 volunteer precinct workers vowing to run as an independent alderman for the Fifth Ward. He condemned machine influence and noted the non partisan nature of the election while thanking supporters from multiple groups including the Fifth Ward Regular Republican organization CIO PAC and University of Chicago Faculty Committee. Walter Schaible and John Leonard East spoke, with Robert Picken in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon M. Despres
Fifth Ward
Independent Voters of
Illinois
Despres
CIO
Democratic Club
University of Chicago
Walter Schaible
Cio-Pac
John Leonard East
Robert Picken
Voters Rally Behind Woodlawn School Bond Plan
Woodlawn voters back a 50 million dollar school building bond to ease overcrowding after years of decaying facilities and shortages. A rally at the Woodlawn YWCA will mobilize support with PTA units and civic groups listing district school deficiencies and overcrowding at Ross Scott Wadsworth and McCosh schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn
Woodlawn Pta
Woodlawn Ywca
Ross
Scott School
S. Blackstone Ave
Scott
Benjamin Willis
Board of Education
Wadsworth School
S. University Ave
McCosh School
Champlain Ave
Robert Keenan
William Wilson
PTA
Alexander Isaacs
S. Woodlawn
Fiske
Marshel Benson
S. Kimbark Ave
Wadsworth
Herbert Riggs
S. Harper Ave
Allen Christian
Sexton
Linwood Walker
S. Champlain Ave
McCosh
Lafayette Garmony
S. Indiana Ave
Ruth Porter
S. Kenwood Ave
United Woodlawn Conference
William Waldman
E. 50Th St
Hyde Park-Kenwood Conference Public Schools
Jesse Preston
E. 60Th Pl
Citizens Committee For Better Schools
Businessmen Say Outlets Need Change
South Shore business and civic leaders press for Skyway changes at 79th and 77th Sts as the $88 million Skyway project moves forward. James Condon urges rapid transit inclusion. George DeMent says bond provisions limit such changes. Traffic studies and further talks planned with city engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shore
Cirate
77Th St
Stony Island Ave
James Condon
Eighth Ward
George DeMent
Public Works
DeMent
Indiana Toll Road
106Th St
Indianapolis Blvd
61St
S. State Sts
79Th St
Tuessday
Condon
John Michals
South Shore Chamber of Commerce
Richard Jaffe
South Shore Commission
Charles Blish
Peter Pisano
Avalon Theater
Morris Washer
American Legion
Edward Kuester
Southfield Merchants Association
Peter J. Foote
North Sides
Presbyterian Men To Attend National Council Meeting
Three thousand Presbyterian laymen including 26 South Side church representatives will attend the Seventh Annual meeting of the National Council of Presbyterian Men March 18 19 and 20 at the Palmer House. Delegates from seven Southeast Side churches will join the gathering including Brookline First Presbyterian Pullman United Church of Altgeld Gardens United Church of Hyde Park and United Church of South Chicago and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
National Council of Presbyierian
Palmer House
Southeast Side
Brookline
S. Maryland Ave
First Presbyterian
S. Kimbark Ave
Pullman
South Park Ave
South Shore
E. 76Th St
South Shore Ar
United Church of
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James C. Downs
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Mich Ving
Edward Coles
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Marcia Walk
S. Yates Ave
Lois Lipton
S. Essex Ave
Nina Weinstein
Donald Kraft
S. Phillips Ave
George Sotos
Michael Gordon
Miss Marshall
George Bertonz
Ywca Here
Franklin Hadassah
Arnold Ferris
Denmark
Dennis Haugh
S. Kimbark
France
James Davlantis
Poland
Anne Swanson
S. Langley
Sweden
Rnne Swanson
James Daviantis
Fran Kelly
Denis Haugh
John Hennessey
Jerry Reich
Edward Gilbreth
77Th and
Stony Island
Sheila Wolfe
Jaffe
South Chicago
Blind
Dick VanGorp
Presbyterian
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