Bus Crash Wounds Three Passengers At City Window
Three people were injured when a bus crashed into a window in a city column puzzle note. The item reads as a brief incident during a daily puzzle section with no further details or names.
21 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
1
Three people were injured when a bus crashed into a window in a city column puzzle note. The item reads as a brief incident during a daily puzzle section with no further details or names.
A Harvey merchant paid 22.87 for 13 pairs of nylon and rayon hose as a voluntary settlement for overcharged prices. The U S treasury collected 297 40 from the case, with hose prices ranging from 15 to 35 cents over ceiling.
Uncle Si the Economist’s rheumatic forecast predicts a mix of rain and snow Friday tomorrow then cloudy and cold Saturday. Sunday and Wednesday look clear and warm with further snow and rain chances spread through Monday and Tuesday.
Buin Kay and Marjorie Tullis of Cornell college orchestra will play at Woodlawn Methodist church on 64th street and Woodlawn avenue at 8:30 pm on April 4. Mrs. Smallwood had heard from her son John, a private in the signal corps stationed in Algiers, after two months. Miss Ray heads the string department and Miss Tullis is the concert master.
Margaret Neel, 10, of 6041 Winchester, claims to have seen the first robins back in Southtown. She describes four robins feeding on crumbs in her backyard last Saturday morning. Her brother James works as a carrier for Economust.
Theo Mate notes a wet St Patrick day for some Irishmen and mentions Corp Harold M Abrahamsen. Doris Caris tensen of 7822 Laflinst is discharged after 24 months as an instructor at Amarillo Army Air Base. He was released from Fort Leavenworth.
Mrs. Sadie Anixter 56 of 3000 East End Ave died Monday in Jackson Park hospital. Wife of Arthur N. Anixter secretary of Englewood Electrical Supply. Survived by two sons Edward and Lester both recently discharged from the army, a brother and three sisters. Funeral at 6935 Stony Island Ave with burial in Oak Woods Cemetery.
The body of Michael Thibault a 50 year old merchant seaman living at 8103 Burnham Ave was recovered from the Calumet River at 95th Street by South Chicago coast guard lifeboat station members. Coast Guardsmen say the body was in the water for about a month. The discovery occurred as coal barge workers spotted the body surfacing between their barge and a towing tug.
The Rev. Andrew West an 84 year old retired army chaplain and St Felicitas parish helper died of a heart attack Sunday while riding an Armitage avenue streetcar after visiting his sister Theresa Habermehel. He served 28 years as a chaplain including World War I and the Spanish American War and retired in 1919. Funeral services were held at St Felicitas and burial followed at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Mrs. Agnes Connerton 79 of Ingleside Avenue Chicago suburb died Sunday at Woodlawn hospital. Widow of Michael Connerton former Illinois Central supervising engineer she leaves son Rev Joseph Connerton Catholic chaplain at the University of Chicago and five daughters including Sister Agnes Joseph Detroit and Mrs Francis O McDermott Elmhurst. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at St Francis de Paula Church with burial in Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Charlies Hill, 32, of Decatur, was sentenced to a year in the Joliet penitentiary after a failed attempted burglary at Carpenter Coal on Dorchester Ave. An accomplice fled. 13 year old William Zimmerman helped stop the break in and received a $100 reward plus a $25 gift from the detective agency and letters of commendation.
Fire Lt Frank J Leyhane 52 of Engine 72 died of a heart attack while helping extinguish a basement fire at 7933 Avalon Ave. The blaze spread to the roof as crews battled below. Funeral set for 10 am tomorrow at St Basil church. Survived by widow Annabelle son Francis and several siblings. Fire damage estimated at 700 dollars.
The National Legion of Decency publishes a film review datelined today listing twelve new motion pictures. Seven are unobjectionable for general patronage, four for adults, and one, Open City, is objectionable in part.
Tilman L. Lusk of 159 University ave is elected president of the Woodlawn Property Owners league at a Monday night meeting in the Hayes hotel. Officers named include E. Hector Coates first vice president, Mrs. C. T. Palmer second vice president, George King Jr secretary, and Clarence Beutell treasurer.
William J. Plunkett 84 a retired police captain died at home of a son in Elmhurst. Funeral services were at Immaculate Conception Church and burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. He joined the force in 1884 retired in 1911 and was a member of the Policemen Benevolent Association. Survived by son Joseph T. Plunkett and daughter Kathleen.
Emma Pavevis a 24 year old waitress collapsed in a nightclub area at 104 S Wabash Ave and was taken to St Luke's Hospital. Police found an empty vial at the bar near where she sat before losing consciousness.
South Bryn Mawr residents push to protect a park area bounded by 75th and 76th streets and Ridge land and Bennett avenues as Ralph Burke conducts a detailed study for the park board. Fred Patterson says findings will be reported early next week while Alderman Olin seeks reconsideration of the plan with a preferred site between Jeffery and Enuchadaves streets.
Transcontinental and Western Air manager Mr Martin told Woodlawn Business Men's Association that helicopters will dominate private aviation in the coming era. He said flying requires navigation and mechanics knowledge, and future models will be safer and easier for nonprofessionals. He predicted backyard landing spaces of 30 feet will suffice. He cited radar devices developed during the war as improving safety and convenience.
Ernest Fahsbender 83, a retired barber of 2766 East 75th Street, died after being struck by a southbound car driven by William Berry 37 of Cincinnati while crossing South Shore Drive at 75th Street. The collision carried him 46 feet. an inquest labeled the death accidental. Funeral and cremation arrangements follow. He leaves two daughters Isabel Fintel and Myrtle Fahsbender.
Mrs Earle Eldridge state president of the American Legion auxiliary will be guest of Woodlawn unit at its past presidents party at 8 30 pm Monday in post headquarters 6308 Woodlawn Ave Greene view Illinois The state auxiliary is the second largest in the nation with more than 50000 members Mrs William Locher president of the Woodlawn unit will host the meeting
The first post war view into what's new in boats and boating equipment opens March 30 at 1 pm in the Coliseum, 1513 S Wabash Ave. Exhibiting manufacturers will display aluminum and plastic boats, new motors and lights daily from 1 pm to 11 pm, with show running through two weekends ending April 7.
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