31 Mar 1938
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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
1
A quirky travelogue chronicles the misadventures of Guleible as he wanders through a realm of tricksters and mirages. The piece lightens with ironic humor while sketching sharp portraits of deceitful landscapes and wary guides.
An FD A warning uses a stark two image sequence to illustrate the harm from a poisonous cosmetic. A young woman’s healthy appearance gives way to a ravaged horror as the product’s dangers are highlighted under the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Grand Crossing Chattam Chamber of Commerce launches a two month treasure hunt and window dressing contest starting Saturday and running to April 16. Bud Singman chairs the promotion expecting thousands of participants with a $100 cash prize plus merchandise prizes. The best window wins a trophy and contestants stamp tally cards by finding slogan letters in stores and vote for favorites at Grove or Rhodes theaters.
John Bugler 52 of 7812 Cornell Ave found dead in his car in a garage behind his home. Coroner's inquest at Harney's Funeral Home continued to April 8 as witnesses note long standing heart trouble and unclear cause between heart attack or carbon monoxide. Funeral services held at home and Our Lady of Peace Church with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. surviving parents and six siblings listed.
Grace F. Gallagher, 57, died after being struck by a train at the intersection of 71st Street and Clyde Avenue in South Carolina. The tragedy occurred in the afternoon, with authorities investigating the incident as a fatal railroad accident.
Grace F. Gallagher 57 of 7147 Jeffery Ave was struck by a westbound Illinois Central train at 71st Street and Clyde Ave and killed instantly as she tried to cross the tracks. An inquest at Donnellan Funeral Home heard police recount how she moved to let an eastbound train pass and was hit by the other train, with eye witness Jack Greene, a St. Philip Neri third grader, testifying he saw the events unfold as gates lowered.
Five members of a family avoided injury after a dynamite bomb exploded on the porch of August Mercurio at 7823 Vernon Avenue in Grand Crossing. Police investigated possible leads, but no motive is clear and officials ruled out labor trouble as a cause.
Charles Ranksley of 2408 EF 78th St. was robbed of $6 early Saturday morning as two men grabbed him while he locked a garage on Yates Avenue. They escaped on foot without speaking or showing a weapon, ransacking pockets and stabbing him. The Southeast Economist reported the incident.
Social page teaser highlights romantic anecdotes and spring pattern notes. Susan Smart showcases spring patterns across pages 2 3 and 5. Readers are invited to answer a problem for a $5 prize on page 9. Southeast Sports previews final basketball news and first baseball updates on page 10. An article on new airmails appears on page 2.
Joseph Giordoni survived a gunshot wound to the neck after an alleged car ambush near Tard Street and Bolmar Avenue. Three men Frank Giordani Emmanuel Frangella and Carmen Carboni were arraigned in Felony court on charges of assault with intent to kill. The hearing was continued until Giordoni recovers enough to testify. Giordoni linked the assault to a 1931 Kenosha extortion and said he confronted Giordani at his Greenwood Avenue tavern before the Saturday night attack.
Plans for installing stop and go lights at 87th Street and Stony Island Avenue have been submitted to the state highway department. J I Molitor, president of the Calumet Gateway Avalon Park Civic council, cited communications from Joseph J Butler, superintendent of streets, and Oscar E Hewitt, commissioner of public works. Hewitt favored widening Stony Island Avenue between 80th and 94th Streets but said the state should undertake the project.
The Democratic candidate for the U S Senate appears at rallies in two wards drawing ovations from large crowds. Supporters cheer as the candidate outlines platform points and emphasizes unity and progress.
U S District Attorney Michael L Igoe campaigned in Liberty Hall against the Horner Courtney faction. He vowed to support the president while highlighting his Chicago residency and denouncing bossism as he spoke to a large Southeast side crowd. He was introduced by James J Sullivan as he attacked political rivals for opposing him over living in Chicago.
Mrs Hugh McVey of 7148 Ridgeland avenue summoned a junkman who moved an old bed but allegedly took more items. Police searched for the man as valuables including a gold watch a bar pin and several rings valued over $100 vanished from the home.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Henry M. Letton age 70 of 7221 Euclid Ave. He died Thursday at home after a long illness. Letton came to Chicago over 35 years ago and worked 35 years for Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical. He was born in Merritt. Survived by his widow Mrs. Carolyn Letton and sister Mrs. Sallie Herbert of Them as Cal.
Regular Democratic and Republican forces rally across Chicago with major speakers set for citywide mass meetings. Michael L. Igoe and Judge John Prystalski lead the Democratic slate at the Stadium rally alongside other nominees. Republicans including Richard J. Lyons and Simon E. Lantz plan to address attendees at the Sherman hotel and ward gatherings. Ward organizations shift schedules to boost turnout as campaigns press reach.
Burglars smashed a rear door lock at J. T. Irwin’s home 7127 Clyde Ave Sunday night and fled with valuables including two gold watches several rings an electric razor and $30 in cash, according to Grand Crossing police.
Officer William Armstrong of the Woodlawn Police is honored as Southeast community hero after he killed a bandit during a daylight holdup at a cafeteria. A luncheon at Hayes hotel will pay tribute with Woodlawn leaders and officers invited.
Woodlawn Lions club meets today at noon at Hotel Hayes near 64th St and University. Woodlawn Business Men's Association gathers Tuesday April 5 at 12 15 pm at Hayes hotel near 64th St and University Ave. Kiwanis club of Woodlawn meets Wednesday April 6 at 12 15 pm at Wedgewood hotel 6410 Woodlawn Ave. South Side Osteopathic Physicians Society convenes today at 12 30 pm in Phelps and Phelps Tea room 63rd St and Woodlawn Exchange club meets next Wednesday at 7 pm at Blackstone Tea Room 6230 Kimbark Ave. In Grand Crossing Chatham Chatham Lions club meets today at noon at Grove restaurant 7907 Cottage Grove Ave. In South Shore South Shore Lions club meets Tuesday April 5 at 12 15 pm at 7330 Ridgeland Ave. South Side Swedish club and South Shore Junior Chamber of Commerce meet today with Cargyel club at 1533 Yates Ave.
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