Penny for Your Thoughts: Do College Students Make Better Citizens
Interviews in Jeffery Manor present diverse views on whether college students are better citizens. Respondents cite discipline, broader knowledge, social and governmental understanding, and the effect of studying on adaptability and life problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffery Manor
Joan Janasky
South Chicago
Joan
Janasky
Allan Hoffman
Radioman
USN
Allan
Hoffman
Elaine Orenstein
Blaine
Orenstein
Sam Greenberg
Stony Island Avenue Overhaul Plans Debated by Local Group
The Stony Island Businessmen's Association unveiled architect sketches for widening the avenue with three traffic lanes each way and added left turn lanes. Proposals include traffic signals, median narrowing, and possible partial elevation or open cut options to speed traffic, with votes planned at upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Island Ave
Stony Island Businessmen’s Association
Denny Doherty
Businessmen’s Association
Joseph P. McMahon
Stony Island
Association
al Lange
McMahon
South Side Forum
Gateway Civic Commission
Federations of Civic Associations
James F. Kelly
Cook County Highway Department
E. 95Th St
Calumet Skyway
E. Tist St
Lake Shore
Free Driving Instruction Course Opens at Chicago Vocational High
A free automobile driving course starts Wednesday at Chicago Vocational High School, sponsored by the Municipal court and police safety education unit. Clarence G. Erickson leads four two hour sessions, with public enrollment open. Certificates awarded on completion. call Delaware 7-5252 extension 357 to register. The Driver Improvement schools have trained 20,000 people in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Municipal Court
Police Safety Education Unit
Clarence G. Erickson
Safety Education Unit
Council To Meet Discuss Projects In South Side
The Southeast Area Council of the Chicago Motor Club will convene at noon tomorrow at Gene's Steak House, 8301 S. Burley Ave. Fred L. Steers, attorney and council chairman, says new officers will be elected and 10 safety and traffic projects will be reviewed including through street designation for E. 108th St. and larger stop signs at E. 106th St. and S. Avenue L. Delays at E. 86th St. and S. Burley railroad crossing will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Area Council
Chicago Motor Club
Gene’s
S. Burley Ave
Fred L. Steers
E. 108Th St
E. 106Th St
S. Avenue L
E. 86Th St
S. Burley
Whiting Student Killed In Early morning Crash
Leroy E. Lee 24 of Whiting Indiana died after his car left the roadway and struck a tree 12 feet from the road near 3901 E 134th st inside the Illinois Indiana line. He suffered internal and severe head injuries and possible neck fracture. An inquest is planned for tomorrow at 13350 S Baltimore ave before remains are moved to a Whiting chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Whiting
Indiana
134Th St
Leroy E. Lee
White Oak
South Chicago
Lee
Donald Lee
Baltimore Ave
East Side plans May 23 post office dedication parade
Organizing groups on the East Side join in planning a May 23 dedication for the new East Side post office at 10422 S Ewing Ave. Lions club leads the effort. parade marshals include John K. Bloore and Robert Roche. Carl Schroeder, Chicago postmaster, to officiate with invited senators and a representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
S. Ewing Ave
East Side Lions Club
Harry P. Acker
Lions Postal Celebration Committee
Ewing Ave
95Th
107Th Sts
John K. Bloore
106Th St
East Side Businessmen’s Association
East Side Civic League
Robert Roche
Avenue J
Lions Committee
Lions Club
Carl Schroeder
Chicago
Paul Douglas
Everett Dirksen
U. S
Edward Derwinski
Acker
Carl F. Stone
E. 112Th St
South Chicago
Harry Acker
M. R. Slack
Irving P. Scherer
Lions
John Bloore
Park District Beaches Declared Unmanned And Hazardous
Park District of Chicago warns beaches are unguarded until June 26 and water temperatures are below safe levels. Officials urge caution around piers and lagoons where drowning risks and entanglement dangers persist. Parents are advised to supervise children at all times and avoid swimming near sea walls.
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Park District
Chicago Park District
Lake Front
Gately
Poppy Day Poster Contest Winners Named by Auxiliary
Poppy Day plans announced by the American Legion Auxiliary. Six winners were chosen from 47 entries in two divisions for grades four to six and seven to nine. First places went to Frank Petrovich Ross Vander Berg and Susan Boyd. second and third places listed for Norma Dosen Dean Hearnes Judy Busse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iguana American Legion Auxiliary
Arline Racchini
S. Harper Ave
Poppy
Frank Petrovich
S&s
S&s. Avenue J, Taylor Elementary School, First Place; Ross Vanderberg
S. Ewing Ave
Taylor
Susan Boyd
E. 98Th St
Norma Dosen
S. Indianapolis Blvd
Gallister
Dean Hearnes
S. Avenue F
Judy Busse
S. Avenue M. Taylor
Racchini
Ilana
American Legion
Purse Snatching on Southeast Side Stolen at 72nd Street
Grand Crossing police report another purse snatching on the southeast side. Mrs Josephine Faut of 7247 S Euclid ave was robbed in front of 1954 E 72nd st. A suspect grabbed the purse containing 40 dollars while another man waited in a 1958 Chevrolet.
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Grand Crossing
Josephine Faut
S. Euclidave
E. 72Nd St
Clock Lovers and Pet Fans Seek Quick Cash via Ads
Clock enthusiasts pet lovers and golf fans seek cash by placing low cost Want Ads in the Economist. Readers can turn unused items into money by calling to place an ad, with the Action Readers offered by the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economist
Economist Call Today
Last Jazz Program Ends South Shore Arts Series
South Shore commission wraps its Adventure in the Arts with an 8 30 p m Jazz program at South Shore High School featuring Dick Marx Johnny Frigo and Jerry Slosberg. Marx will narrate and explain the music as the audience hears theme songs and commercials. Ticket holders will fill a questionnaire on the series and plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shore Commission
South Shore High School
S. Constance Ave
Ellis K. Fields
Marx
Dana Gordon
53 Minute March on Cerebral Palsy Hits Chicago Area
The ninth annual United Cerebral Palsy drive mobilizes over 35 000 volunteers May 19 in Chicago and nearby suburbs to ask neighbors for donations. Area chairmen listed include Mrs Nathaniel Stephens Mrs John Davey Mrs Fae Henick and others aiding the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Cerebral Palsy
Greater
Ambassador West Guildhall
Mario Fazio
S. Forest Ave
Area
Norma Cook
S. Calumet Ave
Raymond McGill
S. Green Bay Ave
George Bishton Jr
S. Perry Ave
Area 51
Claudette McFarland
E. 90Th St
Charles Johnson
Bryn Mawr Community Church Choral Festival Set
Bryn Mawr Community Church will stage its 18th annual Choral Music Festival Friday May 15 at 8 p.m. in the church sanctuary located at 7000 S Jeffery Blvd. The event invites parishioners and community members to enjoy selected choir performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryn Mawr Community Church
S. Jeffery Blvd
Inquiry By Coroner Is Launched
Mrs Veronica Bennett 38 dies in childbirth at Mercy hospital clinic and Lewis Memorial hospital while infant James Le Roy, five pounds five ounces, survives. Coroner Walter McCarron orders probe with Chief Investigator Anton Somers and Deputy Joseph Tigerman. Bennett family of 5528 S Normal. husband Charles Bennett 43 distressed. many siblings ages listed. neighbors describe the family as popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica Bennett
James Leroy
Bennett
Charles Bennett
Mercy Hospital Clinic
Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Walter McCarron
Charles
Sharon
John
Veronica
Timothy
Eileen
Larry
Maureen
Kathleen
Mary Lou
Postman Retires After Four Decades of Service
Thomas J. Ryder of 7740 S Langley Ave retires after 40 years delivering mail including 17 years on S Drexel Ave and 671 local deliveries. He is a Ottawa Illinois native with a 34 year marriage, four children, seven grandchildren, and received the Post Office Honorary Recognition Certificate signed by Postmaster General Summerfield and Postmaster Schroeder for meritorious service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Ryder
S. Langley Ave
Carl A. Schroeder
Ryder
Grand Crossing
S. Drexel Ave
E. 79Th St
E. 83Rd St
Ottawa
Illinois
Post Office Department
Summerfield
Schroeder
Torah Sisterhood luncheon at Shoreland Hotel May 13
The Torah Sisterhood of Congregation Anshe Kanesses Israel at 2357 East 75th Street will host a culminating luncheon at noon on May 13 in the Shoreland hotel. Mrs. Marvin Glassenberg of 7615 South Phillips Avenue is the luncheon chairman.
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Fox
South Shore Hills
Fox
IES
Council
Idiana American Legion Auxiliary
Arlene Racchini
Augusta Peters
Avenue H
Ruth Johnson
Juanita Johnson
Avenue L
Hudson
Bayport
Garden
Nathaniel Stephens
South Park Ave
John Davey
S. Kingston Ave
Fae Henick
E. 97Th St
Irwin Richardson
Ss. Albany Ave
Edmund Study
S. Blackstone Ave
Paige
Torah Sisterhood
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