Inquest Probes Death of Columbus K. Weismantel
The coroner continues the inquest into the death of Columbus K. Weismantel 53 of 7859 South Shore died after an automobile crash on Garfield Boulevard. Results will determine if death was natural or due to the accident. Funeral services were held at St. Margaret's Church with burial in Fairmont cemetery. He is survived by Edith his widow a daughter Mary Louise Shipway a brother F Otto Weis mantel a New York City uncle Aribert Hollinger and sister Helen Whalen of Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus K. Weismantel
South Shore
Loretto Hospital
E. Garfield Blvd
Victor Levine
Weismantel
Garfield Blvd
Jack Stack
South Shore Drive
St. Margaret’s Church
Fairmont Cemetery
Siebel School
Bakers’ School
Chicago
Peoria
Spaulding School
University of Michigan
Edith
Mary Louise Shipway
F. Otto Weismantel
New York City
Aribert Hollinger
Helen Whalen
Mystery Mouse Under the Chair Puzzles Readers
The column teases a reveal about a little mouse hidden under a chair in a Mother Goose tale with the answer promised elsewhere in the page.
Reunion of England to Chicago Singer brothers in 26 year gap
Harry Singer of 6940 Clyde Ave Was greeted by Maurice Singer who arrived from England on October 28 aboard the Queen Elizabeth The two brothers met in Chicago with five other siblings and their Davenport parents all natives of England Maurice a Liverpool clothing maker will return to England on the Elizabeth November 14 A niece Mrs Pearl Jaslow also attends the gathering as a guest in Was briefly noted Salt Lake City area paper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Singer
Clyde Ave
Maurice Singer
England
Maurice
Liverpool
Chicago
Davenport
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Pearl Jaslow
Long Island
Elizabeth
Ex‑Army Lt Godfrey Hits Road On 7000 Mile Trailer Trip
After discharge on June 4, former lieutenant colonel Godfrey and wife Eileen with their two children began a 7000 mile journey in a house trailer. They report enjoying travel across the country with swimming fishing and western sunshine. They reside at 6419 Parnell Avenue and Godfrey has reopened his law practice at 160 North LaSalle Street.
Odds and Ends on a Movie Night and a Tax Cautionary Note
A casual diary style piece recounts a night at the movies, a Britannica handout about temperature rise during film attendance, and a jab at England where the luxury tax applies to wealthy households with male servants. The tone is humorous and observational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopaedia Britannica
England
Amvet Police Memorial Service Set at Midland Hotel
The Amvet police department will hold a memorial service for war dead at 8 30 p m next Monday in the grand ballroom of the Midland hotel located at 172 West Adams street. The service honors men killed in the war during the postwar period.
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Amvet
Police Department
Midland Hotel
W. Adams St
George C Haynes Dies of Heart Attack at 66
George C Haynes 66, of 1403-68rd pl and Woodlawn resident for 40 years, died of a heart attack Saturday in Illinois Central hospital minutes after arriving. A machinist for Illinois Central railroad retired last March after four decades. He belonged to William B Warren Masonic lodge. Survived by widow Edith and daughter Mrs Albert Klemanhs. Funeral at 7509 Stony Island ave chapel with burial at Evergreen Park cemetery.
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George Calvin Haynes
Woodlawn
Illinois Central Hospital
Illinois Central Railroad
Haynes
William B. Warren Masonic Lodge
Edith
Albert Klema
Hans
E. 68Th St
Stony Island Ave
Evergreen Park Cemetery
Drys Win Contest To Reduce Joints In Two Large Areas
Woodlawn residents voted on a local option affecting 58 of 83 taverns and liquor stores centered around E 63rd Street. Seven precinct groups showed close returns with dry and wet majorities, shifting the local liquor status in north and south sections of 63rd Street.
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Woodlawn
63Rd St
Ellis and
Kenwood Aves
60Th
63Rd Sts
Greenwood
Stony Island Aves
Stony Island Ave
66Th Pt
65Th St
University Ave
Sth
Taverns Challenge Woodlawn Dry Vote Legality
Attorney Mervin Hart said he will file a petition in county court to contest the legality of Woodlawn local option results. Tavern owners receive a 30 day grace period to stay open while a decision is awaited.
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Mervin M. Hart
William Cepak
Tavern Service
Woodlawn
Hart
Woodlawn Lions to Stage Minstrel Show for Teen Canteen
The Woodlawn Lions Club presents a minstrel show to benefit the Woodlawn Teen Age canteen. Performances start at 8 15 p m Saturday and 2 30 p m Sunday in Hyde Park High School auditorium at 6220 Stony Island Ave.
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Woodlawn Lions Club
Woodlawn
Auditorum of
Hyde Park High School
Stony Island Ave
Avalon Park Church to mark 50th anniversary events
Avalon Park Community church at 81st street and Dante avenue begins a two week celebration of its 50th anniversary with a Sunday 11 a.m. service by Rev. Vernon Cook and a dramatic presentation in Sunday School titled Fifty Years. The program includes a mortgage burning and honors three charter members with a closing sermon by Rev. Allen Keedy.
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Avalon Park
Pilgrim Fellowship
Woman’s Auxiliary
Boy Scout
Phillip Maxwell
WGN
Elizabeth Beck
Evans Ave
Alfred Cox
Blackstone Ave
Julius Kewitz
Kimbark
T. B. Stephenson
Harper Ave
Allen ‘“Keedy
Avalon Community Church
Plans for Three New Lutheran High Schools in Chicago
Three co educational Lutheran high schools with 500 students each will rise on Chicago’s North West and South sides. A two million dollar campaign by the Lutheran High School Association of Greater Chicago funds the project, with auditoriums, gymnasiums, libraries, labs, shops, and departmental facilities planned. The schools will admit qualified students from all churches in the district and feature accessible locations and extensive facilities.
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Chicago
Lutheran High School Association
Lutheran
Carl 5. Meyer
Meyer
Luther Institute
N. Wood St
The
Missouri Synod
High School Association
Daniel J Laughlin Dies. Longtime Southeast Undertaker Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Daniel J Laughlin of 318 East 71st Street, a 33 year Southeast side undertaker, were held at St Columbanus Church. Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Laughlin died October 30 in Little Company of Mary Hospital after a long illness. Survived by his widow Agnes and two sons Thomas J and Daniel F Laughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Laughlin
Woman 86th LC Train Victim at South Side Crossing
Mrs. Joseph Carlson 45 of 1457 East 67th Place died after being struck by a Loop bound LC train while crossing at 67th Street and Stony Island Avenue. An inquest is set for 10 a.m. at the 851 East 75th Street chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Carlson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Penny survey on South Side recreational facilities
Readers name streets and occupations share views on adequacy of parks play areas and field houses. Suggestions include more supervised activities nurseries swimming pools and cooking and sports programs to improve summer recreation availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Foote
E. 55Th St
Foote
Father of Ines McKinzie Dies in Florida Hospital
Joseph Orville Robinson 86, father of Mrs Ines MacKenzie, died October 31 at Miami Baptist Hospital after three and a half years confinement. Burial was in Richland Missouri. Survived by Mrs MacKenzie, two other daughters Ada Mae Cole and Myrtle Lilla, three sons Ruben, Charles Emmett, and Clifton, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines McKinzie
Florida
Joseph Orville Robinson
Ines MacKenzie
Southeast Economist
Miami
Fla.) Baptist Hospital
Jleeing
Richland
Robinson
Chillicothe
South Side
MacKenzie
Ada Mae Cole
Eggleston Ave
Myrtle Lilla
Rhuben Robinson
Baxter Springs
Kan
Charles Emmett
Clifton Robinson
Inglewood
Cal
Butler Wins Senate Return and Big Vail Congressional Victory
Richard B. Vail defeats William A. Rowan in the 2nd district with a sizable plurality likely near 10 000 votes. Senator Butler retains his seat against Frank McAdams as Edward Schneider and Ragnar Nelson win state seats. Complete precinct results show Vail carrying several southeast wards while Rowan leads others. Vail cites national issues and anti communism in his victory statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B. Vail
Bennett Ave
Vail
William A. Rowan
Avenue B
Walker Butler
66Th Pl
Frank
Spike) McAdams
Crandon Ave
Edward Schneider
Ingleside Ave
John G. Ryan
Ward Pl
State House
Schneider
Ragnar G. Nelson
Edbrooke Ave
A. S. Mioduski
South Shore Dr
Rowan
Butler
McAdams
Nelson
Mioduski
Ryan
Vail Manufacturing Company
95Th St
Washington
House
10Th
Secund Congress
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Odds and Ends
Avalon Park Church
Strategic
Rep
Ragnar Nelson
Myrtle Howe
W. J. Giertuga
Hancrest
Senate
Forcon
Gress
Rowan Vail
Ag Teessens
Congress
Rowan Wail
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