14 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
1
In a club chat two men discuss world war news and a puzzle asks which bullet released from a rifle reaches the ground first. A third figure joins and prompts the reader to supply the answer.
The column laments fat women in shorts as summer ends and lauds the 67th Street Beach for its beauty. It notes school opening brings scrutiny on Southeast side matrons, and Harriet Kraut of Corbell Ave wins a free call at the World’s Fair, choosing to ring her brother Charles back home.
The piece tells of a Chicago visitor who gave up a flowered hat to an usher at a funeral only to find it atop a coffin later. It also recalls a young friend visiting a fancy Italian restaurant wearing a new flowered hat and being teased about salad dressing by the waiter.
Sense of Humor Bill Morehouse of Ridgeland gives friends bound books of blank pages. James Rodgers of Clyde types scrapbooks of current radio program openings. The puzzle answer notes both bullets hit ground simultaneously due to equal gravitational force and same rate of fall.
A philatelist notes Tempus Fugit Received last week included letters with two off centre stamps issued about 1922, illustrating how long a man keeps a letter before mailing it. Mrs Mary Davidson announces completion of a muffler knitted for her son-in law’s 23rd birthday. LaVerne Knudsen and Kenneth Khuans, who dated in school, reconnected at a beach party and later became Mr and Mrs Khuans after six years.
An organization of Hoekstra clan members across five states lists five officers. President Thomas A. Hoekstra leads a family group where other officers show married surnames. Secretary Louis B. Sytsma of Wabashave is a Hoekstra on his mother’s side, while his wife, born Hoekstra, cannot trace her link to the Hoekstra family.
Mrs. Ronald Hillman of Dorchester Ave received a small Christmas plant five years ago that grew into a tree too large for her lawn. Frank Loomis and John Thimes of Kingston Ave hitchhiked to Washington and were robbed of their money. They now work for food and hope to return to school if hitchhiking remains viable. Betty Young, a young social figure, moved with her parents the Byron Youngs of Kenwood to a new home right across the street from the old one.
The note muses on household habits with humor about a bride starting married life with minimal cookware yet needing multiple card tables for social duties. It reflects on domestic norms and moderation in creating a new home atmosphere.
Woodlawn marks its Golden Jubilee anniversary with a large parade on the South Side led by Capt. John W. Gorby and Leo T. Heid. The procession starts at 7 pm from St. Lawrence Champlain Langley Evans avenues and travels through Jackson Park to Stony Island and Cottage Grove enroute to 60th Street. A soap box derby follows on Saturday at 2 pm on University area with prizes and free theater tickets for entrants. A tribute to Amelia Earhart is planned next Thursday at Hyde Park High School with the Amelia Earhart Memorial Civic club organizing.
George R. Thompson nominated as president of the Grand Crossing-Chatham Chamber of Commerce at a Monday meeting in Steven son’s hall. The slate includes Wyllys Miller as vice president John D. Harris second vice president James Burke treasurer and Loretta Anderson secretary. Directors slated for two year terms are Carl J. Adams Louis M. Hecker Edward Rensnow Dr H B Fox Edward Hoskins Bernard Thompson and Ambrose J Burke. Election set for the first October meeting. The chamber also urged the Board of Education to enlarge Arthur Dixon elementary to handle enrollment from the Chatham Park development at 83rd street and Cottage Grove avenue with 556 new homes.
Nine year old Loree Foxx, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Grant R Gibson of 6115 Kimbark Ave, chased Hollywood fame with her mother after local success and bit parts. Her roles were cut from Tell No Tales and The Star Maker, but she remains hopeful for a juicy future part.
More than 100000 are expected for Venetian night along the Jackson park lagoon near the Rosenwald museum. 25 colored floats lantern-lit grounds. 600 chorus voices and 250 dancers perform as Hyde Park marks 50 years since annexation with the Golden Jubilee.
Capt. Patrick Brady of the Grand Crossing police warns Southeast side housewives to demand references from domestic workers after three women were victimized by a woman posing as a maid who accepts work and flees with valuables. Brady begins a 20 day leave and Captain Gregory Moran will lead the Grand Crossing district in his absence.
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce begins its fall season at a 12:15 pm meeting today in the South Shore View hotel. Chamber president S. V. Banksley will preside as plans for the year are outlined.
The 83rd Street bus line will be dedicated this Sunday at 1 p.m. at 83rd Street and Yates Avenue with Alderman Thomas J. Daley officiating. The service starts Monday from Green Bay Avenue to South Chicago Avenue on Solid Street serving mill workers and students. The occasion includes a candid camera contest with a $20 prize, entries due two weeks after dedication.
Three dogs on the South side perform valorous deeds saving many lives as National Dog Week approaches. Stippy the Boston terrier alerted residents during a hotel basement fire at 6237 Cottage Grove, saving 30 people. Ginger the bull terrier woke Irvin Himmel at 6421 Har yd ave and saved three families from a fire. Page 7.
The 17th Ward Community council will discuss making 68th street a one way boulevard for Marquette road from California Ave to Stony Island Ave at an open Hamilton Park Feldhaus meeting tonight. Delegates from outside groups may attend to reflect broader local opinion.
Autumn brings color to the Fish Lake Indiana colony as three new homes began last Sunday. The large community clubhouse hosted a weekly dance, and fishing is highlighted as prime season. Lots sell for 78 dollars each with 10 dollars down and 3 dollars monthly. subscribers pay 1.50 for a year.
Henry J Beutel was named by the nomination committee to head the Wood lawn Junior Chamber of Commerce slate presented at the meeting last Friday night. Other officers named include Charles B Chladek vice president John Barstow treasurer Robert Mather secretary and G William Skeeles Jr Richard Fleming James Conlon and John Hayes Jr as directors. Dr William Hitlemeyer and Ber Wwam Wright were nominated as directors from the floor. Five directors are to be elected. Beutel is an officer of the South East National Bank and a charter member of the junior chamber.
Mrs. Daniel Foreman director of Grand Crossing Community center appealed to Southeast side housewives for donations of rugs curtains bedding and kitchen utensils for a needy mother who is sole support of three children the youngest seven months old United Charities provides food and rent but more items are needed including pillows.
Two well dressed men robbed Dr. Henry Millstone on the Southeast Side near Grand Crossing, tying him with neckties and escaping with $140 in cash two watches and a ring totaling 240 dollars. The doctor, bound and bound, freed himself and called police, but no fingerprints were found as the suspects wore gloves.
The South Shore Community Council will meet tomorrow at Scott's Restaurant to approve its constitution and by-laws. Plans to use schools for fall and winter recreation for adults and children will be discussed along with other agenda items.
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