Kells Succeeds Stapleton At Grand Crossing Station
Capt William Kells appointed commanding officer of Grand Crossing police by Commissioner John Frendergast. He pledges vigorous continuation of investigations into two unsolved murders since May 26 and will study records including Mrs Belle Tikulski at 1659 Phillips Ave and 23 year old Thomas Bundy at 7430 Phillips Ave.
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Economist
Thomas McCann
Grand Crossing
William Kells
John Frendergast
Kells
Burnside Station
William Stapleton
Willi
Belle Tikulski
Phillips Ave
Thomas Bundy
E. 75Th Ft
William D. Kells
It Takes All Kinds Talk About Inflation
The item notes rising prices in Barcelona with eggs at eight dollars a dozen and bread near five dollars a loaf. It adds a separate tale of ancient tusk discovery in Ohio and an ambitious atomic rocket plan in Toronto, plus a sensational crash incident in Parryville involving a naked rescue crew.
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Barcelona
Spain
Marietta
North America
Toronto
Canadian Rocket Society
John K. Lepper
Parryville
University of Illinois offers fishing and boating course
Seafaring students at the University of Illinois Navy pier branch can now take a fishing and boating course in physical education. The program, first among Navy pier schools to combine both activities, will grant full college credit to enrollees Robert Sharkey and Arbid C. Berg. Observers doubt the class will be cut.
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Mignet
University of Ilinois
Navy Pier
Pennsylvania State
Columbia
Miami
Robert Sharkey
Arbid C. Berg
Kimbark
Household baking tips for cakes and soups
Practical kitchen hints cover preventing sticking with equal flour and fine sugar, avoiding burning by placing salt under tins, whipping issues by chilling egg white, warming lemons for more juice, and enriching thin soup with grated cheese. Seasonings should be added gradually to avoid overpowering flavors. Answer to Today’s Puzzler notes humidity, not heat, as the cause of discomfort.
Joseph Klein Dies of Heart Attack Jeweler at 53
Joseph Klein 53 manager of Dorchester Jewelers Inc at 1409 E 63rd St died of a heart attack Sunday night at his home 2231 E 67th St He is survived by his widow Frances a daughter Muriel and a son William A Funeral services were held Tuesday in the chapel at 6935 Stony Island Ave Burial was in Oak Woods cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Klein
Dorchester Jewelers Inc
E. 63Rd St
Military Services for Pvt Victor B. Trock Jr.
Funeral services for Pvt Victor B. Trock Jr. 20, of 7817 Wabash Ave, were held at Camp Butler National Cemetery Springfield after he died of wounds from battle as an Army paratrooper in Germany on March 30, 1945. He is survived by his parents two sisters and a brother. Joseph Meek will address the Southmoor Community Council at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday October 20 in the Southmoor Bank building.
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Victor B. Trock Jr
Wabash Ave
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Springfield
Trock
Germany
Victor B. Trock
Delores Burnett
Urbana
Joan Trock
Calvin Trock
Joseph Meek
Illinois Federation of Retail Associations
Southmoor Community Council
Southmoor Bank
Stony Island Ave
Delasel HA Project Faces Funding and Utility Hurdles
The Chicago Housing Authority seeks to build an 800 unit public housing complex at 27th and State streets but must resolve who pays to move cables and lines from the site. CHA faces a possible $5.4 million federal loan guarantee and a shortfall even after state and city contributions. Aldermen stalled action awaiting federal guarantee and cost-shifting terms from utility firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Housing Authority
Western Union
Commonwealth Edison
CHA
Fridday
Edward Fruchtman
The
Housing Authority
S. Nielson Company
Ald
Harry L. Sain
Friuchtman
Reginald DuBois
Fruchtman
A. R. Miller
Public Housing Administra
Bradwell Elementary to Launch Know Your School Lectures
The Bradwell Elementary School in Detroit will start a monthly series titled Interpreting Bradwell School to the Public to improve school home relations. Principal Leo Frederick leads with faculty help to reveal curriculum and activities. The first session Tuesday focuses on kindergarten and first grade, featuring demonstrations and a Q&A in the school auditorium.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Bradwell
Schocl
Burnham Ave
Bradwell School
Leo Frederick
Frederick
PTA
Volunteers Sought to Expand Girl Scout Troops in Avalon Park
Mrs. William Epple appeals for at least 20 volunteer women to lead and assist five Avalon Park Girl Scout troops. She cites long waiting lists for Brownie and Intermediate groups and says trained leaders are provided by the Chicago Girl Scout council. Leaders must be 21, assistants 18, with no prior experience required.
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William Epple
Kenwood Ave
Avalon Park
Epple
Dante Ave
Chicago Girl Scout Council
Marybeth Ryan
Roberta Klein
Ingleside Ave
Sandra Enemark
Marilyn Young
Dobson Ave
Carol Tork
Judy Brislen
Avalon Ave
C. M. Phelps
Dorchester Ave
Memory Lane readers recall city places and people from old Chicago
Letters from readers recount memories of a coal yard on 47th Street Loomis Avenue and an Undertaking shop near McDermott's tavern, ask about Emerald Avenue school and Auburn lagoons boat landing, remember MacNamara's band at Luna Park, and recall George Scharff's livery stable at 50th Street and Ashland Avenue.
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Michael O’grady
J. Freckleton
47Th St
Loomis Ave
McDermott
Ashland Ave
Garfield
Bird
Ida Bauman
MacNamara
Luna Park
52Nd
Halstedsts
William J. Cook Sr
George Scharff
50Th St
Dog Owners Urged to Prevent Nuisance and Rabies
National Dog Week guidance from Mrs. Charles Rutson of the South Side animal shelter urges owners to license, leash, and supervise dogs to avoid quarantines and rabies shots. Steps include obtaining a license, keeping a leash, displaying a license tag, and daily exercise, with further tips promised on page 9.
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Charles Rutson
South! Side
Wabash! ‘Ave
Chicago
Penny for Your Thoughts Miss America Career Dilemma
Interviews across locations ask if Miss America winners should sacrifice acts for marriage. Bernice Fitzgerald says no, would not give up nursing and homemaking. Ann Epstein and Adele Feduris favor marriage over fame. Lucille Herpich discusses shift from career to housewife.
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Bernice Fitzgerald
Clyde Ave
Bernice
Fitzgerald
Ann Epstein
Adele Feduris
Morgan St
Small Business Thriving Says Trade Club Speaker
Joseph K. Wexman of the University of Chicago told the Woodlawn Business Men's Association that small business is holding its own and thriving in some areas. He noted growth in retailing and new fields, citing more than one third more retailers in 1929 and more small businesses overall. Wexman, president of Phoenix Finance Corp and vice-president of Consolidated Acceptance and Troquois Insurance, is a recognized expert on business.
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Joseph K. Wexman
University of Chicago
University College
Woodlawn Business Men's Association
Hayes Hotel
64Th St
University Ave
Wexman
Phoenix Finnance Corporation
Consolidated Acceptance, Incorporated
Troquois Insurance Agency
Hirsch High Dads to Meet on October 1
Daniel C. Johnson appointed temporary chairman to organize the Hirsch High School Dad's club at Hirsch High School, 7740 Ingleside Ave. The group held its initial meeting last Friday. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Friday evening December 1 in the school.
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Daniel C. Johnson
Hirsch High School
Ingleside Ave
Lions Club Blood Donor Plan Aims to Help Unpaid Patients
The Shore Line Lions Club plans a blood donor program for hospital patients unable to pay for transfusions. At a luncheon next Thursday, members will be typed for blood and a list of donors sent to Jackson Park, South Shore and South Chicago hospitals. Dr. Leonard Tilken leads the effort with Dr. Louis Novack assisting.
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Shore Line Club
Shore Line Lions Club Hs
Lions
Technics
Leonard Tilken
E. Gist St
Lions Club
Tilken
Hce
Health and Welfare Committee
Louis Novack
E. 75Th St
Michael Tobin Retired Police Captain Dies at 73
Funeral services were held for 73-year-old Michael Tobin at St. Joachim's Church after a short illness. Tobin, a 26-year veteran, died at Little Company of Mary hospital. He formerly commanded South Chicago, Brighton Park, Hyde Park, and Englewood stations. He is survived by his wife Margaret and daughter Mary Elizabeth, a Mundelein College student.
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Michael Tobin
Ingleside Ave
St. Joachim’s Church
90Th St
Tobin
Little Company of Mary Hospital
South Chicago
Brighton Park
Hyde Park
Englewood
Margaret
Mary Elizabeth
Mundelein College
Chester Buehre Promoted at South East Bank
Chester W. Buehre of 8232 Ingle side Ave was promoted to assistant cashier of South East National Bank on September 14 by bank directors. He began as a mail clerk in 1923 at Woodlawn Trust and Savings, joined South East National in 1936 as a teller, and became chief clerk in June 1946.
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Chester W. Buehre
Ingleside Ave
South East National Bank
Woodlawn Trust and Savings Bank
Buehre
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Stapleton
Annie AS
Ven
Delasel HA
Memory Lane
Southeast Economist
W. 63Th St
IS Girl Scouts
Economist Photo
Lucille Wherpich
Trumbull Ave
Herpich
Lions Coal
Police Capiian
Chester Buehre
South East Bank
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