Penny for Your Thoughts on Games Quick Opinions
A round of interviews near 67th street and Maryland avenue gathers residents who name their least favorite games. Lewis Le Monte dislikes Checkers for its slow pace while Florence Steiner dislikes ice skating and Bridge for inaction. Lillian Hynes prefers fast team sports like football or basketball over Monopoly.
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Lewis le Monte
Greenwood Ave
Lewis
Florence Steiner
Maryland Ave
Usherette
Bridge
Steiner
Lillian Hynes
Drexel’ Ave
Lillian
Hynes
Saying Death and Taxes Phrase Traced to Its Source
In this puzzler note the quotation "Nothing is certain except death and taxes" is attributed and the answer is hinted to be found elsewhere in the same column. The line is commonly linked to Benjamin Franklin and appears in historical commentary.
Air minded at 75 takes first airplane ride
Air enthusiast 75 year old John Larkin of 5622 Drexelave Ypsilanti Michigan flew to Municipal airport last week visiting his son the Rev John J Larkin. He enjoyed the trip saying it beats riding in a car or carriage any day.
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John Larkin
Drexelave
Ypsilanti, Mich
John J. Larkin
Sailor Sun Isabell Eckenberger Returns from Visit
Sees Sailor Sun Isabell Eckenberger of 8012 Cottage Grove Ave has returned from a two week visit with her son Robert a fireman second class stationed in Los Angeles. He will sail for Shanghai on October 15.
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Isabell Eckenberger
Cottage Grove Ave
Robert
Los Angeles
Shanghai
Dentistry for Kids Program to Start at University
The University of Atnons will pioneer dental education this fall by establishing a graduate course in pedodontics, focusing on dentistry for children and expanding pediatric training for students.
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University of Atnons
Dentistry
Chicago Dominates U.S. Fashion Manufacturing Growth
Fashion centers shift west with Chicago leading gains in wearing apparel. Over the last decade Chicago products expanded 37 percent reaching about 5.505 billion in volume as designers and manufacturers move westward.
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Paris
New York
Chicago
Leave Em Be Says Chicago Park District Urges Leaf Mulch
The Chicago Park District urges residents to leave fallen leaves in place rather than burning them. Mulching protects shrubs and young trees during winter and enriches the soil as leaves decompose.
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Chicago Park
Vacationers rise as American travel surges this Summer
Fifty percent more Americans take children to vacation centers this Summer than in the prior five years according to Chicago Motor Club statistics. An airline study finds dogs tolerate up to 25000 feet, cats 24000 feet, and poultry 29000 feet altitude without ill effects.
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Chicago Motor Club Statistes
Benjamin Franklin
Opening of 87th Street Dignified by 100000 Parade Crowd
The Southeast side celebration marked the opening of the extension between Baltimore and Burley Avenues after four decades of effort. Mayor Kelly lauded public unity and progress as 2,500 participants and thousands of schoolchildren joined the three mile parade through Russel Square.
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87Th St
America
iMayor Kelly
Burley
Baltimore Aves
Kelly
Baltimore Ave
Burney Ave
Emil V. Pacini
Nicholas J. Bohling
William A. Rowan
Victor L. Schlaeger
Mayor Seeks New Garbage Disposal Methods For City
Mayor Kelly urged the city council to study all disposal options as existing dumps near capacity threaten space. He asked the council to consider incineration and dehydration and to report alternative plans to handle collected garbage.
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Kelly
American Chemical Society
Chicago
W. A. Bush
California Flaxseed Products Company
Los Angeles
Bush
United States
Garvage
Buch
Alderman Seeks 29000 for IC Railroad Track Study
Alderman Bohling asks the city council finance committee to approve a 29000 appropriation from motor fuel tax funds for engineering studies related to the Illinois Central railroad track case heard by the Illinois Commerce Commission. The plan faces December votes and would fund cross examination work and expert reviews. The IC observer testified quicksand and rock deposits could complicate construction, while city attorneys challenge the witness’s qualifications. Separately, Cyrene Order of Eastern Star hosts its annual bazaar and ham dinner at 1002 E 75th St from 3 to 7 pm.
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Southeast Side
Burley
Lake Front
Illinois Commerce Commission
William A. Rowan
Third
Ballimore Ave
87Th St
Burley Ave
Carrnegie Illinois Steel Mills
ICC
Chicago
Hyde Park
Lafter
Ald
Emil Pacini
Nicholas Bowling
Office of Defense Transportation
Patani
Bowling
ODT
Calhont Beng
Bild St
Baltimore and Ohio
Illinois Central
7Th St
South Side
Rowan
Russel Square Park
Nicholas J. Bohling
City Council
Ilinois Central
Tlinois Commerce Commission
71St St
Dorchester
S1st St
Baltimore
James Danaher
Joseph H. Wright
W. G. Nusz
I.C
Nusz
Saul Eplon
Alderman Bohling
Danaher
Epton
Nex
Lall
Commission
Cyrene
Order of Eastern Star
E. 75Th St
Rosh Hashanah Festivities Begin Across Congregations
Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish new year with sundown services in reform and orthodox temples and synagogues. Devout observe eight penitential days leading to Yom Kippur on October 4 and 6, with prayers in Hebrew Arabic and English and a honeyed wish for a sweet year.
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Sundown
Police Continue Search for Woman Murder in Englewood
Police press case against unknown assailant in the July 22 beating of 61 year old Mrs. Min ye Messerschmidt at 8045 Rhodes Ave. Officers seek a 165 pound blond man in a light blue suit and hat. Reports suggest eyeing any instrument used in the slaying and advise contacting the Economist News Editor or Burnside police.
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Minye Messerschmidt
Rhodes Ave
Economist
Englewood
Burnside
Stewart
Stony Island Stores Adopt Later Evening Hours
Eighteen businesses on Stony Island announce new hours opening Monday and Thursday nights starting next week and extending Saturday nights. Participating merchants include Beverly Milline, Buase Jewellers, Cimyn Hardware, Heyman Furs, Gombiner Furs, Glass Rudo Shop, Ruth Jines Smart Wear, Kesler Jewelers, Little Folk's Shop, Little Tats Shop, Mad Dig Lee's, Madewell Bedding, Mehrs and Tormey Stationery, Multak Furs, Rabin Brothers Furs, Sna in Some Shoes, Vet's Rabin and Lamp Shop, Vogel's Jewelry Shop and others.
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Stony Island
Woodlaen
South Snore
South Chicago
Chatham Grand Crossing
Beverly Milline
Stony Island Ave
Buase Jewellers
Cimyn Hardware
Heyman Furs
Gombiner Furs
Stony
Talatid
Stony Island Av
Ruth Jines Smartwear
Kesler Jewelers
Stony Sland Ave
Little Folk’s Shop
Little Tats Shop
Maddig Lee's
Madewell Bedding Company
Stony Island Ave. Additional Stores Adopting the New Hours Are’ Mehrs and Tormey
Multak Furs
Rabin Brothers. Furs
Tony Island Ave
Snain
Vet's Rabin and Lamp Shop
Vogel's Jewelry Shop
Marine Pilot Killed in Plane Crash at Sea
Lt. William B. Creswell a 25 year old Marine corps pilot and son of Mr and Mrs A B Creswell of 6643 Danteave was killed Sunday in an air crash in the South Pace He was on a routine flight when the planes crashed near Medi shall Pelards His widow Jeanette and a son survive him
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Wiliam B. Creswell
Marine Corps
A. B. Creswell
Danteave
Pace
Jaettenait Creswell
Medishall Pelards
Jeanette
Man Struck by Taxi Leaves Carpenter With Skull Fracture
Patrick Mullen aged 56 of 6232 University Ave was struck by a taxicab at 4th Street and Stony Island Avenue while crossing from east to west on 64th Street. The driver J Jedzimak, 27, of 2120 Thomas Ave, remained at the scene.
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Patrick Mullen
Universiy Ave
4Th St
Stony Island Ave
Mullen
Pass Ordinance Approving Buses for 61st 59th Line
City council approves operating buses on the 61st to 59th Street route extending service from 60th Street to Stony Island Avenue. Eastern end extended to 60th Street and Stony Island, with westward runs to Blackstone Avenue and State Street. Officials plan PCC hearings and await Federal approval. city may fund new equipment while rails are removed.
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Seit St
Pak Ave
60 N St
Stony Island Ave
Btn St
Blackstone Ave
6Ist St
State St
59Th St
Chern Ave
Tihinais
Cuaneal
Chicago
Tata
PCC
Line City
Litfare Lines
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Penny
67Th St
Cinderella
Army and Navy
Drum and Bugle Corps
I. C
Bohling
City
Gretavhe
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