Ridge Woman's Club Plant Market Benefiting Oakhaven Set
The Ridge Woman's Club will hold its 12th Annual Plant Market on Saturday May 9 at 9 am in Bethany Union Church at 103rd and Wood. Proceeds split with Oakhaven and other charities, with donation and accessory tables, varied plants, and a cafeteria luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ridge Woman’s Club
Bethany Union Church
103Rd and
Wood Sts
E. A. Allen
B. B. Hill
Gregson
Miss Howe
Harrison
Oakhaven
Philanthropies
Mary C Scobey 19 Dies After Four Weeks Ill
Mary Catherine Scobey 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Scobey of 2308 W 111th St died April 15 1925 at St Bernard s Hospital after a four week illness Born in Morgan Park she was a Morgan Park High School graduate She leaves five sisters two brothers and was active in Ridge Court 261 percent CD of As St Barnabas Immaculata Society and American Insurance Union Funeral services were held at St Barnabas Church burial at Holy Sepulchre cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine Scobey
Mark Scobey
111Th St
St. Bernard's Hospital
Mary Scobey
Morgan Park
Morgan Park High School
St. Barnabas Church
101St St
Longwood Drive
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Gladys Bonnomo
Agnes Wilson
Ruth
Enid
Dorothy
Herbert
Mark
Ridge Court
C. D
St. Barnabas Immaculata Society
American Insurance Union
Academy Wins Track Meet By Close Margin
Morgan Park Military Academy edged Austin High by 1 percent point after a seesaw meet on April 18. The final score read Morgan Park 61 to 59, with the relay last and decisive. Events highlighted include Clausen winning the 100 yard dash for Austin, Stransky and Wickman tied for pole vault, Price of Academy high jump, Cole shot put, and Rice broad jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Park Military Academy
Austin High School
Morgan Park
Austin
Academy Lads
Clausen
Mather
Academy
Fabian
Exident
Stransky
Wickman
Price
Holden
Cole
Cass
Rice
Barber
Kinsey
Lightning Strikes Multiple Homes on Prospect and Church
A weekend storm struck the Van Dyne home at 10530 Church St damaging a radio set and destroying the aerial. Lightning also hit the Bort residence at 9821 Prospect Ave, tearing plaster, breaking a mirror, and shattering windows. The Paden and Clements homes at 9819 and 9817 Prospect Ave likewise had window damage.
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van Dyne
Church St
Bort
Prospect Ave
Paden
Clements
Prospect. Ave
New Style Shop Draws Big Crowd at Opening Sale
Sirlin of John Manning Co leads a Capitol Theatre Building opening for an exclusive new suit cloak and millinery house. Ladies attend the opening sale as the firm showcases a beautiful line of foods and garments priced exceptionally low with great values. Large crowds prove the shop's success in the community against downtown stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirlin
John Manning Co
Capitol Theatre
Advy
Alpha Chapter Delta Alpha Sorority 20th Anniversary Banquet
The 20th anniversary of Alpha Chapter Delta Alpha Sorority will be celebrated with a banquet at the Southwear Hotel on Monday evening April 27. Grand president Alice M. Thatcher oversees the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Chapter
Delta Alpha Sorority
Southswear
Alice M. Thatcher
Booster Club Seeks Larger Meeting Place in Morgan Park
The Morgan Park South End Boosters Club, meeting April 17 at John Rambow’s home, backs local groups in renaming three Rock Island Stations to Morgan Park numbers. Members plan a larger venue, request Raymond St. Station for meetings, protest 115th St. fare, commend Dr. Bundeson and others, and launch a membership drive aiming to double members with a next meeting April 24 at 11524 Church St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Park South End
Saunders
Rock Island
Raymond St
James E. Gorman
115Th St
Bundeson
Board of Health
Raymond Station
Vincennes Ave
Empehi R O T C Plan Formal Ball
Morgan Park High School military unit completes arrangements for its second annual Military Ball to be held Tuesday evening April 28 at Ridge Field House. The event is for male members of the organization and guests include former R O T C members and their families, Morgan Park Military Academy members, American Legion members, and several of Chicago's prominent military officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Park High School
Ridge Field House
Morgan Park Military Academy
American Legion
Chicago
Vanderpoel P T A delegates head to Rockford convention
Mrs Bort of 9821 Prospect Ave and Mrs Victor Munnecke of 9241 Pleasant Ave left Tuesday as delegates from the Vanderpoel Parent-Teacher Association to attend the Parent-Teacher Convention in Rockford.
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Bort
Prospect’ Ave
Victor Munnecke
Pleasant Ave
Vanderpoel
Parent- Teacher Association
Rovckford
Local High School Aids City Clean Up Campaign
The Morgan Park High School Student Association mobilizes to support a city wide Clean up Campaign across Ridge school district. Hoyt Trowbridge chairs the Civics Committee overseeing efforts with the Association of Commerce Board of Education and Woman's Clubs. Elementary schools will compete for a banner prize. Abel McAlister promotes the slogan Clean up paint up and keep up urging yard and alley tidiness.
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Association of Commerce
Board of Education
Woman’s Clubs
Morgan Park High School
Ridge
Hoyt Trowbridge
Civics Qgommittee
Morgan Park
Woman’s Club
Abel McAlister
Emephi
Empehi
Cadet Channon Wins Honor At West Point
Cadet James H. Channon of Morgan Park Military Academy, class of '21, gains note at West Point for a chorus role in the Hundredth Night Show Pass in Revue. Channon, Cadet Captain and soccer manager, also serves as a Howitzer representative and helps lead inter class athletic events. He is the son of A. Channon, 7146 Yates Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Park Military Academy
Jimmie
West Point
Channon
Howitzer
Swift Co To Give Musical Concert at Morgan Park Church
The Swift and Company Male Chorus will present a musical concert at Morgan Park Methodist Episcopal Church on Thursday May 14 at 8 15 p m in the main auditorium. The event, organized by The Morgan Park and the Washington Heights churches, is billed as this season’s best social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift, and Company
Morgan Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Morgan Park
Washington Heights Methodist Episcopal
H Dannenberg Divorce Granted by Superior Court
A divorce was granted Wednesday to Henry Dannenberg of Racine Avenue Washington Heights by Judge Joseph Sabath of the Superior court. The 73 year old plaintiff complained of cruelty by his wife Rosalie Blum Dannenberg who allegedly threw objects. A settlement of 1100 dollars was awarded to Mrs. Dannenberg. Eleanor Lindquist hosted the Panahoo Camp Fire at 2019 West 101st Street this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenry Dannenberg
Racine Ave
Washington Heights
Joseph Sabath
Superior Court
Dannenberg
Rosalie Blum Dannenberg
Emperi Students Shine In Morgan Park High School Opera and Musical
The Judents Association presented Love's Sacrifice and Bells of Beaujolais at the Eighth Street Theatre Monday and Tuesday. Patricia Hellweg and Mery Warther led Love's Sacrifice with a strong chorus as Mary Pattison and Sherwood Wilkes impressed in Bells of Beaujolais. Tickets sold out in advance. direction credited to J C Thompson G W Lorenz and Miss Lusson.
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Ridge
Morgan Park
Judents Association
Morgan Park High School
Eighth Street Theatre
Betty Stronach Wins Honor As Musician At Northwestern
Betty Stronach, daughter of organist and music director Robert Stronach of Trinity M. E. Church, earns musical renown as a Northwestern University freshman. She authored two songs with words and music by Ken for the student musical The Tenth Attempt, including Never too Late to Begin and Keen Mean Sheik, the latter with special dances. She is the granddaughter of Congressman EK W. Sproul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Stronach
Robert Stronach
Trinity M. E. Church
Northwestern University
Betty
Ken
Stepanek's Shop Free Gift Offer This Week
Mrs. Anna Stepanek, 14 years at 6235 Halsted St, offers free gifts with $5 purchases this week to acquaint with local ladies. Buyers receive satin gartered round set with black lace or Kleinert Powder Puff with rubber cover, while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stepanek
Halsted St
Forest Ridge Assn backs clean up week
The Forest Ridge Improvement Association met April 16 at 2101 W 95th St to plan a district cleanup. Notices will go to members urging yard and home tidiness this week and wagons will collect dirt Thursday April 80. The group also discussed a monthly neighborhood magazine and a May Ladies Night dance on May 23 at the Ridge Field House with cards, dancing and a live orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Ridge Improvement Association
95Th St
Deal
Geo. D. Totten
the Ridge Field House
Civil War Veteran A Vreeland Dies at 81 in Morgan Park
Abram Vreeland age 81, Civil War veteran born 1843 in New York City, died Sunday April 19 at his daughter’s home 11100 Hermosa Ave after bronchial pneumonia. He lived in Chicago since 1861, served 1864 66, worked as a carpenter, then a Chicago Surface investor teller. Funeral April 22 at 3 PM from his home, interment Mt Hope, services by readers from 18th Church of Scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Vreeland
H. T. Roberts
Hermosa Ave
Vreeland
Mr. Vreeland
Morgan Park
New York City
Chicago
Teller
Mt. Hope
Church of Scientists
102Rd
Longwood Drive
Rev Brown To Speak On Orient At Bethany Union
Rev Clarence T. Brown assistant pastor of Central Church will lecture next Sunday at 7 pm at Bethany Union Church. He recently returned from an extended trip through India and will discuss impressions of the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence T. Brown
Central Church
Bethany Union Church
India
Progress Marks Close of 36th Year for C10
Members at the annual meeting praised the club as a growing community institution. Reports show 333 names on the membership roll, doubling in two years, and a state charter application under way. Programs were tailored to appeal to diverse member interests, with civic and cultural efforts highlighted, including references to the Woman's World Fair.
Winnifred Hayhurst Feted On Birthday Party
Miss Winnifred Hayhurst, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wa Hayhurst, celebrated her 18th birthday with a large party at their church street home. About 40 friends attended from near and far, with a midnight cake cutting and extinguishing of 18 candles. Gifts were given, and the special cake was made by L G Paper for 1945 Monterey Ave. Peter Slumbrick is spending a few weeks at his farm near Millersburg Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnifred
May Hayhiret
Wa Hayhurst
Church, St
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Ridge Gardens
Mary C. Scobey
Mrs. Old
Robt. Daniels
Robey Sb
E. O
W. 63Rd St
Wentworth
S. Halsted St. Wentworth
New Style
Booster Club
South End
Empehi R. O. T. C. Plan
Dan
Dan’s Tire & Battery Station
Beverly
Marcel
Claire Windsor
Monterey Ave
Cadet Channon
Swift Co
H. Dannenberg
Eleanor Lindquist
W. 101St St
Panahoo
Emperi
Patricia Hellweg
Mary Warthen
Mary Pattison
Wilkes
Stepanek
Forest Ridge
A. Vreeland
Brown
Woman's Club
Winnifred Hayhurst
Peter Slumbrick
Millersburg, Mich
Ius
Calumet Trust & Savings Bank
111Th Street
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