New Civic Body May Rise From Morgan Park Meeting
The Morgan Park Business Men's Auxiliary discussed dissolving the current civic body and forming a new organization including local business and professional men. A plan to merge the Auxiliary with the Morgan Park Improvement Association into a Morgan Park Commercial Club was approved, aiming for greater civic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Park
Kiskaddon
Hale Avenue
R. H Bradley
Morgan Park Business Men’s Auxiliary
Morgan Park Business and Improvement Association
Morgan Park Commercial Club
Mrs Julia A Conness Dies in San Antonio
Mrs Julia A Conness mother of Mrs Laura Conti died at her daughter's residence on Thursday July 31 She was seventy years old and had been ill for some time Funeral services were at St Margarets church Monday August 4 with high mass and the remains were sent to La Salle Illinois for burial She leaves three sons John Walter and William S Conness of San Antonio Texas and a daughter Mrs Laura Conti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A. Conness
Laura Conti
Beverly Ave
St. ‘Margaret's Church
la Salle
Ilinois
Conness
John
Walter
William S. Conness
San Antonio
Texas
Oilman Deputy Suffered Scalds In Garage Boiling Water Incident
State Highway Deputy Fred Muelhaussen of Palos Park was badly burned on the face and right forearm when boiling radiator water sprayed from his Studebaker during a garage tune up in Chicago last Thursday. The car was running hot and the cap was removed causing a geyser of steam and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Muelhaussen
Palos Park
Studebaker
Chicago
Muelhaussen
Union Vesper Service Set at Morgan Park Baptist
Rev Henry H Walker D D of the Chicago Theological Seminary will preach at the Union Vesper service this Sunday evening at Morgan Park Baptist Church. He is described as a foremost Congregational preacher with prior pulpit experience at Oak Park Congregational Church. The notice invites all to attend and recalls the prior sermon by Dr Barr as a memorable masterpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Morgan Park Baptist Church
Henry H. Walker
Chicago Theological (Congregational) Seminary
Walker
Congregational Brotherhood
Oak Park Congregational Church
New England
Dr. Barr
Forest Preserve District buys 124.58 acres in Oak Forest
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County acquires 124.58 acres at the northwest corner of 159th Street and Crawford Avenue Oak Forest for 68520.87 including 12500 for improvements at 450 per acre. The parcel lies in Bremen township near the Oak Forest Infirmary, north of the Indian boundary line and south of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific tracks. David Gillespie of 2034 W 110th St attends Columbia College of Expression this summer and recently acted in Amelia at the college.
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Forest Preserve District
Cook County
159Th Street
Crawford Avenue
Oak Forest
Bremen Township
Oak Forest Infirmary
Indian Boundary Line
David Gillespie
W. 110Th St
Columbia College of Expression
Auto Parade Boosts Redpath Chau Tauqua Ticket Sales
An auto parade last Saturday through the Ridge district organized by the guarantors of the Redpath Chau tauqua featured decorated cars and banners. The event spurred ticket sales, according to Mr. R. IL.
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Ridge
Redpath
Double Accident Caused by Call to Duty on Sunday
John J. Casey a Ryan Bottling Works truck driver was slightly injured when his truck overturned at 95th and Loomis. The Gresham station flivver squad responding officers also tipped at 88th and Loomis injuring Patrolman Fred Kneller and Patrick J. Casey. Patrick Casey suffered a concussion and was in serious condition at Auburn Park Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Casey
Emerald Ave
Ryan Bottling Works
Halsted St
95Th and
Loomis Sts
Gresham
Flivver
88Th and
Patrick J. Casey
Auburn Park Hospital
Fred Kneller
Vincennes Ave
Throop Street pavement issue draws Longwood Manor meeting
Residents packed a Longwood Manor Civic Association meeting on Monday August 4 to press for pavement repairs and improved lighting on Throop Street and adjacent side streets, reflecting strong local interest in street upgrades.
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Throop Street
Longwood Manor
Community Fund Drive Plans 50-50 Profit Split
Bradley announces committee meeting held August 2 to distribute tickets among fifty-two guarantors for Morgan Park canvassing. Tickets will be sold at local stores including Mason & Lyman and Fleming Bros. Net profits go to Oak Haven Home for the elderly and Morgan Park Home for Children. Mrs Perry has returned to Portland after visiting relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Park
Ridge
Mason & Lyman
Ridge Fuck & Supply Co
Charles
Chas. A. Menninger
Robey
Redpath
Oak Haven
Leonard Perry
FL C, Mackey
Irving Ave
Josie A. Bates
Tangwood Drie
Portland
Maine
Big League Style Home Team Triumphs in Morgan Park
A Morgan Park businessman lauds his peppy local team as worthy entertainment over the Chicago White Sox. The home side powered past the Lake City Odd Fellows 1 to 0, with Sofiy Edwards dominating on the mound and Babe Healy leading at the plate. The crowd left satisfied, while a separate community meeting for a local improvement faced objections and affidavits to withdraw names, signaling broad local support despite some nonresident opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Park
White Sox
Lake City
Odd Fellows
Chicago
Odd Fellows League
Sofiy
Edwards
Babe Jlealy
Woman's Oakland Stolen: Car Missing in City Block
Blue Island police were notified Saturday that the Oakland car of Mrs. L. C. Frost, 6 Grove Avenue, was stolen from 14th Street and Western Avenue. The maroon colored ear was taken.
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Woman's
Oakland
17Th Street
Blue Island
L. C. Frost
Grove Avenue
Western Avenue
Ridge Parkers Turn Tables On Barrett Team
Ridge Parkers win a 13 inning game against Barrett, 14 8. Schampel hits a homer and Ridge edges Barrett after a late error, with strong defense by Ridge infield and Barrett's key plays. The Whitehall independents loom as next opponents.
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Ridge Parkers
Barrett
Ridge
Kay
Fry
Mowat
Schampel
E. Hermes
Hermes
Fred Kay
Day
Whitehall Independents
Ridge Park
Rhae Schampel
Lok Bow Mowat
F. Hermes
Wiesen
Ccc. Ees
Long
Gysne Aaweeweane
Girl Scouts Enjoy Life At New Camp Pleasant Lake
Letters from Girl Scouts at the new Pleasant Lake camp near Elkhorn Wisconsin describe a healthful outing with five units Sunny Ridge Sleepy Hollow Shady Glen Lone Cedar and Frontier. Activities include swimming boating games rest reading letter writing and outdoor cooking. Miss Meryl Lindahl returns home to Cleveland after visiting Morgan Park friends.
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Pleasant Lake
Elkhorn
Wis
Lake Geneva
Lake Pleasant
Girl Scout
Sunny Ridge
Sleepy Hollow
Shady Glen
Lone Cedar
Frontier
Burr Oak distillery raided by promi officers
A large cottage distillery at 11935 South Wood street Burr Oak was raided by Sheriff Hoffman’s team led by Chief Raider Otto Gnewitch. One hundred barrels of mash two 50 gallon stills and over 500 gallons of raw alcohol were seized along with 25 gallon kegs in a separate car. Occupants Kusko and Boiro were arrested. The case was turned to federal prosecutors and the alcohol will be destroyed. A rabbit died after exposure to moonshine in the sheriff’s office.
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South
Wood Street
Burr Oak
Otto Gnewitch
Peter Hoffman
Frank Urza
Bam
Oakland
Mike Kusko
Tood Avenue
Hammond
Louis Boiro
Jefferson Avenue
Gary
Better Government League
Morgan Park
Chicago
Peter M. Hoffman
Mrs Josephine Imgruet dies after long illness
Mrs Josephine Imgruet mother of s P Slumbrick age born 1886 in Switzerland died July 21 at 9521 Prospect Ave after frailties of old age. Survived by daughter Mrs Slumbrick and son Joseph Imeruet. Funeral services Saturday from the home to St Anthony church with high mass and interment at St Boniface cemetery.
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Josephine Imgruet
S. P. Slumbrick
Prospect Avenue
Mrs. Imgruet
Switzerland
Prospect Ave
Joseph Imeruet
Frank Imeruet
Mrs. Slumbrick
Illness Bulletin for Blue Island Business Leader
Herman J. Schmitt 62, former president of Schmitt Bros. Co., Blue Island, near death at his sister's home 10705 Prospect Avenue after an acute brush with illness. Relatives and friends have been notified as death is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Schmitt
Schmitt Bros. Co
Blue Island
Prospect Avenue
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Wilkin
113Th
A. C. Heynen
J. C. Baird
Jeff Boulton
Anthony de Cola
H. Zetterberg
Ben C. Pittsford
E. W. Cox
F. W. Turner
J. J. Barclay
C. W. Homan
C. H. Lane
C. J. Kordewick
D. Lyons
Geo. Ketcham and Son
W. J. Maxwell
G. D. Robinson
J. L. Laycock
T. Walker
E. D. Johnson
J. W. Greenman
M. Eagle
R. H. Reid
A. D. Klontz
H. E. Young
de Vries
5. Schiele
Wm. H.german
M. P. Lumber Co
E. H W. Wright
M. B. Wilkins
L. S. Bailey
Rev. Osborn
H.R. Sauer
W. F. Manke
Dan’s Tire and Battery Ser
H. G. Adams
A. G. Bossi
Milton Cruse
Union Vesper Will
Cook CO
TROOP
W.N
THI
Bradley
Spectac
Ular
Edwards Stars
HEALY
Laurels
St. Margaret’s Hall
M. E. Hattenbach
John Supple
George Magadorn
John Carney
John Gruener
John Weston
Wm. Franz
Geo. Besser
Spe
J. Miller
Gas and
Wleomve Gom J Missioner
New Camp
Meryl Lindahl
Cleveland
Ohio
PROMI
Otto Gnewuch
League
Mrs
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