Longwood Manor to Receive New Street Lights
Longwood Manor Improvement Association meets at St. Margaret's Hall to discuss boulevard street lighting for the district. City Gas and Electricity Commissioner Miller, ill, would have explained plans to begin work next March, with Alderman McKinlay praising the residents' efforts.
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Longwood Manor
Miller
108Rd Street
McKinlay
Association
Vincennes Avenue
89Th
107Th Streets
Chicago Celebrates First Building Anniversary Today
Chicago marks the 250th anniversary of its first building erected by Jacques Marquette. A replica stands near the Wrigley Annex sponsored by the Association of Commerce Chicago Real Estate Board Cook County Real Estate Board the Elks and the Chicago Historical Society. Mayor Dever staff arranged services with a 300 member committee and President Coolidge was invited to attend.
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Chicago
Jacques Marquette
Wrigley Annex
Association of Commerce
The
Chicago Real Estate Board
Cook County Real Estate Board
Elks
Chicago Historical Society
Dever
Coolidge
William R. Dawes
Richard Wilbur Dies in Auto Crash Near Ridge Land
Richard Wilbur a 30 year old salesmen for Gordon Baking Co died Saturday when his car overturned at 147th Street and Ridge land Avenue. G Padden of 3224 W 63rd Street driver of the other car and his wife and mother-in-law were injured. Wilbur leaves a wife Edith and son Richard Jr. Funeral services were held December 2.
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Richard Wilbur
Hoyne Avenue
147Th Street
Ridgeland Avenue
Uallinan
Blue Island
G. Paddin
W. 63Rd Street
Wilbur
Padden
Mary Shelley
Gordon Baking Co
Schulze Baking Co
Mt. Hope
Edith
Richard Jr
High School Beats Alumni 3 to 0 in Thanksgiving Game
The Empehi football team defeated the alumni 3 to 0 on Thanksgiving Day morning. Teczel kicked a drop goal in the first quarter after a short punt, securing the winning points for the school squad.
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Empehi
Teczel
William Marsh Injured in Interurban Collision
William Marsh of 10801 Bishop Street was injured when his car was struck by a northbound Kankakee interurban at 107th and Vincennes Avenue around 8 p.m. last Wednesday November 26. He suffered a scalp wound and a chin cut and was taken to St Francis Hospital.
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William Marsh
Bishop St
St. Francis Hospital
Kankakee
107Th
Vincennes Ave
Police Officer and Doctor Struck by Street Car
Police officer Julius Glenn and Dr Fornoon met with an accident Thursday afternoon November 27 when their motor vehicle was struck by two street cars at Monterey and Vincennes Avenue. Glenn sustained a cut wrist and knee bruises while the doctor received a facial wound and arm contusion. They were taken home after treatment.
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Julius
Glenn
Bishun St
ELF
W. 111Th Place
Monterey
Vincennes Avenue
Johnson
Children’s Program At Parish Church Delights Young Listeners
The Woman's Society of the Presbyterian Church invites all to its next meeting on December d at 2 p.m. The event, led by Mrs Kimmel, focuses on a full children’s program featuring notable local talent.
Boy Scout Service at M. E. Church Sunday
Special Scout service at the M. E. Church next Sunday night invites forty Southwest District troops as guests. The pastor will speak on The Good Scout, a moving picture Be Prepared will be shown, and Scouts will serve as ushers in a well designed program to encourage the organization.
Drive Against High Death Rate Urged by Auto Club
An Illinois Automobile Club bulletin urges residents to back a state certificate of competency law for drivers and to educate children on street safety. Manager Hugo Meyer criticizes the ineffectiveness of past safety drives while highlighting a campaign with million color books to reduce child injuries. Mr. Jones of 1718 W 106th St is hospitalized.
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Cook County
Ilinois Automobile Club
Hugo Meyer
Illinois Auto Club
20th Anniversary of Calumet Bank Parade Balloons Draw Crowds
Calumet Trust and Savings Bank marks its twentieth anniversary with an Ashburn Field aeroplane dropping prize balloons over Depot Park and Ridge. Children listed include Anna Cruden Charles Willis Letson Joor Florence Jenkins Clarence Carr Mildred Hallored Francis Sheehy Ruth Van Valkenburgh Russell Cannon Robert Thayer George Sividis Dean Harris F Gantzckow George Ballenger Dorothy Lincoln Q E Fuller Bettie Lowbaugh.
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Inhole
Calumet Trust and Savings Bank
Ashburn Field
Depot Park
Dolla
Anna Cruden
Charles Willis
Ashland
Letson Joor
Florence Jenkins
Clarence Carr
Clarence Carr, 2841 W
Mildred Hallored
Lowe
Francis Sheehy
Peoria
Ruth van Valkenburgh
Russel Cannon
Robey
Robert Thayer
George Sividis
Prospect Ave
Dean Harris
S. Hoyne
F. Gantzckow
George Ballenger
Morgan Park Improvement Association Elects Officers
The Morgan Park Business and Improvement Association votes on officers for the coming year at the next regular meeting to be held Monday evening December 8 at Iskaddon's Realty Office. Full attendance is requested.
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Morgan Park Business and Improvement Association
Iskaddon
Christmas Treat Af Wash,ights M E
Washington Heights M E Church hosts a two show Christmas program on December 9, 1924. At 3 30 p m a children friendly screening features seven reel Douglas MacLean in Going Up plus a one reel encore Aesop Fables for ages six to eleven and their parents. At 7 30 p m an adults only screening follows. The church promises a clean show with ample laughs.
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Washington Heights M. EE
Douglas MacLean
Extension of Western Ave Car Line Opens Southward
The Western Ave street-car line extends gradually toward the south with the new segment from 71st Street to 75th Street opening last Monday morning.
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71St St
75Th St
Glee Club Sings at M. E. Church
The Illinois Merchants Glee Club performed at Morgan Park Methodist Church last Sunday yielding high praise for balanced tone and splendid phrasing. The program featured the message The Wise Man emphasizing Jesus Christ as the epitome of wisdom and life guidance.
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Morgan Parkethodist
Illinois Merchants Gl Club
Jesus Christ
Christ
Jesus
Raman
Judge Frees Three Young Men After Morgan Park Fight
Wendell Bell Melvin Stewart and David Podd were discharged by Judge Lupez at South Chicago Court on Tuesday December 2 after a free-for-all at the Morgan Park Parker game on Saturday October 18. The judge criticized officers for arresting innocent youths and found no case against the trio.
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Wendell Bell
Melvin Stewart
David Podd
Morgan Park-Parker
Lupez
South Chicago
Lupe
Bulldogs Play A-Tie With Union A C
The undefeated Morgan Park Bulldogs finished their season with a 6 to 6 tie against Union A C heavies at Parker High School field on Thanksgiving Day. Saunders and Klontz opened with steady gains through center.
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Bulldogs
Morgan Park
Union A. C. Heavies
Parker High School
Saunders
Klontz
Win-Some Class Membership Drive at Morgan Park Methodist
The Win-Some class held a December meeting at 11427 Longwood Drive with hostess Mrs. Schnee and planned a January play and February birthday dinner. The Win-Some Club met November 25 at the church with Mrs. Robbing as director and Mrs. Bingham as business manager. A December 2 surprise program is organized by several members, and a drive for new Sunday school members aims to reach one hundred as Young Mothers are urged to join.
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Morgan Park Methodist Church
H. E. Schnee
Longwood Drive
H. H. Siddall
Robbing
Bingham
H. E. Siddall
Foy
Stow
Connerton
Ketchamand
Black
Commercial Club Adopts By Laws At First Meeting
Morgan Park Commercial Club adopts a new by law and working rule set at its initial session. Officers choose a Progress and Public Policy Committee and list members for Entertainment Publicity Auditing Membership and more. Secretary to contact Fitzpatrick McElroy Co for Beverly Theatre project start.
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Morgan Park Commercial Club
H. R. Sauer
Wm. S. Kiskaddon
Alex McSkimming
Ghas. E. Lackore
J. W. Holliday
A. ©. Heynen
OG. J. Kordewick
W. D. Russell
G. W. Graper
H. J. Clemmons
Sciele
H. Lane
E. N. Wright
Board of Directors
Fitzpatrick-McElroy Co
Beverly Theatre
Harvey Meets Pullman Roseland Panthers Sun Clash
Harvey faces the Pullman Roseland Panthers at 2:00 p m on Sunday at 115th and Halsted, a decisive season finale on the far south side. Harvey quarterback Paul Fisk and Steve Couchie of Illinois U balance Sparrey Gaylord and Lindstrom for the Panthers as over 1 000 Harvey and Panthers fans converge, with reserved seats selling at Roberts United Cigar, Rainbow Recreation, and Walter Rug.
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115Th and
Halsted Streets
Pullman-Roseland Panthers
Harvey
Ill
Panthers
Voss
Notre Dame
Paul Fisk
F.N. T
Steve Couchie
Uinois U
Sparrey
Gaylord
Lindstrom
Pullman-Roseland
Vey, Ill. Roberts
United Cigar Story
Har- Rainbow Recreation
Michigan Ave
Roseland
Walter Rug
111Th Street
Morgan Park Chapter Announces December Installation
The Morgan Park Chapter No. 884 9 FE S will hold its installation at the Morgan Park Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening December 10 Nellie R Meyers Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois will serve as Installing officer
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Morgan Park
FE. S
Morgan Park Maxonic Temple
Nellie R. Meyers
Order of the Eastern Star of
Ilinois
Be Speaker Frank L Mulholland at Minyan Park Banquet
The Minyan Park Business and Improvement Association announces Judge Frank L Mulholland of Toledo Ohio as speaker for the annual banquet to be held Tuesday night January 20 at the Congregational Church. Mulholland, a Michigan native and former Rotary president, is noted for his eloquence on labor relations and the trade union movement.
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Frank Th. Jennings
Ty Comittee
Sper
Minyan Park
Albion College
Europe
Law Department
University of Mic Nied
Toledo
Mulholland
International Rotary
Cone
Rotarian
Sere
Emperii Teams Lose After Lindbloom Practice
Davenport praised the Emperii basketball squads after visiting Lindbloom High School for practice games. Both teams lost but showed good material after one night of preparation, with captain Phil Ewing leading the beauty and Whitney Rimes captaining two lightweights. The Delta Alpha Sorority Beta Chapter plans a meeting at Bernice Schroeler’s home on Prospect Avenue Friday evening December 5.
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Emperii
Lindbloom High School
Davenport
Lindbloom
Phil Ewing
Beauty
Whitney
Rimes
Tvo
Beta Chapter
Delta Alpha Sorority
Bernice Schroeler
Prospect Avenue
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Ass'n
Marcel
Beverly
Claire Windsor
Monterey Ave
C. Moeller
H. Feil
P. Yarrow
R Davis C. I Neilson
G Homan
L . M. Gharpier
Lindemann
H Edwards
I Stratton
W Joor
Marsh
Louva Beauty Shoppe
Jeff
Marea
OOC
Boy Scout
M. E. Church Sun
Mr. Jones
106Th St
Calumet Bank
Calumet Trust Bank
M. P. Imp. Ass
Glee Club
M. E. Church
Judge Lane
Beverly Beauty Shop
W. 103Rd Street
Commercial Club
Pullman- Roseland Panthers
FL. Mulholland
Atassn Banquet
Jennings
Spe
B. B
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