Parcel Post Driver Survives Train Collision in Morgan Park
Charles T. Coley, driver for the Morgan Park Post Office Parcel Post truck, escaped death after his vehicle was struck by a Rock Island train at 11th and Vincennes Avenue. He suffered a badly shaken body and a strained back, with no broken bones, and had been a government driver since 1918 with a clean record prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles TE. Coley
Western Avenue
Morgan Park
Rock Island
11Th and
Vincennes Avenue
Cole
Cele
119Th Street
Longwood Manor Acts To Lessen Traffic Dangers
The Longwood Manor Civic Association acts after the death of Mes. de Sprutter aged 1075p Prospect Ave on Feb 2 at a grade cresting. The association appoints a committee to study traffic hazards on Vincennes Avenue and recommends stopping traffic from both directions when discharging passengers to reduce danger to pedestrians and drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. de Sprutter
Prospect Ave
Longwood Man- Civic Association
Mc. Buck
Te Association
Compost
Lgv
McGuire
Ss. Caresh
Edward Ts Heck
Farther
Chareh
Bernard 2
Jwhn
J. Klein
Wenger
Wincennes Avenue
Local campaign head for C M T C chosen by Rowens
Lieut W E Rowens Jr announces appointment as ward committeeman for the 1st Ward in the upcoming Campuster Training Camp drive at Camp Custer Michigan. About 1000 boys enrolled this summer as camps expand statewide with no expenses to cadets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Rowens, Jr
Horne Ave
6Th Corps
Camp Custer
Mich
Cook
Tllinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Royen
Leen
Camp Certei
Military Tri
Wall Ra
Ridge
Posncas
Jon Biinks
Rowe
Dume Terial and Guests Attend Elaborate Costume Dance
A Saturday evening event features a basement party decorated for the occasion. Guests Enn and Li wore unusual costumes, with one as Cleopatra and another as a star of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enn
Cleopatra
Everime
Morgan Park Commercial Club Hears Honorary Member Proposal
At a Morgan Park meeting on February 3 the Morgan Park Commercial Co discussed establishing honorary memberships and a Moran Park youth area. A five member committee was named to work with the Morgan Park Business and Improvement Assn and Morgan Park Woman's clubs on the project. W D Russell noted school concerns and suggested Mr L Bailey 174265 Longwood Dr be added to the Board from this district, with the mayor to decide. The club favored Bailey's appointment and bylaws amendments to allow honorary memberships for pastors and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran Park
Morgan Park Commercial Co
Morgan Park
W. D. Russell
Pepheber Tetvre
L &. Bailey
Longwood Drive
Bail
Commercial Club Svent
Bailey
Exhibits by Well Known Artists Draw Crowds
The Art Department of the Mer Womarch is staging a window exhibition featuring Maur wen 7 and artists from Morgan Park with guidance from curators. The display aims to awaken interest in art and attract viewers to see bright pictures along the row in Kinkaddon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer Womarch
Hay
Salty Cox
Boand Toy
Tribute to Bud Barker and Community Leader England Johnston
A faded memorial notes the passing of England Johnston at Palm Beach Florida on January 17 and honors Barker of Morgan Park as part of a long line of notable local figures. It recalls Barker’s public spirit his service as Village Trustee in 1901 and 1902 and his role in shaping a strong independent community before it joined Chicago.
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England Johnston
Palm Beach
Fln
Jian
Barker
Morgan Park
108Th Street
Interi
Treck
Chicago
Trident
Clay Russell
Rail fare increase delayed by Illinois commerce panel
A proposed twenty percent rise in passenger rail rates was postponed by the Illinois Commerce Commission after a filing by the Suburban Citizens Committee, led by Frank J. Smith. The group sought the higher rates to take effect February 1, but the commission deferred the decision pending further review.
Fire destroys Sherwood home in Morgan Park setback
The Sherwood residence at 210615 Crew SE was burned last Monday night in a blaze likely started by crossed wires igniting gas. Neighbors alerted the fire department, three hours were needed to save what was possible, with only the shell remaining. Estimated damage runs around 35 000 and insurance may cover most losses. Mr. Asa Sherwood, a Morgan Park builder, had recently updated the home.
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Sherwood
Asa Sherwood
Mr. Sherwood
Morgan Park
Round the World Trip Aboard President Adams Organist Joins
Kenneth A. Trowere of 11316 S. Tev. is booked for a round the world voyage aboard the President Adams of the Robert Dollar Steamship line. He sails for a few months as a member of the orchestra, traveling from San Francisco on a Saturday afternoon.
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Kenneth A. Trowere
S. Tev
San Francisco
President Adams
Robert Dollar
Star Item Brings Old Friends Together Again
Mr Lawrence Brodene of Prospect Avenue reports reconnecting with former office colleague Mr George Jarmberg after reading a Suburban Star item about his Canadian visit. The pair, who worked together 22 years ago, reunited briefly in town before Mr Jarmberg returned to Alberta to attend to family and business duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Lawrence Bredene
Prospect Avenue
Suburban Star
George Jurmburg
Canada
Brodene
Jurmberg
Alberta
Jarmberg
Argquist
Tie
Alberte
Unusual Week of Auto Accidents Shocks Ridge
A spate of traffic deaths and injuries rattles Ridge community with three fatalities in one week. Miss Helen Kuehnle 15, died after being struck near Capitol Theatre while alighting from a streetcar. Driver arrested as coroner’s inquest scheduled. Mrs Anna Louise Spiuner burned dies after collision with Pere Marquette train at 80th and Morgan. Witness accounts cite limited crossing visibility and a watchman miscommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kuehnle
Wood St
Capitol Theatre
80Th and
Halsted, Sts
Helen. Kuehnle
Wood
Academy of Our Lady
Dorothy Myers
Sangamon St
80Th St
Helen Kuehnte
Miss Myers
J. Malone
Capitol
Anna Louise Spiuner
Prospect Ave
Morgan Parker
Hudson
Morgan Street
Morgan St
Spiuner
Vinectines Ave
Rock Island
Pere Marquette Railway
William Lawrence
S. Morgan
Eugene Hart
S. Morgan St
Lawrenz
Driver Crashes Through A and P Window on Monterey Avenue
A Ford touring car driven by Alex Zankes swerved to avoid a truck and struck the A and P Tea Company window at 1950 Monterey Ave. Friday around 2:30 PM. Six year old Lawrence Barr, riding a sled nearby, was only bruised and frightened. the car’s radiator suffered minor denting as the window and bread box were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A & P Tea Company
Monterey Ave
Alex Zankes
113Th “Place
111Th Street
Rock Island ‘Tracks
Monterey Avenue
Lawrence Barr
Hale Ave
Lawrence
Zankas
A & P Co
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Charles E. ‘Cole
Longwood Manor
Rowens
Louva Beauty Shoppe
Jeff
Marinello
Ss Wer
Tiduse
TORIC
Commercial Cleb Favers Bailey
Board of
Honary
Vng
Ares
Duces
W. 63Rd St. Wentworth
Halsted St. Wentworth
Bud. Barker
IL Com
Marcel
Beverly
Claire Windsor
Monterey’ Ave
Bulletin
Calumet Trust & Savings Bank
Longwood
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