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Newspaper
Suburban Star
Location
Morgan Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
1
A morning blaze gutted Mourek's Garage at 135 Western Ave destroying a dozen autos and leaving twisted wreckage. Firefighters saved the building but could not reach a frozen fire plug water supply. a hundred gallon gasoline tank remains at the scene. The building is insured and will be rebuilt.
Morgan Park Elementary pupils filled boxes with food clothing candy and toys for needy families and the Morgan Park Home for Children. Each of nine rooms packed gifts and held a Christmas party with parents invited and a tree decoration.
The Morgan Park Ministers board elected Rev. A. D. Klontz as president for the coming year. Rev. Philip Gregory declined another nomination stating ministers should serve one year terms.
Beverly Hills Post of the American Legion reports 64 paid up members with a push to reach 100 percent for a national citation. The post earned a state citation and will meet on January 18 to welcome new members as the Bell Post degree team leads the initiation.
Afternoon drama class in Tics entertained parents at Mrs Muirbird s home on Friday before Christmas with a recital, a costume play, and a Christmas tree. Mrs Morwan and Mrs Kathryn Hubbard Cartier read stories and selections. several children joined in the performance. The group will resume on the first Saturday after the New Year. Participants included Betty Launs pach Newall Hooper Barling Hughs Marion Jean Aiker Lucille Smock Dorothy Davidson Martha and Gret chen Jann Miran Baumeartner and Shirl Healy.
The Christian Endeavor society of Morgan Park Presbyterian church hosted a home coming at the church last Tuesday. Guests included former members and current college students such as Viola Husband Milliken University Lenora Snow Hillsdale College Marie Thompson Kathryn Findley Monmouth College Willard Parsons Purdue University Walker Findley Monmouth College William Musband Irving Nelson University of Illinois.
The Morgan Park Business Improvement Association gains consent of the Superintendent of Streets to close Lothair Ave hill to traffic from 9 to 10 o'clock each evening for coasting. Parents are asked to cooperate to assure safety for both riders and pedestrians.
Emerson Abernethy noted baritone will sing at Morgan Park Methodist Church Sunday evening at 7:00. The article lauds his training in London and Milan under Signor Moretti and praises his resonant velocity range and enunciation. Also credited is Merlin Kirby, boy soloist, whose performance drew high praise.
Phillip Gregor, after twenty years in the shoe repair business, has purchased the Consolidated Shoe Repair shop at 11033 Hale Ave from Al Perra who has returned to 9th and Wood St.
Students at the Academy of any hreep Sts participated in a Friday afternoon celebration called Christmas Cheer. Teachers and staff trimmed classrooms and set up Christmas trees, then distributed gifts to about a thousand children. Each student prepared a package for two recipients. recipients enjoyed bags of peanuts, candy, popcorn, a medal picture, and a present. The event benefited from Southwest Bus Line transportation and support from Mr. Fender of Longwood.
Morgan Park Chapter O B 5 held a December 18 meeting then a Christmas party for local children. Santa delivered candy and a red apple, a moving picture tour showed Santa Claussville, and children placed orders with Santa. Sister Bertha Hock played piano solos and refreshments followed. Ella Frank of Prospect Avenue is visiting in Lake Bluff.
Morgan Park Church hosts a community watch service at 11 p m on New Year’s Eve at the M E Church with Clyde McGee of Betha Union Church delivering the address. Joining churches include Church of Christ Congregational Baptist Church of the Mediator Methodist and Presbyterian. A social hour follows at individual churches, and James Aicken of 9741 Longwood suffered a stroke on Sunday December 28.
St Barnabas School at 101st Place and Longwood Drive will open Monday January 5 1925 announced by Rev T J Hurley pastor The modern school will be run by nuns from St Clara Academy and Rosary College both accredited by the Northwestern Association of High Schools and Colleges Pupils should register at once Mt Greenwood pupils will be transported by bus
The Fifth Annual Football Banquet of the High School honored Joan Shemmanus as captain of the 1925 team. Frank Schuller, a city guard, was named most valuable player as Roy Gehorn led the table. Walter Mack, Walter Steffens and others spoke on football and school life amid a large audience. the event concluded with reflections and plans for the future.
St Pauls Church plans a Watch Night program featuring a Colporteurs Demonstration by Messrs Stack and Yonehr Sherbinin of the City with a social and refreshment following the service at Busch. Clergy announce a formal gathering to mark the holiday season.
The Edizon Co proposes moving streetfront utility poles to the back of properties with owner consent. Property owners must adjust service lines and install new poles on their private lots. The project aims to improve the area with a much needed upgrade.
A crowded Ridge hill along 115th street hosted bob sleds and skiers as a frigid Christmas week drew cheers. Kids fell often while racing down the hill and the Tir e Park skating pond drew crowds despite the cold snap.
The Bridge Works Club held a children’s party at Che L Hall on 08rd. Anmi and Charles Mesch organized activities for members’ kids. Samty led games and distributed candy to the youngsters.
The Trinity M. E. church held a crowded Tuesday evening program directed by Mrs. Lee Wright featuring a Nativity story tableaux. All Christmas contributions from the children were sent to the Halsted St. Mission.
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