Gilbert Wins Appointment to Naval Academy
Roy Q. Gilbert Jr was formally submitted as a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland by Congressman Thel W Sproul. Gilbert 18 years old and a graduate of Morgan Park High School Hyde Park trained under a retired naval officer before entering the academy.
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Ward
Nulson
States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Roy Q. Gilbert, Jr
Academy
Fieh
Lune
Onee Heya
W Point
Lenee
Chicago
Navalional
Hyde Park
Morgan Park High School
O. Gilbertenlu
Oye Hoel Bieh School
Gilbert
Cour Womidle
Aid Mere
Fifeb Leulen
Rev D H Gibbs Weds Decatur Girl in Chicago Home
The Rev Donald J Gibbs pastor of the Washington Heights M E Church married Miss Ruth Burchell of Decatur in a ceremony at the bride’s home. Attendants included maid of honor Mildred Rogers and best man Wesley Israel. Music featured songs and a Lohengrin wedding march. The couple will reside in Chicago where Gibbs is a church and former Northwestern student.
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Ruth Burchell
Decatur
Donald J. Gibbs
Washington
M. E
H. C. Gibbs
Mildred Rogers
Evanston
Howers
Orrington Union
Gibbs
Indictment for Manslaughter Against Geo Smith
Indict Geo Smith on manslaughter charge for a car incident involving Charley Mickelberry and others. Bail set at 25,000 with potential penitentiary term of one year. Names such as Elliot Strenach and Mr Eliot Sprowl appear in the fragmentary report.
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Tee Sid
Charly Mickelberry
I Mouth
Rvhanks
Fark
Wander Roy Barrnslaugh
Carr
Paul Florence Gets Chest of Silver at Cubs Park
Paul Florence catcher for the New York Giants received a chest of sterling silver and two floral pieces from Loyola Academy students at Cub's Park on Paul Florence Day last Sunday. The gift honored his baseball career and also acknowledged Mrs. Florence who shares in the gesture. Florence resides at 10200 Hoyne Ave.
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Paul Florence
Cub's Park
Loyola Academy
Paul
New York Giants
Hoyne Ave
19th Ward Election Returns Reported by Judge
Investigate 19th Ward election returns reveal ballots from Republican and Democratic tickets were not reburned with poll listings. A partial recount noted contested precincts and names, including William Rourke defeating John Metteverty by a narrow margin. officials ordered further examination.
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Fouse Fried
Intersections Checked For Stop Go Signs
Three men sent by the Action of Committee have mapped up intersections in the district. They will present data to the city on stop and go signs. Intersections checked include Oakrd and Vincennes Ave, 111 and Longwood, and Urth and Western. Mrs. B V Burtch of Waukesha Wisconsin visiting relatives at 9624 Prospect Ave.
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Stratheart
Vincennes Ave
Longwood
Western Ave
Wedding Bells at 11825 Lothair Avenue
The home of Mr and Mrs H T Hallett hosted the July 17 wedding of their daughter Helen to Joseph O Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Markus Johnson. Attendants included Doris Dangremond as maid of honor and Marion Davey of Pittsburg as bridesmaid. The couple plans to reside at 11523 Lothair Ave after September 1 while honeymooning in the East.
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H. T. Hallett
Lothair Ave
Helen
Joseph O. Johnson
Markus Johnson
Hermosa Ave
Doris Dangremond
Loethair Ave
Marion Davey
Pittsburg
Charles
Kedarny Boueye
Ant
Loiv Dangremoud
Mies Oreuce Dangremond
Cellis
Mark Hallett
Miorener
Dangremoud
Bali of
Mul
Dein Hallett
Ba Paz
Bolivia
South America
Cooke
Ertha
Wlein
George Cooke
River Porest
Byerhof
Kaneville
G. W. Cooke
Fred McCord
Evanston
Johnson
East
Autos Crash At 103rd And Leavitt
The bumpy road on 103rd near Leavitt caused a Friday evening crash on July 16. Robert Anderson of 7636 S. Union Ave swerved to avoid a hole and collided with an eastbound Chrysler driven by Al Esch of 7824 Halsted St. Both cars were wrecked. Anderson suffered a cut to the arm and was taken home by Gresham police.
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103Rd
Leavitt St
Robert Anderson
S. Union Ave
Oakland
Chrysler
al Esch
Halsted St
Anderson
Gresham
Preservation Meeting Aims to Save Morgan Park Trees
A mass meeting of Morgan Park residents is planned for Friday at 8 PM in the Morgan Park M E Church with about 1000 expected. Tree expert Charles May will report on scale, spraying, and pruning needs, urging action to preserve the park’s trees now in serious condition.
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Morgan Park
M. E
May
Mr. May
Dog Owners Targeted for Dog License Slips in Morgan Park
Officer P C Cline, newly attached to the Morgan Park sub station, has become known for issuing arrest slips to South Morgan Park dog owners who have not yet secured dog licenses. Residents faced with court dates August 13 now receive license notices, and Booster Club volunteers offer free help to obtain licenses.
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P. C. Cline
Morgan Park
Kensington
Gresham
South Morgan Park
Johnson
Gresham Station
Booster Club
Goldman Yacht Damaged by Fire
Explosion on the yacht Wan don at Jackson Park Yacht Sub Harbor damaged the boat. Mr Goldman and a companion escaped in a rowboat. two women aboard also fled. Coast Guard personnel from Jackson Park Station extinguished the blaze. repairs estimated around 200 dollars.
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Wandon
Goldman
Insaries Ave
Jackson Park
Jackson Park Coast Guard
Keating Divorce Granted by Judge Steffen
Mrs Keating obtained a divorce from her husband in 1881 Florida court with Judge Steffen. Custody awarded of five year old daughter Karyl Louise. Keating family to provide residence and support while Mrs Keating will move to her parents home.
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Faraling Keating
W.sth
Jane:ating
Steffen
Reailuc
Karyl Louise
M Keating
Kay Keating
Ke Will Mvike
Hehroeder
Auto Crash Injures Geo W Heiting Knee Caps
Geo W Heiting son in law of J A Peschel of 1710 W 100th Pl was crushed between two parked autos in front of the Peschel home Friday evening July 16 injuring both knee caps. Heiting had been moving a Ford in the driveway and reportedly lost control of the car while giving rides to neighborhood youths.
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Geo. W. Heiting
J. A. Peschel
Peschel
Tye
Mr. Heiting
Ford
Warren San Sanford
Jouning
W. P
Joner
Heiting
Vren
Bear
Beverly Legion Vets Over the Top Again
Beverly Hills American Legion Post reports a successful community celebration drive at Ridge Park. Finances show a total receips of 2923.04 with expenses 1958.12 leaving a balance of 964.92 after paying a three year deficit. Major Gray thanks residents businesses and Ridge neighbors for strong support.
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Beverly Hills
American Legion
Ridge Park
Major’ S Gray
Gma
Avenue Eneries
Fost
The
Ridge
Tire Prices Return To 1924 Level
Mr Sues of Beverly Garage announced a 20 percent tire price cut bringing costs back to 1924 levels. He said the reduction is substantial, not merely to lure buyers. Mrs C H Nagler and daughter Alice reported a pleasant trip abroad visiting Hamburg Berlin and Dresden and plan a few weeks with relatives.
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Sues
Beverly
Mr. Sues
C. H. Nagler
Alice
Emperii
Iemen
Hamburg
Berlin
Dresden
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R. Gilbert
Naval Academy
Morgan Park Bay
Lantrance
Annapolis Academy
D. H. Gibbs
Geo. Smith
Elliot Strenach
Eliot Sprowl
Pwood
Hesperus
Perens
Longfellow
William Rourke
Candiii
John Metteverty
Cinety Recuunies
Ours
Royal Cord Tires
Staion
Chicago Motor Club
Western Ave. Auto Sales Corp
West 111Th Street
B. V. Burtch
Waukesha, Wis
Prospect Ave
J. Johnson
Arthur Estep
Pretty Lake
Ind
Leavitt
Steffen Grants
Mrs. Keating
Geo. A. Ketcham
Marcel
Claire Windsor
Monterey Ave
Beverly Legion Vets
110Th Street
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