Ridge Fourth of July Offers Wide Sports Program
The Ridge Fourth of July celebration will feature a full day of athletic games open to all residents with amateur status. Prizes will be awarded to winners and runners-up across events including sprints, swimming, diving, and baseball. Officials, decorations head, and location details are listed among the preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Allen Mead
Ridge District
Ridge Park
Lake View All
M. C. Mowat Vand
Geo. Tally
H. A. White
Carl Meyer
Jay Bates
Jennig
John‘Tredwell
Ralph North
iMys
R. C. McManus
Hoyne Ave
Roy Young Builds His Own Motor Bus from Junk Motor
A 15 year old tubercular boy Roy Young of 9810 Prospect Ave designs a motor driven hospital cot and wheel chair mounted bus. With help from neighborhood boys he assembles a vehicle with steering gear horn and spotlight and uses it to travel the Ridge District and run errands to Moreark High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Young
Marie Swanson- Young
Prospect Ave
Roy
Ridge District
Moreark High School
Bargquist Weds Cartman In Elegant Home Ceremony
Charles Bargquist of 9624 Prospect Ave married Lilly Cartman of Hamilton Park at the bride’s home 7840 Emerald Ave. Rev. Paul A. Person officiated. The couple plans a three week honeymoon through Michigan and will reside at 7340 Emerald Ave after July 6.
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Charles Bargquist
Prospect Ave
Lilly Cartman
Hamilton Park
Emerald Ave
Paul A. Person
Second United Presbyterian Church
Ann Carlmnan
J. Arthur Bargquist
Ethel McCullogh
Ruth Seaberg
Michigan
Paul Herriott Set for Three Months European Travel
Paul Herriott of 2047 W 108th Place will sail on the Cunarder Laconia this Saturday for a three month tour of Europe. He is in Providence this week for Brown University Commencement and exercises. Princess Trowbridge of 2138 W 110th Place is ill with diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Herriott
Laconia
Europe
Providence
R. I
Brown University
Ridge Flower Exhibit Showcases Varied Blooms and Support
The Ridge Woman's Club Flower Show at Bethany Union Church on June 12 features Sweet Williams sent by D. Hitz with a blue ribbon and a notable peony display. Evanston fancier Mr. Goodrich attends among district guests as a musical program delights patrons, raising about $1,650 for civic improvements.
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Ridge Woman’s ‘Club
Bethany Union Church
Sweet Williams
D. Hitz
Goodrich
Evanston
Altho
Civic
Ridge Woman’s Club
Izaak Walton League to Form Local Chapter
The Izaak Walton League plans a local district chapter with several residents already signing up. The first meeting is Monday evening June 22 at 8 o'clock in the Morgan Park M E church. The group aims to preserve outdoor America and promote conservation across the United States and Canada without political or religious ties.
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Izaak Walton League of America
Morgan Park M. E
Ridge
America
United States
Canada
Chicago
Henr van Dyke
New Jersey
David Starr ‘Jordan
California
Waltonian
Walton League
Students Win Prizes In Poster Contest
In a national contest by the Phoenix Art Institute of New York City Empehi submitted four posters and three were selected by a jury including Coles Phillips Maxfield Parrish Franklin Booth and others. Chicago awarded five prizes, Empehi won four. Cora May Ellsworth earned sixth national prize a medal by Maxfield Parrish and fourth state prize. Dorothy Colburn and Winchell Bishton received honorable mention in the state contest.
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Phoenix Art Institute of New York Ciy
Empehi
Coles Phillips
Maxfield
Parrish
Franklin Booth
Evon
Chicago
Cora May Ellsworth
Maxfield Parrish
Dorothy Colburn
Winchell Bishton
Stepanek's Corset Shop Celebrates 14th Anniversary Sale
Anna Stepanek announces Stepanek's Corset Shop 14th anniversary sale at 6715-17 S Halsted St. The note highlights 10 percent off all items, reflecting on 14 years of honest merchandising, courteous service, and customer patronage. Join the celebration for discounts and extended stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stepanek
Halsted St
Anna Stepanek
Adv
Fire Works For Sale In Blue Island
An advertisement lists fire works for sale at Heckler and Mercier stands located at 11bth St and Western Ave, 140th St and Western Ave, and 152 Vermont St in Blue Island IL. The notice invites customers to let the seller supply their needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heckler & Mercier
Western Ave
140Th St
Vermont St
Blue Island
Morgan Park prepares large graduation for 1925 class
Morgan Park High School expects its largest class yet with 115 graduates in the Class of 1925. The program spans June events from Junior-Senior dance to commencement on June 25, including an orchestra festival and a detailed day by day schedule. The Morgan Park Elementary School also graduates a sizable class with a ceremony at Morgan Park M E church on June 26 and a long list of diploma recipients.
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Morgan Park High School
Ridge Field House
Morgan Park Military Academy
Long Beach
the Dunes
Lewis Champlin
Mendelssohn Chorus
Flor Nce Stewart
Ann der Hoffman
Reinhard Kaufmann
Fredéric Heineman
Hubert Buckingham
Marion Urland
Schoen
Aba
Sullivan d Orchestra
Fe Vasecptectseva
Frrml
Morgan Park
Morgan Park M. E
Dorothy Abbey
Dorothy Austin
Robert Bawden
Helen Bates
Ross Beckham
Paul Butcher
Helen Brooks
Perry Brooks
Muriel Borden
Doris Brown
Gertrude Campbell
Averell Cole
Rebecca Coleman
Jane Davis
Florence Dickerman
Frank Donnelly
Dorothy Dow
Thomas Ellis
Harold Frost
Golden Hearth Co Expands With New Chicago Areas
The Golden Hearth Co forms to operate across the city with headquarters at 11222 Michigan Ave Roseland opposite Kresges. Store number two at 7911 S Halsted St near Capitol Theatre leases for five years and features a Spanish garden design costing several thousand dollars. Store three at 924 E 63rd St near Cocoanut Grove reports strong business as expansion plans include more locations and five to ten year leases.
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Michigan Ave
Roseland
Kresges
S. Halsted St
Capitol Theatre
E. 63Rd
Cocoanut Grove
Robert Mead Receives Howe Academy High Honors
Robert Mead son of Mr and Mrs E Allen Mead of 10559 S Seeley Ave earns Howe Military Academy top honors. He received the school medal for Christian Courtesy and the preceding year the medal for Christian Manliness. Mead captained Company B and plans to enter the University of Illinois in the fall hoping to join the football team.
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Howe
Robert
Mead
University of Ilinois
Ralph Virene Weds On 21st Birthday
A quiet home wedding occurred Friday evening June 12 at 8 o clock. Irene Wilcox daughter of Mrs Ethel Wilcox of 1905 Pryor Ave married Raith E Virene youngest son of Mrs Louise Virene of Morgan Park Cafeteria. Rev A D Klontz of Morgan Park Methodist Church officiated. Alberta Pitts was maid of honor and Barbara Jane Pitts beaming cousin was ring bearer. Thomas L Virene Ralphs brother served as best man. A reception followed for relatives and friends.
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Irene Wilcox
Ethel. Wilcox
Pryor Ave
Raith E. Virene
Louise Virene
Morgan Park
A. D. Klontz
Morgan Park Methodist Church
Alberta Pitts
Barbara Jane Pitts
Ralph
Thos. L. Virene
Beverly Legion closes year with plans for fall banquet
Beverly Hills Post of the American Legion wraps up winter activities at Ridge Park Field House with Commander W Q DeSouchet presiding. Poppy Day drive supported by Auxiliary at district railroad stations raised funds for the service fund to aid ex service men and hospitalized veterans. Ralph Crossman outlines plans for a July celebration at Ridge Park with Legion involvement and a medal contest for a Morgan Pa High School cadet.
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Beverly Hills
American Legion
Ridge Park
W. QO. DeSouchet
Auxiliary
Legion-Post
Ariliary
Ralph. Crossman
Ri Park
Fince! Com
Ete Eo
Exservi Ridge
Morgan Pa High School
Roy Ketcham Racer Wreck at Thornton Track
Roy Ketcham’s special Dodge racer wrecked last Sunday at the Thornton race track when Chicago champion diver Bill Carson went through the fence while contesting the lead. Carson received two broken ribs and other bruises as the car was demolished. Roy also raced at Plainfield State Fair grounds, winning a first and a third place in CHI Woodbury cars.
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Roy Ketcham
Thornton
Bill Carson
Chicago
Carson
Roy
CHI Woodbury
Plainfield State Fair Grounds
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B. A. Mead
Mr. Holliday
Hoyt & Sayers
113Th Place
Irving
Suat
Beverly 4086
Dan
Dan’s Tire & Battery Station
Longwood
Itesy
The
Chicago Daily Journal
Miss Cartman
Princess Trowbridge
W. 110Th Place
Haa
Dyptheria
Izaak Walton League
Stepanek’s
the Golden Hearth Co
Robert Mead
Chicago Tribune
Ralph Virene
A. E. Rigby
Irving Ave
Cornell
Iowa
May Rigby
Corneil College
Beverly Legion
Emperii
Calumet Trust & Savings Bank
111Th
Longwood Drive
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