Fireman Fred C. Goldner Dies by Self Inflicted Wound
Frederick Charles Goldner 63 of 10114 Charles Street, a fireman for Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, shot himself Saturday March 14 at 7:30 am and died at St Francis Hospital Blue Island. Inquest heard son John deny motive. jury ruled despondency over ill health caused the suicide. Funeral services were held March 17 and interment followed at Mt Greenwood Cemetery. he is survived by his wife Anna, son John, and three daughters Mrs. A S Teed, Mrs. Louise Descher, and Mrs. Arthur Phiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Charles Goldner
Charles Street
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
John Goldner
Lackore
Blie Island
Goldner
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
Anna
John
A. S. Teed
Louise Descher
Arthur Phiel
Thornton's Surprised By Old Settlers Party Honors Piper
Old Settlers club of Oak Lawn and Beverly Hills hosted a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Harry Thornton at 9815 Longwood Drive on Saturday night March 7. Alvin A Piper brother of Mrs Thornton from Oak Lawn was honored with dancing and bunco and a general good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Lawn
Beverly Hills
Harry 5
Thornton
Longwood Drive
Alvin A. Piper
Teachers Dorothy Taylor Hosts Vanderpoel School Trio
Dorothy Taylor of 9525 Seeley Avenue entertained Miss Burke the principal and Mises Anthony Wilcox and Barry from Vanderpoel School at lunch on Wednesday March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Taylor
Seeley Ave
Miss Burke
Mises Anthony, Wilcox and Barry
Vanderpoel School
Sunshine Literary Club Meeting Planned at Oakley Ave Home
The Sunshine Literary Club schedules its next gathering for March 24 at 2 00 p m. at the residence of Mrs Geo Ritseh 11201 Oakley Ave with members expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Literary Club
Bids Open for Emperi Addition at Morgan Park High
Morgan Park High School hosts heavy bid activity as two men review blueprints for the Emperi addition. Bids were received by the Board of Education on Tuesday March 17 at 6 PM and will be presented March 25 for contract awards. Construction expected to begin soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Trinity Choir Presents Fifth Choral Service Sunday
The Trinity Choral Organization will hold its fifth choral service next Sunday at 7 PM in the church. Under director Robert Strojaelt the program features classic religious works, solos by Mrs Ethel Cartman McCulloch and others, and an offertory by Mr Robert Stronach. The event, noted for high standards, aims to engage the entire community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Choral Organization
Trinity Church
Trinity Choir
Robert Strojaelt
Senaaith
Shelley
Harry E. Mikesell
Ethel Cartman McCulloch
Adams
Ethel Cartman
McCulloch
Second United Presbyterian Choir of Chicago
Scott
Harry C. Cullmer
Roberts
Herbert W. Confer
Bartlett
Robert Stronach
Frommel
A. T. Stephenson
Isaac Watts
Morgan Park Woman's Club Plans Apr. Broadcast
The Morgan Park Woman's Club will participate in the Homemakers' Hour on radio station WLS. The local program is scheduled for Friday, April 17, with audiences urged to listen, as the series airs Monday and Friday afternoons. Mrs. Gruber of 9810 Charles Street underwent goiter surgery and remains at Blue Island hospital for about a week longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Morgan Park Woman’s Club
WLS
Gordon Francis speaks on 404 at Legion meet
Gordon Francis of Voiture 220 explains the 408 concept at Beverly Hills Post of the American Legion meeting held March 12 at Ridge Field House. He notes the Endowment Fund for War Orphans is progressing and cites Chicago Fund leadership and the 40 8 organization backing Legion welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Francis
Cook County
The
American Legion
Beverly Hills
Ridge Field House
Legion Endowment Fund
Francis
Legion
George Rossiter
Chicago Fund
National Legion
40-8
Beverly Hills American Legion Auxiliary reports progress and plans
Beverly Hills Unit members outlined aid plans for soldiers orphans at Nor mal Soldiers Home. A relief chair and committees were named, card party proceeds boost the service fund, and poppy sales May 29 30 will cover stations from 01st to 115th street to aid veterans and families. Mrs H T Harlow reports an injured foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
American Legion Auxiliary
Wilder
Prospect Ave
Soldier’s Home For Orphans
Normal
W. E. Sigley
John Groemier
Ralph Grossman
G. G. Lorentz
Elizabeth Marvis
A. G. Laramie
W. D. DeSouchst
Blue Island
L. M. Harper
W. ©. Lisle
Ralph Crossman
Join Groenier
Service Fund
Legionaires
Q1st
115Th Street
Mrs Woodward Daughter of 1812 Dies in Ohio Home
Mrs Helen Haseidll Woodward 4, a descendants of 1812 era, died Thursday March 12 at grand daughter Mrs Burt W Pierce’s home 1657 W 102nd St She born Mt Morris N Y in 1860s and spoke of Willian Hascall her father a War of 1812 veteran Her life spanned Texas hospitality work in Fort Worth Marshall and Quamah Survived by son Dr Harry Woodward of New Orleans Services set for Saturday March 15 at Lains Chapel with interment at Oakwood Cemetery Dr Stone of Holy Nativity church officiating
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Helen Haseidll - Woodward
Burt W. Pierce
Woodward
Mt. Morris
Willian Hascall
Grafton
West Virginia
Quamah
Texas
Pierce
Harry 3. Woodward
New Orleans
Lain’s Chapel
63Rd
Harvard Ave
Oakwood Cemetery
Stone
Vanderpoel Display Praised By Artists
Monday afternoon Mrs. McAndrews wife of the Superintendent of Chicago Schools led a group of artists to the Vanderpoel School to view the art collection. They expressed admiration for the size and quality of the works and noted the urgency of establishing a gallery to properly hang significant paintings.
Geo Totten Praised For 30 Years Service
The March issue of Rock Island Magazine celebrates George D. Totten of 9706 Robey Street as dean of Lickel sellers for Rock Island Lines. He receives congratulations for thirty years of service and the many lasting friendships he has formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island’ Magazine
George D. Lotten
Robey Sr
Lickel Sellers
Rock Island Lines
Mayor Dever Receives Rousing Welcome at Mass Meeting
Mayor Dever, Judge Foster, and Alderman McKinlay spoke to a capacity Morgan Park church crowd last Monday March 16. The mayor praised McKinlay for service in the 19th Ward and urged voters to decide on the upcoming election and traction issue at the April 7 polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dever
Judge Foster
McKinley
Morgan Park M. E
A. G. Shaver
A. D. Klontz
R E Schuumann New President Of Booster Club
The Morgan Park South End Booster Club installs R E Schuemann known as fighting Bob as president at 11528 Church St. March 13. Speakers include Ben S Wilson Albert Anderson Roy Gilbert and William Hayhurst. Next meeting set for March 20 at 11550 Church St with Mrs Donaldson and Mrs Lagott organizing ladies’ events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Park South End
William Hayhurst
Church St
R. E. Schuemann
Fighting Bob
Hayhurst
Schuemann
Ben S. Wilson
Albert Anderson
Mallable Co
Roy 0. Gilbert
Illinois Manufacturers Association
British Merchant Marine
Benest Lagott
Mars
W. G. Davis
South
Morgan Parkers
Morgan Park
Beverly Hills youths to perform for Congress Club
Under Mrs J L Wright and Mr Guy Noble a group of Beverly Hills boys and girls will present a program for the boys and Girls Congress Club on April 2. The program will air on station KYW between 7 and 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
J. L. Wright
Guy Noble
Congress Club
Station Kyw
Washington Heights Association Social Evening Planned
The Washington Heights and Ridge Improvement Association entertainment committee announces a social evening on March 21 at 8:00 at Valentines Hall 103rd and Charles St. Tickets admit the whole family. entry at the door possible. A big surprise awaits and prizes are noted for contributors to the snow plow fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Heights and
Ridge Improvement
Valentine’s Hall
103Rd and
Charles St
Noted Organist To Play Next Sunday
Raymond Allyn Smith, organist of the Congregational Church Winnetka, will give a 30 minute recital at Morgan Park Methodist Church Sunday night March 22 at 7 oclock. He will perform Benedictus and other selections from Reger and Wagner. The Metropolitan Glee Club featured last Sunday with strong solo by Stanley Bard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Allyn Smith
Winnetka
Morgan Park Methodist Church
Tannhauser
Wagner
Metropolitan Glee ‘Club
Stuart Barker
Wooler
Meeting on Child Hygiene by PTA at Vanderpoel School
Friday afternoon March 27 at 4 45 PM a meeting for mothers in the community will be held at Vanderpoel School under the Hygiene Committee of the PTA. Mrs Featherston will present an illustrated talk on Child Hygiene and Mrs Wieden will discuss Food as an Adjunct to Child Hygiene. Burglars attempted entry at 9445 Vanderpoel Ave but fled when the family stirred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderpoel
Parent-Teachers ‘Association
Featherston
Elizabeth McCormick
Fire Destroys Eldridge Home Forcing Family Out
A fire at the C F Eldridge family home on Esmond Street displaced the household early Wednesday around 2 AM. Neighbors and firefighters responded as the frame structure burned, forcing the family to evacuate in scant clothing. The blaze caused about 6000 dollars in damage. the house had been recently remodeled and plans were in place for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F
80 Lots Purchased by J Fitzgerald
Property on Emerald Ave at 96th 97th Streets sold for 38 000 with total consideration 316 000. Lands described as between Emerald Ave and Halsted St with blocks and dots indicating boundaries and vand gath notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fitzgerald
Emerald 96Th
97Th St
Emerald Ave
Pith
98Th St
Emerald Av
Halsted St
Paul Harris Named Director at Illinois Society for Crippled Children
Paul P Harris of 10956 Longwood Drive has been named director at large for the Illinois Society for Crippled Children. George A Mock of Muncie Indiana was the guest of Arthur Bargquist at 9624 Prospect Ave on Sunday. Mock is one of the artists whose work has appeared in the Indiana Artist's Exhibition at Matehall Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul P. Harris
Longwood Drive
Rotarians
Illinois Society For Crippled Children
George A. Mock
Muncie
Ind
Arthur Bargquist
Prospect Ave
Mr. Mock
Indiana
Matehall Fields& Co
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Fred C. Goldner
S. Halsted St. Wentworth
Emperi
Morgan Park High School
M. P. Woman’s Club
Marcel
Beverly
Claire Windsor
Monterey Ave
Legion Meet
Chef DeGare
Beverly Post
H. T. Harlow
W. 102Nd St
Geo. Totten
Pennsylvania
Blue Rock Navy
Apex
Dan’s Tire & Battery Station
Flags Newspaper
Booster Club
Wash. Heights
Meet
van Arkel
Vanderpoel Ave
Calumet Trust & Savings Bank
111Th Street
Eldroge
Paul Harris
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