Trinity Church celebrates second anniversary with programs
The Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church at 99th and Winchester Ave marks its second anniversary in the new building with a Family Church Night on Oct 13, a Vaudeville style program by Marion Chase Shafer on Oct 14, and an anniversary sermon on Oct 17 by Rev Ralph W Wade. The Oct 19 banquet will feature a prominent speaker and musical program open to all. Rev A T Stephenson is reappointed for a sixth year as pastor.
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Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
99Th
Winchester Ave
Family Church Wight
Marion Chase Shafer
Henry Sopkin
Sarah Campbell
Beverly Hills
Ralph W. Wade
F. G. Fulkerson
D.D
Trinity
A. T. Stephenson
Start Building New $25,000 Fire House
The wrecking of the old frame building housing Hook and Ladder Co. No.24 at idth and Vincennes Ave. began this week to clear space for a new $25,000 fire house for Captain Kircher and his men. The crew started Tuesday with the truck moved out last Monday. They aim to raze the old building by Saturday so construction can begin Monday Oct 11. The truck is temporarily housed with Engine Co. 121 at 95th Street.
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Hook and Ladder Co. No
Idth
Vincennes Ave
Kircher
95Th Street
Morgan Park Chosen for 1928 M E Conference
The Rock River Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church selected Morgan Park Methodist Church to host the 1928 fall gathering. Nearly a thousand ministers and laymembers are expected for up to sixty days with bishops and leaders in attendance. The event promises to be a major religious gathering in the city.
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Rock River
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Freeport
Morgan Park Methodist Church
Sus Church
Elliott Sproul Campaign Letter Emphasizes Record and Economy
The letter from Elliott W. Sproul appeals to voters for re election on November 2 based on a record of economy and debt reduction. He cites support for the Fordney McCamber tariff act and budget improvements, downplays details, and asserts dedication to constituents and stable governance.
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Kou
Congress
Gowridge
League of Nations
World Court
A& Ty
Budget Bureau
Tape
Port Roa
Hay
Elliott W. Sproul
Alumni Bulking Campaign Opens at Morgan Park Military Academy
The Morgan Park Military Academy alumni campaign begins Wednesday evening October 13 with a pre campaign banquet at the Hamilton Club. Paul W. Pinkerton chairs the campaign with leaders Oliver Ollier J A Ly Benjamin Becker and H Meilim among those listed. Gifts totaling 1200 have been received as part of the drive.
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Morgan Park Military Academy
Hamilton Club
Flemi
Paul W. Pinkerton
Oliver
Architee Ollier
Dorcas Bible Class Annual Luncheon at Moxean Park Church
The Dorcas Bible Class of Moxean Park Methodist Church held its annual luncheon last Thursday. Forty five members and friends attended a menu prepared by the luncheon committee led by chair Mrs F Harrison. After a brief business session the president Mr Foote announced the new program including vocal sales by C UG Robbins piano sales by Mrs H Wright and Mrs H Wich read the Car eas Bible story.
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Dorcas
Moxean Park Methodist Church
F. Harrison
Foote
H. Wright
Careas
H.wich
Etty
The
Y Foote
Aay
James
Hallett
Mrs Carlson Announces Son Wai ter’s Sept 10 Marriage
Mrs Carlson of 1372 Weth St announces the marriage of her son Wai ter on September 10. Mrs George Hamilton of 9320 Winchester Ave entertained at luncheon Thursday at the Southworth Hotel.
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George Hamilton
Winchester Ave
Sonthawor Hotel
Streets in Morgan Park Need Repairs, Survey Finds
J R Wilson, chairman of the Morgan Park Improvement Association, reported at the October meeting that a survey shows many streets require paving or repaving. Streets named include 141st to 1st, Hoyne to 112th, 112th to 15th, Monterey to Pryor, Hale and Iron Hale avenues with several locations cited for concrete repairs before winter.
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J. RR. Wilson
Morgan Park Improvement Association
Hoyne
Lothary
Hale
Monterey
Pryor Ave
Wilson
Desu
Male Ave
McKinlay
Joris
Five Injured As Train Strikes Auto in City
On Wednesday evening at 7:20 Pennsylvania locomotive No 1688 collided with an Overland sedan at the 11th Street signal. occupants Lou Tessmer Dorothy Finan Mrs Martha Finan Pauline Tessmer and Rose Tessmer were taken to Auburn Park Hospital with injuries including fractures and lacerations.
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Auburn Park Hospital
Lou Tessmer
Dorothy Finan
Martha Finan
Pauline Tessmer
Rose Tessmer
Auto Crash Injures Mrs Milor Near Vincennes Avenue
Mrs Milor of 1843 West 97th Street sustained serious injuries in an auto accident last Saturday evening near Vincennes and Gore streets. She was driving south when a Cadillac sedan attempted to turn. collision tore up pavement and left her car damaged and patients shaken.
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Ates
Association Ovens Fall Leased to Park Athlone
The article notes the association securing the services of Mr Jas for athletic activities. It mentions basketball games on Tuesday and Saturday evenings, outlining a schedule for upcoming events and activities.
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Athlone A
Vic Association
Fortu Cf
Jas
Mor gan Park Rooster Club Plans Get Together Meeting
The Mor gan Park Rooster Club seeks school board approval to use the high school for its annual Get Together. At the Oct 1 meeting plans were laid for a Fall campaign and a large membership drive. A letter to all members and district residents will urge support and address facilities concerns. A venue for a big Oct 15 gathering and a request for police protection on Hale Ave were discussed.
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Board of Education
Morgan Park Rooster
Collins
Vin Mid Hale Ave
Martens Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Christ Martens marked their golden wedding at their Washington Heights home 10230 Malta St. They have lived there 44 years since emigrating from Germany in 1892. Mr. Martens 75 and Mrs. Martens 80. they have two children Martha and Carl F. Martens and two grandchildren Gertrude and Elsa.
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Christ Martins
Futtyue
Martens
Germany
Martha
Carl F. Martens
Blue Island
Gertrude
Elsa Martens
W Van Der Vries Banquet Speaker Set for Morgan Park
The Morgan Park Commercial Club plans its annual banquet at the Baptist Church on Thursday evening Oct 21 with John igs as the principal speaker. An Uneir visit to Captain Johnson prompted promises of better police protection for Morgan Park’s business district.
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Morgan Park
Ile
Rick
Comil
R. Sarnes
CL Heynen
Pradel Rites Held After Long Illness
Mr. Pradel died after a long illness at his Monterey Avenue residence on Friday Oct 2. Born July 26 1872 in Chicago he leaves his wife and children Mildred Naomi Esther and John. Funeral services were from the home Saturday afternoon and interment followed at Mt Greenwood.
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Monterey Ave
Pradel
Chicago
Mildred
Naomi
Esther
John
Mt. Greenwood
Car pilferers shoot down a Rock Island agent
Charles Lawson special agent for the Rock Island Railroad living at 1124 N LaSalle was shot four times by three colored youths at 119th street and the Main line tracks as he confronted them removing cargo. He was rushed to St Francis hospital with wounds to the hand chest and back and is not expected to survive. Three youths aged 15 to 16 were arrested at 68th street Rock Island station and held for questioning after inconsistent alibi statements. Police and detectives recovered the suspects and continue investigation.
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Charles Lawson
Rock Island Railroad
N. LaSalle Street
Bet
119Th Street
Rock Island
St. Francis, Hospital
Bie Island
M Street
Walter Johnson
Robert
Maxwell Street
Serg
T. Conway
T. Troy
Serg’t. Hanrahan
Specis
G Lawson
Gutr
St. Francis Hospital Fm
Empehi Opens New Swimming Pool At Morgan Park
Empehi introduces a new swimming pool at Morgan Park with Robert E Mayseck as instructor. The facility opens for regular sessions with forty five minute classes for boys on Mondays and for girls on Tuesdays, amid student enthusiasm.
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Robert E. Mayseck
Empehi
Parker High
Morgan’ Park
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Stephenson
Beverly
Pullman
Appliances Motors
City &, Suburban Electric Service
W. 110Th Street
TEL
Pat
Open Academy
Dorcas Bible Class
Ovens Fall
Boosters
W. van der Vries
Praded
Rock
Marcel
Claire Windsor
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