Academy Lads to Participate in Open Chicago Stadium Dedication
Morgan Park Military Academy students invited to help raise the flag at Chicago’s new stadium on October 9. They will join a parade with American regiments and Fort Dearborn soldiers, escort Mayor Kelly to the reviewing stand, and perform a formal role in the ceremonies marking the 1871 fire anniversary. A reenactment of Mrs. O’Leary’s cow incident will occur with a shed lamp topple, followed by fire apparatus demonstrations and a polo match between two volunteer teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Park Military Academy
Chicago
Academy
Edward J. Kelly
Board of
South Park
O'Leary
J W Young Robbed Of Car And Cash
J W Young of 10723 Vale Ave reports four men robbed him of $155 and his car last Monday evening in front of 348 W Garfield Blvd. They jumped on the running board, pushed him out, and drove away. The vehicle was recovered Tuesday at 53rd and Dorchester Ave, disassembled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W .Young
Vale Ave
W. Garfield Blvd
Young
53Rd
Dorchester Ave
Longwood Manor Civic Association Endorses City Bond Issue
The Longwood Manor Civic Association met October 6 1924 in St Margarets Hall Chicago to endorse a proposed city bond issue for electric lighting in outlying wards. The group cited Winston Avenue and Throop Street needs and appointed committees for public publicity improvements and membership for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longwood Manor
City of
Chicago
Winston Avenue
95Th Street
100Th Street
Grobel
H. R. Enlow
Clyde C. Gunsaulus
Charles Mueller
Ranlow
Jules Herbureau
C. Pfeiffer
Win, Walsh
Jos. Cummings
Edward 3. Dunphy
Frank Brunner
A. E. Bailey
Frank T. Wendt
Helen A. Duckwitz
Paul Radtke
Entertainment
Jos
Cummings
George Carroll
Mrs Moore Dies After Illness at 56
Mrs Johanna Moore wife of Maurice Moore died Sunday October 5 at 10:00 am at St Bernard's hospital after an appendicitis operation. She was 56 and had lived in the district over 30 years leaving husband three children Mary Rob inson John Maurice sister Nellie Sullivan and brother John Wallace. Funeral from 2750 West Fifth Street to St Barnabas for Requiem Mass 10 am burial Mt Olivet. She was a member of St Margaret of Scotland Court No 87 WCOF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Moore
Maurice Moore
St. Bernard’s Hospital
St. Barnabas Church
Mt. Olivet
Moore
St. Margaret of Scotland Court No
W.C.O.F
Academy of Our Lady Golden Anniversary Homecoming
The Academy of Our Lady marks its 50th anniversary with a three day homecoming starting Oct 11. The events include a Solemn High Mass at 10:00 am celebrated by Cardinal Mundelein with 75 priests, a reception, an alumni banquet at 5 pm, and a field day on Monday. Alumni from across the U S and former teachers will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Our Lady
Mundelein
Chicago
Hoban
Theo. Gross
Blue Island
U. S
Start Auto Trip Back To Portland
Mr and Mrs Calvert recently began an auto trip home to Portland Oregon from the home of her parents at Hale Avenue. They travel via the southern route with their niece Ar nolda George and plan wintering with the Calverts. They will visit eight states including the Grand Canyon of Arizona. Mrs Calvert's mother had earlier made the journey in a covered wagon.
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Mrs. Calvert
A. W. Zimmerman
Hale Ave
Portland
Oregon
Arnolda George
105Th St
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Hudspeth Held After Four Days In Jail
Nimble Harry Hudspeth of Evergreen Park faces $2500 bond after a four day jail term following a preliminary hearing before Judge John Price in Willow Springs. Custer, owner of Mt G sail Service Station on Lilth street, testified Hudspeth and Wanson shot up his Dodge during a stalled car incident. The Evergreen Park Village Board heard the case, President Peter Merkel ordered Hudspeth discharged after Custer’s testimony, and the speeding charge against Custer was dropped by Judge Walter Ahearn.
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Harry Hudspeth
Daluxé
Evergreen Park
John Price
Edward Custer
Mt. Gsail
Lilth Street
Hedspeth and Wanson
Custer
Evergreet Park
Peter Merkel
Hudspeth
Walter Ahearn
Woman's Club Drives Voter Registration Ahead of October 14
The Civics Committee led by Mrs. J. J. Barclay enlists the Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls as messengers to remind eligible voters to register on October 14, following the October 4 deadline. Mrs. H. A. Bremer, past president, supports the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Barclay
Girl Scouts
H. A. Bremer
Old Morgan Park Resident Emma Monroe Dies at 2206 W 110th
Emma A Monroe widow of evangelist Harry Monroe died Saturday October 4 at her home 2206 West 110th Place after weeks of paralysis. She leaves daughter Mrs Milton Cruse and four sons George Harold Charles and Harry. Funeral services were held Tuesday at M P Baptist Church with interment at Mt Greenwood Cemetery.
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Emma A. Monroe
Morgan Park
Ted
W. 110Th Place
Monroe
Harry Monroe
Pacific Garden Mission
St Barnabas Defeats Pullman Rosebuds 10 0
St Barnabas football team defeats Pullman Rosebuds 10 to 0 on Morgan Pack High School grounds. Captain Turbitt scores the only touchdown, with Schuba adding a 35 yard dropkick. Next Sunday October 12 St Barnabas faces Auburn Boosters at 3 pm at the high school.
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St. Barnabas
Rosebuds
Pullman
Morgan Pack
Capt
Turbitt
Conway
Manning
Schuba
Auburn Boosters
Shower Honoring Ruth Brown Bride-To-Be At Mrs Franz Home
Mrs W E Franz entertained at a Tuesday miscellaneous shower for Miss Ruth Brown who will wed Henry Franz at the Evangelical Lutheran Church on October 11. The home at 1311 West 98th Street was prettily decorated in pink lavender and white with many gifts for the bride to be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Franz
Ruth Brown
Perry Ave
Henry Franz
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Michigan Ave
New Trinity Methodist Church to Open with Weeklong Dedication
The Trinity Methodist Church at Winchester Ave and 99th St will be dedicated during Oct 19 to 26 with Bishop Thomas Nicholson presiding on Oct 19. He will lead the dedicatory sermon and perform the church dedication rites. Other notable clergy from Illinois Wesleyan University and the Chicago Temple will participate in the weeklong program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Winchester Ave
99Th St
Thomas Nicholson
Chicago
Detroit
Wm. J. Davidson
Illinois Wesleyan University
Swift
E. D.D
Jok Thompson
Rev Lienk Receives 210 Year Old Missionary Ring
At a birthday party for pastor Rev M Lienk the Evangelical Zion Church members presented him a heirloom ring from a relative of Mrs Lienk. The 210 year old ring was given by a Count to the first missionary of the Evangelical Zion Churches and bears the inscription No man lived for himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Zion Church
M. Lienk
Lienk
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New Stadium
J. W. Young
Marcel
Beverly
Claire Windsor
Monterey Ave
Lauva Beauty
Jeff
Hale Av
Shaffer
Alice Myles Beauty Shoppe
Wonder
Prosperitiz
Democratic
Cardinal Mundelein
Custer Freed
Willow Springs
Charles
Woman's Clubs
Orchestra
M. E
Morgan Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Maud Heald
Jesus
Tecause
Pullman Orchestra
Pullman Manuel Training School
James R. H. French
Pullman Rosebuds
Nicholson
Magnus Beauty Shop
Beverly Hills
Margaret Magnus
Kathryn Magnus
W. 64Rd St
Halsted St
Went
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