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Blue Island Sun Standard from Blue Island, Illinois • Page 11

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Blue Island, Illinois
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Auto-Truck Crash Fatal To Daniel Fitzgerald Daalel Fttuwrald. 65. mint ed wit! afternoon from skull fracture multiple injuries. wyn. riaay Harold J.

Smith, the truck driv er involved, testified at the in auest Saturday. He said Fiuser aid did not stop at the intersection though it was clearly marked, and made no attempt to avoid his truck. Smith said he did not see Mr. Fitzgerald make any protect himself at the time of the impact, "as if he were frown with He said he did everything he could to swerve away from the car ana stopped the truck as quickly as possible. The truck's right front end is totally demol ished and the motor is badly damaged rne auto caught on lire.

Rev. Hubert Hoffman, a Catholic Driest attached to St. Basil's parish, Chicago, who was driving a few feet behind Fitzgerald, testified, he made no attempt to stop at the intersection before running into the truck. Father Hoffman administered the Catholic right of absolution to the unconscious man at the scene of the accident. Investigating Harvey Police Officer Clarence Bachar testified the Harvey Fire Dept.

put out the fire which occurred on Fitzgerald's car at the impact and ex tracted Hr. Fitzgerald pinned un der the wreakage. He was rushed to Ingall's Memorial hospital. The coroner's jury sitting at 2429 Burr Oak. returned a verdict of dental death.

Mr. Fitzgerald's Allen O'Grady Not Eating At Time of Death To clarify a news story in 2241 Vermont st. states Allen D. O'Gradv who died June 25 shortly after entering The Porker had not eaten there. "He entered, ordered a malted milk, and lapsed into unconsciousness before receiving his beverage.

He was pronounced dead in St. Francis hospital shortly thereafter of a heart ailment," according to Colglazier. Mitt Minnie Eidam Minnie Eidam, 90. daughter of the late Charles Ferdinand and Julia (nee Runge) Eidam. died July 1.

She was born in Blue Island on March 22, 1861. and resided here until about eight years ago when she went to reside with a brother, Clarence, 3826 Alta Vista Terrace, Chicago. Miss Eidam's father and later two brothers owned a shoe store located in the early days at the southwest corner of Vermont and Western where the State bank building is now. SlH- Napier of Chicago, a bro ther Edward of Walworth. N.

and brother, Clarence of Chicago. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at the funeral home at 13050 Greenwood the Rev. Wallace V. Ault, pastor of the First Congregational Church, officiating. Burial was at the Mt.

Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Emil Eidem of Blue Island is a sister-in-law. col-1 a i truck at 147th it. and Harvey.

He died body laid in state in the funeral home at 2429 Burr Oak until services were held Monday at St. Benedict Church. Interment followed at Mareno, 111. He is survived by his wife Katherlne, a son, Gordon Fitzgerald, of Lowell, a daughter, Mrs. Larry Glim, of Blue Island, died at St.

Francis hoe- 1 She was born on February 14, 1871. the daughter of Albert and Mary Sickler. She was preceded in death by her husband about 30 years ago. There are four sons, William. Raymond, Herbert and Clarence, all of Kewanee, and a daughter, Mrs.

Carl Weldon. 12827 Gregory, with whom she had been residing. There are 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. There are two brothers of Geneso, 111., being Charles and Joseph Sickler. At rest -at the funeral home at 13050 Greenwood thence to Kewanee, where services were held Monday and burial was there.

Mrt. Bertha Wolf Mrs. Bertha Emma Wolf. 79. of 13353 Greenwood succumbed at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

Earl Gierman. She was the widow of the late Martin Wolf. She was born on April 14. 1872. in Bremen Township, daughter of George and Ernestine Schultz.

She lived in Blue Island for 45 She was the mother of Mrs Earl Gierman of Blue Island and Mrs. Edward Reimer of Ashland, and the late George Ruff, veteran of World War I. She also leaves five grandchildren and four great grandchildren, two brothers, Henry Schultz of Blue Island and George Schultz of Tin-ley Park; one sister, Mrs. Henry She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 50, who conducted memorial services at 8 p.m.

on Saturday, June 30. Funeral services were held Monday, July 2 at 2 p.m.. at funeral home. 13358 Western ave. Rev.

Or-ville Brummer of St. Paul's Evang. nd Ketormed cnurcn omciaiing. John Black Howard J. Black, 82, 12235 S.

Gregory, died Sunday at St. Francis hospital. He was born in Ohio July 28. 1869. and came to the Blue Island commuhity over 60 years ago where hej followed his trade as about 20 years ago.

Mr. Black was the husband of the late Mary (nee Burmeister), father of Mrs. Dorothy Peters, Mrs. May Brown, and the late George and Harry, grandfather of four, great grandfather of six. Remains at rest in the funeral home 2601 Vermont from Tuesdav evening until the hour of the funeral which will be held today at 2 o'clock with Rev.

Or-viile Brummer, pastor of the St. Paul Evan, and Reformed Church, officiating. mm, isuihn-aanuiy in the Lutheran cemetery. Joteph Sopko Joseph SopKO. 53.

13434 Ann died suddenly Sunday morning. He was born in Joliet June 23, 1898, the son of Stefan and Christina (nee Collirich) Sopko. and had resided in the Blue Island community his lifetime. He was employed as a cooper by the Illinois Cooperage comany for more then 20 years. Mr.

Sopko was a member of First Catholic Society of America Local No. 612, and Branch No. 19 of the Tatran Slovak Union. Remains at rest in the funeral home. 2601 Vermont from In St.

Mr. Sopko was the Anna (nee KrizikJ. fa ion Sopko, Ruth Winkler, and the late Gladys, grandfather of lrvin and Helen Winkler, brother of Louis Sopko, Edward Sopko, Chat. Sopko of Tujunga, Cel. and Mrs.

Emma Gaydos. Mrt. R. D. Zook Mrs.

R. D. Zook, sister of Mrs. Mae Carter of 12807 Ann died on Saturday. Mrs.

Zook resided at 318 Cynesca Wkjuduchie, Tex. Mrt. Thekla Mrs. Thekla (Schwamb) Sam-mons, 80., Carmel, N. died on June 27 of coronary thrombosis.

She was the widow of the late 12809 Maple ave. imons. They had at She is survived by a son, Frederick, and a daughter, Marie. Services were held in the East and burial was Saturday at Mt. Greenwood cemetery, here.

CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy and kindness shown to us by our friends, neighbors and relatives in the sudden death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Dr. R. W. Vance, Mrs.

O. K. Kelly, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Consolidated Delivery and their employees and Hallinan Funeral Home. Mrs. Edward A.

Anderson and Daughter IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our husband nd father. Wife and Daughter passed away "There is a Ms- INI July Loving Children CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and deep appreciation to friends, relatives and neighbors for their many expressions of sympathy and kindness shown during our recent bereavement for the loss of our beloved husband and dear brother, Joseph A. Oster. Special thanks to Pastor Walter H. Ruth, Mr.

Day and the Hallinan Funeral Home, V.F.W. Patrick Hallinan Post and Ladies' Auxiliary 3580, B.I. Women's Relief Corps 315. B.I. Sons and Daughters of Liberty Council 29.

Klein Elevator, and M.O.C. Schooms Pup Tent 54. Beloved Wife Johanne Oster and Sisters Cathrine De Boer, Sara Sidenstick. Anna Thorns, and Frances Buckingham IN MEMORIAM Kovalesky. In memory of my beloved father, who passed away July 5, 1947.

Mrs. Geo. Sohcki FLOOR SCRUBBER, POLISHER A new rotary-type electric floor scrubber and polisher designed for, use in the home. shop, basement. I porch or garage has been put on the national market by the makers of Johnson's Wax.

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE LAGS Forty per cent of the nation's counties are still without public health services, according to a survey by the water heater division of St. Benedict Church the Gas Appliance Manufacturers High Mass was 1 Association. United States Postal Money Order MAY BE CASHED AX AMY POST OFFICE to CI i NOT FOID. STAPLE, SNNOU Oft MUTILATE LARS CENTS i I I 1 I Annual P. S.

Fair Now History The ee in charge Square club's birthday baz aar neia Saturday ana aunaay evenings were just a wee bit disappointed. The cool weather may have kept attendance down, at least we blame the weather. Those of our relatives and neighbors who attended seemed to be enjoying themselves. We do know that the "square dancing" made a hit, thanks to the efforts of Mr. and Mrs.

Lester Muir and Mr. and Mrs. Mindeman who coaxed the The many donations received from the good merchants on the south side and other friends of the club were greatly appreciated. The committee for this affair: Mrs. Leona Jensen, general chairman; Mr.

and Mrs. Norman Priggie, and Mrs. Myles Ehlers, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Murray, Henry Ebert and Marshal Jensen.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Wodrich, Mrs. M.

Klopp, Mrs. Vets' Quizz ploym.nt Service. 1S044 Park 1 1 Question: What is the definition of a "temporary position" under the statutes cif, define the term "temporary position" but leaves the matter to determination on the facts in each case, in accord with the generally understood meaning of the term and existing at the time of the veteran's entry into military service. In general, it may be said that the statutes exclude only those posi tions held under circu dicating a mutual understanding by both employer and worker that the employment was temporary. Where it appears from all the circumstances surrounding the employment that the position was expected to continue for an indefinite term and was not limited to a period, it should be conducted other than temporary." Question: Do the terms "temporary" or "other than temporary" as used in the reemployment statutes refer ONLY tc the Job.

or do thev also refer to an employee's TENTURE in the job? Question: Under the reemployment statutes, what is the difference between a "temporary position" and a "temporary employee?" Answer: A "temporary position-is a job which is limited to a spe cific, limited and period. A "temporary employee' is one who is employed in any with the clear understand his tenure is limited to specific brief and non-current period. Psychiatrists say that every second person you meet on the street has some sort of mental disorder. With the cost of living so high and people still striving to hang on, one must conclude that it Is so. United States Postal Money Order PURCHASER'S RECEIPT AND HOLD ate i MONEY ORDER tible to have a money ordar cashed Above is a sample of the new of the nation's post offices 0, type of U.

S. Postal Monay Order, or it may be collected throuah any only kind now issued by the bank in the same manner as the postoffices in the U.S. starting on 1 depositing or cashing of a check. July 2. The new money order appears in Principal changes In the the form of a punched card Instead money order system make It pes-1 i and pay the same fees as has regulation that money or- NEXT MEETING ffKcTsSS JULY 18th ALL VETERANS WINTER, TOO ALL VETERANS WE PINE fff lAiSSiW POR- American Legion Post no.

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