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The Berwyn News from Berwyn, Illinois • 3

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The Berwyn Newsi
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Berwyn, Illinois
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3 Friday, October 16, 1936 THE BERWYN NEWS I BUNGALOW OWNERS WIN IN NO PARKING AREA The council in special session Tuesday approved a request by sixteen bungalow owners on Cuyler avenue from 21st street to the elevated tracks to make this a No Parking, zone. The Street and Bridge had investigated and recommended such action. A more or less unusual condition exists here, with all owners having side drives sufficient for their own needs and as Cuyler avenue is used as a cut-off for the Ridgeland-Cermak Stop Sign, traffic is heavy there. o-o TROUBLE IN TAVERN BY AN OLD TIMER In police court Tuesday was Joseph Sinciro, who resided at one time at 1418 Wenonah avenue, and was present on this occasion for having caused considerable trouble in a saloon on Roosevelt road October 12. It might be that the defendant, of Italian scent, was observing Columbus Day.

The object of his affections was mostly his wife, but the proprietor called the police. A peace bond of $100 was ordered by Judge Pavek who reminded the defendant this was not his first trial on similar charges. o-o ORDER OF BUILDERS HAD CARD PARTY A pleasant evening was enjoyed Tuesday when members of Berwyn Chapter, Order of the Builders, gathered at the Masonic temple to play cards. There was a good attendance with many members of the Order of Jobs Daughters and older persons present. Many handsome prizes were awarded for proficiency at cards and bunco.

MORTON A. DREW SMALL ATTENDANCE Yery little interest was manifest in the regular meeting of the Morton high school A- meeting held Tuesday evening for there were but about 100 present. The program opened with a selection of patriotic numbers by the Morton band ensemble under the direction 'of L. M. Blaha.

Following To the Colors by the buglers, Francis P. Clish, president of i the association, made a few remarks. This was followed by an interesting and instructive discussion on taxes and the schools. E. B.

Pletcher was in charge of this, being assisted by Jos. F. Krai, A. C. McLaughlin, Paul B.

Teeter, James Gable, J. O. House, Adolph Vlk, and Mesdames Stanley MacLaren and John E. Kahoun. A splendid address on The School Crisis in Illinois was given by editor, The Illinois Teacher, in which he called attention to critical conditions now existing in the state as regards the public education.

o-o ENTERTAINED ON 35TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Emil Vacin 6910 21st street, were given a reception by their children at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Kabella Sunday, October 11.

The children of the Vaciris are Alderman and Mrs- Emil Vacin Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rezny, Mr. and Mrs. August Danek, Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Dusek, and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Kabella. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Razim and the grand children of the honored guests were also present. LOCAL MENTION Mrs. John Cherry of Clinton avenue, is visiting her sister in Texas. Mrs.

J. Harry Moore, 3137. Kenilworth -avenue, entertained the Service Club at luncheon Tuesday of this week. Harold and Donald Colliver spent a few days over the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.

F. W. Colliver, 6518 33rd street. Andy Fagerberg of Morries market is still kept at home with a broken ankle which he received last week in a short fall. Ray U.

Myers of 6913 30th place, is attending the conference of the American College of Surgeons convening in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. E. L.

Swangren entertained their pinochle club Saturday evening of last week at their home, 3325 Ridgeland avenue. Mrs. Charles S. Mohler and Mrs. John M.

Humiston will entertain Mrs. Wagners circle of the Methodist church at a luncheon Tuesday, October 20, at the Humiston home, 7107 34th street. Mrs. R. J.

Cudner returned Monday from Coldwater, where she attended the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the First Baptist church of that city. Mrs. Cudner was formerly a member of that church. A number of Cub Scouts were the guests Saturday of the Northwestern faculty at Dyche stadium in Evanston. The game between Northwestern and North Dakota was witnessed.

Dads of some of the Cubs furnished the transportation. Mrs. A. L. Cummings of 6946 30th place entertained her bridge club at Incheon and cards Friday of last week.

Mrs. Park Shee, Mrs. Ernest Ashby and Mrs. C. E.

Collins won the high score 'prizes and Mrs W. F. Langen received the guest prize. Twenty-six women members and the pastor of the First Baptist church, Rev. F.

Paul Langhorne, attended a meeting of the Mission Union of the Chicago Area at Elgin Tuesday. They went by bus and found both the meeting and the trip highly enjoyable. The Mothers Auxiliary otf Boy Scout Troop 29 met at the home of Mrs. John Palmer, 3211 Cuyler avenue, Monday afternoon with a goodly number of the members present. This was the annual meeting of the group and due to the efficiency and" ability of the 1936 officers they were unanimously re-elected for the coming year.

Mrs. Henry Waring, who has been spending several weeks visiting at the home of Mrs. B. H. Thomas, Mrs.

A. C. McLaughlin, and other friends of Berwyn and Riverside, left Monday for Pittsburgh, where she will meet her son Waldo and his family. On October 24 the Warings will leave by' boat for South America and will make a part of the trip by air. Mrs.

Waring plans to spend two years with her son and family in Colombia. Rrs. Ray Snell entertained her tournament bridge club at luncheon Wednesday, October 14, at her home, 3202 Clinton avenue. Mr. -and Mrs.

R. A. White, 3309 Wisconsin avenue, returned home Monday from Windsor, 111., where they spent the week end. The quarterly meeting of the First Congregational church was held Wednesday evening. It was preceded by a delicious supper served by Mrs.

Chas. Peters circle of the Womens Fellowship. Mr. and Mrs. John M.

Humiston and family attended Fathers and Mothers Day atf the "Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house Sunday- Cutler Humiston is a pledge of Pi Kappa Phi of which his brother is a member. Dr. Frank J. Fara former resident staff member of the Cook County hospital, will take over the practice of his late father, Dr. Frank J.

Fara and will specialize on obstetrics and diseases of women. Mrs. Harry Rich and Mrs. Robert Sargisson were hostesses at a luncheon Thursday of last week at the Harry Rich home, 3445 Home avenue. The- luncheon was in honor of Mrs.

Harold Bishop of Arnold Mills, N. J. The Poinsettia circle of the Congregational Womens Fellowship journeyed to Fideles Inn Tuesday evening the occasion being a pantry shower for the guests there. This institution, located near Washington park, is maintained for girls who have no other home in the city and -who can stay until they secure work- Canned goods and other items of foodstuffs were taken. GENL PERSHING PARENT-TEACHER Last Monday evening the Parent-teacher Association had a most successful meeting, with the largest attendance experienced in several years.

Due credit is given to the Girl Scouts under the direction of Mrs. Immel, who presented the colors in a very impressive manner. Our Scouts are always prepared and ready to serve the community. Interesting reports were made of the many activities now going on. It is necessary to be present at the meetings to know of all the activities under way this fall.

We were pleased to have several interested visitors from nearby cities. Our program for the remainder of the year has been prepared. This material is being disseminated through a hand book which is being printed this If you failed to get a copy call the office of our school. After the business was transacted the parents spent nearly two hours of interesting entertainment and social contacts. Special work is being made for Education Week whereby parents may Know their school.

Since all committees are working this year perhaps one of the most interesting features of the last meeting was the presence of nearly twenty-five fathers. Fathers, you know, are interested in the childrens welfare and the mothers are interested in both the fathers and children Contributed. i 0-6 Mary Jane All my mistresses have admitted that Im full of go, madam. Employer Thats very nice, but what I want is a girl with some staying power. OF Al FBOB ASK FOR PROFIT SHARING STAMPS FREE DELIVERY 13906 Windsor TcL Berwyn 4740.

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