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Page 12C Your Community Newspaper Pec. 10, 1958 Blaze Survivors Describe Escapes (Continued from page 1) when their sister tried to open the door and how everyone was blinded by it. One of the last to get out, Mary Linda tried to get one of the sisters out with her, but the sister told her to go ahead. Also on the critical list at Walther was Rosemary Zagone, 10, of 925 N. Springfield, who jumped out of the window.

Her mother, at her bedside, told of looking in all the neighboring houses at the fire and finally finding her daughter about three hours later. Another daughter, Gerri, escaped safely from the first grade. Fourteen-year-old Patricia Ferryman, 712 N. Drake, a seventh grade student was not as seriously injured when she fell down a ladder and a fireman caught her. MOMENTS before the fire discovered, Patricia said, she thought she smelled smoke, but dismissed the notion.

She told of her classmates getting excited and running to the window when smoke came in the door, choking and blinding them. Garfieldian carrier John Lubke, 13, of 926 N. Avers, and his 10-year-old brother Fred, are in the same ward at Franklin Boulevard hospital. John escaped from the flames by jumping, but Fred got down via a ladder. Like all the other children Interviewed, the boys said the fire alarm rang after the flames and smoke actually burst out.

Although everyone knew fire drill procedure, John said, they couldn't get through the smoke. The boys' father, visiting them at the time, recalled how glad he and his wife were when they located John at Franklin Boulevard and then found Fred there when they got there. "I was too scared to jump," admitted 9-year-old Kenneth Leonard, 3634 Chicago. He recalled how the smoke filled his fourth grade room so that no one could breathe, so everyone went out on the window ledge. A fireman came up to get Kenneth, the only one left on the ledge after all his classmates jumped.

"I JUMPED into a net," recalled Joseph Borelli, 9, of 1130 N. Monticello. The youngster's bedside was piled high with toys and games donated by relatives, neighbors and even doctors and nurses at Garfield Park hospital Mrs. BiSrelli, whose other child, Maria, got out of her first grade room without harm, praised the hospital "They're giving him real good care; he couldn't have better," she said. A roommate, 13-year-old' Clifford DeGroot, 3oi8 Huron, agreed: "They treat us OK -like the Bitz, but I'd still rather be home." Also anxious to get home were the other two boys sharing the ward, John Barabasz, 13, of 847 N.

Lawndale, and Larry Walter, 13, 552 N. Central Park. All are in the eighth grade. Curiously enough, none of the victims interviewed had escaped down the fire escape all had either jumped or been taken out, on ladders. ONE FIREMAN was reported as saying the iron gate leading to freedom from the gangway- enclosed fire escape was locked and had to be broken doivn as the children leaped from windows.

"Just lying down" is the way Marie Glasgow, 13, 801 A Lawndale, spends her time at St. Anne's, where she is listed as "fair," while anxiously waiting to go home. Her roommate, Linda Barletta, 12, of 743 N. Drake, was' pushed out a window by someone in her seventh grade classroom. Although most of her classmates were panicked, Linda said, most got out all right.

"I just remenober falling down and then being in the police car," Mary Somedics, 13, of 725 N. Trumbull, said. "The sister came to see me and didn't even recognize me. Then my parents found me here." Mary jumped out a window, fracturing her pelvis and burning her hand and leg. "EVERYONE started screaming when they saw the smoke," reported 10-year-old Frank Gallo 3147 Augusta, in good condition at St.

Anne's. Frank at his son's bedside and busy furnishing him games, said they found their son on their second try, after going first to Walther Memorial. Another son, Sam, 7, was on the first floor and escaped without injury. Red-headed James Kowalczyk, 13, 921 If. Pulaski, was by a fireman who put him on a ladder.

His biggest memory is of the difficulty in breathing, due to the smoke. Ten-year-old James Erbstoesser, 1053 N. Harding, jumped out a window, fracturing his arm and injuring his foot. Summing up everyone's feelings. was Franklin Boulevard patient John Raymond, 11, 1008 N.

Hamlin "I want to get out of here and go home. As soon as this shoulder gets fixed, I have to go." After jumping from a window, John crawled to a nearby build ing, where a lady put a cover on him. Then he went to his aunt's house and was brought first to Walther Memorial and then to Franklin Boulevard. "I want to get outside in the fresh air," John exclaimed "it's -411 hospital-smelly and everything here." His voice hoarse from coughing caused by smoke, 10-year-old Franklin Corsiglio, how he broke a window in his classroom to let several children escape before he got out. At his bedside, his aunt, Josephine Paran of Berwyn, told of his parents' despair at finding their, son after checking every they finally found out he was at Franklin Boulevard hospital, they broke down hysterically, she recalled.

MADISON-CICERO MERCHANTS TO AWARD PRIZES Madison-Cicero District Chamber of Commerce will select the winners in its Christmas Give-Away promotion at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Commercial Tire Supply 4657 Madison. 'The winning a will be picked by State Rep. William Clark and Aid.

Daniel J. Ronan, honorary members of the organization. The 14 prizes worth more than $800 include a GE portable television set, electric clock radio, Schvvinn bicycle, transistor radio, a Sunbeam electric shaver, 3-speed record player. GE hand portable mixer, home repair kit, electric blanket and four-piece electric coffee set. YouExpect Quality at Mofields and You Get It Too! I Phone MA 65624 5006-08 W.

MADISON STREET FINEST STRICTLY FRESH DRESSED NORTHERN TURKEYS Once again we offer the finest fresh dressed Northern Turkeys thaf through the years we have gained a reputation of having the finest in Chicagoland. FOR BEST SELECTION --ORDER NOW! Iowa's Finest Tender Young BONELESS PORK LOIM ROAST Tender Lean CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS LB. LB. 79, 79 Small Lean Meaty SPARE RIBS IB 39 Our Own Cure PURE PORK SAUSAGE MEAT IB. 59' Loaded With Bear There'll be some unusual holiday meals for these West Siders when they begin carving up the two bears and a deer they brought back from Michigan last week after a successful hunting; trip.

The animals will yield some tasty steaks and maybe a bit of bearburger, according to Curtis 323 S. Homan (left) and Budy Angeloni, 3856 Jackson. Animals made an impressive sight draped on the hunters' automobile as it groaned down Washington blvd. last week. (Staff Photo) 'Plant Of The Month' December "Plant of the Month" at the Garfield Park con- seryatory is the Bracket or Spider plant from South Africa.

This is a handsome foliage plant; the small white flowers it produces have no special decorative value. It is easily, reproduced from little plantlets on the ends of its flower stalks. Austin School Takes In Stricken Students Our Lady Help of Christians school welcomed about 1,200 pupils from demolished sections of Our Lady of Angels school yesterday (Tuesday) as an attempt a to resume normal class schedules for the survivors. Eighteen chartered CTA buses will pick up the displaced pupils at their home church, 3808 Iowa, at 11:45 a.m. each day to bring them and their teachers to Our Lady Help of Christians, LeCIaire and Msgr.

Richard Kelly of Our Lady Help of Christians estimated Monday that the number of new students would be about 1,200. "but we won't be certain until tomorrow (Tuesday)," he added. A pupils at the school will attend classes a.m. and will be given homework to do under parental'supervision during the a Msgr. Kelly said are being made to schedule i and other classes in the church itself during the afternoons.

Our Lady of Angels students will be in a reversed situation, doing homework assignments in the i and attending classes in the afternoon. "Their own teachers will come i stressed, adding that substitutes for the three nuns killed in the fire and two injured have already been obtained. The present arrangement is only temporary, -he indicated, until other plans can made for the students to continue full- time classrom studies. Bakery Sale Sunday At St. Cyril Church A home baked goods sale will be conducted by the Cyrilian guild beginning after the 8 a.m.

mass Sunday at St. Cyril and Methodius church, Walton and Kildare. Proceeds will be used to improve fire protection in the school. Mrs. Irene Sieffert, 4342 Potomac, is in charge.

The sale will close after the last mass. Christmas Concert A.t Austin Friday A "Medley of Carols" will open the annual Christmas concert of A i High school's choir and band at 8 p.m. Friday in Rockwood hall, 231 N. Pine. Tickets may be obtained at the door or from any member of the choir or band.

Fractures Hip When she fell at home, Anna Andersen, 77, of 5040 Superior, fractured her right hip. A rri- vate ambulance took her to West Suburban hospital. Veterans News Telephone MAnsfield 6-4629 PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW FOR XMAS FRUIT CAKES, BUTTER COOKIES AND ALL HOLIDAY BAKERY DELIGHTS Thur. Special Assorted Jelly Rolls ea. 45c Strawberry Whipped Cream SLICES 2 for 25e Frl.

Rich Cinnamon Raisin Bread 39c Banona 'Squares 55c Sat. Special Pecan Coffee Cake 75c DANISH TORTE 62e DINNER ROLLS 44c doz. Time To Send Those Gifts For Veterans Those intending to contribute to the "Gifts to a Who Gave" program are asked -to send their donations as quickly as possible. i is growing short for purchasing gifts, said Elmer E. Erhardt, 737 N.

Mayfield, who is in charge of the American Legion program for Illinois. There are 49 veterans hospitals in the state, he added, and the program a i to provide each hospitalized veteran with a gift valued at a $7.50. Through large quantity buying, the committee can obtain goods at a considerable discount Contributors are a to make checks or money orders payable to the "American Legion Gifts to Yanks Fund," and mail them to the American Legion, 343 S. Dearborn, Chicago 4, 111. FIFTH DISTRICT YULE PARTY THURSDAY All unit presidents have been invited to the annual Christmas party of the executive board of the Fifth district, American Legion auxiliary, at 8 p.m.

tomorrow (Thursday) at Austin Town Hall, Central and Lake. A program of games, carol singing and refreshmhents has been arranged by Mrs. Edward Brown, 4130 Washington, social chairman. AUSTIN UNIT YULE PARTY FRIDAY A grab bag, games and refreshments are planned for the annual Christmas party of Austin unit 52, American i auxiliary, following the business meeting at. 8 p.m.

Friday at 415 N. Central. The auxiliary program for the Christmas season includes contributing for food baskets, coal, and for "Gifts for Yanks." Members will also go to veterans hospitals to decorate rooms, and to distribute gifts. EVZONES GIVE ANNUAL KIDS' PARTY The annual Christmas party for children, given annually by Evzones post 1039, American Legion, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the A i church auditorium, Central and Harrison.

There will be entertainment, i and refreshments. FORGES JUNIORS AID DISABLED The juniors of Forges unit 196, American Legion 'auxiliary, will hold a card and bunco party Dec. 17 at McEnery'Tiall, 4039'Madi- son. Proceeds will be put into the fund to assist disabled veterans and their families. a i i a Short, 4419 Van Buren, will be in charge.

MELIN-ROMER POST AD3S PARISH Meliri-Romer post 728, American Legion, donated $250 to Our Lady of the Angels parish to bereaved parents or hospitalized children. A committee headed by Joseph Burton, 5427 Potomac, presented the check to Msgr. Joseph F. Cussen, pastor. The post hall, 5228 was also offered- to the parish for emergency uses.

HONACK AUXILIARY TO SERVE TURKEY A turkey dinner will be served after th'e business meeting of Henry A. Honack auxiliary 1583, VFW, 8 p.m. Monday at 1642 N. Pulaski. The Christmas party also include a grab bag and entertainment.

IT'S SO PEACEFUL IN AUSTIN This is when it's nice to be a housewife. If you didn't have to hurry to work Monday morning you could gaze out the window and enjoy peaceful scenes like this one which greeted residents along West End at Mayfield. But if you had to get out the car and become ensnarled in traffic, or fight the crowds on public transportation, well, thafs something else again. Sub-zero temperatures didn't help any. (Staff Photo by Tom Sikes) 28 Plows Tiirn Back Snow Here During the heavy snowfall Monday West Siders obeyed the new "no parking" law fairly well on the main streets, reported Supt.

Julius Otto of the 29th ward yard. In nine wards including the 28th, 29th, 30th and 37th, the city had 25 snow plows working from 7 a.m. until late after- neon Monday. The plows are some of the city's 65 pieces of equipment stored at 39th and Iron (a block east of Ashland) for this area. However, the 36th ward uses plows from a pool at the 38th ward yard near Natoma and Diversey.

Three were operating in the 36th ward Mon- 2 Years In Prison For 2 Robberies Robert J. Miller, 21, of 4353 Washington-, was sentenced to one -to two years in Joliet state penitentiary last week after his application for probation on two robbery convictions was denied. Passing sentence was Judge Alan E. Ashcraft of Criminal court. Miller pleaded guilty to two robbery counts.

His co-defendant, Joseph Tito, 24, 3308 Osage, asked for a jury trial, scheduled for Feb. 2 before Judge Ashcraft. The two were identified by eight store owners as the pair who robbed them of a total of $731 during September. Baby Burned Eight-month-old Terry Moody, 3500 Fulton, received first and second degree burns to his shoulder and cheek when he pulled some hot chili off a table in his home. He was treated at Franklin Boulevard hospital.

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at the Fifteenth of Christ Scientist, 301 N. Central. Herbert E. Rieke, Indianapolis, will be the speaker. His talk will explain the need for scientific prayer in the present-day world.

Rieke, a graduate of Northwestern university, entered the i practice of Christian Science healing in 1928. He has been an authorized teacher of Christian Science i 1946, and is a member of the Christian Science board of lectureship. In World War he served as an Army Air Force chaplain for and a half years in India, North Africa and Italy. He was awarded a Bronze star for distinguished service. day, reported Supt.

Chris Keane. SALT spreaders and sanders, some hired and some belonging to the city, made streets safer as motorists drove to work Monday morning. The jam of cars made the snow plow operator's job more difficult, reported ward officers. On narrower streets the ward crews use their discretion about plowing. If snow is too deep, a snow plow sometimes piles snow deep enough to bury cars.

In such cases the streets are not plowed. 4 a Streets OK'd Four West Side streets were made one-way only by the City council Monday following approval by the traffic and public safety committee last week. One-way streets northbound were created in Lockwood and Long between North ave. and Bloomingdale'. One-way southbound streets were established in Latrobe and Lorel between North and Bloomingdale.

A loading zone was established on the south side of Congress pkwy. from 20 feet west of Laramie to 30 feet west of Laramie from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. except on Sundays and holidays. CHRISTMAS GAUDS LIGHTS TOYS Television and Radio Sales and Service "The friendly Store" 4214 Madison Street Buren 6-3453 B'nai Sholom Men To Induct Officers Rabbi Nathan I. Weiss will officiate at installation ceremonies of the Men's club of Congregation B'nai Sholom of Garfield Park 7:30 p.m.

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