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RICHARD J. CUL.LEN A Penny for Your Thoughts Each perHon is given penny for his or her thoughts. questions were asked at various locations. The Question asked was: "DO YOU THINK THE QUALITY OF TELEVISION HAS IMPROVED?" Richard J. Cullen, 9153 Richmond Evergreen Park Brinks, Inc.

employe: "I think that as a wholi the major net program are bu the a pro grams are certainly not up tc par. I sporting and the more see on TV thi better I like it. The major productions like the recent Diamonc Jubilee of Light show was excellent but many of these 'spectaculars' fall below standard." Carole Altman, 11621 S. Laramie Blue Island, senior a Blue Island Hiffh school: "Oh, I it more. a are getting better although I think that there are too many a i movies and they all same plot.

You can always tell ahead of lime who will get murdered. I especially like good musicals and good comedians on television." Rosetta Barry, 6541 S. Kenneth housewife: "I think it is definitely improving. The Disneyland program which just started is marvelous i a i a Light's i a a outstanding. 1 think however, that the JIAKKY i a 1 shhulcl be changed oftener.

You see the same ones repeated for months with no variety. The children copy them so, Arleiie Muhlenkord, 6418 S. Damen clerk: "I think me of the programs and others are not as good as they were in the past. There arc i i a commercials. Probably if I could watch it as often asi I would like to 1 wouldn't i MUHLENKORD them so much but I only have a small time in the evening to ivatch TV and I resent the long commercials.

In programs, I pre- ter comedies." BEVERLY-SUBURBAN EDITION ARLTENE Copyright 1914 by Southtotm BcoooouM. All ftigbu Mtmbtr CommuiiitT NWMMPMI ft VOLUME 53--No. 82 rJ ft W. 6Sih Chicfta Tel. ENglrwooJ 4-14OO SOUTHTOWN, CHICAGO, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1954 22 tatty NEIGHBORS Oak Evergreen Park Mt.

Greenwood Irainerd Morgan Park Worth Una Island Pales Columbus Manor Hometown Chicago Midge Crostwood Stickney Haielcrest Hom.wood Midlothian MAP SEWER SYSTEMS Democrat Consider 4 For Mayor Organization Postpone Selection Because Ol Large Field. Kennelly' Views Not Revealed. By John W. Dienhart Democratic committeemen from Southtown and all the 50 wards Chicago decided at a meeting the Democratic County Cen- ral committee yesterday to post)one consideration of candidates or the party's nomination for nay or. Thus far four are being men- ioned as starters for the Febru- iry primary election.

They are: Mayor Martin H. Kcnnelly vho is completing his second 4- ar term. Edward J. Barrett, former sec- etary of state, state auditor and tate treasurer. County Clerk Richard J.

Daley, e-elcrtcd last Tuesday for econd 4-year term. Benjamin Adamowski, former orporation counsel under Kenelly and former state represent- tive. Mayor Kennelly has declined bus. state eek another term. Most party Today's Puzzler Speaking to a defendant found guilty of murder in the first degree, a judge says: "Beyond all doubt, you are guilty and deserve to be executed.

You were not insane, you admit the premeditated murder and 12 witnesses saw the crime. Yet, we are forced to set you free." Why was the murder released? Mr. Friendly Mr. Friendly has two beds and an extra spring to give away today. They're yours for the asking if you ask in time.

And if your letter is extra convincing, he may throw in a large walnut dining room table and a high chair. All arc in good condition, their present owners report. One of the beds, -which comes complete with mattress, is for a baby up to six years old. The other is a metal cot with a pad, single size. The spring is for a full-sized bed.

Want? Write! Address Mr. Friendly, in care of the Soulli- Economist, 728 W. 65th Chicago 21, Illinois. Turtles and Puppies Mrs. Pauline Valla, a Southtown reader in Turtle Creek, to say that, in response to an item in the paper stating that somebody was giving away puppies, she sure would like to have one.

Could the Economist arrange to have somebody give her a puppy, even as far away as that? There may be an abundance of turtles in her town, but there appears to be a s'hortage of puppies. And that's what is on the mind of one of the Southtown Economist's readers in Turtle Creek, Pa. Answer to the puzzler: The murderer was a Siamese twin, and his execution or imprisonment would have rendered his brother subject to the same penalty. Under such conditions, no court anywhere can punish the defendant. MEMORY LANE From Dibble: "Remember when famous quartet composed of Spiking, Pet Plan, Dick I'lall and Jini Hayes kept wood well supplied with sweet Music?" eaders believe he will become candidate if assured the in- orsement of the Democratic or- anization.

Barrett was a candidate to suc- eeri Adlai Stevenson as governor our years ago, but failed by a ew votes to win the support of le Democratic State Central ommittee. He is a powerful vote etter and was the only Demorat to win a state office in the ection of 1944. He failed of re- ection two years ago also by a small margin. Daley was questioned during the recent campaign whether he intended to run for mayor, but he replied he was at the time a candidate only for county clerk. He is chairman of the Democratic County committee and popular with the ward committeemen.

If indorsed, or drafted, he run. Like Mayor Kennelly, he declines to make public his intentions. Adamowski announced several weeks ago that he is a candidate. Committeemen say they doubt he could win the organization's backing, unless he ran without it and captured the nomination, notwithstanding. Adamowski announced four years ago he was a candidate for mayor, but he did not file 'nominating petitions when the time for doing so arrived.

The adjournment of the committee was taken yesterday to avert the members "being stampeded," said one party leader. He said pressure is customarily exerted on the committeemen by powerful groups whenever they have decided to back a candidate. criticism of Mayor Kennelly was expressed by a number of ward committeemen because of his failure to speak in behalf of the parly's candidates in Tuesday's election. It was recalled that he publicly indorsed only Frank Kcenan, elected assessor. This argument is being used against, him by those within the committee who prefer another as the organization candidate.

If the mayor assumes the position he took in 1951 and 1947, he will not seek a third term unless assured of unanimous support of the ward leaders. He refused in both years to make the race unless given a clear field in the primary election. All Democratic leaders are confident the party will elect the next mayor. They pointed not only to the Democratic landslide of last Tuesday, but also to the fact that in winning county offices held by Republicans, the Democratic organizations won 3,500 additional jobs. This is an increase of almost one job for each precinct in the city.

What with the patronage hold before Tuesday, the organization will have one of the largest number of patronage workers for duty at the polls ever enjoyed by any political organization. Gov. William G. Stratton's announcement that he considers favorably Aid. Robert E.

Mer(Continued on Page 2) Even At 50c Haircut A Trimming By Jody Rowan Economist Staff Writer Back in the good days of 1929 a Southtowner could get himsel a haircut for just 50 cents, bu today it costs from $1.50 to $1.75 to visit his barber. Those facts make it look like the cost of living has reall; umped, but statistics show cha the price of a haircut representec an hour's labor for the average worker in 1929 and today i only 38 minutes to earn enough to pay for one. Figures showing that it takes ess time to earn commodities- 1954 than it did in 1929 despite the higher prices were pointed out by the Americai VIeat institute last week. In 1929, a man worked 61 lours to buy his wife a vacuum leaner and today he only 39 hours. Similar cuts have come the purchases of men's suits vhich took 33 hours to earn 25 ago and only take 20 hours now.

Other cuts in time spent earn- ng necessities has dropped from 929 to 1954. These include pound of round steak from 49 30 minutes; a pound of ham rom 47 to 24 minutes: a leg of amb from 43 to 24 minutes, and a quart of milkJrom 15 to seven minutes. Although a gallon of gasoline osl only 19 cents in 1929. and cost 29 cents today, a man las to work only nine minutes buy a gallon. In '29, he vorkcd 18 minutes for his gallon gasoline.

The report from the Meat in- titute explained that wages gen- rally have risen more than rices in the last 15 years, a fact, said, which many people on't take into consideration vhcn criticizing today's prices being too high. The average vorker earns $1.81 an hour now against only 57 cents an hour 1929. Things aren't quite so bright in lie U.S.S.R. as in the S.A., 10 report emphasized as it ana- vzed the latest available Soviet ood price and earning data, figures indicated that the verage Russian laborer today as io work about 43 per cent onger to buy a quart of milk, nd 53 per cent longer to buy a ound of bread a in 1928. Comparing prices in Moscow those in New York City, which slightly higher than in Chio, a Russian must work 42 ays for an overcoat and a New orkcr only three days.

The citizens have the edge over ie Russians, too, when they pcnd 22 minutes to buy a pound beef which lakes a Red 117 ninutcs to earn: 26 minutes as omparcd to 248 minutes for a ound of butter: 21 minutes for dozen eggs, and 13 hours lor table model radio for which Russian would labor for 32 ys in order io purchase. Hue Inland Dog Cops First Place Trophy Mrs. Gloria Collatz, 13445 loyne Blue Inland, and her ollie female, Starbrook Starmisl captured first place trophy graduation exercises of the Blue Island Dog Training club recently. Paul Baumhardt, 4820 W. 114th Midlothian, and his German Shepherd, Baumhardt's King, won a second place trophy.

Third place ribbon was won by Mrs. Richard Ncander, 15129 S. Marshfield and her German Shepherd, Fuerstin Von Block. Fourth prize went to Mrs. Edna Moore, 3828 W.

I481h Midlothian, and her Smooth Fox Terrier, Pepper. Information concerning classes may be obtained by telephoning FUlton 8-1440 or FUlton 5-7097. Plan New Benefit For Joseph Krajic Friends of Joseph Krajic, who is convalescing from an operation at St. Barnabas hospital, 3rd ave. and 183rd New York, N.Y.." will sponsor a benefit card and aames party for him at 3 p.m.

Sunday, November 14, in the home of Mrs. Helen Mackinac, 3246 W. 66th pi. Krajic, an Englewood resident, has been afflicted i Parkinson's disease for fhe past eight years. Plan Circus" At Fall Festival Economist Photo bv George Bertonz Putting up circus decorations for Most Holy Redeemer Altar and Rosary society's annual Fall Festival next week-end are from left, Mrs.

John F. Bolton 3650 W. 97th president; Mrs. Richard P. Gaston, 9830 S.

Sawyer Mrs. Edward Hennessy, 9614 S. Avers and Mrs. Edward W. O'Reilly, 9721 S.

Springfield ave. Most Holy Redeemer Altar and Rosary society will hold annual Fall Festival "under the Dig top" as the parish hall at W. 85th st. and S. Millard Evergreen Park, is transformed a circus setting next Saturday and Sunday.

Festivities will begin at-7 p.m. ach day. The fair, under the direction. of Mrs. Raymond Lunch, 9813 S.

ilidgeway and Mrs. Wiliam Flynn, 9831 S. Hamlin vill feature doll, apron, cake, urkey, toy, electrical and re- 'reshment booths. Members of the society began early last Summer dressing the more than 500 dolls for the Dooth of which Mrs. Frank -Teupcl, 9848 S.

Ridgoway chairman. The dolls have been outfitted rom snow queens to babies, and many of their costumes run real with Dior and Assisting Mrs. Hcupel as cochairmen are Mrs. George 9G08 S. Millard VIrs.

T. Brennan, 9358 S. Ridge- vay Mrs. B. Kent, 9806 S.

jawndalc and Mrs. William 'halcn, 9220 S. Sawyer ave. The apron booth will be by Mrs. E.

M. Hennessy, 614 S. Avers chairman. Irs. S.

Caruso, and Mrs. Donald Draper, 9611 S. Central Park ve. In charge of the cake booth re Mr.s. William Gorlland, 9651 3.

Springfield and Mrs. F. 9556 S. Springfield ave. Mrs.

Val Cismoski, 9540 S. Central Park and Mrs. arry "Ryan, 9600 S. Millard ave re chairmen of the turkey ooth. Mis.

Thomas Moran, 3453 V. 97th will operate the ham nd bacon booth. Other booth chairmen and heir specialties arc Mrs. Wiliam Wicdcman, 9648 S. Sprmg- icld fish pond: Mrs.

Edvard Burt, 9823 S. Hamlin avo nd Mrs. John Screen, 9317 S. Central Park avc, toys: Mrs. Kochmsky, 9847 S.

a i and Mrs Chester Andrews, 846 S. Ridgcway electrical lancet-. Mrs. John Kuenslcr, 9546 S. lidgeway is in charge of 11 booth: Mrs.

Paul Mi- hcl, 9642 S. Ridgcway pecialty booth: Mrs. William hplan, 9220 S. Sawyer ave nd Mrs. William Kubie, 9215 i.

Central Park rcfrcshnenls: a Mrs. a O'Reilly, 9721 S. Springfield rand awards. Mrs. Richard Gaston, 9830 S.

lawyer heads the decora- ion committee. Mrs. John F. Bolton 3650 iV. 97th is the society's prcsi- Icnt.

The Rev. Louis J. Briody, lastor of Most Holy Redeemer hurch, is director. 3 Armistice Day Parades Scheduled In Southtown t2nd Memorial Mass For Catholic Daughters Members of the Chicago As- embly, Catholic Daughters of America, will attend the 42nd mnual Memorial Mass for de- eased associates at 10 a.m. Sun- lay, November 14, in St.

Peter's hurch, Madison and Clam sts. They will Rather for brunch ollowing the service at the Bre- oori hotel ncaYby. Reserva- ions are being taken by Mrs. Bert A. Sheeny, 842 W.

53rd pi. Thousands of members of Southtown and "suburban veterans groups-will "observe "Armistice day, called Veteran's day by a special presidential proclamation, with parades and religious services Thursday. Three parades are scheduled for Sourh- lown. The day has been marked by celebrations since the signing of the World War I armistice at 11 a.m., November 11, in 1918. More than a thousand South Side residents will march in a psradc beginning at 9:55 a Thursday at Columbus dr.

between the south line of Monroe dr. and the of Jackson blvd. A ceremony will be held at State and Madison sts. at 10 a.m. by units of the armed forces, the American Legion and allied veteran organizations.

It will end at 11 a.in. On the South Side, parades are scheduled for 11 a.m Thursday at W. 63rd arid S. Halstcd sts W. 63rd st.

and S. Western and W. 79th st. and S. Western by veterans organizations.

Today marks the opening of American Legion week in the city and state, according to proclamations by Mayor Kartin Kennelly and Gov. William Stratton. Legion Sunday will be observed in Southtown by Squaic and Three Links American Legion posts and auxiliaries with Armistice day programs at the Drexcl Park Presbyterian church, W. 64th st. and S.

Marshficld ave. Special guest for the South Side religious services will be Irving Breakstone, state commander of the American Lcgiun. A parade from W. 64th st. and S.

Loomis blvd. to the church will begin Square's program which will begin at 11 a.m. at the church. The program, led Carl Sommcr, 3354 W. 61st past commander, will be broadcast over radio station WHFC.

Principal address of the morning will be delivered by the Rev. Clinton C. Cox, pastor of the church. Guests who will be introduced by the Rev. W.

H. Taylor, chaplain of the post and minister of Christian education at Drcxel Park, include Robert Youngren, 10861 S. Prospect post commander, and Mrs. Lewis H. Janscn, 2621 W.

102nd unit, president. Three Links post will present their program at 7:30 p.m. this evening at the church. Fred Elzinga, 1280 W. 72nd is post commander, and Gcnevive Bqr- 6938 S.

Racine ave, unit, president. Clearing post of the American Legion will hold a Veteran Day dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday at post headquarters, 5649 W. 63rd st. Charles Rohles 6227 S.

Magic is post commander. Darius Girenas post will hold services at 11 a.m. Thursday iri (ront of the post memorial building, 4416 Western ave. John W. Pachinskas, chaplain, will lead the group in prayer before the color guard posts the colors a saTutep commander is Bruno Prankus.

A Memorial Mass honoring the dead of all the armed services will be held at Assumption church, 313 W. Illinois at 12:15 p.m. The Mass is being sponsored by the Friends of the Assumption church, the organization formed by personnel from concerns in the neighborhood, to support the valiant band of Servite Fathers who bad lost their congregation due to the industrial change in the area. As a feature of the ceremony the Friends will present to the church a stand of colors--the United States and Papal Flags. Englewood Post, Philip Stur- hahmn, commander, will post colors and fire a salute at 11 a.m.

Armistice Day at the intersection of W. 63rd and S. Halsted after a parade through the Englewood shopping district. Route of the parade will be decided a.t a meeting of the post Monday night. Armistice Day ceremonies will be held by the Ashburn-Wrightwood post in front of its temporary headquarters on Southwest hwy.

at S. Kedzie ave. The commander is Russell Sharp. Route of the parade will be announced Tuesday. Bruno Prankus, commander of Darius Girenas post, will announce Armistice Day plans following a conference of officers of the post Monday night.

Beverly Hills Post No. 407 of the Legion will conduct a memorial service at 11 a.m. Armistice Day in front of the post headquarters, 9910 S. Western avc. A 8 p.m.

a patriotic service will be held by the post in its hall. The Armistice will be further observed at the annual dinner of the vost at 7 p.m. Friday, November 12, in the Martinique restaurant, 9750 S. Western ave. Celebration of Armistice Day by Progress Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1807 E.

75th will be held on Saturday, November 13. Highlighting will be a speech by Carl Rosenbaum, past Illinois commander of the VFW, on the significance of the Armistice. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Chairman of the program is Jack Grossman, 738 E. 63rd st.

Beverly-Morgan Park Fund Collection Mrs. Wendell Barclay, 9326 S. Pleasant Beverly Morgan Park region chairman of the Women's division of the Community fund, announced that 400 volunteers in the area a collected $9,431, or 94 per cent of their $10,000 goal. Serving as co-chairman are Mrs. G.

L. Christopher, 10350 S. Seeley and Mrs. Willard Johannsen, 10533 S. Hoyne ave.

Beverly-Morgan Park solicitors for the Community fund have a a obtained $2,200 more than last year and lead all regions of the Women's division. Building Up, Conversions Decline By Delores Smith Economist Staff Writer Everything's flourishing housing except conversions. Residential construction in and around Southtown and other parts of the city and suburbia is up. In the city, four per cent, in the suburbs, 15 per cent. In Chicago, the rise, in varying proportions, goes for both public and private housing--single and multi-family units.

In su- Durbia, only private housing was involved. A 15 per cent increase was reported for both single and multi-family dwellings. Conversions in the city, on the other hand, dropped 53 per cent. These facts were contained in a report of the housing and redevelopment coordinator. They covered the first mrle months of the year.

Public housing units, rose 35 per cent over 1953. Total apartments okayed so far hit the 1,636 mark. Private multi-family units for which permits were taken out in Chicago totalled 1,503, a 29 per cent boost over 1953. The 6,443 private single family homes authorized for construction represented a one per cent increase. During September, permits were issued for 1,088 dwellings in Chicago, an increase of 22 per cent above September, 1953.

Seventy-two per cent of these were for single family houses. The 290 multi-family units given the green light were 333 per cent above the same month last year. Conversions dropped sharply in September to 12 units, a decrease of 64 per cent below the previous September. Bremen Board Awaits $14,000 School Refund Fourteen thousand dollars will be refunded to the board of directors of Bremen Community High school when they meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in an open session at the school, W.

151st at. and S. Crawford ave. The money will be given to he board by Campbell, Lowrie and Lautermilch, general con- ractors, who saved that amount building the school under heir negotiated contract. The irm was low bidder when con- racts for construction of the lign school were let in 1952.

Leo Campbell of the firm offered to serve as general con- ractor at the top price of with the understanding that ie -would refund the difference if he cost was lower than anticipated. The Bremen Community High school which was completed in September, 1953 cost approximately $1,027,000, including the plumbing, heating and electricity which were done by other con- The presentation will be made by the contractors to Earl V. ifedeen of Midlothian, president of the seven-man school board. Oak Lawn Rezoiiiiig Hearings Due Friday Public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. in the Oak Lawn village hall, W.

94th st. and S. for the rezoning of wo parcels of land in Alsip and 'alos Heights. Charles J. Wilson, 7601 S.

Wentworth a road excava- will seek rezoning of 21 Vz acres, located on the east side of Crawford between W. 123rd and 127th from farm- ng to heavy industry. Wilson's ittorney, Robert Haskins said his fiient hoped to use the property 'or storage of heavy equipment. The other parcel of land con- of 10 acres at W. 125th ipproximately 528 feet west of S.

Ridgeland ave. The petition to rezone the property rom farming to residence. At- orney Carl Klein said his clients ntend to sell the property to Frank Gierek, 10431 S. Kedzie who intends to erect $16,000 and $17,000 frame and brick lomes. VILLAGE HALL The Evergreen Park village hall business office will be closed Armistice Day, November II, according to a resolution recently approved by the village president and board of trustees.

111,000,000 i For Southtowii Mayor Recommends Bond Issue; If Authorized By Council, Will Go On February Ballot. By Sheila Wolfe Economist Staff Writer Southtowners suffered millions of dollars in property loss and damage as a result of recent floods will benefit from a proposed $30,000,000 sewer construction bond issue. If authorized by the City council, the bond issue will be placed on the ballot for public approval in February. Mayor Kennelly recommended the bond issue to the council Thursday on the basis of a report from James W. Jardine, commissioner of water and sewers.

A. L. Tholin, the city's chief sewer engineer, told the Southtown Economist part of the new money, will be used to start the $6,400,000 S. California ave. system and the $4,000,000 S.

Kostner ave. system, both with outlets. These systems would relieve hard-pressed Side communities. In requesting-the funds, Commissioner Jardine pointed out that increased home construction has made existing facilities inadequate, as last month's heavy rainfalls dramatically revealed. According to measurements taken in Oak Lawn, 8.80 inches of rain inundated the area.

While stating the city needs $100,000,000 worth of new sewers, Jardine said he asked only 530,000,000 because $10,000,000 is the maximum that can be contracted for in any one year. Of a $58,000,000 bond issue approved by voters in 1947, $8,000,000 remains to be spent for the 1955 program, which contemplates expenditures of $10,000,000. Assuming the proposed bond issue is okayed, $2,000,000 of it would be used in 1955 and the remainder during the following three years. The S. California ave.

sewer, starting at the drainage canal at 33rd would terminate at roughly 50th, with branches extending east to S. Western ave. and west to S. Kedzie ave. Later it would be continued further south.

From the canal at 37th the S. Kostner ave. sewer would run 58th branching east to S. Pulaski rd. and west to S.

Cicero ave. However, the only sewer work scheduled for the South Side in 1955 is a section from E. 74th st. and S. Stony Island ave.

to E. 79th st. and S. Clyde according to Tholin. This is in the central South Side network, which serves the area between 87th and 39th sts.

from S. Ashland ave. to the lake. Tholin said the area needs a total of $11,000,000 in new sewers. Another bond issue under consideration by the council is for $15,000,000 to continue the street ighling program launched in 1947.

A spokesman for the bureau of electricity said the South Side would benefit from a "good share" of the funds, but could not specify exact locations until all surveys are completed. Streets which have no lighting, nadequate lighting or defective cabling will receive priority. VIrs. Anna Skala Dies; Resident For 6O Years One of the first settlers in what was then known as Englewood- on-the-Hill, Mrs. Anna Skala, passed away yesterday at the home of her son, Rudolph J.

Skala, 10503 S. Claremont ave. Mrs. Skala and her late husband came to this country from Czechoslovakia 60 years ago and located at W. 68th and Honore at that time an area cf truck farms.

They later established the Skala Dairy. Mrs. Skala is survived also by two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Zenek, Harvey, and Mrs. Rose reenhoff, 1806 W.

69th st. Thirteen grandchildren and six great- grandchildren also survive. Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Fern's Chapel, W. 79th st.

and S. Emerald ave..