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Sunday. Jan. 2. SOUTHTOWN ECONOMIST Irishman Who Made Others Happy, Dies Rudolph M. Unqtr Staff Writer James J.

O'Reilly, 66, of 9654 S. Hamlin Evergreen Park. died Christmas Day. But there can no doubt that his spirit lives on in the hearts of friends and strangers, in a very real way. Probably, because he had, and shared with others, a little of the spirit of The One who was born on Christmas Day.

A friend put it this way: "There WPS i Jim wouldn't do, for the sick, for the crippled, fcr anybody, a needed a helping hand." James O'Reilly was known to most people as sales manager of the beef department of Armour and Co. He was with the company 46 years, starting as a messenger boy back in 1908, when he lived in St. Rose of Lima parish Back of the Yaids. In the yards he was known as "one of the most beloved people in the industry." York Harvey of Armour commented: "Jim knew the meat industry from A to Another co-worker added: "He had initiative and he always had an eye out for, and gave a helping hand to, energetic young men in the business." When asked for examples, James M. Sagert of 415 W.

90th Hometown, a supervisor in Armour's beef department, said: "There are too many to mention. You can start with me or any of a number of the other men here in the shop." A spokesman for the Community Fund of Chicago, which honored Mr. O'Reilly with their Oscar award for his outstanding for the fund in the Stockyards in 1954, stated: "We have in the past had many good men working for the fund in the yards, but never one like Jim. He worked strictly as a volunteer and made the best showing we've ever had in the meat industry. He was a fellow who really got jobs James H.

Beightol, of 168 Birch Park Forest, of Armour's sales department, revealed a trait of James O'Reilly, not as well known as his business savvy. Shortly after Mr. Beightol came to work for Armour in 1952, his nine-year old contracted spinal and bulbar polio. "Jimmy could not or talk, he was almost completely paralyzed," Mr. Beightol recalled.

"We didn't have near sufficient funds to provide the medical care needed to save his life. Mr. O'Reilly arranged to have him admitted to Michael Reese hospital andAe told Jimmy, that if he wouJtF'fight the sickness with all his might he would give him a real treat." "Well. Jimmy began responding to treatment and when baseball season came, Mr. O'Reilly drove him out to Comiskey Park to see the White Sox play.

After the game he took him into the locKer rooms to meet all the players. He introduced him to Ted Williams and. Ted autographed a ball for Jimmy. Today, Jimmy is almost completely recovered. Jim would not be today if it weren't for Mr.

O'Reilly. We are going to miss him." "Many of the people who ben- efitted from Jim's generosity never even knew who he was," commented Michael Normoyle, 9731 S. Dannen ave "He loved to help people, but he liked keeping his name in the background." Another friend recalled, "On his way to work each day, Jim used to see a little crippled girl waiting for a bus around 47th St. and Racine ave. He woufd wave to her a'; he drove by each day and she would wave back.

When Christmas came he stopped and gave her some dolls and a little clothes." Raymond Labery, 9700 S. Lawndale Evergreen Park, mentioned Mr. O'Reilly's interest in the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.

School for Exceptional Children in Palos Park. James O'Reilly's life apparently contained a countless number of such incidents. Each friend could add his own personal recollection of Jim's kindness. Just how many such stories went to make up the life of James Reilly no one probably really knows. WE CAN GIVE Kvantfelieal Aluniitao Units Forest Boy Scouts Hold Party In School Forest District of the Boy Scouts held a Christmas party Wednesday in the Tobin school, 8500 S.

Narragansett ave. The party was for all Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout trpops, Explorers and Scout Leaders and their families. a Scout brought a gift for a needy child. They were distributed among three children's homes wnich had representatives at the party to receive them. Some of the packs and troops in the district provided the entertainment Mrs.

William Egly, 11153 S. Albany lead the Christmas Carols. F. B. Bailey, 7750 S.

McVickera is chairman of Forest district. HOST VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Wallace L. Bacon, 9137 S.

Bishop were hosts to Mr. and Mrs. William Will and theu- son, Richard, of Cambridge, and Mr. and Mrs. C.

E. Moore, and their sons, Terry and James, of Connersville, over the holidays. Saturday Deadline For Student Auto Essay Contest Mrs. Maxine Anderson, 3452 W. 96th (extreme right) president.

Nurses' Alumnae of Evangelical hospital, serves (left to right) Mrs. Leonore Hopkins, 8411 S. Paulina of the hospital's Woman's auxiliary; Bertha Frook, 9558 S. Bell superintendent of nurses at Evangelical; Mrs. Dorothy Steffenhagen, 3530 W.

81st vice president, nurses' alumnae; Mrs. Edward Cannon. 11302 S. Lothair of Englewood Medical auxiliary, and Mary Helen Wall, 5433 S. Carpenter president, Woman's auxiliary to medical society.

Stock Yards branch. Event was holiday held by the Nurses' Alumnae association at the Evangelical Nurses' home, 954 W. 54th pi. Alumnae Association of Evangelical Hospital of Chicago, School of Nursing, was host at a holiday tea Tuesday, December 28, in the nurses' home, 954 W. 54th pi.

Honored guests at the tea were members of Stock Yards and Englewood Medical a i i a bianch, and the 'Woman's auxiliary of Evangelical hospital. Because all four organizations are co-operating in ihs recruitment of student nurses, theme of the program was "Information for Recruitment." Bertha Frook, director of. nurses, gave a resume of the school's educational program and reviewed requirements for admission. The student sang several Christmas songs and conducted guests on a tour through the nurses' home. Piano selections were played by Mary Helen Wall, daughter of Dr.

Frank Wall, 5433 S. Carpenter st. Mrs. Maxine Anderson, president of the nurses' alumnae, and Mrs. Dorothy Steffenhagen.

vice president, poured at the tea, and Dorothy Bunde, 11725 S. Artesian acted as hostess. Entries in the Southtown Economist's high school student essay contest on "What Attracts Me Most About the 1955 Automobiles'" must be postmarked not later than midnight of next Saturday, January 8. Casn prizes of $50 and S25 will be awarded the two top essays submitted, and the contest is open to all public and parochial high school students of Southtown, the Southeast side, and the suburban area. Third prize of SI5 will go to the third place winner, and S10 and So prizes will be given to fourth and fifth place contestants.

In addition, the five top essayists will be special guests at the South Side Day luncheon to be held January 13 in the Saddle and Sirloin club in the Stock Yards. The South Side Day luncheon will be highlight of the Chicago Automobile show at the International amphitheatre January 8 through 16. Free tickets to the Chicago Automobile show wilJ be given every student who submits an essay. And essays may be writ- ten factually and imaginatively, with no restriction of students handling of the topic, except that they must be concerned with the new 1955 auto models. An essay should not exceed 300 words, and should be typed or written in ink on one side of each sheet of paper only.

The student should print his or her name, age, address, home phone number and name of high school at the top of each sheet. Neatness will count in judging. Entries must be addressed to the Southtown Economist, 730 W. 65th and remember--not later than midnight, January 8. Member of an Economist em- ploye's family and students employed by the newspaper are not eligible to enter.

2 Soutlitowners Play Wilh Youth Orchestra Two Southtowners are members of the Youth Orchestra of Greater Chicago, composed of high school students in the Chicago area. They are Lance C. Lawson, 8339 S. Perry from South Shore high school, and Bernie Steinberg, 7520 S. Stewart from Calumet Seeks Old Seat In City Council John II.

Lyle. former Municipal court judge, lias announced he will seek election to the seat he held in the City council for eight years. Lyle will file nominating petitions tomorrow a.s a candidate for alderman of the 17th ward. He resigned as alderman 30 years ago to serve on the bench for 12 years. In announcing his candidacy, Lyle blasted Democratic leaders for dumping Mayor Kennelly in favor of Richard Daley, the party's county chairman.

He said: "It seems a pity that little clique of leaders in yie mayor's own party should deliberately set out to destroy Mayor Ken- and stop a number of. pubic works improvements the mayor has underway. "The Morrison hotel group of political leaders in the mayor's own party know that the expenditures of $464,990,664 contained the city budget passed December 22 is completely out of their Fortunately for the city, Mayor Kennelly has a reputa- for honesty and the rank and file of persons in all walks of life in either party believe the mayor is scrupulously honest and an excellent business executive. "I have an idea that the Morrison control group would like to handle the expenditure of the $90,000,000 being spent on the lake front water alteration plant. They would like a hand and control of the $88 million the city will spend on the Skiway Express on the South side.

"I think they have been envious of Mayor Kennelly's improvements and tight control of funds in connection with the ongress, Northwest and Lake Shore Drive expressways. "Yes, the next going to conttol about one-half a bilr lion dollars of expenditures each year for 4 years for all purposes in the city of Chicago. Lyle, whose candidacy is endorsed by the 17th Ward Regular Republican organization, said he believes the GOP candidate. Aid. Robert Merriam (5th), has the "same integrity as Kennelly and over the years will develop to be one of the greatest mayors the city ever had." 2 Southtown GIs With 7th Division In Korea! plays the cello and soldiers from Southtown trom bone are serving with the 7th Infan- The orcheslra first try division in Korea.

the scason ls sche duled for Jan- They are Pfc. Russell P. uary 2l at orchestra hall. Bowen, 20 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs.

A. Areng, 8855 S. Parnell and Cpl. Francis P. Peterson, 21 years old, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Ernest Peterson, 7556 S. Seeley ave. Pfc. Bowen is an assistant squad leader in company of the 32nd regiment.

Cpl. Peterson Is a member of headquarters company in the 17th regiment. Cpl. Jack E. Cundari, 20 years old.

son of Frank Cundari, 5751 S. McVicker recently completed a turret specialist course at the Eighth Army's ordnance school in Seoul, Korea. Cundari is a mechanic xvith the first Marine division's first tank battalion. I LOW COST HOME REMODELING! We ornuge the rmugh werst you do the finishing work (er we tan arrange the complete lob I PORCHES--IATH ROOMS KITCHENS--REC. ROOMS DORMERS--ATTIC ROOMS FREE ESTIMATES NO DOWN PAYMENTS GEE LUMBER CO.

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Thursday at the Ridge Park fieldhouse. W. 96th st. and S. Longwood dr.

Installing officer and speaker of tfie evening will be Frances II. Mazurk, South side realtor and lawyer, and retiring president of the SjAuth West Realty board. Miss Mazurk, who has offices at 5105 S. Ashland will address the group on "A Woman's Place in the Real Estate 'Business." Walter Klein of Klein brothers, W. st.

and S. Spaukling will be president of the board for 1955. Other new officers are Harry E. Wulfing who has offices at W. 104th st.

and S. Western vice-president: Fred Pilsbury, realtor and builder in Evergreen Park, secretary; Dorothy Miller, owner of Hayden Realty Co. in Mt. Greenwood, assistant secretary, and J. Ray Davis, realtor and director of the Chicago Real Estate board, 1715 W.

95th treasurer. Directors are John Craven, realtor with Clem B. Mulholland, Inc. of Beverly Hills: Margaret Area" Men Promoted By Peoples Gas Co. Appointment of two Southtown men to new positions with he Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company have been announced.

William G. Schultz, 10640 S. Albany manager of the Ashland Avenue branch since 1952, has been named manager of the Roseland branch office. Since joining the utility as a laborer in 1922, Schultz has been a junior clerk, senior clerk and assistant manager. Joseph G.

Zimmer, 9645 S. Damon was appointed assistant manager of the apartment house, architect and builder section, where he has been a supervisor since 1952. Zimmer started as an appliance salesman in 1945. Invest your money at fQ 3 in qov- eminent inured Government savings ban Insured CALL MR. MURPHY at STewart 3-5210 without obligation There no charge to you for our services.

Accounts opened bv the 15th earn interest from ihe Chicago Mutual Investment Co. 8151 S. Cottage Grove Chicago 19. Illinois Schlee, broker with her own company in Beverly Marion Alderson, broker with Anna W. Young of Beverly Hills; Henry Kennedy, realtor and vice-president of McKey and Poaguc of Beverly Hills, and William C.

Groebe of Groebc and of Beverly Hills and Palos Park. Members of the real estate profession and their friends are invited to the installation ceremony, according to William C. Groebe, retiring president. The Beverly i a Park Real Estate board meets the first Thursday of each month at Ridge fieldhouse. CronnmtHt Vol.

53 Jan. 2. 1055 No. OS Kntered as second class matter Oct. 1043, at the post oftice at Chicago, 111., under the act of March 3.

Published every Sunday morn- ng and Wednesday afternoon at W. Both Chicago 21. Ill- Suburban Issue Southtown Economist. Publishers MAO. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SJ.OO PER YEAR Am Kehod Sisterhood Will Hrar Dramatist Brinw Mugida, a dramatist, i present the story of "Sabrina Fair," at meeting of Am Echod Sisterhood at 8:30 p.m.

Monday in the Community hall, 814 E. st. Mrs. Harry Simon. 8355 S.

Vernon will preside at the business session. In charge of the program are Mrs. Louie Rovell, 8505 S. Drexel and Mrs. Louis Tatel, 8504 S.

Drexel ave. NEW CUSSES NOW FORMING SHORTHAND ACCOUNTING COMPTC METRY Business If24 103rd St. CEdorcrett 3-3132 TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS FRIENDS sleigh-fid of hearty good wishes to all our neighbors! May good health, good cheer and good fellowship be yours always! KROLL MOTORS Authorized Disfribufort DODGE PLYMOUTH DODGE TRUCKS 7118-7130 SOUTH HALSTED STREET January Marhdawn CLEARANCE SALE OF CHILDREN'S WEAR Exciting fashions for Children from their very own department at Wm. A. Lewis.

And all priced to please bargain-hunting Mothers during this our biggest sale of the year. Many items one-of-a-kind! Some marked down BELOW jvo NO EXCUAXGES: ALL BOYS 3-6X GIRLS 7-14 COAT SLACK COATS $29.95 and $35 NOW il $37.95 and $39.95 NOW 27 DRESSES $5.95 and $7.95 NOW were $10.95 and $12.95 NOW $17.95 and $34.95 NOW ROBES $5.95 and $7.95 NOW $8.95 and $10.95 NOW KNIT HATS $1.98 and $3.50 NOW SUB-TEEN SIZES Open Monday and Thursday Evenings Till 9:30 P.M. COATS $34.95 and $39.95 NOW $45, $49.95 and $52.95 NOW DRESSES $8.95 to $14.95 NOW 7 i 17.95 to $29.95 NOW JUMPERS $7.95, and $14.95 NOW 7 ROBES $7.95 and $8.95 NOW One block East of Evergreen Plaza West 95th.