Joliet Parks and Playgrounds Receive Major Overhaul
Joliet plans extensive recreation upgrades with about $81 000 expected to be spent on park and playground improvements this season. Labor and materials amount to $51 000, with rebuilt Highland Park diamond and bleachers at all ball parks. Ensuing enhancements add ennis and handball courts citywide by late June.
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Joliet
Park Board
Pilcher
Estarounds
Joset
Highland Park
Ennis
Firemen to Begin Weekly Drills Citywide
Fire Chief John Nygren said drills will be held once a week for every engine company and all departments will conduct regular firefighting drills starting within a week or two.
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John Nygren
Experts Predict Fine Crop Year
Farm experts expect a bumper crop year citing soil in fine shape and high fertility. Agriculturists say the land is ready, with plants set to lead the way as the soil nurtures growth.
Officials Praise Youthful Patrols At City Schools
City and parochial grade school officials commend the school boy patrols for their excellent work guiding children safely across streets at the end of the school day. The youthful traffic directors have carried out their entrusted responsibility in every elementary school in the city.
Warn Children About Riding Buses From Back Ends
William Heun, superintendent of bus lines, urges parents to warn children not to hop on bus back bumpers. He notes drivers report riders on the rear, warns of danger if a bus lurches, and says drivers will stop to remove riders, but parental vigilance is essential.
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William Heun
Mr. Heun
Baseball Fans Question Strike Calls Delays in Play
The remark notes that even devoted fans see umpires miss or misjudge pitches, leaving some players stranded on base. It highlights ongoing debate over strike zone consistency and its impact on early offense.
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Babe Ruth
WENR
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Zic
Swansdown
Lockport
California
Joliet Farm Market
Cass ST
Liberal
Dave
Firestone
N.B.C
WEAF
Walsh Oil Co., Inc
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