Joliet Junior Chamber leaders and local figures in social notes
A scan of Joliet social and civic life shows Francis Dailey returning to the Chamber, Mort Berman seen with a west side girl at a Chicago circus, and Herb Farr moving his sign business near police headquarters. Other items note bridge and poker players, farm bureau baseball plans, local charity promoters, and residents’ off duty antics around Joliet and Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort E. Berman
Sells Floto Circus
Chicago
Herb Farr
Police Headquarters
Local notes: Carlson missing from office and spring day
Walter Carlson is reported missing from his office amid speculation that a beautiful spring day drew him away. Meanwhile the Baskins moved to a larger home near the city west edge, and Mr and Mrs McCarthy hosted a large party for an anticipated addition to their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Carlson
William McCarthy
Election of Joliet township officials costs exceed pay
The Joliet township meeting revealed the election for highway commissioner and trustee cost taxpayers about 5300 dollars. With 53 precincts, three judges and three clerks per precinct, judge pay 10 50, clerks 9, polling place rentals 15 each, and printings, the total runs near 100 per precinct. The highway commissioner post pays less annually than the election cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Township
Highway Commissioner
Sehring Re elected Democratic Leader in Will County
George F. Sehring was re elected county chairman of the Will County Democratic organization after a three cornered fight with James L. McKeon and Anton Nemanich. Five hours of balloting were required to complete the poll. The article notes a separate claim that the Soviet government aims to capture the international canning market, asserting American concerns cannot be beaten in canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Sehring
Will County Democratic Organization
James L. McKeon
Anton Nemanich
Joliet Doctor Walter Stewart Dies Suddenly at 66
Dr. Walter B. Stewart a Joliet physician for 48 years died after a heart attack at Woodruff clinic. Andrew Schmitz Sr aged 71 of Chicago died when his car overturned on Route 4 north of Joliet and burned. Three others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Stewart
Joliet
Woodruff Clinic
Andrew Schmitz, Sr
Chicago
Dress Fire Fatally Burns Lemont Woman
Mrs Nellie Johnson of Lemont died after a burst of flame ignited her dress while she watched a bonfire in her yard. She passed away in Silver Cross hospital from burns sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Johnson, Lemont
Silver Cross Hospital
Leyden Hutchinson Dies by Drowning at Home
Leyden N. Hutchinson 84 of 206 Grover Street ended his life by drowning in a bath at his residence. Authorities reported the death as suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyden N. Hutchinson
Grover St
Local Obituaries and Prohibition Arrests Silent Week
Obituaries report infant Mary Lou Breen and several adults dying after illnesses at home, with ages and addresses listed. Henry Levine, despondent over ill health, shot himself in his store living quarters. The Ace club elected John Lang as president, and federal agents arrested Raymond Grove in Kenmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Levine
Collins Sr
John Lang
Ace Club
Raymond Grove
Kenmore
Misconduct Allegations and Local Obituaries in Joliet
A report cites charges against an individual for operating a basement brewery. A special agent for the Illinois Central railroad testified to theft of goods from a freight car this week. Mrs. Mary Jarosz of Joliet, 85 years, died at her home on Dearborn Street after a decade illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Skinnar
Wilcox St
Joliet
John G. Anderson
Colburn Ave
Anna Ostrom
S. Raynor Ave
Charles L. Revel
Illinois Central Railroad
Mary Jarosz
Dearborn St
Guessers Split Ham In Adler Contest at Jefferson Street Store
J C Adler held a weigh the ham contest for 300 participants at his Jefferson street store. Two entrants guessed 40 pounds 8 ounces while the ham weighed 40 pounds 10 ounces. R Button and Arthur Henschen shared the prize. Highest guess reached 86 pounds, lowest 9 3/4 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Adler
Jefferson St
R. Button
Ridgewood
Arthur Henschen
N. Bluff St
Direct factory furniture sales cut costs and overhead
A salesman promotes buying home furnishings direct from mills and factories to save money. He argues high store overhead raises prices and claims customers can save 33 percent or more by purchasing in person, with the seller’s car as the only expense. He cites anecdotal savings from customers on various room ensembles.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Francis Dailey
George Ruddiman
Chamber of Commerce
Francis Worland
Will County Farm Bureau
State Farm Bureau Baseball League
Robert Seeley
Whattan
Stu Robson
Richard Stanley
Gordon Skeels
The
American Legion
Bernard F. Muentnich
Patrick McManus
William N. Elwood
Springfield
Packy’ McFarland
Francis Dunn
de la Salle
Mike Corcoran
Checker
H. Schilling
Elmer Bower
Maurice Hebert
Frank Zelko
Lockport
Rockdale
Rasmussen
Frank “Connolly
James
Long
Lieut
Edward Carney
Frank Walsh
William Meade
Carlton Kelly
Oak Park
James Roseberg
Judge Adams
John D. Walker
Eddie Friedman
Freddie Scheidt
Gene Koehl
Jerry Delrose
Sehring
Lloyd A. Peck
National Laundryowners’ Assn
Gilbert McCoy
Spring i
Illinois Laundryowners’ Assn
L. L. Sober
Decatur
Mary Lou Breen
Howard Breen
Midland Ave
Emma Augusta Booklund
S. Railroad St
Anna Hausser
W. Jefferson St
Adler
Scott and
Clinton
Baskin
AL Baskin
Louis Joliet Hotel
Stillman’s
HH. T. Sadler
Scott St
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