I Have Just Learned By the Man on the Street
Joliet residents report Eddie Whalen returns from Florida and undecided about opening a self service shop. Bill Learnard is seen often near West Pines hotel with company. Margaret Shepley and her father visited behind stage with Annie and Uncle Quinn Ryan. Joe Silk back in town after weeks away. James Ferrell of Black and Kuhl store hospital patient after major operation. Barbershops in town selling safety razor blades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Whalen
Joliet
Florida
Bill Learnard
West Pines
Bill
Margaret Shepley
Annie
Quinn Ryan
James Ferrell
Black and Kuhl Store
Chicago
Election Sidelights Highlight Father Son Campaign Roles
The piece describes a Joliet election where Judge Nicholson won a fourth term and Judge Nichol son continued his long tenure. It notes helpers like Jimmie Hennessy and Joe Shepley, radio director Nick Romano, and voters listening via WKBB and local stations. Many candidates appeared on air, with Johnny Mulvey and Sam Shepley showcased, and a lively crowd reacts to returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie’ Hennessy
Joseph Whalen
Larry”’ Nicholson
Joe Shepley
Sam
Nick Romano
WCLS
Nick
Johnny Mulvey
Joliet
WKBB
Mulvey
Joe Lewis
Beauty Show for Your Car With Reconditioning Offer
Car owners can boost trade in value by reconditioning. The ad notes wear and damage like worn finish, bumped fender, cracked top, or body refinishing and promises low-cost bodywork services by Pont Duco authorized refinisher.
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Fred Lauer
East
Donahue Motor Company
Baby
Mrs. Lauer
University of Illinois
Walter Voitik
Public Service Company Magazine
Walt Voitik
Elmer DuPree
William Ryan
Cub
Emery
Shepley
Hennessy
Wraith
Department of Public Health and Safety
Whalen
Joe Silk
Joe
Harv Watkins
Ray Smith
Ruby
Raynor
Frankie’ Zelko
J’’ Youth
Columbus St
McDonough St
E. Jefferson St
Collins St
Wilcox St
Cass St
Troy Road
Second Ave
Uncle Sam
the Joliet National Bank
Nicholson
Judge Nicholson
John
Ervin Boe
Erv Boe
Roe
the Spectator
Joe Kochaver
Bob Cronin
Sam Shepley
Dave Emery
Hugh Bolton
Martin Whalen
van Buren St
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