Chamber of Commerce Eyes Reopening Soon
Morrison announces a rapid plan to finance and reopen the Joliet chamber building after inventory and closure. A civic center, city hall, or private management are among proposals under review by directors, merchants, and manufacturers with a formal plan due in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John E. Morrison
Chamber
Col. Morrison
Louis Joliet Hotel
County Board of Supervisors
Joliet
Jack Meade
Joseph Barr
Joliet Trust and Savings Bank
Will Grundy Counties Scout Field Day Planned
A committee of local scoutmasters plans a spring or summer field day for Will and Grundy counties. H. H. Hollingswoth says the event will feature a dramatization, competitive games, and prizes. Members include William Malgosky Joe Farrell Paul Mapes and William Kier. Henry Berge chairs the Monday banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amamoth Bay
Will and Grundy Counties
H. H. Hollingswoth
F. W. Woodruff
Willow Avenue Presbyterian Church
Mr. Hollingsworth
William Malgosky
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Joe Farrell
Guardian Angel’s
Paul Mapes
St. John’s English Lutheran Church
William Kier
Lockport Troop
Henry Berge
Sing Sing Parole System Praised as Model by Lt. Gov Sterling
Lt. Gov. Sterling of Illinois says Sing Sing prison parole and industrial system in Ossining New York is a model. He notes the system will be studied for possible adoption in Illinois. An article by Sing Sing warden Lewis E. Lawes appears elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Lawes
Sing Sing Prison
Women Are Okay But Not on Juries Argues a Chicagoan
Charles M. Thomson of Chicago filed a petition for a writ of mandamus challenging Illinois laws that require women on juries. The supreme court chose to pass on the issue, aiming to determine if jury lists must include women, with implications for Cook County and downstate juries alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Thomson
Chicago
Supreme Court
Illinois
Cook County
Downstate
Jy President to Retire May 1 at Elgin Joliet and Eastern
A. E. Banks will retire May 1 after leading the Elgin Joliet and Eastern rail road since 1901 due to a new U S Steel age rule. Scott M. Rogers will succeed him as president with 20 years at the J. F. L. Koontz retires. Edward Beecraft to replace him as secretary. James A. Farrell also due to retire in 1933 for the Steel Corp. policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Banks
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad
I. S. Steel Corporation
Banks
U.S. Steel Corporation
Scott M. Rogers
Edward Beecraft
Steel Corporation
James A. Farrell
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Raggedy Ann
Andy
Spectator Photo
Volland Company
Morrison
Will-Grundy Counties
H. D. Cohn
Optometrist
Ottawa
Oriental Cleaners & Dyers
S. Chicago St
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