Edward C. Barrett Dies. Joliet Hardware Leader Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Edward C. Barrett, longtime Barrett Hardware vice president and Joliet civic figure, were held at 2 p m. He died Tuesday at 612 Western Ave after a 10 day illness. Survivors include wife Antionette Hobbs Barrett a son W Franklin Barrett daughter Mary Barrett Russell and three granddaughters Anne Elizabeth Betty Adrienne and Jeanne Barrett.
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Edward C. Barrett
Barrett Hardware Company
Joliet
Mr. Barrett
Western Avenue
Ralph Marsh
Hinman Moore
James Skinner
Edwin Weiss
Ray Heinselman
Frank Kostelz
A. W. Hoffman
First Presbyterian Church
Barrett
William F. Barrett
Bluff’ Street
Rotary Club
Association of Commerce
Glen Ridge, N. J
Anne Elizabeth
Betty Adrienne
Jeanne Barrett
Sixty Men Begin Guard School at Stateville Prison
Sixty men who passed the state civil service exam will start a sixty day guard training at Stateville prison Monday. Warden Joseph E. Ragen says the first half day will feature lectures from veteran staff and the second half will be hands on training at posts around the prison. After completion they will be placed on an eligibility list for openings.
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Stateville Prison
Joseph E. Ragen
Order Sidewalk Now in Joliet WPA Project
Joliet homeowners rush to secure walks laid by the WPA under the city project. City Engineer Harry Sampson says 82 000 square feet of sidewalks are scheduled. A separate task will install concrete posts at intersections to hold street name plates with alternatives where rock foundations prevent concrete usage.
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Joliet
WPA
Harry Sampson
Colored Baptists Meet in Joliet August 13
An adjourned meeting of the Baptist General State convention colored will be held at Second Baptist church Joliet on August 13. The State Sunday School and B T U congress will be held in connection with the gathering with over two hundred delegates expected. Rev T Moore King is general chairman and special music will be provided during sessions.
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Baptist General State Convention
Joliet
Second Baptist Church
State Sunday School
B. T. U. Congress
T. Moore King
Convention
Congress
New Lenox Parish Picnic At Oakview Grove
Parishioners of St. Jude’s church in New Lenox plan their annual outing at Oakview Grove on Lincoln highway. A chicken dinner is served at noon with evening attractions. Games and sports will be featured as the parish grows under Father Roman of Joliet.
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St. Jude's
New Lenox
Oakview Grove
Lincoln Highway
Father Roman
Joliet
Catholic Women Plan Joliet Retreat at Cenacle Chicago
A three day Catholic women’s retreat for Joliet and nearby residents will run August 16 to 18 at the Convent of the Cenacle in Chicago. Events begin Friday at 7 30 pm and end Sunday at 4 30 pm with a special bus departing Friday at 6 pm from Joliet’s bus depot. Reservations are with Miss Elizabeth Mutz Miss Sally McFarland Mrs Adolph Ochs or Miss Frances Delaney.
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Joliet
Nicholson Street
Sally McFarland
Western Avenue
Adolph Ochs
S. Broadway
Frances Delaney
New Lenox
Benton Street Bridge to Undergo Rebuild in City Project
The Benton street bridge over Spring creek, closed after being deemed unsafe a week ago, will be rebuilt within days using WPA labor for city improvements. The new structure will have a 5 inch concrete deck and walk. The project will keep the bridge closed to vehicles and pedestrians for several weeks during stripping and concrete pouring.
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Benton Street
Spring Creek
Albert A. Odenthal
WPA
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Benito Mussolini
Rice & Larsen Jewelers
van Buren
Ottawa Sts
American Institute Laundry
DIAL
Bakery and Grocery
N. Bluff St
Domino
Armour’s
Libby
Armour
College San Tomato
Green Cap Coffee
California
Lincoln
Lux Lifebuoy
Camay
Pacific Coast
Davies
Raspberries
Georgia
Colored Baptists
E. J. Gustafson
Optometrist
Superior Optical Service
E. van Buren
Aaa
Ironing Board
Rinso
Cass Street
Near-Herkimer
New Lenox Parish
Benton Street Bridge
E. Clinton St
Louis Kleinhoffer
Henry Freter
Numont
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