Local Town Notes and Profiles From The Spectator Staff
Local followers of horse racing cashed in on a Lincoln Fields upset with a $575 win. Billy Vranichar now works at Sprague Dairy Company. Mort Berman enjoys a Cuba vacation. Maurice Weitzensfeld and family vacation in Bangor Michigan. Moonlight picnics and daring walks noted for Julie Kay. Imogene Fraser and Jane Kamkay bike Aurora round trip in six hours. Morrie Flynn donates blood at St Josephs Hospital and guards health. James Burke Robert Woodruff Dr Campbell Carey and George Clare return from Northern Wisconsin. A blonde beauty operator considers aisle walking with a young attorney. Teo Melcher owns Varsity Inn Cass St with Jack Maxim as bartender.
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James Burke
Robert Woodruff
Campbell Carey
George Clare
Wisconsin
Hourly Parking Signs Aide Visitors In Loop District
Approximately 300 metal signs were placed around the loop to enforce the one hour parking rule. The new warnings read ONE HOUR PARKING 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays. Out of town shoppers will now see the city ordinance and avoid extended parking.
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Loop
Sheriff to Inspect County Taverns for Closing Rule
Sheriff Michael Breen will inspect Will county taverns to enforce the a. m. closing ordinance. Deputies will examine inns for compliance after reports of careless adherence to the rule.
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Will
Michael Breen
Breen
De Mets to Open Local Store in Midwest Expansion
Chicago based De Mets plans a local branch within a month as part of ten new Midwest expansions. The firm, first organized in Chicago, already operates several stores in the city.
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Middlewest
de Mets Company of
Chicago
de Mets
It Will Be Cooler Say Weatherman Forecast
Relief from intense heat promised for remainder of summer. Thermometer readings no longer hover near 100. Ideal weather in store for vacationers and sportsmen as warm spell ends.
Moose convention plan outlined for Illinois lodge
Joliet plans the fourth annual state convention of the Loyal Order of Moose for August 16 to 18 with about 5000 members. Men meet at the Moose Temple, women at the Elk’s temple. Highlights include speeches by James J. Davis and Malcolm R. Giles, a 25th anniversary, social events, and public drill exhibitions at Central School grounds.
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The
Loyal Order of Moose
Illinois
J. W. Kelly
Elk’s Temple
Clinton
Scott Streets
Kelly
Supreme Lodge
James J. Davis
Loyal Order , Moose
Malcolm R. Giles
Supreme
Legion of the Moose
Moose Temple
City Sewers Clogged by Heavy Rainfall
Commissioner Samuel F. Shepley says city sewers clogged with dirt and refuse after rains. Work will begin soon to clean them and inspect for future deluges.
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Samuel F. Shepley
Shepley
Brother Vincent to Make Solemn Vows
Brother Vincent Clark O Carm a Joliet Catholic high school faculty member will take his solemn vows at the national shrine of the Little Flower Carmelite church at 64th street and Woodlawn avenue Chicago next Thursday morning August 15 Friends are invited to attend He will then depart for a three weeks vacation in the south.
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Vincent Clark
Joliet Catholic High School
National Shrine of the Little Flower
64Th Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago
South
Farmers Predict Excellent Crops for 1935 Season
Local farmers say the 1935 season looks the best in years with corn leading the gains. Indications show favorable conditions and a successful year ahead for farming communities.
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Cérn
Crete Race Track Draws Local Turf Fans
Crete race track attracts about 200 local fans daily with most gathered near the bookies during afternoon wagering. On Labor Day the Joliet Day Classic will be run at Crete with a purse of 5000 dollars.
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Crete
Bookies
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Lincoln Fields
Billy Vranichar
Gorsich’s
Sprague Dairy Company
Mort Berman
Cuba
Maurice Weitzenfeld
famHy
Bangor, Michigan
Julie Kay
Westside
Imogene Fraser
Jane Kamkay
Aurora
James Barr
Art Schneider
Morrie” Flynn
St. Joseph's Hospital
Flynn
Teo Melcher
New Varsity Inn
Cass St
Jack Maxim
Meadow
Raspberry
DE Mets Plan
Weatherman
Joliet
W. R. Fletcher
Brother Vincent
Chicago St
Electric Park Plainfield
Stevens
Edgewater Beach
College Inn
Dusty Rhodes
Emrie Ann Lincoln
Crete Race Track
Snow White
Ite
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