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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1940

Page

4

Eagles Leave For Conclave In Chicago Parade

Joliet delegates travel to the Fraternal Order of Eagles conclave in Chicago with Arthur Momper set for elevation to worthy vice president. Joliet seeks the largest parade representation with over 600 marchers. group members include Michael Ryan Nicholas Kirincich Arthur Hallweg William Habsich and William P. Gahan. Bus departs Sunday at 10 o clock led by Joliet Township High School championship band.

Joliet Order of Eagles Chicago la Salle Morrison Arthur Momper Sun Gay Michael Ryan Nicholas Kirincich Arthur Hallweg William Habsich William P. Gahan Joliet Township High School

Joliet Costs Questioned In Civic Committee Report

The Civic Committee criticizes Joliet’s city spending claiming Joliet operates over a hundred thousand dollars cheaper than peers while comparing Joliet to Rockford. They allege the expert misused data and accuse local officials of being misled by flawed figures.

Jones Aurora Berwyn Joliet Quincy Bloomington Elgin Rockford Civic Committee Sutherland Mr. Sutherland Mr. Jones Walter S. Jones Mr. Wallace

Runaway 12 Year Old Turned Over to Police in Chicago

Donald Sanders ran away from Glenwood Manual Training school Chicago and was picked up by James Peter of 110 Henderson Avenue on the highway. School officials were notified and are pursuing the boy.

Donald Sanders Glenwood

Unhurt Driver Reports Car Collision on Richards Street

Carolyn Tessiatore of 420 Linden Avenue told police a man ran into the left rear of her car on Richards Street yesterday. He refused to give his name and said he was unhurt.

Carolyn Tessiatore Linden Avenue Richards Street Miss Tessiatore

Bengal Guards Lead 11th Chicagoland Music Festival In Chicago

The Bengal Guards of Orange High School Austin TX travel over 1100 miles by special train to headline the 11th Chicagoland Music Festival at Soldiers Field in Chicago. A star-studded program includes massed bands choruses and the widow of Edward MacDowell as guest of honor with WGN and Mutual Broadcasting airing the event to an audience of about 100000.

Chicago Soldiers’ Field United States Orange Tex Bengal Guards Orange High School Radio City H. J. Luthher Stark Stark Chicago Tribune Charities Edward McDowell Philip Maxwell WGN Mutual Broadcasting System

Pheasants Freed in Will County Prairies

Hundreds of young pheasants were released across Will county woods and prairies by the Will County Sportsmen's Club. About 850 birds were freed from Yorkville hatchery stock with running pens at Pilcher Park and the county poor farm. 800 more are planned for the third week in September.

Will County Woodlands Prairies John R. Marshall Yorkville Pilcher Park Marshall J. G. Uedelhofen Joliet National Youth Administration

John Shelby Fined After Fight At McDonough and Ottawa

John Shelby aged 35 of 409 Gardner Street paid a $5.25 fine before Police Magistrate William E. Meade for intoxication and involvement in a fight at the intersection of McDonough and Ottawa streets yesterday.

John Shelby Gardner Street William E. Meade McDonough Ottawa

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