Around The Town Highlights and Humorous Tales
Local column shares whimsical vignettes from Joliet and nearby, including Harold Newton driving a butterfly covered car grill, Bridgetender Jack Schuster’s cupcakes praised, and readers debating fly casting and names. Notes on Lillian Malinaski Rebecca mixups, Knut Gans mood, Tarz Allison reciting Casey, and Art Swoboda’s return. Bill Sears trains for summer meets at the Y pool amid late rounds.
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Bill Sears
Joliet
Bill
Origin of Service Flag Credits Capt. Queisser of Cleveland
The Service flag originated during World War I by Captain R. F. Queisser of Cleveland Ohio to honor his sons serving in the military.
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R. F. Queisser
Cleveland
Ohio
Life Guards at Michigan Beach Face Heat Noise and Pushy Patrons
Lifeguard McCanna describes a day at Michigan beach with sunburnt skin and ongoing vigilance. He endures questions from a curious child and the disruptive Dead End Gang while ensuring public safety. Relief guard Ray Johnson arrives at 4 pm to take over until 10 pm, ending a shift that repeats daily.
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McCanna
Michigan Beach
Ray Johnson
Weed Clean Up Proclaimed in Illinois August Weeks
Governor Henry Horner proclaims August 15 through August 29 as Weed Clean Up Weeks. He cites damage to town and countryside from noxious weeds and urges support from real estate owners to aid the annual drive against weeds.
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Henry Horner
Illinois
Scientists urge active rest over counting sheep
Scientists say activity helps sleep more than counting sheep. Eittis Island covers 27 percent of an acre.
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Eittis Island
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Lillian Malinaski
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Knut Gans
Delwood Highlands
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Casey
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