Joliet Chest Names New Training and Meetings Chiefs
Farl W. Carlson a Public Service Co executive was named chair of Joliet Will County Community Chest training committee and A J Collins assistant manager of the Joliet Chamber of Commerce will chair the meetings committee. Art Smith Jr announced the appointments noting strong local support. Carlson will train 1500 volunteer solicitors and Collins will plan report meetings and events.
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Farl W. Carlson
Public Service Co
Joliet-Will Courstry
Joliet
Carlson
Smith
Milwaukee Chest
Collins
Northwestern University
Michigan State University
National Institute For Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Air Force
Marines Collect Toys for Christmas Drive in Rockdale
Marine Corps reserve members of the 6th 155mm howitzer battery Rockdale report their Toys for Toys program. They collect new and repairable toys to be taken to Joliet penitentiary where Warden Ragen arranges reconditioning by prisoners before distribution to underprivileged children. Residents are asked to donate now and call SA 28313 for pick up or drop toys at the Rockdale reserve training center on Brandon Road at Moen Avenue.
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Marine Corps Reserve Unit
Rockdale
Joliet Penitentiary
Ragen
Pris
Marines
Joliet
SA 28313
Reserve Training Center
Brandon Road
Moen Avenue
Grundy County Fair Expected to Draw 80000
The Grundy County fair at Mazon opens August 31 and runs through Labor Day September 5 with an expected attendance of about 80000. More than 100000 in premiums are offered to exhibitors and events include midget and stock car racing, a sixth annual tractor pull and rodeo, baton twirling, baby parade, livestock contests, fireworks after races, professional shows, and regional sheep and horse shows. Ralph Gilchrist is fair association president and premium lists can be obtained from W F Carter at Mazon.
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Mazon
Illinois
Ralph Gilchrist
The
Fair Association
W. F. Carter
Two drivers injured in Route 4A head on collision
Early this morning two drivers sustained minor injuries in a head on crash on Route 4A. Marguerite Had vitjak, 50, and Joseph S. Pryzobylo, both of Lockport, were taken to Silver Cross Hospital. State police say Pryzobylo tried to pass a semi truck when his panel truck hit Had vizjak’s oncoming car.
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Silver Cross Hospital
Marguerite Hadvitjak
Lockport
Joseph S. Pryzobylo
Pryzobylo
Hadvizjak
State Legion parley opens in Chicago with 115 proposals
The Illinois Department of the American Legion convenes its 42nd annual convention Friday at Orchestra Hall Chicago. Governor Stratton delivers the opening address as the resolutions committee plans to report about 115 proposals, including national defense. The event ends Sunday with a Michigan Avenue parade led by Harwood Post No. 5 band.
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Illinois Department of the American Legion
Chicago
Orchestra Hall
Guv. Stratton
Resolutions Committee
Michigan Ave
Harwood Post No. 5
Bill Carnegie Band to Play at Firemen's Hall Dance
Bill Carnegie and his orchestra will provide music for the bi annual Firemen's Hall dance at Pioneer Gardens on Saturday August 27. Dancing runs 9 p m to 1 a m. The Joliet Firemen's Benevolent and Protective Association sponsors the event to aid ill and injured members. The public may buy tickets at the door for two dollars and fifty cents per couple. James J DeChecko association president said the benvolent association aids members in need.
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Bill Carnegie
Joliet
Kennedy wins on wage issue. bills shelved
U S Senator John F Kennedy expands his presidential bid with two amendments to the 1 25 per hour wage bill defeated on floor by Kennedy managed votes The plan would raise the minimum wage to 1 25 for three years President Eisenhower denies Soviet espionage charges and Pentagon creates a new agency assigning Gen Power to lead SAC duties in Washington Baton Rouge Gov Davis acts to block first grade integration next month in New Orleans schools
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Baton Rouge
Jimmie H. Davis
New Orleans
Northwest Expressway Nears October Readiness
Chicago officials expect the Northwest Expressway to be ready in October. The high speed limited access road will connect suburbs north of Chicago and O'Hare International Airport.
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Chicago
Chicago- O'Hare International
City tree survey mix up over Dutch elm disease
A housewife questions a city tree survey crew after two oak trees were sprayed as doomed for destruction for Dutch elm disease. The report notes oak trees do not catch Dutch elm disease, per available determination.
Joliet area business leaders to hear GOP speakers lunch event
Will County Manufacturers' association hosts a noon seminar at the Woodruff hotel with U. S. Congressman Noah Mason and State Reps. Warren L. Wood and Meade Baltz. Richard Jones will outline the Illinois Manufacturers' role in politics as area businessmen attend by ticket only.
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Joliet Area
Will County
Manufacturers’ Association
Woodruff Hotel
U. S
Noah Mason
Warren L. Wood
Meade Baltz
Richard Jones
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Joliet
SA 7
Joliet Building
Reckless Driver Nabbed After Police Chase
Andrew A. Pavlich 20 of 2410 N Hickory was arrested on reckless driving after a police chase that saw speeds reach 70 mph on McDonough Street. He was booked and held by police following the chase.
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Andrew A. Pavlich
Hickory
McDonough St
Hope at State Fair Heads All Star Show
Final evening at the state fair features a Bob Hope all star variety show. Tickets are 3 for box seats and 2 for reserved seats.
New Lenox girl named Miss Snow Queen in Argentina
Jane Berlin of Lincoln Way High School, a 1961 senior and foreign exchange student, spends June to Mendoza where she is elected Miss Snow Queen of Argentina. She notes Peron’s enduring influence, describes local schooling, transport, and costs, and reflects on America’s value after living abroad.
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Jane Berlin
Lincoln Way High School
U. S
Mendoza
Argentina
Miss Berlin
Lloyd Berlin
New Lenox
Berlin
Cordoba
Miss _Berlier
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