Vigginelli Leads in Contest to Select Most Popular Man
The contest page shows Vigginelli in first place with 9,820 votes and Krehn rising to second with 7,860. Janke and Burgess trail as Furlong leads a group of local men in a voting drive offering prizes from Eden Radio and travel gear. Votes must be in by next Wednesday afternoon at the office 401 North Chicago Street.
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Krehn
Spectator
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Chicago Street
Eden
Cass Street
J. J. McCarthy
Clothier
Leland Stephens
Stephens Luggage Shop
Angelo Vigginelli
Jimmie Furlong
Fred Krehn
Arthur Janke
Maurice Burgess
Sammy Berk
Walter Kiep
Ray Warner
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Ake Oh
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Legion Meeting Aims to Rid Will County of Reds
Harwood Post of the American Legion hosts a 8 pm meeting at the high school auditorium with Lieutenant Nelson E Hewitt of the American Vigilant Intelligence Federation speaking on unemployment tests and programs as part of a drive to purge communists from Joliet and Will County. The event is free to the public.
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Nelson E. Hewitt
American Vigilant Intelligence Federation
Harwood Post
American Legion
Legion Post
Will County
Joliet
Man Dies After Auto Running-Board Fall
Angelo Celluszio aged 33 of 408 Oscar Avenue died from injuries after an accidental fall from a car’s running board. He had been severely injured Sunday and died last night at St. Joseph's Hospital. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Angelo Celluszio
Oscar Avenue
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Federal agents raid two east side breweries here
Federal agents raided two breweries near Ohio and State streets and arrested one man who was sent to Chicago. The raids, ongoing for weeks, have driven several bootleggers from the city as saloons close and officials vow to continue operations until the area is \"mopped up.\"
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Ohio
State
Chicago
Convicts at Stateville Prison Remain Unruly Despite Reforms
Reports state Stateville and Joliet penitentiaries show persistent unruly behavior among inmates. Only a small share are allowed yard time, guards struggle with welfare efforts, and new assistant wardens face hostility. Deputy Warden Kness to leave permanent Stateville residence on Broadway house owned by the state.
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Stateville
H. C. Hill
Hill
Kness
Broadway
Final Concert at West Park Tonight
Walter West and his Joliet Municipal Band present the season finale at West Park. Director West arranged the program featuring Grafulla’s Washington march. The free concert invites all residents to attend.
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West Park
Walter West
Joliet
Dollar Day Prices Spark Record Holiday Sales
Notice announces special pricing for a Dollar Day event with advertised bargains and expected record crowds. It notes dates shifting to Friday and highlights significant price offers that surpass any prior year. The text emphasizes reader benefit and broad appeal across local shoppers.
Sheriff Warns of Impostor Assessor Ring on West Side
Sheriff and county officials warn residents after a man posing as a county assessor visited multiple west side homes. He claimed to be a special assessor offering tax reductions for a fee. No arrest made. authorities urge reporting any similar visits and caution on allowing entry to strangers.
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David H. Lentz
Board of Review
West Side
Clair Seaver
Assessors Office
Lentz
Sheriff’s Office
Police
Flint
Five Wilhelmi Brothers Highlight New Lenox Reunion Photos
About 250 people attended a family picnic and reunion at a grove near New Lenox. The photo features five Wilhelmi brothers J. P. J. A. O F 5 and G. M. Wilhelmi, with Claire Cecile, the youngest grandchild, also pictured.
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Wilhelmis
New Lenox
Wilhelmi
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G. M. Wilhelmi
Claire Cecile
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Steel Works
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Weger Photo
Billy Beringer
William Beringer
Glenwood Avenue
Rita McGovern
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