Local Joliet Notes Highlight Social Scene and Hobbies
Harriet Shackelton wins gum chewer crown on camping trip by DuPage river amid tampered contest claims. Electric Park shows with Bernie Cummins. Connie Maxwell prepares Joliet exhibit. Various locals courtship, dances, and fashion at Kankakee numbers and De La Salle events. Bob Stephens returns from California. Sam Robbins continues motoring with a country school teacher.
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Harriet Shackelton
DuPage River
Collegiate Farewell Dance Draws Joliet Crowd
A Joliet farewell dance drew many girls from Morris Kankakee Aurora Naperville Oak Park and points south gliding about the floor with local escort figures during the festive evening.
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Joliet
Morris
Kankakee
Aurora
Naperville
Oak Park
Points South
Bernie Cummins Displays Boxing Past Behind Music Career
The article notes Bernie Cummins once boxed before turning to music and shows a scar as evidence. It mentions locals and girls witnessing the tale, presented in a hometown paper style.
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Bernie Cummins
Bernie
Joe Lennon Enjoys Carnival Visits at St. Marys
Joe Lennon a wallpaper executive was a nightly visitor at the recent St. Marys carnival where he enjoyed the rides. His daughter joined him at the event amid festive crowds and entertainment.
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Joe Lennon
Joe
St. Marys
Warbling at West Side House Warming Ceremony
Art and Harold Downey Henry Kiep Commissioner Bob Wraith and Herr Watkins performed at Frank Dracco s house warming party Mayor John Maloney led the installation into the west side settlement with ceremonial rites
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Tha
Art
Harold Downey
Henry Kiep
Bob Wraith
Herr Watkins
Frank Dracco
John Maloney
Frank
West Side
Sehring family picnic notes three homer blast
The event highlighted by Fred Sehring the candy merchant who hit three home runs at the George Sehring family picnic held last Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. George Sehring of Ann Arbor Michigan were guests of honor.
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Fred Sehring
George Sehring
Ann Arbor
Michigan
James McGrath Expected Back From Germany in October
Artist James McGrath who is continuing his studies in Germany is expected to return to Joliet early in October.
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James McGrath
Germany
Joliet
Firemen and Policemen Contest Stirs Local Derby
The piece notes Harold Rasmussen as a capable firefighter but questions his baseball play as the firemen face the policemen in a recent game after observing several innings.
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Harold Rasmussen
Chap pel Family Spends Week at Commerce Iowa
That Mr and Mrs William Chap pel and their sons William and Robert of South Park Road are spending the week at Commerce Iowa out where the tall corn grows.
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William Chappel
William
Robert
South Park Road
Commerce
Iowa
Sprague and William Return from Wisconsin Dells Vacation
Roy Sprague and William have returned from a brief vacation in the Wisconsin Dells after several days away, according to local notices.
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Roy Sprague
William
Wisconsin Dells
Shorewood Cottage Party Hosts Noted Local Talents
A. J. Markelz displayed a fine bari voice with warbling at a Shorewood Beach gathering. Frank Lisdero sought to emulate Bing Crosby and earned hearty applause for his singing. Alberta Wagner Bradshaw, with her husband from Chicago, visited relatives here. Francis Curry, a bridge expert, showcased 1925 style silk shirts during daily wear.
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A. J
Mark” Markelz
Shorewood Beach
Alberta Wagner Bradshaw
Chicago
Francis Curry
Edward Maloney Abandons Bloomington Trips Amid Marriage Rumor
Report from Matt Gaffney says Edward Maloney the veteran railroader has ceased trips to Bloomington and rumors spread that he married another person.
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Edward Maloney
Bloomington
Matt Gaffney
Bert White cites record Joliet to California call
Telephone official Bert White said a Joliet to California connection set a record last Saturday night with Senator R. J. Barr talking 37 seconds to his son Richard in Long Beach.
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Bert White
Joliet
California
R. J. Barr
Richard
Long Beach
Bob Duffy Noted as Top Lancer in the Middle West
The text credits Bob Duffy a lawyer with notable dancing skill at a recent function. Reportedly, he is considered one of the best lancers in the middle west, reflecting broad appeal and talent at the event.
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Bob Duffy
Bob
Middle West
Joliet Calendar Chief Plans Eastern Sales Tour
That Eugene Koehl general manager of the Joliet Calendar Company is planning a tour of the eastern states in which he will call on salesmen identified with the concern.
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Eugene Koehl
Joliet Calendar Company
Frank Zelko Finds Date for Big Shin Dig
Frank Zelko, noted beau drummer of the J offices, dialed many numbers before securing a date for the big shin-dig last Monday night. He finally dated one of his old flames.
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Frank Zelko
Beau Drummer
Evelyn Gray Reappears After Yellowstone Prize Trip
Evelyn Gray returns from a Yellowstone National Park trip awarded for winning the Panther Woman contest at the Rialto Theatre.
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Evelyn Gray
Yellowstone National Park
Rialto Theatre
Local theatre figure dines with Laurel and Hardy in Paris
That Mort Berman, a Paris vacationing theatre magnate, entertained Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy for an evening in the French capital.
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Mort Berman
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Movie Comediennes
Paris
Wilfred Burns and Family Vacation in Wisconsin
That Wilfred Burns theatre man and his family are enjoying a week's vacation in Wisconsin.
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Wilfred Burns
Wisconsin
Four travelers depart for three week east motor trip
That John Hawk, Clifford Stange, Carl Van Horn and Edward M. Baskerville left Monday for a three weeks motor trip through the east. At Brooklyn, N Y, they will be the guests of Miss Eva Marshall for a few days. Miss Marshall was a recent visitor here at the home of Miss Laura Sprague, a cousin.
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John Hawk
Clifford Stange
Carl van Horn
Edward M. Baskerville
Brooklyn
N. Y
Eva Marshall
Barr and Anderson sons attend Springfield fair as guests
Billy Barr and John Anderson visited the Springfield fair on Wednesday and Thursday as guests of their fathers Senator R. J. Barr and John B. Anderson.
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Billy Barr
John Anderson
Springfield Fair
Senator R. J. Barr
John B. Anderson
Mrs Rubens Family Returns From California Visit
Mrs. Louis Rubens and her daughter Irma with her husband have just returned from California where Rubens is a patient at the Battle Creek Sanitarium.
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Louis Rubens
Irma
Calibens
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Nolan Rites Held Wednesday Morning
Funeral services for Raymond Nolan age 27 were held Wednesday morning after he drowned Sunday at Honey Lake near Barington Illinois. He was an expert swimmer who cramping pulled him under as he dove in and his body was recovered hours later.
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Raymond Nolan
Honey Lake
Barington
Illinois
Nolan
Card Party Postponed for Needy Families Benefit
The card party planned for Tuesday in St. Marys Hall is postponed to Wednesday September 7. Hosts include Mrs W W Ducett Mrs Michael Yack Miss Margaret Haley Mrs J M Shaughnessy and Mrs Ray Herbert supporting several needy families.
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St. Mary’s Hall
W. W. Ducett
Michael Yack
Margaret Haley
J. M. Shaughnessy
Ray Herbert
Labor Day Picnic Program at Dellwood Park Planned
A complete sports program will highlight the Labor day picnic at Dellwood park with a 10 o'clock parade from Central school grounds. Afternoon events begin after 2 at Dellwood park, including Sokols vs St Cyril's ball game. Speakers include Hugh Hendry and Mayor Herbert Clayton.
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Dellwood Park
Central School
Loop District
Dellwoood Park
Sokols
St. Cyril’s
Hugh Hendry
Elect Officers for Newly Formed Young Men's Club
Howard Cohenour was elected president of the newly formed races club. Officers include Louis Spires as vice president and Lee Woodman recording secretary. Members listed include Arthur Langeland Ernest Cohenour Albert Horwath and others.
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Young Men’s Club
Howard Cohenour
Races Club
Mr. Cohenour
Louis Spires
Lee Woodman
Farrell Cook
Vonnie Malinoff
Harry Norris
Donald Murphy
Arthur Langeland
Ernest Cohenour
Albert Horwath
Donald D. McCarthy
Jack Cepharis
Clark Willard
Vernon Faut
Clyde Sorenson
Francis Flannigan
Thomas Conroy
Raymond Brennan
Thomas McNiff
Herman Nelson
Martin Jackson
Robert Cohenour
Alex Stewart
Charles Hoffer
Will County Taxes Reduced 10 Percent
Real estate valuations in Joliet and Will County were cut by 10 percent after a meeting of township assessors. A 25 percent reduction was blocked by W. W. Haggard and George Wardley of the high school. Officials warned a 25 percent cut could close the high school after six months. The valuation cut would lower city revenues about $40,000, high school revenues $57,000, and city school revenues $65,000.
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Joliet
Will County
W. W. Haggard
George Wardley
Supt
Haggard
Calendar Company Manager Hosts Shorewood Beach Party
Mr. Eugene Koehl general manager of Joliet Calendar company hosted twenty five employees and The Spectator at a Shorewood Beach cottage party. The evening featured card playing and a buffet lunch at midnight.
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Eugene Koehl
Joliet Calendar Company
Shorewood Beach Cottage
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