Three Joliet youths ride trains in reckless prank
The piece relays a humorous tale of Danny Mahaffey Dinny Kelly and Tony Kaiser who ride a moving Chicago and Alton train from Joliet to Dwight after a dare. Danny is stranded when the train stops and returns home by freight. The column ends with a quip about American girls and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Mahaffey
Chicago and Alton
Joliet
Danny Kelly
Butch” Kaiser
Danny
Tony
Juliet
Dwight
Los Angeles
L. A
Loughran Picnic Aims for 3000 In Troy Sunday
Organizers expect about 3000 people for the Francis Loughran for state's attorney picnic at Hamel Woods in Troy on Sunday. Democratic leaders from northern Illinois will attend with talks by state and county candidates. Loughran will give the welcome and main address. boxing bouts featuring Owen McCarthy, Joseph Kozuback, Art Donovan, and Reno Gennetti highlight the program, followed by an indoor game between the Loughrans and Cronins. Tickets and refreshments are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Loughran
Hamel Woods
Troy
Illinois
Loughran
Owen McCarthy
Joseph
Kozuback
Art Donovan
Reno Gennetti
Loughrans
Cronins
Bob Cronin
Birthday Party for Jackie Mallon Celebrates Third Year
A birthday party for Jackie Mallon, son of Mr and Mrs John A Mallon, at 208 Seeser Street included a group photo of children. The scene shows Jackie and attendees posed for the picture before ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Mallon
John A. Mallon
Seeser Street
George Voitik
Mary Ann Burke
B By Riley
Gayle Hufford
Ann Mandel
Jeanne Allen
Mary Ellen Mallon
Jony Allen
Jimmy Corcoran
Jackie Odenthal
Betty Lou Kemnitz
Billy Morgan
Mary Louise Weber
Phyllis Ann Riley
Mary Lou Berg
Paul Gray
George Gray
Lorraine Mallon
Robert Weber
Billy Odenthal
Detective Cassidy Improves After Joliet Car Crash
Detective Michael Cassidy of Joliet was hospitalized with chest and facial injuries and possible internal damage after his car collided with a machine driven by Michael J. Cassidy on the corner of Washington Street and Eastern Avenue. The condition was reported much improved by attending physicians yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impro
Michael Cassidy
Joliet
Cassidy
Michael J. Cassidy
Arthur H. Riedressel
Iowa City
Iowa
Washington Street
Eastern Avenue
Boy Recovers After Bees Sting Child Anthony Clarence Knowles
Clarence Knowles aged 18 months son of Mr and Mrs William Knowles of North Prairie Avenue was stung more than 75 times by bees. Doctors report his left arm remains infected in a few spots but he is nearly recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Knowles
William Knowles
North Prairie Avenue
Escaped Felon Sought as Guards Sweep Fields
Prison guards searched corn fields near Stateville for Joseph Speel a 53 year old honor farm convict who escaped late yesterday afternoon. Warden Frank D. Whipp ordered extra guards to continue the hunt after dusk with efforts concentrating on rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Speel
Honor Farm
Stateville
Frank D. Whipp
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Jessie Lindeman
Pearson
Mesdames Lucille English
Ellen Hardy
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Mary Hann
Mary Smith
Irene Meyer
Mary de Signor
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