California Governor Warren backs veteran housing and jobs drive
The article contrasts Governor Warren of California with Governor Green of Illinois. Warren champions housing, education and jobs for veterans, with a $40 million fund already provided and a hoped for $100 million loan program. It critiques Joliet planning on a parking meter scheme and urges swift bond sales and sewer projects to relieve water and sewage shortages.
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Warren
California
Neat
Illinois
Green
Waren
Repubican
Springfield
Annual Slovak Day at Rival Park Sunday
The Slovak Culture Club at 601 Garnsey Avenue sponsors its ninth annual Slovak Day at Rival Park on Sunday. Steve Zajac heads the committee. Afternoon games are planned and Roy Gordon's Orchestra will provide music for the evening.
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Garnsey Avenue
Rival Park
Steve Zajac
Roy Gordon
Plainfield Man Named Tenants League Director
Verne S. Follansbee of Plainfield has been named area director for Will Kane and DuPage counties as the Tenants League of America expands. The nonprofit group, founded two months ago by Homer F Carey, aims to unite tenants to fight for better housing and against landlord abuses. Members are urged to join, with options for annual or sustaining memberships, and contributions can be mailed to Follansbee at 501 Illinois Street, Plainfield.
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Verne S. Follansbee
Chicago
Plainfield
Tenants League of America
Wili
Kane
DuPage Counties
Homer Franklin Carey
Northwestern University
Leonard Shapiro
Robert Cumming
Carey
League
League For the Will
Follansbee
Halls of Congress
Tenants League
Chicago Junior Association of Commerce
Tenants Ague
Illinois Street
Two Labor Day Traditions Across Nations
A concise survey contrasts Labor Day in the United States and Canada with May Day celebrations in Europe. It traces origins to the Knights of Labor, U S adoption as a national holiday by 1894, and European May Day rooted in the Second Socialist International.
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United States
Knights of Labor
Congress
Wyoming
Philippines
Europe
Socialist International
Paris
Britain
London
Hyde Park
Soviet Union
Italy
Rome
Oldest Dog in America Sought for National Dog Week
The Gaines Dog Research center asks owners to submit data and photos of aged dogs to Harry Miller in New York for consideration during National Dog Week September 22 to 28. Purebreds require registration papers. crossbreds need sworn affidavits.
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Gaines Dog Research Center
America
Harry Miller
Park Avenue
New York
N. Y
Miller
Bank heated by accident as workers test furnace leak
In August the First National bank felt warm air from radiator pipes as workers tested a furnace leak. The temperature outside was cool and gray while employees arrived in thin coats, unaware the heat was unintentional.
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First National Bank
Joliet Catholic Hour Speaker Rev. Schever
Rev. Joel Schever O. Carm assistant at St Marys church speaks on the Joliet Catholic hour over station WJOL at 8 p m His topic is The Dignity of Labor He holds a master of arts in sociology from the Catholic University of America Washington and is well qualified to speak on the subject.
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Joel Schever
St. Mary’s Church
Joliet
WJOL
Schever
Catholic University of America At
Washington
Fast driving complaint cites court appearance
Alex Bourne of 121 N Bluff street reported to police last night that a car loaded with youths sped through Ottawa and Van Buren streets and nearly struck him. Officers checked the license. the driver is expected in court this afternoon and Bourne plans to attend.
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Alex Bourne
N. Bluff Street
Ottawa
van Buren
Bourne
Driver falls asleep causes crash on Second Avenue
Peter Garbin of 1106 East Washington Street was hospitalized with a lacerated face and injuries after his car struck a Public Service pole on Second Avenue at 1 AM. Police stated he fell asleep, to the surprise of onlookers as his auto was nearly wrecked. His condition was not considered serious.
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Peter Garbin
E. Washington Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Second Avenue
Garbin
Woman Arrested After Driving Car Into Police Squad
Josephine Cabrera of 850 N Collins Street struck the rear of a police squad car last night. Her car lacked brakes and she had no driver's license. She received a ticket and apologized this morning for the difficulty. Two officers were briefly shocked but the squad car was not damaged.
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Josephine Cabrera
Collins Street
Joliet Woman Wilhelmina Welch Dies at 88
Joliet resident for 85 years Mrs Wilhelmina Welch nee Bahler died after a lingering illness at Silver Cross hospital age 88. She is survived by two daughters, two brothers, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services at 9 AM Saturday at St Patrick's Church with burial in St Patrick's Cemetery following at Joliet.
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Wilhelmina Welch
Holiday Traffic Prophesies 40 Die Across Illinois Indiana
Charles M Hayes of the Chicago Motor Club forecasts 20 deaths and 250 injuries in Illinois and 15 deaths and 200 injuries in Indiana during the Labor Day weekend. He cites expected high volumes and poor vehicle conditions with Monday peak danger. He urges drivers to avoid main arteries, keep distance, stay alert, and not rely on others due to mechanical faults.
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Illinois
Indiana
Charles M. Hayes
Chicago Motor Club
Motor Club
McCarthy Cited After Stop Sign Failure Causes Minor Crash
W James McCarthy of 2508 Kelly Avenue told police he ran a stop sign at Ruby Street and Center, causing a minor collision with Lila Pauly's vehicle. Police ordered him to appear in court this morning for failure to observe traffic regulations.
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W. James McCarthy
Kelly Avenue
Ruby Street
Center
Lila Pauly
McCarthy
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William R. McCabe
Janke
Joliet Association of Commerce
Chigago Motor Club
Ahlvin
Tenants
Vv. S. Follansbee
St. Joseph's
Wildes
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