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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1934

Page

3

Unemployed and Workers Association Plans Illinois Convention

A meeting of the Unemployed and Workers Association of Will, Kane, and Kendall counties in Aurora discussed forming a state organization. Joliet, Aurora, Batavia, St. Charles, and Geneva reps set a first convention for September 9 at 1 30 p m in Aurora. The group warns against communistic aims and seeks lawful reform while cooperating with the Relief Commission. delegates are expected to number about 10 000.

Unemployed and Workers Association Will Fane Kendall Aurora Joliet Batavia St. Charles Geneva The Unemployed and Workers Assn Illinois Relief Commission

Police Arrest Two Prowlers In City Neighborhood

A police squad led by Sergt. Ernest Overby arrested two Chicago men found prowling near Willow and McDonough streets. They claimed they had just arrived in the city, but the explanation failed to satisfy officers and both were jailed.

Sergt Ernest Overby Chicago Willow and McDonough

Legion Auxiliary Chorus Heads to Peoria Competition

The American Legion Auxiliary chorus directed by Mrs. E. C. Bassett will leave Sunday to compete with other choruses in the state in Peoria.

American Legion Auxiliary Chorus E. C. Bassett Peoria

Joliet Boys at CCC Camp Rosenberg Oregon

A letter from Joliet CCC enrollees at Rosenburg Oregon says they are well and preparing for a long winter service. Barracks are being built and the camp will stay in place through next June at least. Local boys include Clarence Wonders Ralph Pace John Barto Robert Woods Perry Warthen and Harold Smith.

Joliet CCC Rosenburg Oregon Clarence Wonders Ralph Pace John Barto Robert Woods Perry Warthen Harold Smith

Parole Board Subcommittee Reviews 300 Cases

A sub-committee of the state board of pardons and paroles met at the old prison this week. The board reviewed over 300 cases and will hear pleas from relatives and friends of inmates seeking paroles.

State Board of Pardons and Paroles Old Prison

Police arrest motorists over alley parking in city crackdown

Police yesterday arrested Thomas Mather, 18, along with several other motorists for alley parking and traffic violations. Chief Nicholas Fornango warned there will be no favoritism and all offenders will face arrest as enforcement tightens.

Thomas Mather Nicholas Fornango

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