PLAN ROOSEVELT BALL HERE FOR THE THIRD TIME
Will county joins national effort for the President's Birthday ball on January 30 to raise funds for infantile paralysis research. Mrs. J V McCarthy chairs the event with a hillbilly dance at the Chamber of Commerce ballroom and a card party plus possible concert. Proceeds support local and Georgia Warm Springs foundation causes.
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Will County
J. V. McCarthy
Chamber of Commerce
McCarthy
Georgia Warm Springs Foundation
Public Health Council
Predict Bright Musical Future For Joliet Violinist Morey Markel
Morey Markel, Joliet high school junior and first chair in the school orchestra, has five years of study and strong teachers predicting a bright future. He plans to reach the top of the musical world with his fiddle. He will perform next Monday night at the Richards Street M. E. Church.
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Joliet
Morey Markel
the Joliet High School
Ben Markel
Oneida Street
Joliet Musical College
Morey
Morrie
Richards Street
M. E
Red lights on pants avert Lincoln Highway survey mishap
Bright red patches on the seats of state engineers trousers drew attention during a Lincoln Highway survey near Elgin. The visible danger prompted prompt caution and prevented possible mishap as crews worked.
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Lincoln Highway
Elgin
Urges Payment of Water Bills in City Edict
City hall issues order to citizens to settle outstanding water charges or face loss of service. Commissioner William H. Lennon states some individuals avoid payment, but the city aims to avoid hardship while insisting honest debt repayment.
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William H. Lennon
Petitions for Horner circulate statewide for primary bid
Governor Horner’s primary nominating petitions were sent from Springfield to Will and several downstate counties. Supporters plan to collect at least 500,000 signatures statewide, though 5,000 are legally required for a valid petition. Circulation will begin in Cook County soon. Horner avoided commenting on Nash Kelly forces but said the April 14 primary will decide if he runs for a second term.
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Horner
Will
Vermillion County
Peoria
Kankakee
St. Clair
Christian
la Salle
Springfield
State House
Cook County
Chicago
Nash-Kelly
Daytime Doorway Decoration Contest Announced
Joliet Floral and Garden Club announces a daytime doorway decoration contest open to members and the public. Judging on Christmas Day will consider design uniqueness materials and overall impact, with two cash prizes. Entries accepted until noon December 24 via Mr. MacLean at 2 8526.
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Joliet Floral and Cgarden Club
William.g. MacLean
Herbert Baron
Arthur Sandiford
E. P. Johnson
MacLean
Next Spectator Publication Dates Announced
The Spectator informs readers of forthcoming issues on Friday December 27 and January 3 with regular weekly publication on Thursdays thereafter. Management extends Christmas wishes to all readers and notes the publication schedule will resume usual timing.
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The
Spectator
Kiddies Add Their Mite to Santa’s Chimney
Little tots accompany parents on Christmas shopping trips and donate to Santa through Salvation Army and Volunteers of America stations on Lock Street. One volunteer notes youngsters beg their mothers for money for Santa as they chat with the jolly gentleman.
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Santa Claus
Salvation Army
America
Santa
Providence Keeps Bodies Sleek Yet Great Work Prophesied
The saying suggests that when individuals maintain vigor and contentment, productivity remains high and meaningful achievements follow. It reflects a belief in discipline, health, and happiness as catalysts for excellence.
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Paralysis Fund
Imperial Cleaners
Jefferson Street
James Ingalls
Velvet
Velvet Ice Cream CO
Bertoia & Pesavento Brooker
Englehart’s
Goodie
Hartley Kennedy’s Corner
Kerwin Drugs
Linden & Johnson Labs
Medical Arts
Walters Ice Cream Nicholson Grocery
Wiseman Bros. Friendly Shop
Lemont
GUS Braun
Mokena
Ill
Eastman Grill
Wilmington
Krebs 'Drugs
Hooper
Minooka, WI
Lundeen Bros
Lemont, Il
Sieffert Drugs
Manhattan
Ll. Til
Green Pantry
New Lenox
Stoner
Elwood
Wehbley Drugs
Beecher
Hil
Providence
Gaiters
Sue
Vla
Chicago ST
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