Rite Tonight Installs New Officers of Boys and Bethel Daughters
A joint installation at the Masonic Temple at 7 30 p m will install newly elected officers of the Order of R S Boys and Bethel Order of Daughters of Esther Janet Brehm is named the Bethel royal dame succeeding Marda Dillon Senior and junior princesses are Merna Kennedy and Dorothy Miller Other officers include Lois North Ethel Jerbi Harmon Lucille Carey June Anderson Lorine Neal Edna Larsen Margaret Jean Tittsworth Mildred Benson Martha Craig Dorothy Benson Irene Miller Florence Frisbee Marjorie Sheeler Ada King Jeanne Myer In the Builders Carl Willows will be installed as master builder succeeding Bob Wenck Noel Grieger becomes deputy builder Remaining officers are Edward Talbot Glen Kay John McAlpine James Salee Warren Lindsay Clarence Polson Richard Hicks Ralph Barclay George Williamson Donald Jahneke Lawrence Nippa Fred Mastin and Lawrence Pennuto
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Order of Rs For Boys
Bethel Order
Masonic Temple
Janet Brehm
Morning Star Mission Provides Christmas Cheer to Needy
Peter McCarthy, superintendent, praised volunteers and donors as hundreds of transients were fed and clothed and many needy families received food, clothing, and gifts during the Christmas effort. He called it one of the mission’s most successful Christmas days in history.
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Morning Star Mission
Peter McCarthy
Joliet Residents Head South for Winter Escape
Winter weather prompts a mass exodus as Joliet residents plan trips to Florida and other warm destinations. Most travelers depart this week and are not expected to return until spring, signaling the annual winter exodus to warmer climes.
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Jodiet
Florida
Joliet
City crews spread ashes on icy hills for safer driving
City Streets department workers battled slick slopes last week applying ashes to icy hills and ridge approaches to improve footing for cars. Commissioner Samuel Shepley says the coating will continue throughout the year to prevent accidents.
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City Streets Department
Samuel Shepley
Doctor Warns on Home Remedies for Frost Bite Feet
City health commissioner Dr. Lloyd B. Andrew urges immediate medical care for serious frost bite to ears or feet. He warns home treatments rarely help and stresses thorough warmth and proper medical treatment, with encouragement to bundle up and avoid overexertion in cold air.
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Lloyd B. Andrew
Dr. Andrew
Open House At Y M C A On New Year's Day
The Y M C A announces its annual open house on New Year’s Day with activities in both afternoon and evening. Highlights include a 1:30 PM gymnastic exhibition, a 4 PM swimming meet, and a 7:30 PM business men’s volleyball game. Tea will be served by the women’s division at 3 PM and admission is free.
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Harry Seamans
Physical Education Department
Association
Phoebe Kirby
Public Speech Class Teaches Quick Thinking at YMCA
The YMCA public speaking class, directed by Harry R. Seamans, meets weekly at 7 30. The current series ends January 31 with ten lectures, and February will form a second division welcoming new applicants.
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Harry R. Seamans
Skidding Types Outlined by Chicago Motor Club Bulletin
The Chicago Motor Club release lists five skid types affecting drivers. Braking Skid results from sudden braking. Steering Skid from careless steering. Power Skid from excessive engine speed. Traction Skid from smooth tires on slick roads. Misalignment Skid from wheels out of alignment.
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Chicago Motor Club
Elks Welcome Crowd to Annual New Year Party
A large crowd is expected for the Elks Year’s Eve party at their Scott street hall with more than 150 couples anticipated. George Bailey chairs the event with helpers including Herman Thom Willis Schubert Joe Wilhelmi Earl Caswell Howard Hewlett Henry Clark Frank Drifus Sam Gazella F J Munchalsen James G Smith and William Hennessy. Instead of the usual Christmas party for orphans, funds will be donated to Guardian Angel’s and Swedish Lutheran Homes this year.
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Elks
Scott Street
George Bailey
Herman Thom
Willis Schubert
Joe Wilhelmi
Earl Caswell
Howard Hewlett
Henry Clark
Frank Drifus
Sam Gazella
F. J. Munchalsen
James G. Smith
William Hennessy
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Morning Star
Jolieters
Lincoln Bakery & Grocery
Jelks
Wilt County
Joliet Dairy Products
First National Bank
Joliet, Illinois
Dinet’s
Tux
DERBY
Dinet
CASS
Ottawa
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