Police Chief Escorts Cold Feet to Comfort Car
Chief Nicholas Fornan go instructs via telephone that his men’s cold feet deserve a closed police car. Police Commissioner Robert Wraith agrees and orders a sedan. Frank Fitzgerald plans a New Orleans auto trip lasting about two weeks. A Woodruff Yuletide club sprinkler soak forces a temporary evacuation. Collins street venue draws a lively Saturday crowd to private rooms.
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Nicholas Fornango
Robert Wraith
Mr. Wraith
Frank Fitzgerald
New Orleans
Catholic High A D Hints at Cathedral Indy Basketball Clash
Father Terrence Fitzgerald athletic director at Catholic High says talks are under way for a basketball game against Cathedral High of Indianapolis, last year’s Loyola National Tournament winners. The game would be hosted here at township high school gym likely on February 22.
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Terrence Fitzgerald
Catholic High
Cathedral High
Indianapolis
Loyola
Township High School
Campaigning Sheriff Candidate Endorsed by Boston Store Leader
Dr. Fred Binzer of the Boston store plans to campaign for his chosen sheriff candidate in Will county. The Durham A. C. sponsors a dance at the Kosciusko ball room Saturday evening with two bands and public invitation.
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Fred Binzer
Boston
Will County
Durham A. C
Kosciusko
Sammy Berkowitz Enters Democratic Campaign for State House
Sammy Berkowitz, dance band leader, launches active campaign for state representative on the Democratic ticket.
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Sammy Berkowitz
Bevan Brothers in Los Angeles Amid Movie Gals Rumors
LeRoy and Arthur Bevan remain residents of Los Angeles and new reports say both are pursuing steady relationships with actresses from the film industry.
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LeRoy
Arthur Bevan
Los Angeles
Captain Pesavento predicts longer blaze periods after new purchases
Capt. Andy Pesavento of the fire department foresees many more weeks of blustery weather since purchasing new spots yesterday. He is also becoming a first class bridge player. Miss Josephine Burns of North Ottawa street will be more careful with kerosene and starting furnace fires in the future.
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Andy Pesavento
Offire Department
Andy
Josephine Burns
Ottawa Street
Local Youth Receives Mail From Chicago Address
Joseph Stanton, a prominent young resident, is receiving mail from a Chicago south side address per the Chicago and Cass street correspondent. Detective Clare Bratton reviews 1934 automobile models and will keep his brown coupe for another season.
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Joseph Stanton
Chicago South Side
Chicago
Cass Street
Clare Bratton
Streetside Socialites Shine at St Marys Festival Night
Jyme Riley and Bill Hickey seen together on the west side as Cora Edmunds, a popular blonde, is set to entertain at St Marys festival in Rialto Gardens on the night of February.
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Jyme Riley
Bill Hickey
Cora Edmunds
St. Mary’s Festival
Rialto Gardens
Studebaker Dealer Gives Free Passes to Chicago Auto Show
Wes Sippel a Studebaker dealer distributed many tickets to the Chicago automobile show early this week. He later went himself and found it necessary to buy a ticket.
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Wes Sippel
Studebaker
Chicago
Stateville Plans Solitary Confinement for Overflow Inmates
Warden Frank D. Whipp announced that Stateville would move inmates from cell houses to the building used as solitary confinement. With more than 1,000 extra prisoners, the combined Stateville and old penitentiary rise above their 3,000 capacity by about 2,000.
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Frank D. Whipp
Stateville
Young Men Host Valentine Dance At Y M C A
The annual Valentine party by the Y M C A young men’s division will be held next Friday February 9 in the main gymnasium. Organizers include Vance Cummins Harold Wright Cedric Phelps Cliff Shannon and Frank Halbkat. Admission is 25 cents and the public is invited.
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Young Men’s Division
Vance Cummins
Harold Wright
Cedric Phelps
Cliff Shannon
Frank Halbkat
Survival of the fittest amid worsening business climate
The piece suggests that prolonged downturn would blur boundaries between routine misfortune and stark survival signals, implying even unlikely events might be perceived as mere consequences of harsh economic conditions.
Jacob Adler Dies, Joliet Mourns Noted Merchant Leader
Jacob C. Adler, president and manager of Joliet’s J. C. Adler company grocery and meat store, died last Sunday morning. A founder of Joliet’s Chamber of Commerce and longtime civic figure, he was a pioneer in the community, admired for kindness and fair dealings. His quiet philanthropy aided hundreds in need, and Joliet will miss his quiet leadership.
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Joliet
Jacob C. Adler
J. C. Adler Company
Adler
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Adler
Mardi Gras at St Marys Church at Rialto Gardens
A full house is expected as St Marys Church sponsors a Mardi Gras on Thursday February 8 at the Rialto Gardens. Hundreds have reserved with more joining daily. Local talent will perform in a floor show with dancing card playing and a raffle for twenty dollars in cash. Reservations available by calling 2 2205.
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St. Mary’s Church
Rialto Gardens
Loretta Walsh to Attend Kansas City Anniversary
Miss Loretta Walsh will leave 518 Oneida Street today to travel to Kansas City Missouri for the golden wedding anniversary of her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs William Walsh.
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Loretta Walsh
Oneida Street
Kansas City
William Walsh
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Lew Ayres
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Vege
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