Local notices and personalities in town events
Leo M. Feehan is appointed district manager for Upmobile at Michigan Avenue offices. Mrs. J D Morrisey wins a prize in a Why I Use La France contest. Dr P W Karr to open new Morris building offices Saturday. Joe’s aid after a passing motorist. Bert Staehley promotes new style derbies. Jim Hennessy notes cream pies as dessert of choice. Elmer Bauer warns against calling him Commissioner. Art Donovan, local boxer, popular in Peoria district and recent sensational win. Fire Chief Nygren cautions on crank case oil fire risks. Bill Schrum praised as a salesman allied with Swift's Les Kane.
Veteran tavernier opens Cass Street spot near Chicago
Bill Ferguson a veteran tavern operator and former Casa Loma proprietor opens a tavern on Cass street near Chicago street. Mort Berman city theatres manager has lately been seen with a certified entertainment badge on his coat.
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Bill Ferguson
Cass Street
Chicago Street
Mort Berman
City Theatres
West Side Girl Rides Bunny Fornango in Local Tale
A west side girl from the Western and Nicholson street neighborhood enjoys riding Bunny Fornango in a lighthearted local incident reflecting neighborhood humor and shared public space.
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Bunny Fornango
West Side
Western and
Nicholson Street
Store Manager Joseph Mesirow Frustrated by Bus Wait
Joseph Mesirow, a store manager, grows impatient while awaiting a bus, reflecting urban transit delays and commuter frustration.
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Joseph Mesirow
Spectator Bouts Please 7000 Fans
Boxing night drew seven thousand fans as Joliet boxers excelled with open and novice divisions. Gold and silver gloves were awarded to winners and runners up, while Joliet's novices gain seasoning for next year. Officials praised for fair conduct and the Spectator thanks all who aided the 1935 bout series.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Joliet
Marty Henderson
Emmett McGuire
Francis Dunn
John McGuire
George Faulkner
Frank Chmelik
Abe Jackson
William Kennedy
C. S. Winston
Larry Hendrickson
James Larkin
William Ducett
Martin K. Miller
James Lyons
Spectator
Police Sergeant Quiets Disturbance Over Vacant Seat
Michael Corcoran a veteran police sergeant stopped a nighttime disturbance at Catholic High gym sparked by a dispute over a vacant seat. He intervened to restore order and keep the event on schedule.
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Michael Corcoran
Catholic High Gym
Louis Joliet Valentine Party Hosts Local Talent
Harold Babe Cuttie to serve as master of ceremonies at the Louis Joliet Valentine party. Monte Carlo night club showcases Adelle Dianne featured dancers and the Fanchet Williams band led by Frankie Ca pista.
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Harold
Babe” Cuttie
Monte- Carlo
Adelle
Dianne
Fanchet Williams
Frankie Capista
Mardi Gras Cabaret Planned by St. Marys Church
The second annual Mardi Gras at Rialto Gardens on February 22 features a Cabaret Dance with a local orchestra and Chicago stars. A card party in Rialto Cafeteria offers prizes, while confetti and novelties heighten the festive scene.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rialto Gardens
Chicago
Rialto
Joliet Policemen and Firemen Play Indoor Baseball Feb 19
Nearly 5 000 fans expected to fill Joliet Township High School gymnasiums for the Joliet Policemen and Firemen indoor baseball clash on February 19 with a big crowd anticipated.
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Joliet Township
Joliet
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Leo M. Feehan
Upmobile
Michigan Avenue
J. D. Morrisey
Manorcourt
la France
P. W. Karr
Morris
Joe
Bert Staehley
Jim Hennessy
Elmer Bauer
Commissioner
Art
Lion Heart” Donovan
Peoria
John Nygren
Bill Schrum
Les Kane
Swift’s
Meadow
Eile Alec Ad
Alamo Cafe
Clinton St. Joliet, Ill
Cass ST
J.C. Adler Co
Jefferson At
Bluff - Park
Bluff St
Poe Monte
Wheaties Package
Maxwell House
LUX Toilet
Bockwurst
Jim Dandy
Baskin’s
ARROW
He Valentine
AL Baskin
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