Calahan Couple Mark Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Francis Calahan celebrate their fiftieth anniversary with an open house at 111 Cora Street from 1 to 8 pm Sun. Their six children twelve grandchildren and many relatives will attend. The Calahans married February 10 1885 at St Marys Church with Bishop Burke officiating. He was a carpenter contractor who built their home on Cora Street. She came from County Louth Ireland at age twelve.
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Francis Calahan
Onunday
J. L. McLaren
Irene McMaster
Frank
Edward
Peter
Joseph
Cora Street
Calahans
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Burke
Mayor Hennessy Enjoyed Bouts At Catholic High Finals
Mayor William A. Hennessy reelection candidate attended the Spectator finals at Catholic High last Monday night and said he enjoyed the entire card. He praised the tourney for developing manhood as commissioners Wraith Shepley and Lennon sat ringside.
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William A. Hennessy
Catholic High
Robert Wraith
Samuel Shepley
William Lennon
John C Walsh Seeks Highway Commissioner Post
John C Walsh of 110 Park Road announced his candidacy for highway commissioner on the Republican ticket. A road contractor, Walsh is known in Joliet for building several roads for state and government work.
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John C. Walsh
Park Road
Walsh
Joliet
States vary on driver laws impact on fatalities
AAA figures show some states with license laws like Connecticut Delaware Maine New Hampshire and New York report fewer automobile fatalities. Illinois saw a rise of 24.55 percent suggesting state law effects differ by region and policy.
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The
American Automobile Association
Connecticut
Delaware
Maine
New Hampshire
New York
T[linois
Alfalfa Seeding Rates Cut to Cut Crop Costs
Farm adviser L W Braham relays J C Hackleman guidance from the University of Illinois urging lower alfalfa seeding rates to cut expenses. Optimal sowing is 10 to 15 pounds per acre on suitable soils with good seedbeds, avoiding wasteful higher rates even when conditions seem favorable. Pure water boiling points cited for sea level and Pike's Peak.
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Will County
L. W. Braham
J. C. Hackleman
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Hackleman
Farm-Home Week attendance sets new Illinois record
Will County contributed to a record Farm and Home Week at the University of Illinois with 28 local participants. The event drew 3,269 registrants, up 123 from 1981, with 1,724 men and 1,545 women. The local delegation included 25 men and 3 women. Officials cited strong interest and a brighter outlook for agriculture.
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Will County
College of Agriculture, University of
Fashion Ad Clippings Highlight Accessories Sale
A compact ad notes silk necktie leather garters socks and pajamas with pigskin gloves featured. Items appear as a miscellaneous apparel assortment for sale or display in a historical newspaper fashion brief.
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Pioneer Auto Laundry
Greasing Palace
Cass, Clinton and
Scott Sts
John Walsh
Pike’s Peak
O’neill
Joy Candy
Valentine Asl
St. Valentine
Chicago Street
Dinet &Co
Star Cash Bargains
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Ottawa
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