Local Joliet Gossip Sparks City Cheers and Chatter
The town buzzes with names like Ollie Krings Joe McGarry and Henry Kiep as Century of Progress pin on chic. Henry Kiep and Big Pants Breen entertain and captivate locals while Le Roy Bevan marches west. Abe Aronin Gil Gronemann and Attys Gray Bray and others are noted for daily quirks and small escapades. The Rialto Gardens hosts a red hat orchestra and floor show with a large crowd anticipated.
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Joliet
Rialto Gardens
Will Direct Minstrel Show By Mrs L M Rubens
Mrs L M Rubens directs a charity minstrel and children's musical fantasy with an all female cast assisted by her daughter Charlotte. Albert Halper chairs the committee handling tickets and doors with a full team including Alex Blum and others arranging costumes seating refreshments and related duties.
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Albert Halper
Alex Blum
Lewis
A. R. Blackurn
Miss Fisher
Abe Franke
Joseph Lewis
Maurice Turk
Joseph Fleisher
Max Singer
Prisoners Enjoy Jig Saw Puzzles At Stateville
Warden Frank D. Whipp reports 5000 inmates at Stateville and the old prison have no regular employment. Jig saw puzzles are popular, often borrowed from the library, and the warden plans to buy hundreds more from amusement funds to occupy minds during idle times.
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Stateville
Bere Amis Ck
Frank D. Whipp
Whipp
Snow Removal Efforts Continue in Loop District
Street department crews have hauled away tons of snow from the Loop District this past week. Commissioner Samuel Shepley said the recent blizzard produced the worst snow in 20 years and workers will press on to clear snow banks at several corners. Do Your Shopping in Joliet.
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Loop District
Street Department
Samuel Shepley
Bears Sponsor Dance At Slo venian Hall
The Joliet Bears announce a public dance tomorrow night at the Slo venian Hall on North Chicago Street with low admission. All are invited to attend.
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Joliet Bears
Chicago St
Don’t Flip Rides Police Warn Boys
Police issue bulletin urging parents to tell children not to hitch sled rides behind cars. Officers warn injuries and deaths can occur and motorists should keep children away from the rear of vehicles.
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