Township election critique calls for new faces on county board
William R. McCabe argues Aprils township vote must bring fresh members to the Will County board. He claims current supervisors waste time for per diem, lack knowledge of duties, and hinder county economy. He cites Joliet Township figures Sidney Baskin and Henry Grassle as capable, urges removal of ineffectual members.
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Board of Supervisors
Joliet Township
Sidney Baskin
Henry Grassle
Taverns Accused of Serving Liquor to Minors Prompt Police Probe
A 14 year old girl reportedly served liquor at a tavern leaving her staggeringly drunk. Police ordered owners E Sarchetti Angelo Tunici and bartender Ernest Zangella to report for questioning as city officials vow a crackdown on underage service.
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James Corcoran
Lockport
E. Sarchetti
Angelo Tunici
South Desplaines St
Ernest Zangella
Republicans Meet At the invitation of Charles H. Keee chairman
Republicans convene at a meeting hosted by Charles H. Keee, acting as chairman, to discuss party strategy and upcoming campaigns. The gathering emphasizes rallying support and coordinating local efforts ahead of elections.
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Charles H. Keee
Poral
Warden Denies Trouble Rumor at Prison
Warden Joseph E. Ragen denied reports that inmates from two unions were restless and causing disturbances due to the no visiting rule during the flu epidemic. He said the men have made no demonstrations and that flu cases prompted the rule. He noted visitors could bring flu germs into the prisons and promised a new visitor ban on food if the rule is lifted.
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Joseph E. Ragen
Ragen
Diamond Mine Disaster Remembered on Fifty Fourth Anniversary
Memories of Grundy counties greatest mine tragedy were revived as the fifty four year observance marked the day when 46 miners were killed in a flood at the Diamond mine. The loss remains a defining event in local mining history.
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Grundy County
Youth Group to Open Carnival Next Wednesday
The Friendly Youth Organization, a National Youth Administration subsidiary, will open its first annual four day carnival at the Chamber of Commerce building next week. Arthur Donovan, NYA director in the area, says funds support youth activities for ages 18 to 25. The event features dancing cards and entertainment and ends with a radio‑directed finale led by Bernadette Glade.
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Friendly Youth Organization
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Donovan
National Youth Administration
Friendly Youth
Oe Wabuinnon Ig
Donovan
Bernadette Glade
Parole Scandal and Prison Condemnation Debated
Gov Horner's prison commission plans condemning the old North Collins Street prison as unfit and outlining a board take over for penal administration. A new Chicago parole scandal emerges with Cornelius Johnson under arrest for parole fraud after four paroles in seven years, with missing records raising further concern.
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North Collins St
Horner
Chicago
Cornelius Johnson
Johnson
T. P. Sullivan
Will
Negro Johnson
Parole Board
Philomels to Appear on Joliet High School Concert
The Philomels, an alumnae chorus, will assist at Joliet Township High School orchestra’s eighteenth annual spring concert. Director H A Converse plans a well balanced program and a clarinet solo by Victor Crescenti. The 70 piece ensemble performs in the high school auditorium Friday.
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Joliet Township
H. A. Converse
Victor Crescenti
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