Democrats to Celebrate Big Victory Thursday
Joliet and Will County Democrats plan a victory celebration at the Elks ballroom next Thursday evening with a banquet and dance under Conrad J. Wirth. A nationwide Roosevelt radio address at 9 pm will be carried as part of the festivities.
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Joliet
Will County
Elks Ballroom
Conrad J. Wirth
William Fitzgerald
Roosevelt
Wirth
Farley
P.F. McFarland
William Connors
Dorothy Wagner
Bernard Fay
Richard Donahue
Harold Downey
Sidney Baskin
Eee
Commit
Michael Ditello
Stanley L. Zobel
Andrew Jenco
Joseph Jaeger
Francis Johnson
Mayor Jones Speaks Tonight to Merchants
Mayor George T. Jones addresses a business gathering at the annual meeting of the merchant division of the Association of Commerce. A dinner at the Woodruff hotel precedes the meeting and Al Baskin introduces the speaker.
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George T. Jones
Merchant Division
The
Association of Commerce
Woodruff Hotel
al Baskin
Jones
Watch Your Step Pedestrians Targeted In Joliet Traffic Plan
Four teenagers among thirty injured in Joliet last month were pedestrians. T H Perryman of the National Safety Council notes pedestrians must recognize drivers rights. Beginning next Monday night traffic forums on WCLS will broadcast and dramatize local accidents and traffic ordinance provisions.
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T. H. Perryman
National Safety Council
WCLS
Joliet
Spiritualists to Gather Under National Leader at Jasper Church
Joseph Whitwell president of the National Spiritualists Association will keynote a gathering at the First Spiritualist Church at Jasper and Glenwood Place on February 28. He is a longtime lecturer and will be joined by co workers as the church plans a series of March meetings.
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Joseph Whitwell
National Spiritualists Association
Jasper and
Glenwood Place
Whitwell
Seelbe
Mabel
Riffel
Akie
Stillwell
Suits to Seek Large Sums in County Drug Cases
Former state attorney William R. McCabe initiates actions to collect more than 300000 from Herbert R. Jones and A F Delander in two circuit court suits. Bondsmen face action for unpaid sums tied to Jones former treasurer and Delander former clerk with motions pending and deadlines set.
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William R. McCabe
Will County
Herbert R. Jones
A. F. Delander
Jones
Fred J. Walsh
Delander
D. R. Anderson
Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railroad Orders Six Diesel Engines
The Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad announced a modernizing move with an order for six diesel engines for early delivery. Joliet officials did not specify the service for the new locomotives as production rises due to favorable times and increased demand.
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Elgin, Joliet & Eastern
Joliet
Beith & Steel
Republicans Fight For Town Nomination In Joliet
Joliet township Republicans struggle to agree on a slate to oppose Democrats in April. Former officials seek comebacks including Charles Louth aiming for supervisor. Differences must be resolved by Monday to file names for the ballot.
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Joliet Township
Charles Louth
March Weather Preview from Joliet Almanac
Forecasters warn of a cold front and possible storm by the weekend as March approaches. The city notes one of Joliet's mildest winters on record and expects a shift to unsettled, colder conditions ahead.
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Joliet
Tavern Keeper Fights Off Bandits At Demski Tavern
Stan Demski, proprietor of the Demski Tavern at 1305 Cass street, fired on two young bandits attempting a door break in. The robbers fled down Henderson avenue after a brief chase. one man staggered as a bullet may have struck. Deputies checked for injured suspects and followed hospital leads.
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Demski
Cass Street
Stanley Demski
Henderson Avenue
Dempsey
Cass and
Youngs Avenue
Mathew Hartford
John Bazaar
Joliet Golden Gloves Team Fails to Reach Finals in Chicago
Joliet entry in the Spectator Chicago Tribune golden gloves tournament at the Chicago Stadium over three days failed to reach the finals. Shapiro missed weight and was eliminated. Lander, Brooks, and Duncan won preliminaries but fell in the semi finals. Joliet won eight fights but lost in the final round.
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Joliet
Chicago Tribune
Stadium
Chicago
Shapiro
Lander
Brooks
Duncan
Carriers Call In Monthly Paper Collections
Spectator carriers make their monthly collections this week asking readers to have their nickel ready when they call Cheerful lads deliver the paper and invite cooperation Readers should request the collection cards from their carrier.
School Board In Row No President No Pay
Albert Odenthal, deposed president of Joliet school inspectors, served notice that vouchers signed by others should not be honored. At Monday’s meeting the board voted to depose him and to name Nicholson as deputy. Odenthal claims the action illegal and remains head, while Inspector Limacher questions legality and notes no roll call was taken.
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Chitecta
Cours
Newton
Odenthal
Mr. Odenthal
Albert Odenthal
Joliet
Nnns
Limacher
Nicholson
Pse
Supreme Court Orders Wilson to Expunge Record
The Supreme Court orders Judge Edwin L. Wilson of Sangamon County to expunge his October order removing Jos. Sam Perry from the November ballot. The court held Will County lacked jurisdiction for mandamus and faulted the county clerks for omitting Perry’s name without due process. Perry, chosen as a Democratic candidate after Michael F. Hennetry’s death, sought to remain on the ballot, challenging the certification by the State Primary Certifying Board and the actions of D. A. Romano who contested Perry’s nomination.
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Edwin L. Wilson
Circuit Court
Will and DuPage Counties
Jos
Sam Perry
Supreme Court
Perry
Senatorial Committee
Michael F. Hennetry
D. A. Romano
Romano
Springfield
Sangamon County
Will County
Wilson
Secretary of State
First Lutheran Church Becomes Joliet’s Air Conditioned Site
Rev. John A. Goeken says the First Lutheran church has completed a new cooling and the stove heating system at a cost of $3,500. The plant heats and cools the church parsonage, making it the only air conditioned church in Joliet.
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Joliet
John A. Goeken
First Lutheran Church
Goeken
Serbian Choir to Perform at Elks Ballroom Sunday
The Serbian Orthodox Church Choir presents a concert at the Elks ballroom on Sunday March 7 at eight in the evening.
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Elks Ballroom
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