L. F. Beach department displays spring summer fashions
Three em silhouettes showcase new styles. Emma Rosenbaum wears a navy bolero dress, Gladys Brooker models in Chicago center, and Viola Anderson sports a navy three piece outfit. A. E. Anderson notes women’s evening dresses will be ankle length with even hems.
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L. F. Beach
Emma Rosenbaum
Chi
Gladys Brooker
Jenny
Viola Anderson
A. E. Anderson
de Ftiment
Local Echos and City Notes From Recent Week
Community snippets include Tom O Callahan discarding a heavy benny and Merle Reed keeping four chickens at home on South Raynor Avenue. Bill Barrett and Lawrence Murphy linger in hospital after visiting hours. Charley Graham showcases a lavender shirt. Laurence Kearns party at Arbeiter hall. Jim Rosenberg, sheriff candidate, dodges meetings while speeding. Robins visit Dr. J T Connors home as tulips rise. Johnny Cassidy plans to quit flying. Commissioner Bolton backs naming pumping stations after former mayors. Readers invited to comment. Wick Hamilton pleased with town election result. Rumor of Tom Feeley mayor bid denied. Polish civic group campaigns against home brews. Verne Bartley walks in rain, forgets robbers. Glen Olson warned about driving on loops and sidewalks near police.
Commissioner vows no speeding case fixes
The commissioner says he will not fix speeding cases for anyone. The matter should be taken up with Frank Wise. Dr. S F Wilhelmi, who had an appendectomy in St Joseph's hospital several days ago, is recuperating at his home 210 North Center street.
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William Strohm
Frank Wise
S.F. Wilhelmi
St. Joseph’s Hospital
North Center Street
City Dancers and Notables Catch Up in Notes
Joe Starika remains a leading city dancer while Fred Sipple enjoys a California visit and joined the Cubs arrival in Los Angeles. John Maloney changes suits twice daily. Bob Woodruff plans Cass street service station upgrades including a cement driveway and automatic lifting devices. Louis Lagger seeks quiet office life with a noiseless typewriter. John D Arcy has his shoes half sol ed.
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Fred Sipple
California
Joe McCarthy
Cubs
Los Angeles
Bob Woodruff
Cass Street
Local News Briefs and Social Notes
That Allie Wagner a former resident and expert bowler married a Chicago girl. Police will shut down bookie operations and bets on horse races around the city this season. Beer drinkers say the beer would improve if kegs and coils were cleaned. Frank Zelko speaks about fox furs and speaks openly about one. Stateville inmates will form a six team baseball league this summer. Leo Walsh son of Packy Walsh had tonsils removed at St Josephs hospital. Packy Walsh has four sons.
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Corcoran
Leo Walsh
K of C Basketball Team Votes In Ocean of Change
A local Knights of Columbus basketball team faced a broad vote that signaled major changes in leadership and play style. Organizers reported strong member turnout and a clear preference for new coaching directions.
Joliet Y Wins District Wrestling Boxing Tournament
The Joliet Y team captured the district title by defeating Naperville Streator and Kankakee. Marty Miller won 126 lb boxing, Rudolph Turk claimed a wrestling title, Ike Latimer dominated heavyweight, and Sammy Greenberg vs Leslie Ford provided the outstanding bout. Officials listed include Eugene Dinet Fred Judge Henry A. Moore and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Naperville
Streator
Kankakee
Marty Miller
Rudolph Turk
Ike Latimer
John Dementralis
E Benga
Es Se
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Tom O’callahan
Benny
Merle Reed
South Raynor Avenue
Bill Barrett
Lockport Clothier
Lawrence Murphy
Charley Graham
Woodruff Securities Company
Jim Rosenberg
J.T. Connors
Williams Street
Johnny Cassidy
Bolton
Wick
Hamilton
Tom Feeley
Po Ishare
Verne Bartley
Verne
Glen Olson
Joe Starika
John Maloney
Louis Lagger
John D’arcy
Allie Wagner
Chicago
Frank Zelko
Stateville
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