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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1935

Page

1

Ferrell Butler Dies in Saginaw Michigan

Ferrell Butler aged 42 son of William J Butler of 101 Oakley Avenue died Tuesday morning in a Saginaw hospital of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held in Oshkosh Wisconsin his former home. He was born and raised here and graduated Joliet Township High School 1912. He worked in the theatre business and was exploitation manager of the Great States theatres in Michigan. Survived by his father a daughter Billie his wife and son in Michigan.

Ferrell Butler William J. Butler Oakley Avenue Saginaw Michigan Osh Kosh Wisconsin Mr. Butler Joliet Township Great States Theatres Butler Billie

Church Committee Plans New Community Night

The Central Presbyterian church will inaugurate a community night with a March 8 banquet at 6 30 pm. If successful, it may become annual. Chicago attorney Harry X Cole will speak on Marriage and Divorce.

Central Presbyterian Church Pr m Harry X. Cole Young Attoreyes Chicago

King Nutcracker to Be Presented at College Sunday

The College of St. Francis chorus ballet and orchestra will present Franz Bornshein's King Nutcracker based on The Nutcracker Suite on Sunday March 3 at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Elizabeth Burke narrates. Grace Cosenza portrays King Nutcracker.

The College of St. Francis Franz _ Bornshein Tschaikovsky Elizabeth Burke King Nutcracker Grace Cosenza

Plane proves it can carry autos in war

Air transport and the automotive industry joined hands this week in an experiment in which the giant Uppercu Burnelli monoplane soared into the zero temperatures one mile over Floyd Bennett Field in New York with a sports roadster lashed to the underside of its fuselage.

Floyd Bennett Field New York

Whipp Likely to Stay In Position Amid Remainder of Horner Term

Circulating reports claim Warden Whipp will remain in place during Governor Horner’s term. When pressed, Whipp gave no firm commitment.

Horner Warden Whipp

Carrier Boys Collect Soon for The Spectator

The Spectator will begin monthly carrier collections on most routes within a day or two. If you have complaints call 9224 and the issue will be addressed promptly. New carrier boys carry identification cards and can show credentials if questioned.

Championship Games On Y M C A Schedule

YMCA announces a week of championship games in basketball and volleyball. C R Makeever, physical director, lists today's schedule with matches including Sooner A versus Whiffers for round championship and Jeds against Jaces with Sharks facing Dragons.

Vollyball C. R. Makeever Y” Basketball League Sooner A Whiffers Jeds Jaces Sharks Dragons

Revenue Men Capture Two Men After Thrilling Chase

Government agents seized an alcohol still capable of about 100 gallons per day at 604 Clay Street and arrested two men, Stanley Semplinski and Joseph Charnik, after a chase. The raid found mash, equipment, and alcohol ready for delivery. the still was demolished. The men face charges under the revenue stamp act and were to have a hearing in Chicago.

Clay Street Stanley Semplinski Joseph Charnik United States Chicago

Hennessy Jones Prove Popular Primary Nominees for Mayor

Mayor William A. Hennessy and master mechanic George T. Jones led the field in the primary for mayor with general election set for April 16. Hennessy drew broad support though less than Jones, while Commissioner Samuel E. Shepley topped the commissioner race with 7,000 votes, far ahead of David H. Lentz. Police Magistrate John J. Nicholson led the slate with 9,948 votes. Fisher had 4,204.

William A. Hennessy George T. Jones Illinois Steel Company Hennessy Mr. Jones Samuel E. Shepley Shepley David H. Lentz William H. Lennon Joseph “Jimmy” O’neill Robert H. Wraith Joseph F. Whalen Louis Cordano William C. Delihanty John J. Nicholson David Fisher

Warmer Weather Forecast for Weekend Across States

Weatherman predicts a warmer weekend with a mild rise in temperatures in northern states. Early signs point to a mild spring for central states as clouds increase tomorrow and winds shift northwest at speeds up to 16 mph.

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