Joliet Universalists mark 100th anniversary and 25th pastor service
William R. McCabe notes Joliet St John's church observes its centennial and Dr Walter Macpherson’s 25 years as pastor. He recalls early founders, shared worship with Baptists, and the church’s social role in Joliet while praising Macpherson’s leadership and the lingering influence of the pioneers. The piece shifts to economic news about rising living costs and wage trends, citing Henry Wallace and Dawes forecasts.
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William R. McCabe
Joliet
Mllinois
Walter Macpherson
Dr. Laing
Dr. Macpherson
Macpherson
Universalists
Henry Wallace
Howeve
Wallace
Captain Pesavento Seeks Pension to Join State Service
Captain Pesavento applied for a pension to take effect by January 15 and would join the state fire marshall’s office under director Sherman Coulias. Joining the department in 1911, he rose to Assistant Fire Chief under Chief John Nygren and has long been in major fires over 20 years. Nygren praised his loyalty and capability while noting he is a valued officer and firefighter who has trained in Chicago and Springfield.
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Pesavento
John Nygren
Sherman Coulias
Fire Department
Nygren
Chicago
Springfield
Ventilate Homes To Fight Flu Says City Health Official
City health commissioner Dr. E J Higgins urges proper home ventilation to prevent the flu. He cautions that overly warm homes when stepping outside increase cold risk and stresses ventilation as a defense measure.
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E. J. Higgins
Quuzzer to Give Five Dollar Bills Next Week
Spectator readers have watched the Quuzzer shower crisp new one dollar bills. The list shows numerous residents who acknowledge receipt of dollar payments, with names and addresses continuing on page 14.
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Com
Quizzer’s NYA Sponsors Sales Course
Sales course classes sponsored by the National Youth Administration are held daily at the Chamber of Commerce with two sessions each day. The morning session begins at 10 o’clock and the afternoon session at 2 o’clock. Speakers include Arthur B. Kelly of Illinois Bell Telephone, Miss Lucille McGrath of the Illinois Employment Bureau, and D. D. Owens of the Public Service Company.
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National Youth Administration
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur B. Kelly
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Lucille McGrath
Illinois Employment Bureau
D. D. Owens
Public Service Company
Seek Parolee For Robbery At Illinois Grain Elevator
A paroled convict involved in a robbery at the Illinois Grain Elevator in Monee led to a chase by a local posse. The two bandits stole 145 dollars from a desk and 40 dollars from the victim, then ransacked the safe with no more money there. Police described one as about 30 and the other 50 or older. the elder may be the parolee. Authorities will show convict pictures to identify the suspect.
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Seereen
Harvey Koslstedt
Ilinois
Gordon Breen
Matthew Hartford
Kosistedt
Koslstedt
Golden Gloves bouts set for January February nights
Spectator Chicago Tribune event expects over 150 amateur boxers in the Golden Gloves at Catholic High gym. Promoters Marty Gleason and William Gross say entries exceed prior years. more than 100 signed up. Reserved tickets available at The Spectator office 115 Cass St. Watch for The Quizzer.
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Joliet and
Vicinity
Martin
Marty) Gleason
Catholic High School
Joliet
Emmett McGuire
Bill Treest
Chicago
Jack Elder
Notre Dame
Terence Fitzgerald
Catholic High
William Gross
Chicago Tribune
Catholic High Gym
Marty Gleason
The
Spectator
Cass St
Connors Names Kowalski as New Secretary
Michael Kowalski of 111 Elizabeth St. is chosen secretary to William Connors chair of Wilcounty Democratic Party after a meeting of 10 committeemen.
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Michael Kowalski
Elizabeth St
William Connors
Wilcounty Democratic Party
Kowalski
Public Forum Opens for Anonymous Letters to the Paper
The newspaper invites readers to share opinions in a public forum while offering anonymity. Citizens are asked to submit letters with names, though the names will not be published. The editor seeks thoughtful commentary on social life and community topics.
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M. A. Krause
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Fred Ruth, Jr
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Kelly Ave
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van Buren
James Stewart
Cornelia St
Charles F. Nieland
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Leonard Kallman
Mississippi Ave
William Bell
Meda Ave
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