Community Chest drive and drunken driving concerns
A columnist calls for public support of the Community Chest to aid hospitals and charities and criticizes city policies on drunken driving fines as a revenue tactic. The piece cites deterrence failures, notes examples from Joliet Pontiac and Chicago, and argues for genuine measures over money-raising in policing intoxicated drivers.
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Russia
Chicago Motor Club
Joliet
Pontiac
Chicago
Joliet Community Chest plans drive kick off tonight
The Joliet Community Chest unveils its second annual campaign at a complimentary dinner at the Rialto Cafeteria at 6 15 tonight. The event will outline agency work and campaign plans with no solicitation. Eleven agencies are supported and a thousand volunteers are anticipated across twelve vocational groups.
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Joliet Community Chest
Rialto
Chest
Joliet
Morning Star Mission
Public Health Council
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Salvation Army
Silver Cross Hospital
Louis R. Peyla
W. Franklin Barrett
James G. Holbrook
Wm. F. Meyer
Leon H. Sandiford
P. Francis Boetto
T. A. Cheadle
Thos. Flint
Wm. E. Fay
W. W. Hageard
Jas. G. Holbrook
Otis L. Jones
Thomas A. Lauer
Joseph Lewis
J. ©. MacKeever
A. W. Madsen
M. A. Maher
W. J. Murdock
Ralph L. Marsh
J. V. McCarthy
Jos
Automotive
Martin P. Gleason
William F. Meyer
Thomas A. Cheadle
Claude V. Allen
Mercantile
Charles I. Crawford
W. W. Haggard
Joseph S. Minnis
H. Heun
James W. Barr
George P. Petersen
Walter J. Jones
H. E. Cook
Jail Penalty Leaves Questionable Character Unclear
A fragmentary report notes a jail penalty with ambiguous character details. Authorities did not disclose the full identity or context, leaving readers without a clear understanding of who was affected or why.
Friendly Youth Plan Carnival at Chamber of Commerce
The Friendly Youth Organization led by Arthur Donovan plans a carnival February 24 to 27 at the Chamber of Commerce building to raise funds for youth recreation and social facilities. The group numbers over a hundred and seeks merchant and townsperson support with tickets offering admission and prize chances.
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Friendly Youth Organization
Chamber of Commerce
Friendly Youth Group
National Youth Association
Arthur Donovan
Donovan
Reutlinger Named City Editor of The Chicago American
Harry Reutlinger longtime reporter is promoted to city editor of The Chicago American. Edward Reticker, former city editor, becomes managing editor of the same paper in a reshuffled leadership move.
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Reutlinger City
American
Harry Reutlinger
Chicago American
Mr. Reutlinger
the American
Edward Reticker
Special Walgreen Section Highlights Weekend Bargains
Walgreen store offers Opportunity Days sale today through Saturday with major value. Edwin Klocke, manager, calls it one of Walgreens best value events. A four page ad contains price corrections for four items due to typographical errors.
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Walgreen Drug Store
Edwin Klocke
Walgreens
the Spectator
Atlas Jr
Klocke
Democrats Gather for Town Meeting at Troy Shack
Democratic leaders convened at Peter Dittmeyer’s shack in Troy for a local town business meeting. The informal gathering discussed ticketing and community issues during the late night progress update.
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Peter Dittmeyer
Troy
Wai
Gordon Breen Hurt as Cab Hits Squad Car Near Jail
Chief Deputy Gordon Breen, son of Sheriff Michael Breen, escaped serious injury when a taxicab struck his squad car at Chicago and Washington Streets. Cab driver Jack Burrill faced questioning. Frank Dupor sustained severe head injuries and was hospitalized. Breen was treated and released. Sheriff Breen urged cautious driving in wet weather.
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Gordon Breen
Michael Breen
Chicago
Washington Sts
Breen
Chicago St
Washington St
Dupor
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Burrill
Golden Gloves Boxing Worthy Seats At The Spectator
Reserved tickets for the Chicago Tribune Spectator Golden Gloves bouts at Catholic High gym on January 25 26 and February 1 are on sale at The Spectator Cass Street office. Prices: reserved 75 cents for Jan 25 26, final night February 1 reserved 1 dollar. general admission 40 cents and balcony 25 cents for the early dates, final night 75 cents and 40 cents.
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Chicago Tribune-Spectator
Catholic High Gym
The
Spectator
Cass Street
Bridge
Joliet Citizens Face Higher Taxes to Meet Salaries
Tax figures released by the county clerk show Jo liet citizens will pay 31 cents more in taxes this year than last. The city borrowed over 160000 to cover salaries and unpaid bills, a debt incurred by the Jones administration to meet expenses.
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Joliet
of Joliet
Jones
Republicans Not Anxious About Township Jobs
Republicans show little urgency in Plexa township races as few candidates step forward for elective offices. Despite lucrative tax assessor posts, aspirants are scarce and chatter suggests May or Jones backs nominating Arthur Kelly for the post.
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Jones
Arthur Kelly
St Josephs Church Plans Elks Ballroom Dance Night
St Josephs Church of Manhattan plans a dance and card party at the Elks ballroom next Wednesday evening. Elaborate arrangements promise a bonde crowd and festive annual party atmosphere.
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St. Joseph’s Church of
Manhattan
Elks Ballroom
Meet Oracle Opens New Joliet Town Column
A mysterious contributor known as the Oracle gains a dedicated Joliet Spectator column on page 16. The note includes a self description and a whimsical composite photo taken near Ipsiquoddy River during a salmon run.
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Spectator
Joliet
Ipsiquoddy
Symmetry of Figure Now Possible
Correct body management does the trick. Once learned, it can be forgotten about. The habit will continue to improve your figure steadily, without any conscious effort on your part at all. Do not miss the first article appearing on page 6.
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William R. McCabe
Shakespeare
Walgreen
Jack Burrill
Briggs St
Frank Duper
Loop District
Oracle
National Cleaners
O. C
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