Joliet Snippets and Local Notables Mix in Weekend Gleanings
A collage of Joliet town notes highlights Abe Arnin the auto expert outdoorsman planning skiing at Pilcher Park, city commissioner race costs, Claude Allen at a Chicago wholesale grocers meeting, and W. W. Smith’s birthday. Frank Doyle’s hotel plans, Dr. Webster Tomlinson’s wardrobe quirk, Joliet Ad Club's NBC visit, Ernie Delaney new Berghoff Inn manager, and Princess theatre lounge aquarium feature. Also mentions Walter Grometer pride, Follywood barber joke, John McCarthy wrestling interest, Lloyd Butterfield’s stop light idea, Monty Gon’s pumpkin pie pick.
New Joliet Store Reopens After Remodeling
Black and Crocker announce a fully remodeled store at the northwest corner of Raynor and Ruby. Al Baskin personally supervises the distinctive window displays admired by many Joliet residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
al Baskin
Joliet
William Douglas’s Chat and Chew Expands With Dine and Dance Annex
William Douglas’s Chat and Chew, a popular Jo liet gathering place, has enlarged its facilities by adding a dine and dance annex to attract more patrons and extend evening activities.
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William Douglas
Joliet
Old Tamers Night Wednesday at Joliet tavern event
The Joliet tavern hosts an Old Tamers Night on Wednesday with Babe Cuttin as master of ceremonies. A reunion of Ellis Minstrel and K. of C. stars is planned for a traditional jamboree. Claire Davidson and Frank Doyle organize to secure top entertainment for attending old timers and inviting younger guests. reservations urged.
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Hardli Joseph
Babe” Cuttin
Ellis Minstrel
K. of
Claire Davidson
Frank Doyle
Mr. Davidson
Joliet Volleyball Standouts Lead YMCA Teams
Gene Dinet a top Joliet volleyball player captains a YMCA team. The two sons of Company B Makeover Y physical instructor excel in tumbling and have been picked for the YMCA tumbling team.
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Joliet
Gene Dinet
Co. B Makeover
Joliet Junior College Wins Tight Conference Contest
Joliet junior college defeated Morton 41 to 37 in a Northern Illinois Junior College matchup here. Dom Jones led Joliet with 16 points in a steady all game effort. In the prelim, a semi pro squad from Kankakee beat Joliet 36 to 25.
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Joliet
Morton
Northernlinois
Ni ‘Joliet
Dom
Coat luggage with clear varnish for a fresh look
If your steamer or wardrobe trunk looks shabby for the holidays, apply clear varnish to restore its appearance and extend life. A bright enamel band helps identify your luggage and adds a touch of style.
Painted Clothes and Wicker Furnishings Trend Brief
A fragmentary note mentions freshening wicker clothes and painted fabrics for men with life and soft coral or lavender colors. It suggests thinning and even shedding into interstices for a finished look, reflecting a period fashion tip.
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the Spectator
Ben Aronson
Abe Arnin
Pilcher Park
Claude Allen
Chicago
National American Wholesale Grocers Association
Clover Farm
W. W. Smith
Frank
Louis Joliet Hotel
R. Webster Tomlinson
Jewett Ricker
NBC
Amos and
Andy
Ernie Delaney
Berghoff Inn
Ruby Street
Princess Theatre
Walter Grometer
Follywood
John Mc‘Carthy
Clothier
Lloyd Butterfield
Central Trades and Council
Monty” Gon
Vance-Fitzgibbons Furniture Co
Cor. Joliet and van Buren Sts
Hotel Louis
Joliet Tavern
Mel Emmerson
Louis Joliet
His
Harold
Babe” Cuttie
Junior College
Coimng Goadbedge
Ante Econstructio
Washington Street
Eastern Ave
Dial
Larry Terlep
A. Hansen
J.C. Adler Co
Jefferson At
Bluff
Park On
Ste
Oles
Saratoga
Seana
Tomato Juice Banner Boy
Eckerson
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