Local notes on city residents and upcoming election chatter
Johnnie Fitz adjusts alone after a weight loss since donning overalls. Ted Bates vows caution after a night clubbing incident. Birdie Kreigh visits from Lansing with his wife and four children. Wade Brady and Emmett O’Hearn enjoy shrimp. Brady may seek state senate. Micky Myers still disputed about a facial burn. Dan O’Connell joins a Peru bank. Mayor Hennessy plans to run again with seven others also likely to seek the office.
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Wade Brady
Emmett O’hearn
Brady
Exhibits by Will County Art Society February 15
A newly formed Will County Art Society announced exhibits to be held here around February 15. The event marks the society's start and showcases local artists.
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Will County Art Society
Paper executive to fly east for seven o'clock dinner
Fred Snedden will leave New York at 1 p m tomorrow by plane arriving at Chicago Municipal airport in time to drive home for a seven o clock dinner with his family. Thomas Bothwick of West Pines Tap Room is noted for a fondness for chicken giblets. Last Sunday he attended a giblet spread hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph Kramer. Marshall Wheeler, former newspaperman, may soon be appointed as personal press agent for Governor Horner.
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Fred Snedden
New York
Chicago
Thomas Bothwick
West Pines
Joseph Kramer
Marshall Wheeler
Horner
Packey McFarland Returns From L A CYO Boxing Meet
Packey McFarland came back from Los Angeles where he attended the CYO boxing tournament in which Chicago team participated.
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Packey” McFarland
Los Angeles
CYO
Chicago
Sam Robbins Proclaimed to Scout Spring Flat Hunting
The boys say Sam Robbins, a city advertiser, will go flat hunting when the robins return in the Spring, marking a youthful plan in local chatter.
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Sam Robbins
Advertiser
Glide of Ann Wagner and Lockport Gals with Chicago Lads
Ann Wagner and fellow Lockport women mingle with three attractive men from Chicago, sparking buzzing social chatter about the quartet and their lively company.
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Ann Wagner
Lockport
Chicago
Sergeant Corcoran’s daily walk keeps him fit
Veteran police sergeant Michael Corcoran maintains condition by walking three to five miles daily. Bridewell Keeper Frank Kubinski adds that the routine also keeps the sergeant’s appetite in splendid form.
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Michael Corcoran
Bridewell
Frank Kubinski
James Hennessy May Seek County Treasurer Post
City purchasing agent James Hennessy may run for county treasurer as a formal statement is expected within a few days.
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James Hennessy
Bishop Robert of St Bernard’s charch to hold vigil
A note from yesterday states that Bishop Robert of St Bernard’s church will perform a vigil at Kke Gardens on the night of February 7.
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Ather Robert
St.Bernard’s
Chirch
Kke Gardens
Paroled Stranger Confronts Morning Star Official
Peter McCarthy, superintendent of The Morning Star Mission, quips a proverb to a stranger in his bank office. The man replies that his sins found him out years ago and he has just been paroled today from Stateville.
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Peter McCarthy
Morning Star Mission
Stateville
Lawrence Crowley Quits Brewery Business
Bluff street scout reports Lawrence Crowley has left the brewery venture. Larry Nicholson, confined by an infected eye, is able to be about again after several days homebound.
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Lawrence Crowley
Bluff Street
Larry Nicholson
Alter Walking Comes Spring as Kirieich On Deck
Ruby and Hickory street correspondent notes Nick Kirieich among a group slated for alter walking this spring as local preparations begin.
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Nick Kirieich
Ruby and Hickory Street
Harv Watkins Plans Mayoral Run in Ruby Raynor District
Harv Watkins announces a spring mayoral bid in Ruby Raynor district. He shares a new story about a farmer attending a cabaret for the first time, describing it as a pip.
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Harv’ Watkins
Ruby- Raynor
Harv
Local tales of trains and intrigue in Stateville area
Dr Frank Chmelik spends evenings with an electric train Santa gave his oldest son. He orders a new signal pole and sections to enlarge the system each week. A romance blooms between a contracting businesswoman and a Stateville prison official. Mrs Albert Felman grows as a bridge player, according to our correspondent.
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Frank Chmelik
Santa Claus
Stateville
Albert Felman
Accordiag
Gold Coast
Michigan Beach to Become Real Honest Beach
Banker Ted Woodruff plans a major improvement for Michigan Beach next year. He continues to discuss the project with business associates and has not abandoned the idea.
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Ted Woodruff
Michigan Beach
Supreme Slovenian Union Officers to Be Honored in Joliet
National supreme officers of the Slovenian Catholic Union will be entertained by Joliet locals at Slovenian hall on North Chicago street. The week opens with a board meeting Monday morning. Local societies unite to honor the officers ending with a Thursday party by St. Genevieve society to celebrate Joseph Zalar’s 25th anniversary as supreme secretary.
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Slovenian Catholic Union
Chicago Street
Monda
St. Genevieve’s Society
Joseph Zalar
Joliet
Hip Fashion Trend For Women Sparks Accessory Boom
The new style finds women carrying a compact item at the hip as a chic statement. Designers note versatility and ease of access, while shoppers eye handbags and belts that accommodate the trend.
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Birdie” Kreigh
Texas Oil Company
Barnsdall Company
Lansing
Ini
Leo “Gus” Perry
Micky” Myers
The
Eagle
Dan O'Connell
Peru, Ill
William Hennessy
College of St. Francis
Ann Gimpel
Mary Frances Kaffer
Virginia Dillman
Marybell King
Majestic Theatre
Collins ST
Tombstone Canyon
Ken Maynard
Devil Horse
Nanan Nnennie
Marie Dressler
Wallace Beery
Organ Log
Betty Boop
Metro News
Joliet Farm Market
Joliet’s
Eee Eee
Case St
Jewell
Pocahontas
Leach
Chicago St
Spectator
Marilyn Grein
Marjorie Block
Marilyn
Carolyn Bloomquist
Lorraine Dwyer
Bobby Malloy
Billie Mooney
Janice Bloomquist
Raymond Berard
Shirley Berard
Jean Donahue
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