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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1942
Page
10
Ardis Goeken, 15, daughter of Rev and Mrs John Goeken, is a noted marimba artist from 55 W Benton St. She began at 11 in a Broadway School class band under teacher Gladys Berger choosing xylophone. The piece contrasts marimba and xylophone, praising rich organ like tones.
The article notes James Howell an Elgin attorney and Republican primary candidate with prior Democratic run in 1932. It profiles Ardis, a high school marimba student and teacher, detailing lessons, performances, and a humorous bracelet mallet incident. Also mentions Merton J. Shepley as a sheriff candidate. It ends with a remark that Australia has the least average elevation.
Oak Park and Joliet Y M C A wrestlers meet in the main gym tonight at 8. Joliet fields a strong lineup with Carrol Garrett three time state champion at 125 pounds and Daniel Nicholson never pinned at 165 pounds. Heavyweights Glen Bishop Robert Meeks Cy Reneau Truman Sailor and James Catarella bolster Joliet looming tough matches for Oak Park.
An evangelism conference is set for Sunday at Richards Street Methodist Church with sessions at 2 45 pm and 7 pm. Representatives from 20 district Methodist churches are expected. Dr Charles Skinner leads the event with Framz Parks and Dr Edmund J Kiep as speakers. The Young People's choir provides music and a 5 30 pm supper is served by the Ladies Service guild.
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