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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1929

Page

5

Socials and clubs highlight school notes and events

Mildred Woodcock hosted a bridge party at 1000 North Raynor Avenue on January 16 with Dolly Barber, Dolly Wagner, Marie Lutz and others. prizes went to Dolly Barber and Margaret Graham. Sam Emdin plans to graduate in June from a Grand Rapids high school and attend the University of Illinois in the fall. A January 19 party at 406 Grant Avenue featured several high school guests and bridge was the highlight. The College club will meet January 28 in the music room led by Catherine Heath. The Aviation Ball on January 17 drew praise for planning by officers Bess Waters, Stewart Hutchinson, Charles Schwab, Mary Shaughnessy, Myra Ball, Clara Schumm, Guydell Schwartz and Beatrice Scotland. The R O T C drills practice manual of arms under John Large.

Mildred Woodcock Raynor Avenue Dolly Barber Dolly Wagner Marie Lutz Cathryn Stephens Margaret Graham Caroline Carlin Virgo McCoy Catherine Ruline Jean Itzgerald Betty Groth Georgia Linter Sam Emdin Grand Rapids University of Illinois Lincoln Street Mich Bess Waters Stewart Hutchinson Charles Schwab Mary Shaughnessy Myra Ball Clara Schumm Guydell Schwartz Beatrice Scotland

Bridge Parties Held by Miss Stephens and Miss McCoy

On January 17 a bridge party at Miss Cathryn Stephens home on Buell avenue featured Georgia Linter Cathryn Meisrow Betty Groth and others with Dolly Barber and Helen Hensel winning prizes Refreshments followed An afternoon bridge at Miss Virginia McCoy s West Park Drive hosted Betty Groth Catheryn Stephens Margaret Graham Dolly Barber and others with prizes awarded to Betty Groth and Helen Hensel. Mr and Mrs Lynn Halverson of Madison Wisconsin welcomed a son born January 18 Halverson a former Physiography teacher at the local high school is the father.

Cathryn Stephens Buell Avenue Georgia Linter Cathryn Meisrow Betty Groth Margaret Graham Carolin Carlin Marie Lutz Norma Delander Rosalind Pence Helen Hensel Mary Hamlin Marion Young Mildred Woodcock Margaret Fargo Shirley Berger Dolly Wagner Lois Delander Dolly Barber Lynn Halverson Madison, Wis Halverson

Afternoon Bridge Party Hosts Prize Winners

Miss Beulah Green hosted an afternoon bridge at her Lin den avenue home last Saturday. Attendees included Margaret Wiswell Beatrice Scotland Ethel Scotland Katheryn Mesirow Shirley Berger Jean Fitzger ald Virginia Bolton Helen Hensel Mary Hamlin Margery Lasker Lucile Callahan Rosaline Pence Marion Young Catherine Ruline and Dolly Barber. Lucile Callahan and Dolly Barber won prizes. Dolly Barber 29 319 Sherman street is currently ill. Separate notes mention Ruth Wekerlin bob ride attendees Jean Fitzgearld Fish Hartman LaVeaughn Linquist Ray Reeves Helen Hensel Fred White Ruth Wekerlin Loyd Bush Rolly McDonald Leonard Rosen Catherine Miz Bob Meek chell Rip Wylie Catheryn Mesirow and after the ride they dined and danced at Ruths Gougers Crossing.

West Park Drive Virginia McCoy Betty Groth Catheryn Stéphens Margaret Graham Dolly Barber Beatrice Scotland Shirley Berger Helen Hensel Ruth Cooper Catherine Ruline Catherine Mesirow Mildred Woodcock Margaret Fargo Norma Delander Dolly Wagner Georgia Linter Lois Delander Ruth Wekerlin Jean Fitzgearld Fish Hartman LaVeaughn Linquist Ray Reeves Fred White Loyd Bush Rolly McDonald Leonard Rosen Catherine Miz Bob Meekchell Rip”? Wylie Catheryn Mesirow Ruth Gougers Crossing

Joliet Junior College Schedule Finish Line For Season

Besides practice games only five contests remain for Joliet Junior College basketball. Remaining games include Marseilles on Jan 25 Elgin Feb 1 Rockford Feb 22 Gardner Mar 1 and Morris Mar 2. Joliet JC meets Normal tomorrow and Pleasantview College next Tuesday.

Joliet Marseilles Elgin Rockford Gardner Morris Joliet Junior College Pleasantview College

Former J T H S English Instructor Teaches in California

Former J T H S English instructor Miss Jones is teaching in California. Several former high school students have returned to the school this semester including Margaret Heilman Kenneth Allen and Glen Kelly who was a basketball and football star.

Miss Jones California Margaret Heilman Kenneth Allen Glen Kelly

Speed Boys Nominate Officers In Joliet A C

At a regular meeting the Joliet Speed Boys A C named officers led by president Julius G Weese and treasurer John M Weese. Election set for Tuesday February 12 from seven to nine. The group planned a dance January 26, a Euchre and Bunco party February 1, and the annual banquet February 9 in the club rooms.

Joliet Speed Boys A. C Julius G. Weese Joseph Weiman Fred van Ham Loren Thomas John M. Weese James McDonald Peter Stimac Lawrence Pubentz Clarence Weiman Michael Penosky Frank Gerson

Boy Scout Birthday Observance Set for February

Feb 8 marks Scouts officially coming of age in Joliet with a nation wide observance involving renewal of oath and pledge. Anniversary week follows with a court of honor Feb 13 and a mobilization stunt by troops to test speed and readiness. Scout Sunday Feb 9 and Scout Day in school Feb 11 highlight activities. Feb 12 a Morris banquet launches scoutmasters training with Superintendent Harvard as speaker.

Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Rotary Joliet Morris Harvard of

Scoutmasters Meet at Steel Works Club in Joliet

On Monday evening February 4 Joliet scoutmasters are invited to gather in the boy scout rooms at the Steel Works club. Local scout officials will attend and outline plans for the coming year.

Joliet Steel Works Club

Joliet Scouts Attend Region Seven Officers Training Conference

Joliet delegates J L Longley L A Touzalin H H Hughes Paul E Mapes and E M McConnell attended Region Seven officers training January 15 16 at Edgewater Beach Chicago. James E West and Dr George T Fisher spoke at the banquet. A Joliet Scoutmasters meeting discussed anniversary week for Scouting 21st anniversary on February 8 with plans to observe the Will Grundy county area council events.

Joliet Chamber of Commerce Will-Grundy County H. H. Hughes Steel Works Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss America Grant Avenue Margaret Wiswell Gertrude Johannson Doris Eib Catherine Mitchell Virginia Bolton Ethel Scotland Dorothy Haslett Music Room Catherine Heath The Manual of Arms John Large Sherman Street Virginia Miller BOY Scout Chase Auto Stephen’s Luggage and Golf Shop Jefferson ST Hartmann LYONS Washington ST Joliet, Ill Zero Ice CO
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