Real Property Survey Initiative Promises Housing Data
Saivey is conducting a confidential Real Property Survey for the FHA and FERA with headquarters at 301 Will County National Bank Building. It will gather data on housing types, construction, condition, utilities, occupancy by age and race, and will be kept confidential for statistical use only. Enumerators must keep all information secret, face dismissal and legal action if breached.
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Elles
FHA
FERA
Will County National Bank
White Store Picnic Delights in Aurora Exposition Park
White Store workers enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Exposition Park in Aurora featuring baseball games running races tug of war balloon contests and eating frolics led by Chief Cook J J Cohen. A women’s tug o war upset the muscular men as the day’s surprise highlight.
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Exposition Park
Aurora
J. J. Cohen
First Slovenian Day Draws 5000 People in Oak Grove
The United Slovenian societies of Rockdale held their first annual Slovenian Day at Oak Grove last Sunday with about 5,000 in attendance. Rose Jagodnik was crowned queen by Marie Shetina, with Lillian Juliant Frances Sterle Anna Wanagaitis as maids of honor and Helen Strojin Ann Penko Adeline Mosskus in the coronation court. John Shetina acted as master of ceremonies with John I Jevitz Jr. of Joliet aiding, as Joliet fraternal orders represented. 1935 federation officers include Shetina president Oberstar first VP Bostjancic second VP Urbancic secretary Kamnikar treasurer.
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United Slovenian Societies of
Rockdale
Oak Grove
Rose Jagodnik
Joseph Jagodnik
Moon Avenue
Marie Shetina
Lillian Juliant
Frances Sterle
Anna Wanagaitis
Helen Strojin
Ann Penko
Adeline Mosskus
John Shetina
Federation
John I. Jevitz, Jr
Joliet
Vadies Union
Holy Family Union
S.8.c. U
We. F
Triglay
Anton Oberstar
Mary Bostjancic
Louis Urbancic
John Kamnikar
Velazco’s 1024 compositions in 64 hours on air
Emil Velazco, with a portable pipe organ and a 12-man orchestra, is slated to perform at Dellwood Park on July 10. He once memorized and played 1024 distinct compositions in 64 consecutive hours on the air, a feat noted by Robert Ripley in his cartoon. The 1929 record remains a high point of his career as featured organist.
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Emil Velazco
Dellwood Park
Robert I
Ripley
New Fireworks Display Sets Joliet Aglow Today
Joliet shops unveil an array of new fireworks including miniature machine gun caps rockets and radio ear devices for the deaf with explanations on safe use. Vendors report strong sales of loud Chinese firecrackers and safety catches on the new guns.
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Joliet
Nomination of Officers Set for July 15 at Harwood Post
Harwood Post of the American Legion will nominate officers and directors for the ensuing year on July 15 per George Hendrick. Delegates to the state convention at Quincy August 24-27 will also be nominated at that time. The election of officers is planned for August 6 and a membership campaign is expected to boost veteran enrollment in the coming two weeks.
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Harwood
American Legion
George Hendrick
Quincy
Legion
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Velazco
E. Jefferson ST
Wen
Ksh
Pric Olives
Rosedale Spanish
Sweet Sunkist
Swift
S % Pt
Eastman
Kodaks and Films
Hee
Tm. Joliet
EAL. Terws Walsh Oil CO
Jefferson Street
Motorola
Palm Beach
AL Baskin
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