Free Fireworks Display Tonight At Joliet Airport
More than 15 000 people are expected for Joliet Municipal airport fireworks sponsored by the park board and the Association of Commerce. The show starts about nine with buses from downtown at seven. Police led by Capt. John Graham and state officers will manage crowds and traffic. The 1940 Will county athlete award to Frank Wardley will be presented to his parents in his absence.
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Joliet Municipal
Park Board
Association of Commerce
George F. Mahoney Jr
John Graham
Reuben Cardwell
James O'Neill
Wardley
Mahoney
Dan
Will County
Frank Wardley
Frank
George P. Wardley
Jefferson Street
Farrell Plant Above Normal for Busy Season
Farrell Manufacturing reports operations slightly above normal with new orders tied to the National Armament Plan. J Clayton Farrell notes the plant runs five days a week, 150 employees on two shifts, and expects brighter business ahead with potential hiring if demand grows.
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Farrell Manufacturing Company
Farrell Company
National Armament Plan
J. Clayton Farrell
Farrell
Makers Picnic at Oak Grove in Rockdale August 10
Local 2721 I M A of N A plans a day at Oak Grove Rockdale with an indoor ball game bocci and horseshoe pitching A free evening dance features Tony Trizna's orchestra Refreshments will be served on the grounds.
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Oak Grove
Rockdale
N. A
Tony Trizna
Auto Drivers Tell Story Why We Have Accidents
A satire on self righteous drivers cites insurance claim excerpts to show people insist on being right. The article quotes C M Seagraves of the Illinois Agricultural Association and lists humorous statements about collisions with lamps, cows, pedestrians, and streetcars.
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U. S
C. M. Seagraves
Illinois Agricultural Association
Seagraves
Mr. Man
Clarence Gitthens Nabbed For Hose Theft At Store
Clarence Gitthens 62, of Jackson Michigan, was arrested after a Kresges employee caught him taking nine pairs of ladies hose from a counter. Police speculate he planned to sell them, with items valued at 69 cents per pair. He was detained at the police headquarters.
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Clarence
Jackson, Mich
A. F. Hanner
Kresge Dollar
Hanner
Gitthens
No Fireworks for Convicts at Warden Ragen’s Prison
Warden J E Ragen refused convicts requests for a fireworks display today and quipped that fireworks might inspire escape ideas while noting no unusual entertainments would occur. Convicts may watch a ball game or use recreation fields. The piece also notes the Indian rupee’s silver 180 grain foundation.
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J .E. Ragen
Ragen
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