President Roosevelt and hot dogs in democracy
Editorial from a London newspaper portrays President Roosevelt as a symbol of American democracy. It praises his practical, balanced leadership while humorously describing a Yale visit where he and Governor Cross ate hot dogs, illustrating the president’s approachable style.
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Roosevelt
London
Pres. Roosevelt
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Wright
Governor Cross
Connecticut
New Haven
Cross
Yale
Woolsey Hall
MacDonald
King George VI
J. J. Cohen Opens Sale of Novelty Items at White Store
J. J. Cohen inaugurates one of the White Store’s largest sales with novelty attractions including a brown bear, an African ant, and a strong man. The event features a $50 weekly prize plus smaller prizes, awarded by ticket stubs drawn from a ballot box each Monday night starting the 16th.
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J. J.cohen
Vaueville
Mr. Cohen
Honor Couple Wed 50 Years
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pederson of 409 Sherman street they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. An all day open house was held last Saturday under the Ladies Aid of the First Norwegian Lutheran church where Mrs. Pederson is a charter member. Friends and relatives were received in the afternoon and the evening program included church members and a purse presentation by the congregation. Refreshments were served from a long table in the dining room with peonies sabie and snapdragons as centerpieces.
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Andrew Pederson
Sherman Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Norwegian Lutheran Church
Rockdale Oak Grove picnic boosts St Joseph church fundraising
Rockdale and Joliet residents gather for the seventh annual Oak Grove picnic to benefit St. Joseph's church. About 5,000 attendees hear speakers including Hon. Michael L. Igoe and Sen. Richard J. Barr. A flag dedication, band performances, a beer dinner, ball game, drum drill, and dancing fill the day. Local leaders announce a three-piece bedroom set giveaway from Fitzgerald's store. Oak Grove, a parish recreation center since 1932, serves 200 families and 28 nationalities, with a donated 70-foot flag pole and shrine stonework backing the event.
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Rockdale
Joliet
Oak Grove
St. Joseph’s Church
Michael L. Igoe
Richard J. Barr
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Veterans
Joseph Kuhar
Joseph Brons
Bolte
Redcoats
Fitzgerald
Olga Krzich
St. Joseph’s
Father Brons
John Zerwett
Anton Kerkos
Irish Night Opens Rainbow Pageant At Central School
Local Irish prepare for the Rainbow Pageant opening July 18 at Central school grounds to benefit St Marys Catholic Church. Fiddler Jesse James and Irish singer Ray Sheridan will perform along with Irish dancing. Villages for German Dutch Italian and English communities form other nights through July 29. W A Meyer chairs assisted by Frank Lichtenhauer and Art Melcher.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Old Erin
Jesse James
Ray Sheridan
W. A. Meyer
Frank Lichtenhauer
Art. Melcher
Joliet to Host Pioneer Day Celebration on July 18
Joliet will celebrate Pioneer Day next Wednesday with residents from all Will County gathering for a day of contests prizes and exhibitions. Prizes include oldest horse drawn vehicle bicycle automobile newspaper and family, plus oldest couple and costumes. Ribbons and certificates will honor antiques displays and participants led by committee chairs Phil Slocum and Mrs. George Arbeiter with events on courthouse steps and lawn.
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Will County
Joliet
C. J. Kellem
Association of Commerce
Asociation
Phil Slocum
Albert J. Stevens
Walter Neuman
George Arbeiter
Summer Classes Give Program Tonight at Hall
Children in St Marys summer school classes will close their month s work tonight with a program at St Marys parish hall North Ottawa Street Opening exercises start at 745 o clock public is invited no admission charge An exhibition of the youngsters handiwork will be shown and prizes awarded for the best display Songs dances and readings under the direction of Miss Dolores Urbani k and Miss Margaret Lowrey two of the teachers are on tonights program
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St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Parish Hall
North
Ottawa Street
Dolores Urbanik
Margaret Lowrey
Y M C A Tennis Team To Represent Joliet At State Meet
Four Joliet area Y M C A players will compete in the state meet at Decatur next Thursday through Saturday. Coach C R Make ever confirms the squad as the city’s top entrants for the event.
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Joliet
Decatur
C. R. Makeever
Gerson Blanks Chicago In Legion Tournament
The Central Grill Joliet baseball team defeated Lake Bluff 6 to 0 in Dundee to advance as a strong contender for the state title in the American Legion Junior League tournament.
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Gerson Blanks
Chicago
Central Grill
Joliet
American Legion
Lake Bluff
Dundee
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John H. Garnsey
J. J. Cohen
James McGrath
C.S. Farrell
Farrell Manufacturing Company
East Cass Street
Farrell
Crystal Lawns
Dot
Tie
Ginny
Burry
Kay
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