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New Ruby Street Bridge Opening Draws Large Crowd
An estimated 15 000 to 20 000 people will attend Joliet’s Ruby Street Bridge opening parade on Saturday. Lt Gov Donovan will speak among state officials of waterways and highways and federal engineers. Boat races along the river are planned with four prize events sponsored by Northwest Side Civic association and Joliet Boat Club.
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Ruby Street
Ruby
Thomas F. Donovan
Northwest Side Civic Association
Joliet Boat Club
Ralph Goldfuss
Jackson Street Bridge
Santa Fe Bridge
Northwst Side
Edward H. King
Arthur Wunderlich
Edward J. Mayer
Raymond Smith
John Berlin
Frank Vranichar
Everett Cox
Cyril Stabler
Harvey Watkins
F. Bannon
G. Jovanovich
Ted Merriman
Joliet Packard Company
Jackson Street
Raynord Avenue
Mitchell and Company