Governor Emmerson to Attend Joliet Bridge Dedication
Governor Louis Emmerson is slated as honored guest for the deep waterway project inspection and Jackson Street bridge dedication in Joliet. Officials expect the event in late August with a civic luncheon likely the same day as the ceremony. navigation aimed for November progress and strong interest from state and county officials.
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Joliet
Jackson Street
Governo Louis Emmerson
Lockport
Starved Rock
Springfield
Ghostly convict woos inmates with nightly serenades
The ghostly prisoner Lalon Chrysler, once the prison's specter, was uncovered after female inmates praised the singing inmate’s voice. One prisoner angrily blamed a warder for exposing the haunting, demanding ten years for minding others’ business.
Shorts banned on city tennis courts stir debate
The city issues orders prohibiting shorts for girls on municipal tennis courts this summer. Some residents resist, citing tradition and comfort, while officials back the rule as part of uniform standards. The piece notes prior fashion shocks and hints at possible future regulations.
Lyons Selected to Instruct Felons at Prison
James N. Lyons an employee at the old prison was chosen by Assistant Warden E M. Stinlerel to lead the athletic program. About 2 000 inmates will receive daily group instruction in physical development due to reduced prison shop work.
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James N. Lyons
Old Prison
Yestern
E. M. Stinlerel
Cars Pulled From Western Quarry In Week
A 1931 Ford coupe without plates was recovered from the bottom of Western Quarry. Sheriff Oliver Flint said three other cars remain at the site, found by local divers or swimmers. Authorities will continue efforts to recover all vehicles and identify owners.
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Oliver Flint
Four Pilots Pass Government Tests at Municipal Airport
Murray Hall of the Department of Commerce announced that one transport, one limited commercial and two private pilot licenses were issued after test flights at the Municipal Airport. Roy McGuire of Lockport earned the transport license for an excellent display of flying skills. Ralph Wilson of Schiler Park received the limited commercial license, while William Brons on and John Froch of West Chicago were awarded private pilot licenses.
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Murray Hall
Department of Commerce
Roy McGuire
Lockport
Ralph Wilson
Schiler Park
Ill
William Bronson
John Froch
West Chicago
Paw Prints a Ruth Reynolds Short Story Opens on Page Five
Ruth Reynolds presents a short story Paw Prints in today's Spectator on page five for ten minutes of entertainment. Gentlemen on Guard begins as a new serial in The Spectator next week. readers are urged to get a copy weekly.
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Spectator
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Evelyn
Forest Park Cemetery
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