Around Joliet Tales and Quick Laughs From Town
In Joliet a column recalls light stories from readers about Tarzan star Johnny Weissmuller and stunts double Cadona, Primo Carnera’s English missteps, prohibition tag humor on a Rolls Royce, a cooperative property purchase, Frank Glasgow's orchestra shoe purchase caper, a speak easy bar machine gambit, and a scoop on illegal slot machines.
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Johnny Weissmuller
Tarzan
Cadona
Johnny
Joliet
Frank Glasgow
Maxwell St
Tickets scarce for G O P convention in Chicago
Judge Fred R. Adams head of Will county Republicans said only about 5,000 Illinois tickets are allotted for the National Republican convention opening June 14 in Chicago. Demand exceeds supply, many will be disappointed. season tickets sell for 17 to 22 dollars.
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Fred R. Adams
Chicago
Adams
Will County Republican Organization
Illinois
Ozarks Lure Tourists as Switzerland of America
The Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri are praised as the Switzerland of America with Branson at the heart of a scenic vacation region. Easy access, hiking and motor routes, abundant fishing and lakes, plus boating and golf facilities attract travelers. The Chicago Motor Club outlines maps and tips for Branson lodging and outings, warning about fishing limits for non residents.
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Switzerland
America
Ozark Mountains
Missouri
Chicago Motor Club
Ozarks
Rockies
Branson
Joliet
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Miss Julia Woodruff Ends 49 Years Teaching at Joliet High
Retired Joliet High School educator Miss Julia Woodruff of 209 N Hickory Jr concludes a 49 year teaching career. The article notes her long service and community impact in Joliet.
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Julia Woodruff
N. Hickory Jr
Joliet High School
Joliet Cubs
A. C
Edward Flink
Frank Flink
Lockport
Lombard College
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
de la Salle
Wilmington
Sodality Club Plans Card Party in June
The Sodality club of St Church met last night to plan a fashion show and card party set for June 21 at De La Salle Fr. School gymnasium. Bill Riley chairs the social committee and oversees arrangements.
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de la Salle
Providence
St. Francis
College of St. Francis
St. Francis Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes
Sodality Club
St Chirch
Chure
de la Salle Fr. School
Bill Riley
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Puslicki
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Puslicki 28 who died at St Josephs hospital will be held tomorrow at 830 a m at Morris avenue and at 9 a m at Josephs church Rockdale Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery
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Anna Puslicki
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Morris Ave
Joseph’s Church
Rockdale
Holy Cross Cemetery
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Switzerland of America
G. W. Cavanagh
N. Scott St
Spectator
Lake Taneycomo
White River
U.S. Highway
Ha Branson
Rolla
Centerville
Caledonia
Bloomington
Thames
Aelat River
Pontiac
Jolie
Chicago Motor Club Highway Dept
Crack Golfers
Big Run
Romeo
Warren Dawson
Wheaton
Don Armstrong
Aurora
Donald McGildray
New Golf Club
Fred W. Smith
Will
Chick Evans
Dawson
Armstrong
Smith
Evans
Puslicki
Lennon Bros
van Buren St
Corlett
AS Baskin
Louis Joliet Hotel
Paradise Food Mart
E. Jefferson St
Joliet’s
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