Democrats canvass city petition drive for aldermanic government
Democrats noon canvass aims to collect 6000 signatures to restore aldermanic rule replacing the current commission form. Precinct committeemen join a special committee to circulate recall petitions. if enough are gathered, a special election could occur by fall with a voters decision by September 1. Mayor Hennessy opposes a costly special election favoring the regular spring vote. The campaign group includes Connor, McHugh, Stephen, McFadden, Bagnell, McGann, Blackburn. J J Wellnitz serves as legal adviser.
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Diet Democrats
Commission Em
Ecinct
Democrats
William A Hennessy
William Connors
Edwin F. McHugh
Michael J. Stephen
Joseph McFadden
Fred Bagnell
J. J. McGann, Jr
William H. Blackburn
J. J. Wellnitz
Meade Songs Earn Editorial Praise at War Mothers Event
Jack Meade at the state convention of the American War Mothers in Joliet received high praise from the organization’s publication. The former American Legion adjutant and Chamber of Commerce secretary entertained with songs, including popular Scottish numbers, and danced for the group. Grat Green of Joliet, author of My Heart Is Ho Illinois, joined on piano.
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Jack Meade
the American War Mothers
Joliet
Moose Lodge Initiation And Entertainment In Illinois
Moose lodges of northern Illinois will convene at Mooseheart on Sunday June 24 for their annual initiation and entertainment. J W Kelly secretary of Moose Order No 308 announced the event.
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Moose Lodges
Northern Illinois
Mooseheart
J. W. Kelly
Order of Moose
Sheriff Warns on Highway Parkers and Roadside Repairs
Sheriff Oliver Flint says careless motorists who partially park on highways to repair tires or make mechanical adjustments cause many accidents and must be stopped. The warning states enforcement will target roadside parkers and reckless drivers.
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Oliver Flint
Goldblatt Brothers Open Award Contest
Goldblatt's beauty salon hosts a contest to engage Joliet women ages 16 to 60. Prizes will go to the best four line rhyme to the tune of Pretty Baby describing the store. Entries close July 9 at 6 30 pm with winners announced July 13 in the Spectator.
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Joliet
Goldblatt
the Spectator
al Krystal
M. L. Weitzenfeld
Thomas J. Ryan
Dover Street
Charlotte Rubens
Richards Street
Edward Salesnik
Kelly Avenue
Brother of Packy Wins Big in Last Night’s Battle
Jimmy McFarland, brother of Packy, reportedly defeated John Tezak in a tough bout, taking a substantial win and prize.
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Jimmy McFarland
John Tezak
Lions Honor Flag at Noon Meeting
The Lions club held a noon meeting at the Y M C A with James C Bell delivering a Flag Day address. The program also featured music as part of the commemorations.
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Stars and Stripes
Lions Club
James C. Bell
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Shaw’s
Pure Fruit Jellies
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Dinet
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