No Politicians in This Group States Hennessy Appointment
Mayor William A. Hennessy appoints a nine member business and civic group to carry Joliet’s stand in the bridge controversy before Gov. Emmerson. The committee will oppose steps at Jefferson and Cass street pedestrian approaches and will present a city hall resolution from local property owners and civic leaders. City Attorney Faulkner leads the discussion with Atty. John D Arcy and park board rep Ray Pilcher joining Theo d or Gerlach in supporting the plan.
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William A. Hennessy
Joliet
Louis L. Emmerson
Jefferson
Cass St
Emmerson
Atty
John D’arcy
D’arcy
James W. Faulkner
Ray Pilcher
Park Board
Theodore Gerlach
John D’arcy, Sr
City Hall
D'Arcy
Thurston to Return for Joliet Engagement Tonight and Tomorrow
Meet Thurston the world renowned magician greets Joliet figure Jay Smith at Hotel Joliet before performing at the Rialto tonight and tomorrow. An Around the Town sketch recounts Thurston's life as he heads to Chicago afterward.
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Howard Thurston
Joliet
Louis Joliet
Jay Smith
International Association of Magicians
Thurston
Rialto
Chicago
Supreme court decision expected in Bolton-Whalen election contest
A high court ruling is anticipated soon in the Bolton-Whalen election contest as reports indicate a decision may come within the next few days.
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Supreme Court
Bolton-Whalen
Hazel’s a Boy Seeks World Wanderings in Disguise
Hazel Wheeler an 18 year old girl dressed as a boy left Geneva State School for Girls and wandered into town. Officer Clair Bratton suspected something unusual about the youth and questioned her. Hazel was hungry and returned to Geneva escorted by Matron Minnie S Nolan.
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Hazel Wheeler
Hazel
State School
Geneva
Clair Brarton
Office Bratton
Minnie S. Nolan
Ray Voitik To Lead Joliet Crusader Group
Ray Voitik a well known local gro cer was elected chairman of the Joliet chapter of the Main Street Crusaders at a Y M C A meeting. The group of 65 merchants will be Joliet Main Street Crusaders with Frank Sterne as vice chairman and Anton Paschertz Jr secretary treasurer. Both are in grocery and meat business. Meetings set for the first and third Thursdays each month at the Y M C A.
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Ray Voitik
Joliet
Main Street Crusaders
Joliet Main Street Crusaders
Frank Sterne
Anton Paschertz, Jr
Roadhouse Bandits Unable To Get Bail
Three Chicago bandits captured after a road house holdup north of Joliet are jailed unable to post 10 000 bail set by Justice of the Peace A W Graham. Arthur Schroeder 37 Frank Del Rego 29 and Harry Rose 24 are charged with raiding the White House inn taking jewelry and cash and will be held until trial or bail.
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Chicago
Joliet
Justice of the Peace
A. W. Graham
Arthur Schroeder
Frank del Rego
Harry Rose
White House Inn
Parents See Youths Stage Show at Camp
Joliet parents attend the play Westward, Ho by the boys at the Steel Works health camp near Troy. The show marks the end of the two week outing funded by local contributors.
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Joliet
Steel Works
Troy
Schelling Back Pay Sought After Police Dismissal
Mayor Hennessy says efforts to obtain five months back pay for Officer Henry Schelling, recently dismissed from the force, are expected to succeed within the next few days.
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Schelling
Henry Schelling
William A. Hennessy
Two Women and Four Men Periled in West Side Robbery
Police seek three bandits after a beer basement raid netted about 85 dollars. Joseph Lukan and his wife and daughter were bound, one man forced Lukan to reveal a cash box containing 45 dollars in bills and 40 in nickels. The suspects escaped before officers arrived.
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West Side
Joseph Lukan
Raub St
Lukan
Helen
Carl Stonich
Unusual Name Causes Police Mix-Up in Shoplift Case
Chief Nicho las Fornango questions George Washington after merchandise theft at a loop department store. Washington, a man of color, is arrested and jailed while the chief doubts the alibi. In a later wrench, George proclaims the lie cannot be told, invoking his famous namesake.
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George Washington
Nicholas Fornango
George
O. K
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Frank Schanda
Schanda
Hennessy
Crusader Group
Yeggs
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