Senator Barr Opens New Woodruff Links Golf Course
Senator Barr unveils Woodruff Links on Barr Highway with Roger Ervin as manager and Loren Ervin as assistant pro. A 27-hole complex includes 18 holes at 6330 yards par 78 and a women’s nine hole track at 3160 yards par 44 with local merchants promising opening day support and a crowd likely to attend. Prices mirror Woodruff Links with weekday and weekend rates. spectators from outside Will county pay 1 and 1.5 dollars on Saturday and Sunday.
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Roger Ervin
Woodruff
Loren
Pilcher
Barr Highway
Will County
Sony
Local Town Chatter Nests Names and Small News Bits
Brief notes recount neighborhoods and people: Larry Fox may buy a new car while West Park streets wear down his current ride. Licky Lyons allegedly made a bundle on a Bradley boss tip about the village. Eddie McGuire's quartet performed at a Woodruff banquet with Eddie leading the group. Jo liet’s Ed die is tipped as a premier song bird. Matt Gaffney reports Eddie Maloney has stopped Bloomington trips. Red Christiansen reportedly buys a new auto. John Jenco spends spare time at the Michigan beach surf. Janet Gaynor favors ice box cookies she bakes. Reginald Moir is said to have a strong case involving Helen G.
Redmond Defeats Boyston In Intercollegiate Match
In the national intercollegiate golf tournament at Olympia Fields Illiam Redmond of Joliet representing Notre Dame beat Joe Boyston of Michigan 4 and 3 in the second round. Redmond advanced by defeating F Fuller of Southern 6 and 5 in the opening round.
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Olympia Fields
Illiam Redmond
Joliet
Notre Dame
Joe Boyston
University of Michigan
Redmond
F. Fuller
Southern
Heat Drives Record Crowds to Joliet Beaches and Quarries
Torrid weather this past week swells attendance at Joliet area beaches and quarries. The No well park pool sees daily crowds surpassing last year by 800, with Michigan beach packed morning to night and extra safety measures urged for supervision near life nets and dangerous quarry sites. The forecast calls for about ten more days of heat.
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Joliet
Glenock Board
Nowell Park
Michigan Beach
Altho
Michigan Central Named in Suits for Damages
The Michigan Central railroad was named defendant in three damage suits totaling $10 000 filed in circuit court yesterday. The actions arise from an accident that killed brothers James M Boyle and Daniel F Boyle and injured Mrs Beatrice Boyle.
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Michigan Central Railroad
James M
Daniel F. Boyle
Beatrice Boyle
Man Seeks Kind Words Amid Family and Neighbor Critique
A man complains of scarce praise from his wife, children, and neighbors. Harsh criticism leaves him shrinking at any rare kind words, highlighting a life shadowed by negativity and social strain.
Drugists Enjoying Convention Here
The annual state convention of druggists is under way in the Chamber of Commerce convention hall. A motion picture titled Building up a Prosperous Business was shown. Julius H. Riemenschneider, president of the national association, spoke on Urgent Problems Which Confront Us, and James P. Crowley chaired a legislative committee report. Wives of delegates were hosted at a luncheon and card party at the country club. Leading state authorities will address sessions this afternoon at 2, and the association banquet was held last night at 7.
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Chamber of Commerce
Julius H. Riemenschneider
National Association
James P. Crowley
Country Club
Association
Woman Struck by Automobile in City Incident
Mrs. Valentine Tonovitch of 823 Liberty Street suffered minor injuries after being struck on Collins Street between Clay and Ohio by a car driven by Floyd Hensel of Plainfield. The driver transported her home and Dr. V J Cohenour was summoned.
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Valentine Tonovitch
Liberty Street
Floyd Hensel
Plainfield
Collins Street
Clay
Ohio Streets
V. J. Cohenour
Ballroom Reopened as Skating Rink, Joliet Trust Announces
Announcement by Joseph Barr of Joliet Trust and Savings Bank states the ballroom and second floor rooms of the Chamber of Commerce building were converted to a skating rink for public use.
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Joseph Barr
Joliet Trust and Savings Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Life Insurance Sales Rise in Early 1931
Insurance figures show Illinois life sales totaling 252 million 267 thousand dollars in the first four months of 1931. Thirty two percent of companies reported gains for April, signaling uneven progress in the industry.
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Illinois
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Lyons
Eddie McGuire
Matt Gaffney
Youth About Town
Eddie Maloney
Rock Island
Bloomington
Christiansen
John Jenco
Surf
Janet Gaynor
Reginald Moir
Helen G
Billy Redmond
Joseph Boyston
Michigan Central
Paradise Gardens
E. Jefferson St
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
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