Nationally Known Minister Will Hold Services Here
Rev. Sidney W. Powe of Elgin will conduct evangelistic meetings at the First Baptist church for a week starting tonight at 7:30. Known for pre Easter missions in the middle west he built a following in Newark and Jersey City. He speaks nightly on Christ's Fool and is a former WAAM radio host and former business man.
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Sidney W. Powe
Elgin
First Baptist Church
Powell
Middle-West
Ew Jersey
Newark
Jersey City
Atlantic Highlands
WAAM
Firsttist Church of
State issues 1933 license plate drive planned
Springfield reports a statewide license plate check will issue arrest tickets to violators of the 1933 plate rule. Sergt. James O'Neil of Joliet says no definite start date has been received yet, but enforcement will begin within days.
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Springfield
State Department
James O’neil
Joliet
Anderson Opens Ready-to-Wear Store Tomorrow
The Anderson's Ready-to-Wear store for ladies opens to the public tomorrow at 116 Chicago Street. The new interior features knotty pine woodwork with a black and silver scheme and mulberry carpets. The public is invited to inspect the store.
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Anderson's
Chicago Street
Book Shop Set to Move to New Quarters Soon
The Book Shop, located at 316 North Chicago Street, runs a removal sale with one third to one half off all merchandise to clear stock. Proprietor Tony Markelz expects to move two doors south of the First National Bank by April first.
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Chicago Street
Tony Markelz
Imeorder
Firstational Bank
Bridge Approach Road Repairs Delayed By Company
Mayor William Hennessy said the city street department is not tasked with maintaining the east approach to the Cass Street bridge. He faulted Powers-Thompson for repeated temporary fixes as heavy traffic reopens holes. He urged slow driving until permanent concrete is poured after frost thaws.
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City Street Department
Cass Street
William Hennessy
Powers-Thompson Company
Barrowman Plans Sheriff Candidacy Amid Service Career
William Barrowman, a deputy on Sheriff Oliver Flint’s staff, announced he would be a candidate for the sheriff’s office. Barrowman has a long background in police and prison work, previously noted at the old prison and in the police department. Sheriff Flint welcomed the bid and offered support for his nomination.
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William Barrowman
Oliver Flint
Deputy Barrowman
Barrowman
Flint
Aeace
J. Barrowman
Druff Readies for Passage of New Beer Law
Five minutes after legal sale begins, Paul Schoene of the Woodruff hotel plans to open a women's grill, men's grill, and beer garden in the southeast wing after redecorating. Joliet brewery owners prepare facilities and hire workers to capture local business before outside interests enter.
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Paul Schoene
Woodruff
John Webb
Sehring
Joliet
Condemned Youths Deterioration At Old Prison
Guards watch Russell McWilliams 18 as he nears execution set for April 21 for a Rockford street car motorman murder. Assistant Warden Stubblefield says the condemned youth is failing, refuses meals, and avoids dialogue with officials. If behavior continues, prison doctors may be ordered to assess his case.
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Russell McWilliams
Rockford
E. M. Stubblefield
McWilliams
Frank D. Whipp
Japanese Reinforcements Deployed After Chinese Counter
Japanese troops were sent to aid forces near Hsinfeng Pass after Chinese counterattacks recaptured the post. A war office statement warned of a broader Japanese offensive if Chinese offensives continued.
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Hsinfeng Pass
Great Wall of China
War Office
Japan
Ina
Hundreds Open Trust Accounts At Local Bank
Hundreds of new trust accounts have been opened at the First National Bank in recent days. Bank employees were busy cashing pay checks for various city firms. The government is expected to send an agent soon to oversee the conservator plan adopted.
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First National Bank
WKBB to Air Market and Race Results at 6 15
Starting tonight WKBB will broadcast complete market and race results at 6 15 as part of its news flashes.
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WKBB
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Bessie Elkins
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