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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1931

Page

11

First Winners Named In Parochial Spelling Bee Semi Finals

The Spectator's Parochial School Spelling Bee began last Thursday on Station WCLS. Six graders from four schools competed with two girls and two boys advancing from the first semi final. Winners include Robert McNab St Bernard's John Mati St Cyril's Margaret Beasley St Raymond's and Margaret Charley St Mary's. They advance to a May 28 final against other sixth grade winners. Francis Dailey serves as announcer-teacher through the contest. Further rounds set for May 7 and the following Thursday with additional parochial schools.

Spectator WCLS Robert McNab St. Bernard’s School John Mati St. Cyril’s Margaret Beasley St. Raymond’s Margaret Charley St. Mary’s School Francis Dailey

Moose Lodge Kickoff for New Membership Campaign

The Moose Lodge holds its member drive kickoff with newly installed officers led by Edward Goltz as dictator and A R Chamberlain as vice dictator. Judge J Willis Pierson from Mooseheart offered support and Vincent Kelly announced a goal to raise membership from about 1800 1900 to 2500 by campaign end.

Moose Lodge J. Willis Pierson Mooseheart Edward Goltz A. R. Chamberlain A. T. McKay Ray Grant John W. Ford E. J. Higgins Vincent Kelly Ray Jeffrey Huber Smeets Lester Murr

Pigeon Fanciers to Meet Monday Night

Will County Loon Club president George Biederman announces the monthly meeting May 4 at 7 30 p m. at 1304 W Jefferson St Joliet to discuss racing homers and local enthusiasts in the Joliet district attend.

George Biederman Will County Loon Club Jefferson Street Joliet District

Army Night at Legion Meeting May 4

The American Legion hosts Army Night on Monday May 4 at Legion headquarters with sailors and marines as guests. Charley Graham leads the event and invites all ex sailors and Marines to attend for special features and camaraderie.

Army Legion American Legion Legion Headquarters Charley Graham

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