Nine year old girl hit by car on Chicago street
Theresa Sconochio nine suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car driven by Mary Frattini on Fifth avenue near Chicago street. Witness Stewart Marlette said the wheel passed over the girl and her body wedged under the car. She was taken to St Joseph's hospital.
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Mary Frattini
Chicago Street
Stewart Marlette
Cass Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Dominic Motta
Ottawa Street
Frank Lovati
Militia Company Forms New School and Club
Captain James G. George announces a new club for Company M Joliet Illinois Reserve Militia members. Members attend Friday night non-commissioned officer school at the armory 143 E Cass St to learn technical military subjects. Armory open each evening with a recruiting officer for men 18 to 50. New steel blue uniforms are expected and progress is described as satisfactory with hopes of full strength 64 men. Lt Col Sheppard Harkison commends the unit’s progress.
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Sheppard Harkison
George
Richards Street Church Celebrates 50th Year
The Richards Street M. E. church marks its fiftieth anniversary of dedication with members observing the milestone and planning celebrations.
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Richards Street Church
Richards Street
M. E
Hospitals push wide spread plan for medical protection
Over six million Americans are now covered by hospital and medical insurance. At the American Hospital Association meeting in Chicago officials cited a steady increase in coverage and predict most Americans will soon carry hospital protection. In Joliet the Prudence Plan offers hospital care and may cover doctor bills.
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The
American Hospital Association
Stevens Hotel
Chi
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
J. Dewey Lutes
New York
America
Joliet
Soper to Speak at Sunday Worship in Place of Bishop Waldorf
The Rev. Dr. Edmund Soper, former Ohio Wesleyan president and Garrett Institute professor, will substitute for Bishop Waldorf at Sunday morning worship. Miss Lucille Gowey will be guest soloist with the three choirs during the service.
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Edmund Soper
Ohio Wesleyan College
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston, N
E. L. Waldorf
Travel on Credit Go Now Pay Later
An advertised travel pitch promotes immediate trips with later payment. It touts illustrated brochures and all expense tours via a Rock Island agent for details.
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Rock Island
Government Plans 259 Million Pounds Wool Purchase
The government will likely buy 259 million pounds of wool for the coming fiscal year. Illinois producers are urged to market cooperatively as the figure aids the defense program. Wool pools have formed in 43 counties with over 25,000 pounds collected in two weeks, up 66 percent from last year. Southern Illinois sends wool to the Maine and Rutgers warehouse in St. Louis.
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Illinois
S. F. Russell
Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinois Wool Marketing Associ
Russell
Donald M. Nelson
Office of Production Management
Army
Division of Purchases
Illinois Wool Marketing Association
Maine
Rutgers Streets
St. Louis
Old Timers to Sing at Church Program and Buffet
A church event features a performance of Lord God Omnipotent by Franck. A buffet supper follows at 1 PM where old friends may gather, and an informal program of songs will be presented by the Old Timers.
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Franck
Prudence Hospital-Expense Policy Offers Affordable Protection
A historical advertisement touts a hospital expense policy promising to cover bills with pennies a day, preventing mortgage or foreclosure. It cites avoided financial distress from operations and urges readers to call Telehone 7831 for full details and no obligation inquiries.
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Prudence
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John J
Chicago St
Dee Pee Skee
Gordon
Optical Service
W. van Buren
Drs
Ottawa
U. S
E. B. Scagnelli
N. Ottawa St
E. Washington St
Royal Deluxe
Safest Tire
Petty Techs
Rock Island Vacationeers
Los Angeles
San Diego
Pullman
California
Carlsbad Caverns
Yellowstone
Colorado
Northwest
Canadian Rockies
Paul P. Christensen
Rock Island Lines
la Salle St
Ation
Croditat Insurance Department
Joliet Am
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