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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1933

Page

3

Low License Numbers Go to Record Blue Book List

The list of Illinois motorists with low license numbers reveals elite figures and prominent names. Notables include Sidney S. Gorman and Louis L. Emmerson with numbers 1 and 2, plus Edward Brundage, John T. McCutcheon, and several state leaders such as Barr, Donovan, and McCabe. The compiled roster showcases famed residents and lawmakers with select early digits, illustrating social prominence via auto licenses.

Illinois Sidney S. Gorman la Grange Louis L. Emmerson Edward. J. Brundage Lake Forest John T.mccutcheon R. J. Barr George A. Barr Harlow D. Higinbotham Thomas F. Donovan William R. McCabe

Dramatic Club To Stage Cabbages or Dollars Again

The Dramatic Club of the Alumni C Y O of St Marys Croatian school repeats the three act comedy drama Cabbages or Dollars on Sunday evening May 28 at 8 00 pm at Croatian Hall North Broadway. Cast includes Catherine Tomac Charles Crnkovich Caroline Plisich John Benac Anna Kirincich Edward Plisich Nick Kirincich Jr Anne Jacksetich Margeret Stimac Ernest Jacksetich Ignatius Jurkovich Georgena Pavletich Mary Valentich Mary Dumovich Mary Stiglich Joseph Plese Jr Joseph Plisich Ralph Stimac Raymond Bebar.

St. Mary’s

Unpaid City Firemen Begin Vacations in June

Unpaid city firemen are slated to start their annual vacations on June 1 according to Fire Chief John Nygren. The notice confirms scheduled leave for department personnel as the summer period begins.

John Nygren

Irish Hour on WKBB Tonight

WKBB will debut a new radio feature The Irish Hour at 8 45 tonight daylight saving time. Ray Fay station manager says local Irish extraction entertainers will be featured including William Ryan the Sheridan BoysThomas Maher Ned Cantwell Eddie McGuire and others. Interested listeners of Irish heritage are invited to contact Mr Fay to join the program regularly.

WKBB Ray Fay William Ryan Sheridan Boys Thomas Maher Ned Cantwell Eddie McGuire Mr. Fay

Officials Disagree Over Akron Air Crash Responsibility

A naval board of inquiry and senior navy officials clash over who bore fault in the Akron disaster. The board says Commander Frank C. McCord erred in judgment and contributed to the tragedy but should not be condemned due to limited night information that could justify his plan of action.

Naval Board of Inquiry Navy Akron Frank C. McCord McCord

Macon Will Soar Over World's Fair

The U S S Macon, a new navy air queen, may fly over the Chicago World’s Fair on Decoration Day or soon after. Cap Alger H Dresel said the ship should be ready for a forty eight hour operation by May 30.

U. 8 S. S. Macon Alger H. Dresel Arkmen

Catholic Daughters of America Convene in Chicago

Joliet women are expected to attend the state convention of the Catholic Daughters of America at the Palmer House in Chicago on May 27. The national group has over 200000 members with courts in most states. Miss Elizabeth O'Brien of Chicago is general chairman of the event.

Joliet Catholic Daughters of America Palmer House Chicago Elizabeth O’brien Eadet

Police Tag City Autos in Loop District Drive

Police pressed ongoing drive tagging cars without city tags in the loop district. Chief Nicholas Fornango said non residents can obtain stickers at police headquarters. The campaign against unlicensed motorists will continue.

Nicholas Fornango

Steel Works Camp Opens Next Month

Fifty underweight Joliet township boys will depart June 12 for the Steel Works club camp for a two week stay. Five hundred township children overall will have summer access at no charge. The program alternates fifty boys for two weeks then fifty girls for two weeks, with Arthur Kelly guiding the camp under YMCA affiliation.

Joliet Township Steel Works Club Arthur Kelly

Rumor Says Rich Playboys Join Reforestation Drive

Rumor claims affluent young men join a reforestation effort as a prank. The note hints that along with trees, heavy oat crops may appear as a consequence.

De La Salle Alumni Welcome Dance Announced

The fifth annual alumni senior welcome dance will be held Friday June 16. The event honors the graduates with a social gathering for former students and faculty.

de la Salle

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