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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1939

Page

1

Radio Operators to Take FCC Licensing Exam

Police officials will hold licensing exams tomorrow night for patrolmen John Malloy Matthew Hartford and Paul Metzger and City Electrician Meyerhoff to operate two way radios in police squad cars. Exams cover communications regulations laws and penalties for misuse.

Federal Communications Commission D. H. Lentz Chicago John Malloy Matthew Hartford Paul Metzger City Meyerhoff

South Joliet Gambling Raid Leads to Fines and Uncertain Future

The raid fined two owners at a Joliet establishment and a gambler faces ten days to choose between paying a first offense fine or facing county court action. Another 219 North Chicago street site was cleared with no charges. Police declined comment as gambling activity persisted in overlooked areas.

South Joliet Street Chicago Street

Boy Dies After Neighborhood Football Accident

A six year old boy Igor Hayes died after a neighborhood football mishap when he fell and fractured his leg. Funeral plans include a burial arrival in Chicago and brief services at Odell Cemetery with Rev Walter Henry Macpherson officiating.

Chicago Olson Casseday Avenue Walter Henry Macpherson Odell Igor Hayes Paul Hayes Las Street Silver Cross Mital Edgar

Piitasant Season Opens With 10 Day Hunt

Local sportsmen launch a 10 day hunting season with expectations of plentiful game. The Joliet Sportsmen's League notes past years show growth in county hunting and urges strict observance to protect the population.

Joliet Itamen

Thieves Enter Dr Powell’s Car. .25 Caliber Gun Stolen

Dr Raymond H Powell of 11 Hunter Avenue reported his car parked behind the Barber building was entered by thieves who forced a front window. A .25 caliber automatic and a half box of bullets were taken from the glove compartment.

Raymond H. Powell Hunter Avenue Barber Building

Repairs underway at St. Mary's Church in the Loop

Extensive repairs and alterations are under way at St. Mary's Church the Loop's largest church. Contractor A Welsh has the contract. The exterior of the ee

St. Mary’s Church A. Welsh

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