Joliet Notables and Town News From Fragments
A series of short notes mentions Charlie Sonntag mortician regarded as a top Joliet cook open to pie requests by appointment. John Benson druggist enjoys detective stories. Franklin Bush attends a Friday country club affair in a new costume with Al Baskin. Bill Champoux linked to Notre Dame. Micky Myers council on auto plans and paint. Ted Flint and John Donohoe spend Saturdays together. Venezuelan trees yield a sap rich in phosphates and sugar when bark is pierced.
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Franklin Bush
al Baskin
Loop Gossip and Town Characters in Joliet Notes
Joliet area items highlight Eddie Gorey and other locals with tales of cold weather bets racing to the police scene, sports chatter on Notre Dame vs Army, and various residents like Tony Albert and Arthur Anderson. The column mixes light humor with brief street observations and local color.
Louis Awe Excels At School Despite Critics
Louis Awe, a student, maintains high marks and reports teachers lack discretion yet remains focused and successful in his studies.
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Louis Awe
Eddie French Enjoys Pay Phone Nickel Collection
Eddie French collects nickels from pay phones and says the job teaches the ins and outs of a big city quickly. He enjoys the work and finds it a fitting entry into urban life.
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Eddie’ French
Illinois Bell plans move to new Ottawa street building
Illinois Bell telephone company will relocate its business office to the new Ottawa street building in the latter part of next month. New dial phones are expected to be in service next year.
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Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Ottawa Street
Eddie Wellnitz A Cass Street Candy Magnate
Eddie Wellnitz a Cass Street candy magnate enjoys long auto rides to Little Norway near Sheridan Illinois He also dispenses ready advice to boys with broken hearts highlighting his local persona and influence.
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Eddie” Wellnitz
Cass Street
Norway
Sheridan
Illinois
Eddie
Larry Fox and Partner Watch Rainy Pilcher Park Horse Show
Larry Fox and his companion stood in the rain to watch a horse show at Pilcher Park last Sunday, enjoying the event despite the weather.
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Larry Fox
Pilcher Park
Be Careful of Monoxide Gas Warns Officials
Fire Chief Calvin Royce warns motorists against running car engines in closed garages and near exhaust pipes. He stresses there is no odor to monoxide gas and doors should be open to prevent deadly buildup.
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United States
Calvin Royce
Royce
Joliet Gives Thanks Tomorrow
Joliet organizations prepare Thanksgiving baskets and meals for the hungry and homeless. Peter McCarthy plans a capacity mission feed and the police station hosts a feast for travelers as the city honors the holiday with charitable effort and reflection.
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Joliet
Peter McCarthy
Will county Alumni chapter holds twelfth annual reunion
The Will county chapter of the DeKalb Teachers College Alumni held its twelfth annual reunion and officer election at noon in the Woodruff Hotel. Katheryn Kelly of Washington school served as toastmistress and DeKalb faculty members spoke on campus notes, with a tribute to deceased member Mabel Benson. Officers chosen for the coming year were Jessie Ford of Joliet as president, Gertrude Barr of Braidwood as vice president, Florence Lynk of Manhattan as secretary, and Hulda Johnson of Joliet as treasurer.
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Will County
DeKalb Teachers College
Woodruff Otel
Katheryn Kelly
Washington School
Prater
DeKalb
Mabel Benson
Olive Spangler
Elwood
Jessie Ford
Joliet
Gertrude Barr
Braidwood
Florence Lynk
Manhattan
Hulda Johnson
Have you something to sell? Try a want ad in The Spectator
A concise call invites readers to place a want advertisement in The Spectator to reach buyers and complete sales. It promotes the newspaper classified section as a efficient channel for selling items.
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Spectator
Thanksgiving feast for Stateville inmates noted in article
At Stateville and the old penitentiary a Thanksgiving meal features roast lamb and candied yams with sides, prepared from foods raised on the prison honor farm. After dinner, the camp offers a convict vaudeville show or radio programs as diversions. The warden states two holiday meals are provided for inmates.
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Stateville
Old Penitentiary
Atth Old
Henry C. Hill
Ets Interest Turns To Regular Reading
The reader notes that the ets shows greater interest and entertainment value, encouraging regular engagement with the publication.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlie Sonntag
Charlie
John Benson
Bill Champoux
Rockdale
Notre Dame
Micky Myers
Micky
Ted Flint
John Donohoe
Venezuela
Eddie Gorey
Leo
Gus” Perry
Army
Harry Berg
Joliet Street
Chicago
Cass Streets
Harry
Edward Delaney
Styk” Dimas
Benny” Bates
Arthur Anderson
Shoeman
Art
Plainfield
Tony Albert
Tony
Barney Oldfield
North End
Billy Mitchell
Lockport
Billy
L. S. Arment
Jimmy Meers
San Antonio
Ed. Crombie
Leonard “Licky
Lyons
Mary Krakar
Mary
Bill” Henderson
John Egan
William Redmond
P. F. McManus
E. M. Joseph
M. J. Murph
Joseph Dunda
F. J. Carnaghi
W. J. Kexel
John J. Donahoe
Wm H. Kaffer Maurice F. Lennon
D. R. Mathias
P. F. McFarland
Wm. Redmond
W. B. Stewart
National Bank
Ember Federal Reserve System
the Joliet National Bank
van Buren St
Woodruff Hotel
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