Arround the Town Offers Odd Tidbits and Belated Thanks
A miscellany of humorous and curious items from Arround the Town includes reflections on past economic codes and missed opportunities, plant growing tips for indoor gardens, a high school spanking anecdote, dental and insurance notes, and local chatter about Archie Johnson’s Stopzit product and Admiral Byrd’s meals. The column also mentions William Loughran’s offer with the Downstate Athletic Club of Ottawa and a stray inquiry about names from the Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William “Spike? Loughran
Downstate Athletic Club
Ottawa
Ottawa Stadium
Stories of the sea and notable figures in headlines
A fragmentary column notes Stan Kohn the advertising man and Henry Ford as a gentry figure, mentions December 1 spending 11000 weekly for time over Columbia, cites Goldie Cheek’s favorite song Red Sails in the Sunset, mentions Kelee Sander’s orchestra, Kruppa surprised by a corner sighting, a card about the wrong fellow, and Hub Teaman’s success in Baltimore's small auto business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Columbia Broadcastin System
Goldie
Kelee Sander
Thanksgiving Day Observed Across the Nation
The nation marks Thanksgiving with prayers and family feasts as federal and civic proclamations declare the day. Churches hold services and communities plan gatherings, dances, and parties while homes welcome turkey and celebrated traditions dating back centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secret Police Fail to Report Traffic Violators
Twelve city business leaders named by Commissioner Lentz as secret police to monitor traffic errors have not filed any complaints. The identities remain unpublished while observers must report license numbers to Chief Fornango for warrants if violations occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lentz
Secret Police
Nicholas Fornango
Christmas Seals Go On Sale In County Friday
Will county joins national drive to eradicate tuberculosis with Christmas seal sales beginning Friday in stores and post offices. Campaign aims 2500 dollar goal with 75 percent staying local for tubercular work and 25 percent to state and national groups. 20 percent of school funds assist fresh air rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County
State
National Association
E. A. Rollinson
Public Health Council
United States
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Chicago
the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
ATST
Archie Johnson
Chuck Winston
Notre Dame
California
Winstons
Admiral Byrd
Alice
Kay
Doc
Peh
Paradise Jefferson Street
Stan Kohn
Advetising Man
Melen“Kruppa
Maxine Roehl
Mar Roehl
Eta Sigma Phi
Northwestern University
Green Valley
Cranberries
Sunkist
ANGEL
Mar
Jefferson Street
JES
Lesa
Chicago St
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