Await Word From Capitol on WPA Projects in County
Some 5 281 persons from 3 888 families on relief eligible for work await final word from Washington to start WPA projects. Officials expect approval within one to two weeks. J W McCarthy of the WPA here says current county projects will end, then unemployed move to Will county highway work. Only 102 men have been employed so far. 57 projects from this county have been sent to Washington, excluding those from taxing authorities.
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WPA Central Office
Washington
J. W. McCarthy
WPA
Will County Highway Department
H. B. Harwood
McCarthy
Don’t Destroy Property Warns Chief Ahead of Hallowe’en
Chief Nicholas Fornan warns residents that property damage during Hallowe’en will trigger arrests and orders police to detain violators. Sheriff Michael Breen adds deputies will watch county areas for vandalism, urging citizens to report any disorders.
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Hallowe’en
Nicholas Fornango
Hallowe'en
Michael Breen
Cold snap forecast for Joliet area with snow flurries
Weatherman predicts cooler temperatures and possible snow flurries for Joliet and surrounding region over the next 48 hours. A sharp thermometer drop is reported from Michigan and Wisconsin signaling a brief cold spell.
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Joliet
Vicinity
Michigan
Wisconsin
United States Steel to Erect New Wire Mills and Dismantle Furnaces
United States Steel announces immediate dismantling of No 1 and No 2 blast furnaces and the converter at the old Illinois Steel plant to make room for new wire mills. Tear down to begin within a week by a contracted wrecking firm. Existing wire units in DeKalb Waukegan and Anderson Indiana will be absorbed into the new mills on the vacated site. Details of the plans are expected soon.
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Illinois Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
DeKalb
Waukegan
Anderson
Indiana
Two Companions Die In Auto Crash Near Plainfield
A car crash on the Lincoln Highway near the suicide curve west of Plainfield killed Frank Baxter 63 of Aurora. His companions Raymond Baxter 50 and Guy Jackson 22 of Kentucky suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized at St. Joseph’s hospital where Baxter died two hours after arrival. Jackson remains seriously injured with spinal trauma. Deputy Coroner Willard Blood reports speed and loss of control at the sharp curve caused the crash. Arrangements for the inquest are pending. The curve at Aurora is known for fatal incidents despite proper banks and signs.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Lincoln Highway
Plainfield
Frank Baxter
Wood Street
Aurora
Raymond Baxter
Guy Jackson
Gamiakier
Kentucky
Willard Blood
Jackson
Baxter
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Baxters
Blood
Joliet
Ridgewood
City to observe Navy Day Monday in Joliet
Mayor George T. Jones proclaimed Navy Day in Joliet for Monday October 28 urging citizens to display the American flag and hold appropriate exercises. Governor Henry Horner echoed the call for Illinois residents to observe the day, noting the navy’s service since 1775.
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George T. Jones
Joliet
Continental Congress
Henry Horner
Illinois
Joe Louis Will Referee Bouts Here Now
Joe Louis known as the Brown Bomber will referee two five round windup bouts on the card arranged by the Will County Boxing and Wrestling association for November 6. Louis has risen to national fame and is a popular idol with fight fans across the country.
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Joe Louis
Will County Boxing and Wrestling Association
Magazine Pays Tribute to McAllister Leader
A November issue of the American magazine on sale in the city honors Director A. R. McAllister and his champion J. T. H. S. band. Webb Waldron recounts the formation by McAllister as a manual training teacher and praises the nationally known band leader.
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McAllister
A. R. McAllister
Webb Waldron
Delivery Change Notice for The Spectator Next Week
The Spectator will be delivered Wednesday afternoon next week instead of Thursday. If you do not receive your copy by 6 o clock, call 9224 and a replacement will be delivered to your home promptly.
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