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The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1940

Page

14

New Bridge Over Mississippi Proposed at Chester

New Bridge Wers will build the Illinois approach for a proposed 1 million dollar bridge over the Mississippi at Chester. A local bond issue would be the only one between Cape Girardeau and East St. Louis and is expected to carry more than 3000 vehicles daily. Missouri will provide a new highway from the bridge to Route 25 at Perryville including the reduction of the Mc Bride hill grade.

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Porter Eleven Plays Bloom In League Game

The Porters face Bloom in a South Suburban Conference opener as coach Heights leans on underclassmen. Johnnie Kesser and Don Lloyd anchor the attack while Lindberg notes the lineup is lighter and greener than past years. Bloom beat Morgan Park 25 to 0 last week signaling offensive strength.

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Witwer Jr. Captures Will County Tennis Titles

Andy Witwer Jr. won the men's singles crown at the Will County meet. He also teamed with Dick Deam to win the men's doubles and captured the mixed doubles title with Char lene Brown.

Andy Witwer Jr Will County Dick Deam Charlene Brown

Belmont A C Wins Gold Medal Championship at Ridgewood

Proud Champs Ridgewood celebrates as Belmont A C led by Lou Cantu defeats Ralph Sheeler's Superior Wall squad to claim the Gold Medal title in the final. The Belmonts also played an exhibition at the Ridgewood playground dedication last Sunday.

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