Prison Chaplain Publishes Catholic Guide for Felons
The Rev. Eligius Weir, O.F.M., Catholic chaplain at Stateville and the old forent, distributes 10 000 pamphlets titled A Summary of the Catholic Religion to inmates. Afterward copies go to Chester Pontiac Monradt and other Illinois institutions, with 1000 already requested by the Ohio State Penitentiary. He has served as chaplain about six years and teaches religion and philosophy at the College of St. Francis.
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Eligius Weir
Old Forent
Stateville
Chester
Pontiac
Monrad
Illinois
Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
Father Weir
College of St. Francis
New Vitalize System Boosts Business at National Dye
National Dye Works reports rapid growth after introducing the Vitalize dry cleaning process. Edon says business has risen over 40 percent, demanding 35 additional workers this week. Installation took three months and cost many dollars, but cleaning prices remain comparable to ordinary dry cleaning. Originated by eastern tailors, it comes to Joliet for the first time.
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National Dye Works
Edon
Mr. Brown
Joliet
Public Service Co Backs Federal Housing Rehabilitation Campaign
The Public Service Company of Northern Illinois joins the federal home rehabilitation drive. Chicago bulletin says 16 million of 29 million homes need repairs with 3 million unlikely to be worth rehabilitating. Authorities estimate 1.5 billion needed for labor and materials to spur recovery. Britton I. Budd urges employee cooperation.
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Public
Servce Company
Northern Illinois
National Housing Campaign
Chicago
Britton I. Budd
Public Service Company of
St Marys Sodality Plans Dance October 6
The second annual fall frolic of the Sodality of Our Lady at St Marys Catholic church will be held Friday October 6 in St Marys Hall. Evelyn Gleason chairs the committee with Grace Fitzgerald tickets Winifred Sheridan and Margaret Sheridan publicity Evelyn O Daniels decorations Joseph Mahoney floor Francis Parker orchestra Francis Parker refreshments Eugene Schuck door. Music by a local orchestra.
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the Sodality of Our Lady
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Hall
Evelyn Gleason
Grace Fitzgerald
Winifred
Margaret Sheridan
Evelyn O’daniels
Margaret Mahoney
Joseph Mahoney
Francis Parker
Peeper Sought After Window Peeping Near Summit Street
Police search for a well dressed 20 year old man seen peeping in windows around the 100 block of Summit Street. Two reports of similar activity were filed this week. description notes a neat gray suit and gray cap.
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Isepinz_Tom
Summit Street
Baseball Championship at Frankfort Saturday
The Illinois State Farm Bureau baseball championship series opens Saturday at 2 pm CST in Frankfort with Will County meeting McDonough. Will County, undefeated this season, seeks a first title bid while McDonough, 1932 champion, has dropped only one game. A record crowd is expected.
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Illinois State Farm Bureau
Will
McDonough
Frankfort
Will County
Bob Seely
Manhattan
McDonough County
Laurels
Farm Bureau Baseball
Two Men Sought for Passing Worthless Five Dollar Bill
Police chased two well dressed men about 29 years old accused of passing a worthless five dollar bill at a loop restaurant. They wore dark neatly pressed suits. Merchants urged to verify notes and notify police immediately if targeted.
Neat Farm contest excites dairy farmers in Chicago milkshed
The Pure Milk Association reports strong enthusiasm as 18 000 dairy farmers join the annual Neat Farm contest. John T Cooper of Orland wins grand prize a bronze Award of Merit and 25 dollar cash award. Other winners include Peter Haas New Lenox A C Geuther Mokera Conrad Andres Tinley Park Hilbert Elbers Rich Bloom T T Tesdall Wilmington and Walter Crayden Plainfield who will display merit badges on gate posts.
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Pure Milk Association
Chicago
John T. Cooper
Orland
Peter Haas
New Lenox
A. C. Geuther
Mokera
Conrad Andres
Tinley Park
Hilbert Elbers
Rich Bloom
T. T. Tesdall
Wilmington
Walter Crayden
Plainfield
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