Notable locals and their latest doings in Joliet
A Joliet column notes Charles Kellem as a collector of antique firearms and a Colt authority. Marshall Wheeler is en route home after a statewide political tour. Melba Cox and Lloyd Palmer are seen about town, Am Egan collects and gifts drives. Shaw to wheel Mrs Carter in a wheelbarrow after a Cubs Brooklyn bet. Dave Rosen heads to Buffalo to work for his uncle and box again. Norma Winroth trains as a commercial artist. Fred Antram stops for a cup of coffee before bed. Len Rosen may join a loop shoe store. Mrs Hirshfield quarrels over a stolen Horner tire cover.
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Cubs
Brooklyn
Shaw
Cowles Avenue
William H. Carter
Jefferson and
Raynor Avenue
Local residents sighted in Sunday loop district bustle
Bob Barber was seen cruising the loop district last Sunday with an impatient look. After about a half hour the “Irish gals” arrived. Pat Morrisey is noted for long Sunday walks as he toured the west side on foot for this week’s constitutional.
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Bob Barber
Loop District
Pat” Morrisey
West Side
Reggie Martin Leaves Local Station for Chicago Classes
Local radio figure Reggie Martin has departed the Joliet station to attend the University of Chicago. He bid farewell in this column, praising Joliet as one of the best towns he visited.
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Reggie” Martin
University of Chicago
Reggie
Joliet
Local notices on players and games spice autumn bridge
Harry MacKeever and Frances Wood stay steady while Dr. Faulkner improves after illness. Gene Carroll tells a Western United tale about a dog that swallowed a five dollar bill. Eddie Whalen talks a strong bridge game. Thomas Bothwick backs brown this season. Bob Higgins sticks to bidding one no trump. Louis Brule keeps radios ready for series games. Harold Carey ends his vacation and urges watching Of Thee I Sing. George Wiswell frets over parked cars. Elsie Anderson recalls a past romance with Sonny Barnes. Dr H W Erickson flirts with a west side gal.
Habbercorn Leads Joliet Band At Rich-Lin Season Debut
That Harry Chick Habbercorn Joliet ace drummer headlines his own band this season at Rich-Lin. Chick s band includes Joliet s stellar musicians and promises to be a dance favorite with the public.
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Harry “Chick” Habbercorn
Joliet
Rich-Lin
Chick
Rosh Hashanah Festival Opens for Jews Today in Joliet
The Jewish New Year begins today and will run ten days to Yom Kippur. It focuses on repentance forgiveness and self reflection with white synagogue decor and shofar signals the service.
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Joliet
Paper attempts 10 have fun with Joseph T O Neil
Democratic candidate for Will county coroner Joseph T O Neil protested a neighboring paper story claiming he stole a body. The editor retracted saying the piece was a joke and O Neil’s aides confirmed he took charge of an unidentified body with proper authority and a deputy coroner to ensure it was proper and above board.
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Joseph T. O’neil
Will County
O’neil
Joseph O’neil
Visits in Lemont
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Luke of 106 Park Drive spent Thursday in Lemont as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Nelson.
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Jack Luke
Park Drive
Lemont
Leroy Nelson
Local Gossipy Notes Share Bets and Bright Hopes
A Joliet paper lists light anecdotes about a Chicago bound bet involving a Cubs game and a collie, Fred Lauer’s singing, John Haley’s social life, Jim Burke’s tap dancing, Dr. Robert Lennon’s clothes, Mel Gray’s popularity, Bob Kiep’s fishing, and other small town quirks. It preserves names, places, and quick jests from the scene.
Will Entertain Guests by Miss Mary Bagnell
Miss Mary Bagnell of 208 South Center Street will entertain members of the Le Pont Hall Club on Thursday evening. This marks the first meeting of the club this season.
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Mary Bagnell
S. Center Street
le Pont Hall Club
Mrs Bernice Ozir Visits Springfield Pair on Broadway
Mrs Bernice Ozir of Springfield spent a few days this week in the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Martin at 106 South Broadway.
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Bernice Ozir
Springfield
Charles Martin
S. Broadway
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Colt
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Melba Cox
Lloyd Palmer
Am Egan
Dave Rosen
Buffalo
New York
Ralph Rosen
Dave
Norma Winroth
Fred Antram
Fred
Len Rosen
Loop
Dave Hirshfield
Nicholas Fornango
Glen Henderson
Silver Cross Hospital
Doug Mills
Elgin
Bill Redmond
Larry Furlong
College
de LaSalle
Harry Riley
Bill Hennessy
Mort Berman
Theatre Oficial
France
Matt Murphy
Woodruff Hotel
Bill” Thompson
Elks
Harry MacKeever
Frances Wood
George Faulkner
Gene Carroll
Eddie Whalen
Thomas Bothwick
Brown
Bob Higgins
Louis Brule
Harold Carey
George Wiswell
Elsie Anderson
Fuller Office
Sonny Barnes
H. W. Erickson
Ducker
Ler
Bluff and
Jefferson Sts
Adlers
Fred Lauer
John Haley
Chicago
Jim Burke
Robert W. Lennon
Mel Gray
Mel
Bob Kiep
Cumpston
Cass ST
St. Joliet
Ill
Ann MacThrift
Sandy
Will County Poultry
Jim Dandy Frankforters
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