Spectator letters praise farm bureau and column value
A Wilmington reader cheers The Spectator for steady improvements and laments the Farm Bureau stopping paper delivery. The letter praises the "I Have Just Learned" news, questions the "If" column, and notes John Garnsey's "People and Places" with a new word from "blow" in March 27, column two. The writer and reader Mr. H. B. G. encourage ongoing coverage and comment on "The Man on the Street" and other features.
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Farm Bureau
John Garnsey
Wings of Love sparks reader letters about romance story
A letter page debate centers on a Wings of Love tale and reader reactions. Contributors praise or critique the ongoing story and question the magazine’s balance with society items and prison riot coverage.
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J. O
Lockport
Give Us Light Struggle Over Street Lighting Sparks Letter Exchange
Ed and Charley clash over street light upgrades in a heated public exchange. A witty line about stringing lights and a remark linking a North Pole trip to a submarine expedition add quirky local flavor. An orchestra for radio broadcasting is cited as a business concern.
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Charley
North Pole
Wilkins
I Have Just Learned By The Man On The Street
A column of local gossip and assorted notes reports Jake Young back at Zero Ice duties after attending the Outdoor Nature show, with several brief items about Chicago visitors, boxing, theater and society rumors.
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The
Zero Ice Company
Jake
Joliet Woodruff course to open in two weeks
Joliet golfers will swing at the Woodruff course as gates open within two weeks. Fred Heggie, Joliet Township park board member, notes last season ran April 6 to November 23 with 43 742 players and says fees funded maintenance and about $5 000 for greens tees fairways and shelter houses.
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Midiron
Woodruff
Fred Heggie
Joliet Township Park
Heggie
Park Board
Spectator Starts Spelling Bee for Parochial Schools
The Spectator will sponsor a radio spelling contest for Joliet parochial pupils with Station WCLS cooperation. The first contest airs in two weeks, inviting schools such as St Bernard's St Marys St Patricks St Peters Lutheran St Raymonds Sacred Heart St Johns St Cyril and Methodius St Josephs St Marys Creation Holy Cross and St Thaddeus.
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St. Mary’s
St. Patrick’s
St. Peter’s Lutheran
St. Raymond’s
Sacred Heart
St. John’s
St. Cyril and Methodius
St. Joseph’s
St. ‘“Mary’s
Creation
Holy Cross
St. Thaddeus
Local Pharmics Prepare for State Convention in June
Plans for the state convention of druggists to be held in Joliet on June 24 25 and 26 were outlined at a Stevens hotel Chicago meeting last Saturday. M J Kerwin chaired the local committee and Jack Meade attended.
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Stevens Hotel
Chicago
M. J. Kerwin
Jack Meade
Chamber of Commerce
Grade School Band Seeks Funds for Contests
Joliet residents are asked to contribute to a fund to send the Joliet grade school band to the district contest in St Charles and the state contest in Champaign during the annual button day. The band will perform at the Rialto theatre today and tomorrow to raise money for travel and equipment.
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St. Charles
Champaign
Rialto Theatre
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