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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
4
A column notes local social chatter and political hints from Joliet and surroundings. It mentions Commissioner Sam Shepley as a frontrunner, Ray Nicholson aging, and various locals like Mort Berman, Bill Quinn, Al Baskin, and Lewis Dwyer facing April Fool candy antics. It highlights Mark Kelly’s recovery and Martin Joseph Whalen’s campaign photo.
Bookie Levin books a Miami band for a Sunday opening at the Chamber of Commerce. The event showcases local and regional acts with a high-energy set and promotions for attendees.
Brother B Charles marks his golden jubilee at St Marys College Winona Minnesota. He served thirteen of fifteen years as assistant director at De La Salle Catholic high school after the Christian Brothers left Joliet in 1933. Congregations and alumni sent letters gifts and purses in Joliet.
Grinnell College to supply house-to-house canvassers from its student body for a Better Housing campaign. Local officials expect strong results due to the high quality canvassers and support from the college.
Jesse H. Hanthorne, president, says the organization will conduct a community work campaign for its members. The plan aims to find numerous odd jobs for the unemployed during the spring house cleaning period.
A historical note describes two population classes: those who recall their location on March 1, 1932, and those who do not. It emphasizes memory as a social divider.
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