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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
2
A collected strip of gossip and light humor from everyday life. Tales include a couple arguing with a nose gesture, Will Rogers quip at President Coolidge, letters and jokes from local readers, and brief city updates on closing hours, weddings, bets, and a damaged Cass Street Bridge plunge.
The Spectator lists names hidden in advertisements and offers two free Rialto Theatre tickets for those whose names appear. Read all ads carefully for mentions of Helen Johnson George Clare Abe Aronia Hazel Frances Wood Harlem Night Caruso's Ten Cotton Pickers Ed Hamilton Squeek Hensel Joe Girard Charlie O Day and others.
That Bunny Blotnik, noted auto peddler, continues to receive mail from Florida and from a Pittsburgh woman. The letters stem from those reported vacation romances.
report notes H B Sisk, local auto dealer, tied to a stalled boat in Brandon pool. Art Josephson reportedly quits auto sales, claiming his size makes most potential customers mistake him for a sheriff or cop and avoid answering the door.
Gasoline and oil dealer Frank Carneghi refuses boats or airplanes, stating the good old earth suits him fine. He sticks to solid ground and avoids travel by sea or air.
Local note mentions Al Mitchell of Wilcox street as fond of singing in the bath or shower since his marriage. The item also notes that Mert Shepley, recently wed, now moves about much less than before.
Local officials are asked to prohibit free lunches at Beer Palaces. Beer retailers likely support an order banning such practices. Attorney Jim Burke remains active in ukulele playing, having learned years ago under Harry Kelly's direction.
Wes Reed and Harry Hab, noted musicians, are evident along the great white way of Chicago street nearly every afternoon as crowds gather.
George T. Jones and Fred G. Snedden were elected to the park board for six years. Jones led with strong totals, defeating Shackleton and Lindblad in a four-candidate race. Final counts: Jones 11,950. Snedden 9,094. Shackleton 6,508. Lindblad 5,00.
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