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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
3
City police will tour the town daily to ensure every seller of good beer holds a valid license. Officials say licenses must be prepaid and no exemptions will be allowed. Chief Nick Fornango warns illicit home brew vendors to stop, as the law permits only legal beer.
Daylight beer deliveries reduce hijacking risk as police sheriffs and officials vow to curb truck robberies. Investigators say severe penalties await anyone found guilty and patrols are increasing on highways and city streets.
J A Maxwell, park caretaker at Pilcher Park, carves insects and animals from wood as a favored hobby. His pieces are displayed in town shops and one was shown at Chicago’s Flower Show, praised by George Abbot as excellent.
A roster of religious leaders includes Rev S M Swaney Trinity M E and Rev J W Funston Richards Street M E among others like Rev George Olson Willow Avenue Presbyterian Rev W E Bradburn Ottawa Street M E Rev P G Van Zandt First Baptist Rev E E Hastings Central Presbyterian Rev Carl Olsson Swedish Baptist Rev G F Andree Bethlehem Lutheran Rev J C Yemm Grace M E Rev A I Martin Christian Rev W B Rilling Trinity Evangelical Rev John Ruggiero Methodist Mission Rev Eligius Weir Catholic prison chaplain and Rev G Herman Cooper St John s English Lutheran and others.
The east approach of the Cass Street Bridge will start paving in the latter part of next week. City officials have received hundreds of complaints about the road condition and a motorist nearly wrecked his car last Sunday due to numerous holes.
The Seventh Annual lower Show at Navy Pier showcases Joliet and Glen Ellyn garden clubs. Sylvan Garden designed by George Abbott wins a gold cup for second highest popular vote. Bird Sanctuary by Glen Ellyn takes first with a two vote lead. Joliet earns second prize from professional judges. numerous potted plant and arrangement awards follow. Joliet Floral and Garden Club tops state with fifteen awards and growing.
City police and deputies under Captain James McCraney and Sheriff Oliver Flint escorted Chicago Hunger Marchers from Joliet after they arrived at the south city limits from Ottawa. Ottawa officials used tear gas bombs and several ring leaders were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
The Book Shop will officially open its new home at 118 N. Chicago Street tomorrow. The store has operated at this location since last Saturday and marks nearly fifty years in business. Free souvenirs will be given to visitors.
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