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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1934
Page
2
A reflective piece opens with a playful Code of the Cup about temperance and moderation. It then shifts to local chatter noting sales of spinach on Broadway, sports anecdotes, and social rumors about residents such as Leo from Joe's Stables, Jack Farrell, June Mills, and Edith Anderson, with a closing reminder that last names must accompany submissions.
The Joliet Spectator reports a weak response to a library appeal for juvenile books. About 20 stories and passes reached the juvenile department, far fewer than the two to three hundred volumes needed for the children's room.
Harry Ohlhaver, famed for airplane motors, promotes a five passenger open car while interest grows in Chuck Vertin enjoying his new Ford roadster.
Jack Brennan, longtime Herald News advertising staffer from 316 North Hickory Street, becomes classified ad manager for the Spectator. A Joliet Township High School alumnus, his sales skill earned him notable success in ad sales.
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