A Night of Local Gossip and Vague Romance Bits
A relaxed column shares scattered social snippets from town life. Patrons at Woodruff Grill pull a quirky foam ink joke, while Hollywood chatter links Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone to Cocoanut Grove sightings. Other items mention local officials, florists, and romances blooming among townspeople.
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Woodruff Grill
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Joan Crawford
Joan
Franchot Tone
Hollywood
High Tone
Cocoanut Grove
Mr. Tone
Doug Jr
Report Card Not an Index of Student Ability
University of Chicago registrar Roy W. Bixler told a convention crowd that report cards fail to measure a pupil’s ability and urged colleges to rely on comparative achievement tests given to all secondary students as a better admissions basis.
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Joliet
Harold
Susan
Roy W. Bixler
University of Chicago
Bixler
American Association of Collegiate
Stevens Hotel
Three Boycott Tactics Urged for Jews in U S
The Jewish Court of Arbitration advised synagogues and Jewish societies to practice three reprisals against the Hitler regime. They urged Jewish travelers to avoid Germany and withhold funds, demand U S recognition pause until German Jews gain equal rights or leave, and urge Jewish merchants to boycott German goods and refuse German shipments.
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Jewish Court of Arbitration
Europe
Germany
United States
Washington
Schoene Plans Opening of New Garden June 1
Paul Schoene, manager, outlined plans for a Woodruff Garden opening on June 1. Construction begins this week at the east half of the court with lobby and grill access, a fully screened area, and a raised floor.
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Schoene
Paul Schoene
Theer
Call for Swift Debt Payment in Joliet to Aid the Needy
Public appeal urges Joliet residents to settle debts quickly so funds can be directed to those less fortunate. The call emphasizes collective responsibility and local aid efforts.
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Joliet
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