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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1932
Page
11
Chicago officials urge safer habits after analyzing 159 child traffic deaths last year. The Chicago Motor Club cites 89.6 percent were killed by running into streets, with 25.8 percent from playing in streets or alleys, urging parents to teach children to walk and look both directions before crossing.
Mrs. G B Morgan honored at a Grace M E church farewell party with Girl Scouts in attendance. Engagement announced for Anna Loraine Mance to John Senffner. May 14 wedding planned. Community groups met for luncheons and quilting sessions at local churches. Mrs J S Kirby returned from Mayo Clinic after a major operation. Halibut liver oil opinion noted by a chemist.
Residents are asked to contact Harriet Munch at 802 2nd Avenue with news notes and social items. Mrs Joseph Hunt hosted Airs Gilpin wheel from Richards Street M E church on Tuesday. Andrew Barber attended the Theta Chi spring dance in Champaign. The Wednesday bridge club met at Mrs William Garrett 1514 E Washington St.
A Joliet hand laundry adopts a work program for jobless girls. The workers canvass houses and offer a card that entitles the bearer to $1.15 worth of work for 85 cents. The girl collects 15 cents on delivery of the card.
Laundry officials note the plan provides a chance to save money while addressing the employment situation. The statement frames the program as both a cost reduction and a workforce support measure.
Residents urged to send news items to Helen Kirby at 110 Walnut Street. Earl Benson celebrated his sixteenth birthday with friends on Tuesday night at 2006 Jackson Jr. Mrs Virginia Hahna bert from Peoria visited Fred Peel at 206 Sterling Avenue.
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