14 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1935
Page
1
Dollar Day returns with King Dollar leading shoppers through Joliet as merchants unveil early notices for the semi annual sale. The loop decks for the event with silver dollar imagery and a catalog of local bargains while residents plan to avoid chores for a day of retail pursuit.
Joliet clubs launch a Buy in Joliet campaign aimed at keeping shopping local. The initiative follows a national trend among women and civic groups to patronize Joliet merchants, matching Chicago prices to boost local business and residents.
Weekly Joliet coverage notes ad results should be in The Spectator to ensure visibility. The notice emphasizes Joliet's best read newspaper status and urges readers to submit ads for inclusion.
City officials plan to acquire a life boat for emergency use in the deep waterway channel. Commissioner David Lents and Commissioner Lentz with Chief of Police Fornango advocate the craft, and Mayor Jones is expected to approve provisions for this purpose.
Chauncy B. Robinson of 133 Illinois Street was ordered out by A. L. Bowen of the state welfare department. James J. Doody was named as successor, but both men remained on the job as Warden Frank D. Whipp did not receive a discharge order.
Sheriff Breen opposes curbing at the courthouse square and favors benches in the county lot north of the jail for the group. State and county officials disagree. plan to relocate headquarters will be reviewed at the next county board meeting.
The official weather forecaster calls for fair conditions tonight and Thursday with little temperature change in Joliet and vicinity. Gentle easterly winds. Dollar Day shoppers are urged to take advantage of the cool day for home purchases.
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