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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1935
Page
3
Round up of social notes from Joliet and nearby towns. Ed Edwards and other residents are seen at local spots while Doug Kennedy lands a 34 pound 8 ounce muskie at Gerlach Island Wisconsin. Various court, employment and rumor items fill the column with names and places.
Eugene Kertes joins Oliver Realty Company to expand insurance and real estate operations amid growing business. He previously worked in jewelry and musical instruments on Collins Street, resides at 605 West Marion, and is active in the Universalist Church Men’s Club with wife and two daughters, including Margaret a high school teacher and Mrs Roy J Carver in Moline in U S Government service.
Joliet introduces new parking hour signs in the business loop reducing traffic violators. Police report fewer offenses as drivers heed the posted limits and avoid overnights.
Federal weather forecasters predict pleasant autumn in the Midwest with three months of mild temperatures and delightfully cool days. Officials say readings won’t be high, but the season will feel crisp and seasonable.
A dated remedy for removing ink stains advises rubbing fresh raw rhu barb on the stain, letting the juice stand briefly, then rinsing in cold water. Suitable only for fabrics with fast colors and repeated washing limitations noted.
Tony McKay and Herb Faye organize a Hill Billy band, assembling local musicians for live gigs. The group aims to bring traditional country style to area venues and community events with fresh performances.
Read as a promotional notice offering a full day of savings with discounts and special prices tomorrow. The item highlights unusually low prices across departments and urges shoppers to visit the store for early deals.
The Joliet council Knights of Columbus hosts an August 25 picnic at Oak Grove grounds Rockdale with races horseshoes pitching and other sports. Prizes for shortest and tallest man largest family and best ball game. Co chairmen John Aschenbrenner and Louis Moroni.
Reuben House, 52, of 1105 Benton Street, was injured on Senator Richard J. Barr's farm near New Lenox when a horse pulling a threshing rig bolted. He suffers a broken neck with sixth and seventh cervical fractures and possible paralysis. Dr. Raymond J. Kennedy uses a weighted halter to relieve pressure. surgery may be needed if condition does not improve. House is hospitalized in fair condition at St. Joseph's.
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