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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
7
Lili, a nightclub singer who divorced a touring musician, tells of love and work burdens in a flawed marriage. She recalls Joe the orchestra leader, his nightsaway schedule, and her struggle for companionship. Now remarried to a young lawyer, she works as a night long-distance telephone operator.
Gospel musician and songwriter Phil Kerr will present a sacred concert Saturday night at 8 o clock in the Gospel Tabernacle at Chicago and Clinton streets. The public concert features Kerr performing his own songs and composing new pieces with audience themes, and he is editor of Gospel Music magazine and head of musical programs for a Los Angeles radio station.
The 1939 construction season for the State highway system will peak about August 15, says F Lynden Smith Director of Public Works and Buildings. Hundreds of projects are active across 80 counties with contract obligations by the Division of Highways near 10 million dollars since January 1. The year aims to complete 130 projects.
The Joliet Township High School Orchestra Boosters association will host a roller skating party Saturday evening at the Electric Park rink in Plainfield. The skate starts at 7 30 and tickets are available at the door for members and their friends to attend.
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