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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1932
Page
1
Joliet merchants launch Dollar Day offering bargain stock reductions to clear space for fall goods. Stores advertise one dollar prices on multiple articles with hoped for higher sales tomorrow. Early shoppers are urged to take advantage of limited time values.
Evelyn Gray won the Panther Woman contest at the Rialto theatre after weeks of competition. She admires gifts from Joliet merchants including Kiep's Jewelry The White Store E Book Shop Lewis Brothers Black and Kuhl Beauty Salon and the Rialto theatre. Her prize includes a trip to Yellowstone Park.
A blast at the Friedman Block on Collins Street caused a major blaze shortly after nine last night. The explosion gutted 801 Collins and wrecked 803 and 805 Collins, drawing thousands as firemen fought flames with three hose lines under Assistant Chief Ruddy. Authorities planned further investigation.
The Lunch For Two club, a group of prominent young men and women, held a picnic at the Troy Forest Preserve last Sunday. Activities included indoor baseball, horseshoe contests, swimming, and a floor talk by Charmer Larry Furlong. Crooners Reginald B. Martin, Len Rosen, Eddie Mitchell, and others performed, with attendees listed including Dolly Wagner, Mary Oakes, and Cathryne Stephens.
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