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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1941
Page
4
The Spectator launches the annual Who's Who contest offering part of 45 dollars in cash. Readers identify thirty merchants pictured in the today's issue by placing them in the matching advertisement squares. Identification by phone is barred, and participants may visit cooperating stores to verify photos.
Contest open to anyone over 16 except Spectator staff or families. Mail entries to Who's Who Editor Spectator 118 W Cass St by Wednesday noon Aug 27 1941. Winners listed Aug 28 with ads. first division rewards artistic setup while second division rewards correctness and neatness. Judges' decisions final.
The Spectator calls for entries with mail or in person submissions to the Who's Who Editor by next Wednesday noon. Two cash prize divisions awarded for simple and elaborate entries. first division pays 10, 5, 2.5, 1.5, 1 and second division 15, 5, 2.5, 1.5, 1. Judges' decisions final.
The writer attacks publishers and other newspapers for greed and a lack of community support. They accuse press outlets of political opportunism, taking and offering little in return, and threaten not to join the Illinois Press Association despite acknowledging its potential value.
Moose lodge attendees to join 1 900 lodges at the Indianapolis convention next Sunday. Nominees include Frank Linden Albert Kumfert Dr W R Fletcher John Kelly and Joseph D Anderson. A new candidate class to be initiated tomorrow night and a drive for 700 new members is underway with gifts for new applicants.
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