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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1933
Page
2
The street notes report dark haired Geissler’s girl liking a west side lad Leo Smith shedding weight, LaVerne Nelson’s record unclear, E E Morton and Dr Wilcox dining with Judge Adams and wives, and many social sightings. Mentions of weddings, romances, dance nights at De La Salle alumni event, a Crosage for Jack Young, a Woodruff golf disturbance by George Soderberg, and Mayor Hennessy’s upcoming operation.
Farm Adviser L W Braham reports from R R Huderson acting state manager that tenants who planted wheat for the 1933 crop will receive adjustment payments under the government wheat program. Eligibility requires the tenant’s farm to have grown wheat in the base period, sown for 1933 harvest, and hold a signed contract for 1934 1935 acreage adjustments.
Contagious disease remains modest in Joliet during summer per health commissioner Dr. Lloyd B. Andrew. Records show one scarlet fever case, one diphtheria case, and three or four typhoid cases. Citizens urged to protect water and food supplies to prevent contamination and typhoid.
Dr Vaheh Seron opens a modern new office at 1200 North Raynor Avenue above Smith and Lentz drug store. He is a physician and surgeon who recently completed an internship at St Joseph's Hospital and has eight years of medical study and training.
Barbara Stanwyck stars in Baby Face at the Rialto, a Warner Bros. drama about Lily a slums raised girl who uses beauty to climb from poverty. George Brent headlines opposite her with a strong supporting cast as Lilly seeks wealth and security through increasingly powerful lovers.
Rialto screens feature Baby Face with Barbara Stanwyck Sunday and Monday. Bed of Roses stars Constance Bennett Tuesday to Thursday. Mama Loves Papa plays Friday and Saturday with Charlie Ruggles and Mary Boland. Princess presents Professional Sweethearts Sunday to Monday with Ginger Rogers and Norma Foster. The Wrecker shows Tuesday and Wednesday with Jack Holt and Genevieve Tobin. The Big Train screens Thursday and Friday with Phillips Holmes and Fay Wray. Black Beauty appears Saturday only.
Constance Bennett stars in Bed of Roses coming to the Rialto next Thursday. Joel McCrea and John Halliday compete for her affections in a romantic drama set on the Mississippi and in a Mardi Gras New Orleans backdrop. Gregory La Cava directs with Pert Kelton and Samuel Hinds in featured roles.
A California woman threw eggs at Dave Hutton during a stage tour. The eggs were unusually fresh, a detail noted in reports of the incident.
Paramounts Mama Loves Papa opens Friday at the Rialto with Mary Boland and Charlie Ruggles in the lead duo. The film co stars Lilyan Tashman Walter Catlett and George Barbier as Fancy Hollywood teams and notes four screen success pairs. Norman McLeod cites Dressler Beery Burns Allen Fields Skipworth as top male female teams.
Bing Crosby whistles a new tune prior to attempting the song on air. Jack Oakie assists his mother with lines for Too Much Harmony. Ricardo Cortez sends a hurried telegram. Elizabeth Young denies engagement to a Philadelphia socialite.
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