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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
8
Christmas shoppers flood Joliet's loop district with holiday window displays and toys as merchants announce stores will stay open until 9 30 p m from December 15 through Christmas. Jack Meade secretary of the Chamber of Commerce says a contest will reward the best decorated windows with prizes.
A large Notre Dame fans delegation led by Mayor George Sehring greeted the team as the Rock Island train to Los Angeles stopped at Joliet Union Station. Dr. Raymond Kennedy and Joseph Wilhelms will attend the Southern California game. Local and distant supporters from Purdue Illinois Bloomington Normal and Northwestern joined in the holiday gathering.
Salvation Army kettles and Santas visit Joliet tomorrow to raise funds for Christmas dinners. loop stores will host Santa helpers in toy departments to take orders for toys. Cass street shops light up between Chicago and Joliet with a multi colored display. Five stores plus Public Service, White Store, Eagle, Beach’s and Diners sponsor a children’s party with gifts. Harwood post plans a Christmas party for 2000 to 3000 needy children with toys and gifts.
Contributions totaling 660000 are pledged by the employees officials and corporations of the Insull group of public utility properties to the governor's unemployment commission relief fund. Employees of Public Service Co of Northern Illinois use these funds for distress relief in communities served, with local committees coordinating with charities in over 300 areas served.
Boy Scouts of Joliet will attend a matinee at the Rialto theatre tomorrow afternoon to view The Big Trail at reduced rates.
The D D D Bridge club was entertained by Mrs. Jeanette Warner at 407 South Chicago Street. Mrs. Frank Gala hosted the Squals Bunco club at 100 South Desplaines Street. William Morrison of Manteno stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William Bishop at 714 South Eastern Avenue and plans to depart for San Diego on December 15 to spend winter. Many college students returned home for Thanksgiving, including Helen Keltie from Northwest University.
Francis Dailey former De La Salle star athlete is admitted to the bar after passing the state bar exam. He graduated from Notre Dame last spring and is currently an instructor at De La Salle High School.
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