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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1933

Page

3

Christmas Concert Tonight At An High School

A three part program with more than 800 voices presents the annual Christmas concert at the high school auditorium tonight. Vocal units from the high school and junior college unite under Miss Isabelle Boyd and E. B. Brockett. Incidental solos by Louis Raddatz Burdette Stauffenberg Gertrude Fritz Bernice Evans Arthur Emex Richard Peterson and Emerson Sanders.

Vocat Isabelle Boyd E. B. Brockett Louis Raddatz Burdette Stauffenberg Gertrude Fritz Bernice Evans Arthur Emex Richard Peterson Emerson Sanders

All War Vets Gather for Sunday Meeting

One thousand veterans from county organizations are set to meet Sunday at 2 p.m. in the American Legion hall on North Chicago Street. Spanish War Veterans sponsor the event with Walter Nesbith and Thomas Donovan as principal speakers. A four county vicinity meeting also heads Sunday morning at Knapp Hall per Mr Ulrich.

American Legion Hall Chicago Street Walter Nesbith Thomas Donovan Nesbith John Birich Knapp Hall Ulrich

Colds Keep Most People From Work Says City Doctor

City health commissioner Dr. Lloyd B. Andrew warns winters see many workers home with colds. He notes accidents influenza grippe and other illnesses also reduce local productivity and urges precautions like keeping feet dry and dressing for weather.

Lloyd B. Andrew Andrew

Joliet Citizens Send 2000 Christmas Postcards to Roosevelt

Four Joliet residents funded and distributed 2000 Christmas postcards to President Roosevelt and his family. The anonymous volunteers hoped to show support for the administration and share holiday wishes with the chief executive.

Roosevelt Joliet

Compliance Board Handles Complaints Against NRA Abusers

The local NRA compliance board reports 27 complaints about violations of the president's re employment program since its summer formation. It has disposed of most, plus five petitions for exceptions to the PRA, leaving one unresolved. Remaining cases will be reviewed at the 11 o'clock weekly meeting in the Association of Commerce office.

NRA C. J. Kellem Association of Commerce Office Chicago Retail Council

Repeal Doesn't Mean a Thing to Felons at Stateville

Warden Frank D. Whipp announces stricter liquor rules inside Stateville penitentiary. No liquor may be brought in or consumed within walls, visitors searched, and supplies checked before entry. raids on stills will continue while prisoners may hear radio celebrations.

Stateville Old Penitentiary Frank D. Whipp Whipp

Joliet Symphony Opens Season With Miss Neff Soloist

Music lovers enjoyed a Joliet Symphony Orchestra concert last Sunday with Miss Prudence Neff as piano soloist. The program featured Mendelssohn Grieg and Tchaikovsky among others and drew a large audience. critics praised Neff for her artistic piano renditions conducted by Ralph Cissne.

Joliet Symphony Orchestra Prudence Neff Mendelssohn, Grieg Tschaikowsky Miss Neff Ralph Cissne Joliet

Program at State Honor Farm Features Frankie and Hollywood Boys

Frankie and his Hollywood Boys, a ten piece orchestra, headlined the program at the State Honor Farm last night under the direction of R. Julian Whitworth. The ensemble was led by Frank Capista with assistance from the Leslie Sisters, Lila and Dean Walsmith, Marjory Dillman, Dorothy McMullen, and the Blossom Sisters. Several numbers drew from the Yolanda School of the Dance.

Frankie Hollywood Boys State Honor Farm R. Julian Whitworth Frank Capista Leslie Sisters Lila Dean Walsmith Marjory Dillman Dorothy McMullen Blossom Sisters Yolanda School of the Dance

Joliet Health Chief to Attend State Meeting

City health commissioner Dr. Lloyd B. Andrew will represent Joliet at a state meeting in Springfield December 14 and 15. The gathering of health officers tuberculosis sanitarium directors and public health nurses is in the Centennial building under Dr. Frank J. Jirka, state health director.

Lloyd B. Andrew Joliet Springfield Centennial Building Frank J. Jirka

Well known Chicago bomber gunman taunts police

A Chicago figure once linked to bombing and gun crimes tells investigators he is "just an honest grocer" and implies his involvement with groceries. Police pursue leads as the case unfolds in a high profile inquiry.

Chicago

Condemnation Suit Hearing Set for Wednesday

Preliminary hearing on the Wolf Road condemnation suit is set for Wednesday morning December 13 at 9 30 in county court Judge Win G Knoch of Duh county is asked to preside due to illness of Judge Ralph C Austin and the duties of Judge Fred R Adams who has been substituting.

Wolf Road Win G. Knoch du Wh Ralph C. Austin Fred R. Adams

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