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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1932
Page
2
The column recalls town characters like Jimmy Sulser Florence King Glen Olson and R Knott at the Smith-Lentz corner group as well as social happenings with the blue-eyed nurse and Sunday haunts. It notes James A Farley seeking the Postmaster-General post and jokes about the last election calling it a beerslide.
Report notes members of the 33 Division commend city and county officials and residents for kindness during the convention. It adds that Josephine Zusay, described as a pretty dark haired girl, is seen traveling with the same young man repeatedly, with friends saying the relationship is getting serious.
Dr John Connors, a Joliet dentist, memorizes five thousand city names and pages. He explains a numeric method: add two digits to a random number, subtract three, sum digits to get a page and count of names, then identify the person. He claims precise recall of each entry.
Salvation Army in Joliet moves from baskets to kettles due to funds shortfall. Kettles will be placed at Woolworth, McLellands, Krystal Arcade, and Chicago and Jefferson to aid 300 needy weekly. A Christmas party December 26 features gifts, children, brass band, and a girls orchestra at 106 S Joliet Street.
The Rural Drama Club plans a contest the week after next at the club auditorium. In addition to plays, six quartets are planned and names include Mia Frank Clow Du nge vice p Mrs Harlow Nicholson Elwood secretary-treasurer.
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