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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1929

Page

5

Jazz praised as influence for good by Syracuse pastor

In a talk cited by Barbara Broughton, Dr. Bernard Clausen of First Baptist Syracuse argues jazz elevates American home life more than sermons. He recalls jazz’s early rough image but says it now guides youth positively through its geniuses and lively culture. The piece also notes high school seniors chosen for leadership alongside academics.

Bernard C. Clausen First Baptist Church Syracuse New York B. Broughton Clausen Dr. Clausen

Students Admitted to Honor Society Selection

Eighteen seniors were chosen for membership in the national high school honor society last week. The policy allows five percent of the class to be elected each spring and again next week, with a cap of fifteen percent total.

Miss Ida Von Lindenau Shows Shorter Hair After Demont Visit

Miss Ida Von Lindenau, visiting for Carl Demont Co of New York, says her hair is now much shorter than it used to be, once reaching her heels. She notes it takes two minutes to style. The picture was taken in Lindenau's Woodruff suite.

Ida von Lindenau Carl Demont Company New York Spectator Lindenau Woodruff

Entertain Guests at West Acres Tea and Theatre Party

Misses Lois and Norma Delander hosted a tea at their West Acres home last Sunday evening followed by a theatre party. Guests included Frances Biggar Beatrix de Filippi Joliet Elvera Jessel Walter Poole Roland Gilmore Cameron West Fred Schickler Kenneth May Aurora.

Lois Norma Delander West Acres Frances Biggar Beatrix de Filippi Joliet Elvera Jessel Walter Poole Roland Gilmore Cameron West Fred Schickler Kenneth May Aurora

Kiwanis Officers Elected And Chicago Jazz Night

Marion Owen named president with Lloyd Austin as vice president Marjorie Lasker secretary Evelyn Oquist treasurer and Lynette Kemp program chair. Mr McdAllister's jazz orchestra performed for Kiwanis members in Chicago on Tuesday night December 10.

Marion Owen Lloyd Austin Marjorie Lasker Evelyn Oquist Lynette Kemp Mr. McdAllister Kiwanis Club Chicago

Student Council Sells Christmas Seals for Activity Ticket

Student Council members sell Christmas seals as discussion on a student activity ticket continues. The ticket would be bought at semester start and allow entry to dances plays football and basketball at reduced costs. Supt. Haggard has been informed about the matter.

Haggard

Orchestra At Willow Avenue Church Concert Sunday

The orchestra under Mr. Con verse conducted a Sunday evening performance at Willow Avenue Presbyterian church. Marvin Meirs sang a solo, Doris Rohrbach performed By the Waters of Babylon, and Aijildeen Goodson played two harp pieces.

Mr. Converse Willow Avenue Presbyterian Church Marvin Meirs Doris Rohrbach Aijildeen Goodson

Journalism students attend convention in Chicago

Miss Hunt a journalism teacher and several students attended the Eight Convention of the National Scholastic Press Association in Chicago from December 5 to 7.

Miss Hunt National Scholastic Press Association Chicago

Willow Avenue Presbyterian Church marks 25th anniversary

The church closes its twenty fifth anniversary celebration with tonight’s services themed Brotherhood. The event emphasizes unity and community as the congregation gathers for a final anniversary observance.

Brotherhood Willow Avenue Presbyterian Church

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