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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

2

Town Name Drop Scenes and Local Happenings

Clair Davidson manages the Louis Joliet Hotel dining room and guides singing in harmony. Mary Bambasaro joins the May Shop while Postmaster Walter Lowrey begins new duties with floral gifts and telegrams pouring in.

Clair Davidson Louis Joliet Clair Walter Lowrey United States

Detective Clare Bratton Joins Singing Club Outing

Detective Clare Bratton and a group of friends spent a Saturday evening singing old songs, enjoying a casual night out together.

Clare Bratton

William Butler Day Observed by Goldblatt's

William Butler Day will be observed by Goldblatt's today tomorrow and Saturday. Day has been associated with Joliet merchants for over 50 years and is now manager of the main floor of Goldblatt's.

William Butler Goldblatt’s Butler Joliet

Eagle store owner Frank Turk serves loop customers

Among the loop merchants who get a big kick out of waiting on satisfying the customers regard ing their purchases is Frank Turk, owner of the Eagle clothing and furniture store.

Frank Turk Eagle Clothing and Furniture Store

Irvi Hallenstein’s Toy Department Deep in Focus

Irvi Hallenstein has spent much of the last ten days in the toy department of his store. He is well versed in electric trains and other mechanical toys, showing keen interest in the shop’s offerings.

Irvi Hallenstein Irving

Irving Cohen Bets on Joliet High and Catholic High

Irving Cohen, noted footwear expert, will actively back Joliet High and Catholic High teams in upcoming athletics. He plans to root loudly and support their efforts on the court.

Irving Cohen Joliet High Catholic High

Durkin to begin study at Stateville hospital

Martin Durkin a Chicago gunman will start examination of the eye nose ear and throat at Stateville hospital. He has been assigned to the facility for several months.

Martin Durkin Chicago Stateville Hospital Durkin

Advertising staff votes for Dorothy Sosnoski

The newspaper’s advertising staff hands Dorothy Sosnoski bundles of votes. Winter weather keeps Commissioner Sam Shepley and his crew busy laying cinders and sand on hills and dangerous street intersections. They were on the job at four this morning.

Dorothy Sosnoski Ducker Sam Shepley Sam

Joliet High Ready for Return Games at Harvey Friday

Joliet High boys basketball schedules two return contests at Harvey Friday. Coach Mills' heavyweight squad seeks revenge against the Harvey team that beat them last Friday while the pony team, after defeating Thornton in their first tilt, aims for a repeat. The games are the final tune ups before the Big Six conference opener on December 21, both to be played at Harvey.

Harvey Coach Mills Thornton

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