15 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
1
The piece argues that local merchants succeed with advertising, praising Byrks and McHenry as top US ad men. It urges truthful sales methods and questions current tax and government structures, calling for reform and evaluation of officials rather than tearing down. It notes public interest priorities over divisive partisan efforts.
Local organizers announce a fundraising effort using public funds to cover wages and provide necessary support for people who cannot obtain aid through other means. The note mentions continuation on Page 9.
Lenny Lane invites readers to submit a rhyming last line to a three line verse in The Spectator for a $5 prize. Mail or bring the verse with name and address to The Spectator office at 401 No Chicago Street. multiple entries allowed. judges will select weekly winner.
The Spectator distributes over 15,000 copies across Joliet Lockport Plainfield and Rockdale. If you do not receive a copy by 5 30 Friday afternoon call 9224 and a replacement will be dispatched to your home.
Joliet shows stronger Christmas spirit with more money and jobs. Local charities led by Salvation Army Volunteers of America and St. Vincent de Paul organize baskets, dinners, gifts, and hospital visits for hundreds of families, orphans, the sick, and the imprisoned.
Ministers and priests plan splendid Christmas services for all churches. Catholic churches will hold additional masses and service times may shift on Christmas Day to fit extra church activities. The Spectator will publish the full service times next Friday and asks clergy to send details early next week.
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