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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
1
Editorial notes a broad upturn in optimism as government spending on public works and relief flows to communities. It likens stimulus to priming an engine, with business leaders, officials, and merchants sensing a sustained recovery and predicting real improvement by 1935.
Charles Caustin veteran boxing promoter of St Charles aims to enter a strong team in the Spectator Chicago Tribune Golden Gloves tournament set for Catholic high gym late January. Danny Spunt of Aurora says he will bring an Irish team to Joliet for the event. Reserved seats for January 28 29 and February 4 can be obtained by calling The Spectator.
Walter Smith, 38, of Springfield, was seriously injured when his southbound truck struck a steel abutment at the J via duct near the city outskirts. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in critical condition.
Mayor William Hennessy city officials Postmaster Walter Lowrey and businessmen led by J J Cohen attended the city Christmas tree dedication at Ottawa and Cass streets yesterday afternoon. The R O T C band played several selections.
The executive committee of the Retail Merchants Division of the Association of Commerce recommended merchants adopt the revised bracket system for the 2 percent Occupational Tax. The system would collect one cent on a 19 cent sale instead of 25 cents, aiding merchants handling items under 25 cents.
The Chicago weather bureau predicts clear cold weather for Christmas. A chance of snow tomorrow or Saturday is noted. Early next week should be generally fair with mild conditions.
Joliet girds for Christmas as churches plan Masses and pageants and charities mount one of the largest Yuletide drives. Salvation Army will distribute 500 bushels of staples while 2000 Legion youths attend a Christmas party at Joliet High School.
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