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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1934
Page
2
Spectator notes a couple’s morning quarrels at a full hotel with no available room for a week. The manager recalls no recent complaints, the couple reveal they exchange notes. Other items mention Walter Geissler ice skating, Sadie Steen moving jobs, and a dancing pair winning a waltz prize in Aurora.
Al Hamberg of Kline's has come back from New York claiming he made splendid buys while visiting the eastern city.
E M Stubblefield, former ward en of the old prison, has accepted a position as first assistant warden at the Lansing Kansas state prison. Warden Frank D Whipp an nounced there are now 5552 inmates at the prisons here. Tony Leng, musician, is not buying sliced bread any more after a loaf in the loop district spoiled and left five slices at his Jefferson street address.
Rose Mary McKuen and Howard Branden have been seen together frequently by a downtown correspondent. Joe Stanton and Irene Rasmussen are growing closer to a big opportunity, a local insider notes.
Geo Nish Meers has worn out two pairs of house slippers since deciding to settle down on east Cass street several months ago.
A survey shows many road accidents result from faulty brakes. Johnny Fitz urges regular brake checks. Fitz Auto Brake Service, at 637 East Jefferson, offers wheel aligning and expert brake service to ensure safer stopping with improved distance and control.
John Carlson, born February 18 1884 in Sweden, will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house at 150 Comstock Street Sunday. His family notes his long career with railroads in Illinois and retirement since 1923. Five of his eight children will attend alongside friends and neighbors.
E. E. Morton of 206 Buell avenue mourns Melvin A. Traylor Chicago banker describing him as a close friend whose death shocks him and noting Traylor’s selfless service to the public. Morton says Chicago and the nation will miss him.
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