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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
4
An incoherent OCR dump references a local incident involving a person named Jose and a public dispute. It mentions hospitals, a township, doctors, and a possible price figure related to a beer sale, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
Testimony describes poll observers, opened bags, and two spoiled ballots noted after 2 o clock. Witnesses cite nine observers, six certifying, with only two ballots found spoiled and questions on bag sealing and resealing procedures.
The Wilminster High School band under Mr. McAllister and Mr. Zimemermen presents a three part program in the school auditorium starting at 8 o clock. It marks the band’s thirty seventh anniversary and funds travel to California for a conference. The program features Sibelius Fin landia, Enesco Romanian Rhapsody, and selections by Foster and Sousa with a premier of a new composition Examinations and The Prom. The concert will also include a cornet trio, a xylophone solo, and a choir finale with band members. The event supports the band’s trip expenses and includes a Sunday matinee.
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