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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1934
Page
7
Ground meat mixed with soaked rice onions parsley celery and pepper forms meat balls. Browning in fat then simmer in tomato sauce with peas lima beans celery carrots and sugar, served from the casserole after one hour.
Readers ask what to wear on southern vacations. Advice suggests white ducks white shirts and sweaters plus white shoes for sun and heat with heavier business suits for cooler or rainy days.
A reader argues that standing for the National Anthem remains proper and should continue until the song ends. The reply contends the tradition endures and questions calls to change the custom.
PHYLISS says wear a corsage and skip the bouquet as white dress traditions require a veil. The bridegroom does not buy the bride’s dress. even wealthy husbands do not purchase her bridal outfit, and the bride buys it herself.
A health education club for Y members meets each Wednesday under C R Makeever. Thirty members attend while a Will Grundy medical society member speaks at every session. Officers are George Lehr president D N Bradley vice president and J C Kamin secretary.
A brief item notes that streamlined design reduces wind resistance as a key defense strategy in facing congressional challenges. The report emphasizes engineering gains and policy implications for lawmakers lingering on environmental and regulatory debates.
Clara Aldridge thanks Spectator reader for hosting the last line contest and expresses appreciation for the chance to win money through the feature in the paper.
A reader compliments The Spectator for its Friday edition and notes personal enjoyment of the paper. The message highlights the paper as a weekly feature.
A newspaper notice promotes gas heating with no house cooling loss and no upfront install fee. It claims heating costs are cut to half compared with 1930 31, offers installation at the provider's expense, a $3 monthly rental if kept, and a first year return option to cancel with no charge. Coupons offered for full cost details.
Claude Brown praises the paper for its sports items and expresses a wish for a daily Spectator. He notes the value of available sports stories and offers encouragement for future expansion.
A Joliet reader Mr C W McFadden expresses gratitude for a $5 contest prize awarded by The Spectator. He notes the surprise and lucky start to 1934 and wishes the paper continued success.
City Commissioner Shepley reports daily checks on street repairs. He says CWA labor has enabled substantial road fixes and plans to smooth bumps and ruts across Joliet streets.
Mayor William Hennessy returned to his office after a mild flu attack. He planned to resume work on the 1934 budget and said it would probably get underway Monday.
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