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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
5
Advice column from Betty Mae Mason of The Spectator invites brief letters on heart affairs. Readers can write for weekly responses.
A short exchange shows George advising forgiveness after a friend misses a party and the writer explains she could not attend. George suggests giving her time to think and she will recognize the mistake and admit it.
A short interaction advises a man to plan and seek to eliminate competition after admitting affection for a girl who is reportedly dating another man. The guidance emphasizes decisive action and strategic steps in pursuing the relationship.
A reader asks how to explain going home with a stranger after dating another man. The adviser urges honesty, urging a clean confession to the partner and remorse, warning against further lies to avoid deepening guilt.
A high school girl writes about feeling strange around a boy in her room. Gertie advises focusing on studies to curb distracting feelings and avoid steering the boy away from his schoolwork.
A reader asks Miss Mason if it is proper for a stenographer to accept nightly rides home from her boss who drives out of his way. The adviser counsels walking or using public transit instead.
Joliet will not follow Chicago in abandoning Sam Browne belts for police. Police Chief James E. Corcoran announced that officers with guns outside their coats are ready for immediate action, while they would be handicapped if forced to fumble under coats for their weapons.
The Rainbow council of Boy Scouts will hold its annual meeting at Joliet Chamber of Commerce on January 29 at 6 pm to elect a new president after H. L. Cramer’s resignation. Civic groups are invited and a national council speaker is planned. Nominating committee chair James Longley along with Frank Turk and Fred Whallon will present the slate.
Joliet cigar store operators report a larger number of women smokers across age groups, with cigarette use no longer confined to flappers but increasing among elderly women as well.
Two games scheduled at the Y M C A tonight feature Joliet against the American Bridge Athletic association while Kankakee and Naperville also play. The Joliet, Naperville, Aurora, Streator, Kankakee and Pontiac clubs form the district league. Tomorrow the locals meet Aurora at Aurora with a trip to Streator planned for next week.
Paris fashion houses seek stout girl models who meet specific standards. Agencies announce requirements for measurements and presentation to fit upcoming campaigns and runway needs. The call emphasizes market demand for diverse body types among models.
A collage of teen queries and social hints from a school crowd. Names like Buddy Margaret EB Alfred Polly Fred Anna Nancy Lena Terry and more appear with musings about phones parties watches dates and crushes in a breezy local column.
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