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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
1
Joliet joins the nation in Fourth of July celebration with fireworks at major venues and a full athletic schedule across parks and courts. Police urge extreme caution to prevent accidents and burns as crowds gather and traffic increases.
Chief Nicholas Fornango appeals for discipline among riders to stop at through streets. He warns dangerous outcomes when cyclists ignore traffic signs and calls for immediate compliance.
Northwest Joliet residents await the formal opening of the Ruby street bridge on July 20 after two years eight months of construction. A parade and dedicatory ceremonies are planned that afternoon to celebrate. The span features gentler grades, a five percent east approach and a three percent west approach, with no overhead construction.
Joliet ace Virginia Lindblad enters the Women's Western Junior Open at West Moreland Country Club Wilmette Illinois. The 1938 Will County champion aims to advance from the qualifying round on Monday after reaching the semi finals last year, losing to Shirley Ann Johnson of Chicago.
A New Lenox farmer’s son failed to return for an hour setting off a dragnet search. Rubber boot prints led toward a creek and the trail ended there. Deputies, farmers, and boy scouts scoured the area with grappling hooks and searched Pilcher park dam area for the body.
An Illinois relief commission plans actions to remove dual employment in Joliet and Chicago. Secretary Reynolds defends employment while promising to weed out cases where family members earn a living elsewhere. Jesse Hinthorne pushes for changes in Will County roster.
Old Man Weather has been mean but may take time off to celebrate the Fourth and let Sol Sun beam on celebrants. The chance remains only fifty fifty as showers are likely.
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