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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
4
A notice states that gold is admitted to the United States free of duty. The rule applies to mineral wealth entering the country, simplifying customs for shipments of gold.
City WPA projects to employ about 200 men and improve city property. City Engineer Harry Sampson notes strong homeowner interest in sidewalks with 50 000 square feet ordered. Commissioner Albert Odenthal directs street clearing of Beach Allen and DeKalb to ease traffic.
NYA woodworking class at Hickory street headquarters gains a drill press bandsaw planer jigsaw joiner lathe to train 23 boys and 2 girls. They repair furniture for tax supported agencies and build bird shelters for pheasant rearing pens at Will County honor farm.
Methodists of this district gather at the New Lenox camp grounds for a week long session beginning Sunday. The event features speakers from cities and abroad, 500 delegates, and programs including motion pictures and an oratorical contest with daily 7 45 p m programs and a 15 minute radio broadcast. The Rev Albert A Bauman is institute dean with counselors Rev L E Coleman and Rev Paul Potter.
Awaiting action by the police and fire board the question of uniforms for the entire police force is in abeyance. A meeting with the chief and Commissioner D H Lentz will decide on officers wearing uniform on duty. Touring squads captains and sergeants are not required to wear uniform. Final decision on attire is deferred until the meeting with no expected change in style.
A voting booth is set up to secure votes for Bill Lenich and John Kirschke former University of Illinois football stars aiming to join the College All Star team against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier's Field on August 29 Lenich at center and Kirschke at tackle and quarterback are considered heavy favorites to make the squad Balloting closes next Tuesday according to the announcement
The piece argues Bell improperly accepted a thousand dollars from publisher Hayden for his treasurer run, with editors urging transparency before elections. It notes distrust of moneyed influence, criticizes Roosevelt and Willkie alignment, and targets Hayden Wunder and local Democratic misgivings while urging candidates who best serve America.
Joliet residents are urged to cash their ballots for the Joliet boys before a deadline. A yearly game pits the College All-Stars against championship pro teams in a Chicago Tribune sponsored event with proceeds donated to Chicago charities.
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