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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1934

Page

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Rum Runners Prosper as Coast Guard Struggles

Editorial laments lax enforcement of liquor laws amid smuggling by sea. It cites 1,000 to 900 gallons monthly, nine rum running vessels off the North Atlantic, and 15,000 cases of Scotch ashore on the South Carolina coast. Coast Guard cuts and lax inspection worsen the problem.

North Atlantic Coast Guard South Atlantic Gulf Seaboard South Carolina Florida Cuba West Indian Islands Washington Equor

Solrality Bake Sale At St. Josephs Church

The Blessed Virgin Mary parish of St. Josephs Catholic church on North Chicago street sponsors a bakery sale tomorrow Saturday at the Western United Gas company office. Potica will be featured.

The Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Chicago Street Western United Gas Company

Flaming Arrow dance by Nelle Humphrey shown at home

Miss Nelle Humphrey is photographed dancing the Flaming Arrow. She summers with her parents at The Maples and teaches modern and tap dancing at the Butler House in Chicago. She plans to open her own Chicago dance school in the fall after three years at Kendall School.

Nelle Humphrey Miss Humphrey Harry S Humphreys Maples Butler House Chicago Kendall Windy City

Lions Attend Century of Progress Lions Day Events

Members of the local Lions club will travel to the Century of Progress tomorrow for Lions Day. The celebration begins at 3 p.m. in the Hall of States with entertainment by the Prize Quartet and a Mexican orchestra, followed by an evening boat ride on Lake Michigan.

Century of Progress Lions Club Hall of States Lake Michigan

Official Forecaster Predicts Heat Relief Soon

Official forecaster sees relief within days from a three day heat wave that pushed temperatures to near 100. Joliet residents suffer in the sultry weather with blankets on porches and cots on lawns as heat claimed John Chromek at 503 Maine Street after a day of wood chopping.

Joliet John Chromek Maine Street Chromek

Winners of Monday Prize Draw At Cass Street White Store

Eighteen winners shared cash prizes at the White Store Monday night as the first in a three Monday contest series tied to a sale at the Cass Street location. Stanley Worth won $50, Mrs. John Wagner $25, Anita St Germain $10, and fifteen $1 prizes were awarded.

Stanley Worth S. E. Circle Drive J. J. Cohen Cass Street John Wagner Waverly Place Anita St. Germain Center Street Bob Ryan M. Tallman Eastern Avenue Edna Washburn Helen Marie Jackneski

Sheridan Team Here Sunday At Oak Brook Polo Club

Fort Sheridan will play again Sunday afternoon at 3 30 at the Oak Brook polo club with 22nd Street York Road main field in use. Fort Sheridan drew two thousand polo fans last Sunday and will host a return match.

Fort Sheridan Oak Brook 22Nd Street York Road

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