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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1939

Page

3

Waste Of Unused Labor Under W P A Reveals National Dilemma

A critical editorial argues that W P A relief keeps millions employed and sustains communities, despite ridicule. It warns wage cuts and shorter hours threaten economic stability and prompt widespread hardship, urging thoughtful evaluation of W P A value before drastic policy shifts.

Momex Amd Siiy Neten Washington America Noreover Congress W. P. A. Menseres

Mayor Severs Benevolent Funds In City Departments

High school head resigns and Mayor Jones halts two benevolent funds for the fire and police departments. He orders chiefs to end solicitation to citizens and stop purchases for dental, flowers, and burial gifts. Firemen hold thousands unallocated. police fund reportedly low.

George T_ James Mayer James Cave Jones James

Haggard Resigns to Lead Western Washington Teachers College

Dr. W. W. Haggard resigns after 11 years as Joliet Township high school superintendent to become president of Western Washington Teachers College in Bellingham. He and his family will move to the far west in August leaving their Joliet home at 410 Whitney Avenue amid ongoing debates over school management and Civic association recommendations.

W. W. Haggard Joliet Township Joliet Haggard Western Washington Teachers College Bellingham Washington Rockford Goes West The Western College

Band Concert Sunday at West Park by Federal Musicians

Jeliet prepares for a fast park band concert this Sunday at 3 30 p m near the pavilion. The Federal Musicians band performs under park and school board auspices with a temporary bandstand and Cappotelli’s public address system. If response warrants, three more summer concerts may follow after a public opinion questionnaire at the first event.

Jeliet Cappotelli Bureau of Recreation

Burglaries Hit Noekena Oil Company Site

Sheriff reports two burglaries with Noekena Oil Company loot including 12 cases of oil 16 tubes 12 flashlights and four batteries. Intruders broke a glass door to gain entry and stole cash at a local country store.

Noekena Oil Company Treken Imie Ole

Theft Report From Silver Frost Root Beer Stand

Thief took supplies valued at 84 dollars from the Silver Frost root beer stand at 459 East Cass Street. Louis Gaefke of 458 East Cass Street reported the loss to police yesterday. Neighbors recall seeing a boy with a bicycle near the stand, but they believed he was just waiting out the rain.

Louis Gaefke Cass Street

Car stolen as three boys take Mrs Lennon’s vehicle

Three youths drove off Mrs Joe Lennon’s car from 704 Mason Avenue this morning after she left the keys in the vehicle while planning her shopping. Bystanders sighted the suspects near Wilcox.

Joe Lennon Mason Avenue

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