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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1933
Page
3
Fire Chief John Nygren urges merchants and residents to remove old papers and rubbish from basements to prevent fires driven by spontaneous combustion. He cites department records and asks for cooperation to destroy waste in homes and stores.
The Chicago Motor club emergency road service warns motorists to keep engines free of flammable dust oil grease and gas around the carburetor generator and exhaust manifold. Fires start from ignition faults gas leaks lean mixtures and loose wires. A clean motor offers no fuel to the fire while a dirty one does.
City health commissioner Dr. Lloyd Andrew issued a summer warning to children about swimming. He urged non swimmers to stay in shallow water until proficient and cautioned against entering water after meals due to cramps. Parents should warn children about quarry and river swimming hazards.
A bill to keep beer at $12 a barrel and allow large glasses for a nickel was defeated in the Wisconsin Assembly during the week. The measure aimed to curb prices and aid consumers, but failed to pass.
Joliet Yacht Club launches a new WKBB series led by Dr. H. N. Flexer with 15 minute talks three times weekly. Miss Jane Seaver coordinates and J. W. Sackrider acts as official starter for Brandon pool water carnival and Harmsworth Trophy preparations.
Doctors and dentists of Will and Grundy counties plan their annual picnic on June 14 at the Paul Schoene cottage along the Kankakee River near Wilmington. The program emphasizes sports and novel features for the afternoon and evening.
Crowds attend nightly events at Central school grounds for the Spanish War Veterans Festival with ferris wheel merry-go-round side shows and twelve attractions. Children from Guardian Angel and Lutheran orphans homes are entertained free of charge. John Ulrich leads the local veterans and J C Reuter chairs the festival committee.
Dentists and their wives from Will and Grundy counties plan the first annual social luncheon and party at the Country Club on June 6. An entertainment program by professional performers will follow dinner with dancing. Most dentists from both counties are expected to attend.
Directors of the New York Automobile Association prepared a resolution for Congressmen opposing a further tax on gasoline. The plan would lift state and federal levies to 4 cents a gallon. The levy is described as class legislation and prompts organized opposition.
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