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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
2
A lighthearted town column notes residents heading to the fair with plans to spend and enjoy a full day of sights. Mentions of local figures Tom Calamaras and Joe Turk hint at social chatter, new cars, and upcoming events like a boxing picnic in Wisconsin.
George Rogalski a 14 year old Chicago boy was sentenced to 10 years for murder. Warden Frank D Whipp said he will not be sent to Stateville or the old prison and will be held in detention at a new hospital while a suitable institution is chosen. He may be sent to Pontiac reform school due to his age.
Local truckers and draymen for hire must register under the NRA code by June 28. Farmers paid in money or trade for hauling are also included. Registration office is at 211 North Joliet Street, Illinois State Code Authority, open 8 am to 6 pm daily except Sunday. Telephone 4247.
The register books show high turnout at city golf courses with Joliet players enjoying ideal conditions. Woodruff golf course alone logged as many as four hundred registrations in a single day.
The Peerless pleasure club hosts its third annual outing at Geirich lodge near DuPage crossing to honor George Gelrich reelected president. Frank Reichman and John Ruthenbeck coordinate vaudeville, speaking, horseshoe pitching, baseball and races starting 10 am with refreshments and cash prizes for pre-eating contest winners. Autos depart Prairie avenue and West Jefferson street Sunday morning.
A local organization hosts a Monday evening tourney and weiner roast at the park. About 15 C Y O players are expected to enter the contest set to begin at 6 o clock.
Local anglers report very poor fishing in regional streams and lakes this year. Many formerly productive spots yield no fish, according to followers of Izaak Walton.
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