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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1932
Page
2
A quirky tale from the Y scene recounts Cy Treharne leaving with silverware, Bud Tezak backing Olive Boyd, Oliver Tesdall flashing cash, and Harry Richards with Joseph Marchio from Boston joining in tea drinking. The Leap Year rule, as penned by Gene Ha, proclaims do right and fear no man or woman.
Mrs Harold L Math formerly Mary Matthews from Olier has returned to live locally. Her husband works as a service representative for an automobile concern.
Jim Barr comments that Moses made only 10 laws due to breakage. He notes liquor prices drop under a technical recession. The piece asserts the market shifts from two dollars per crack to a single bill, with five cent items revived and a nickel needed.
Coach Millsot outlines his plans for the next season with six returning players and possible new additions. The piece notes college style rumors about players and a humorous aside about marital life, plus a quirky mention of Herb Trackman’s new manicures.
A jumble of names and small happenings fills the town scene. Local students and staff from colleges like De La Salle share social afternoons and Big Ten ties while clerks, bankers, and merchants, including Bev Young and Isabella Robinson, move through ongoing community life. Rumors of mayoral bids and school team hopes mix with theatrical outings and local fairs.
An all Joliet art show organized by the Woman's Club art department will open in the library auditorium next week. Chairwoman Mrs. Mat Bloomfield and secretary Mrs. Lloyd E. Calkins lead the effort. Exhibits include Mrs. George Langford paintings and sculptures, James McGrath portraits, Fletcher Ransom works, Mrs. Adele Fay Williams pastels, plus Pic tures from Gerlach-Barklow and sculptures by Mrs. George Woodruff of Chicago.
The annual state farm institute will be held in Joliet in 1933. Directors plan the meeting during a city visit this month following Joliet winning the convention at a Springfield session. Senator Richard J. Barr led a local committee that influenced Joliet's selection.
A social tea is being hosted with Vance and Mrs. George von Converse presiding, invitations issued for the event. The letter notes a daughter to mother connection within the hosting circle.
About 4000 World War II veterans and Joliet citizens have signed petitions and ballots urging the government to promptly pay adjusted service certificates. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is conducting the poll.
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