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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1931
Page
3
A reader urges more Ifs in the paper, calling them fun and a break for young people to meet others. The editor replies the Ifs battle is on but odds remain stacked, hoping continued reader interest until the war ends.
A reader thanks the editors for advocacy that prompted Joliet Park Board action on playgrounds. The note recalls childhood street play and laments safety from traffic as cars crowd the streets.
A political debate note shows a columnist resisting endorsement while acknowledging the election process occurs at the polls. The exchange highlights tensions between media neutrality and public influence during campaigns.
A reader named Ruth A requests more captivating photos in the current issue, recalling a few months ago when pictures were the magazine’s strongest feature. She asks for tips on new images and notes willingness to tip editors off to good pictures.
Readers protest the overuse of Ifs in the Spectator and urge more room for live local gossip. They promise to buy the magazine if the word Ifs is kept out and invite further tips and anecdotes for potential print.
A reader demands more live sports reporting and mocks the existing space allocation for society and women's pages. Editor replies that a dedicated sports section will appear once space is fixed, promising a lively department.
A roundup of community figures includes Heinie Sick golfing daily near Los Angeles, Theodore Flint heading a large Illinois dairy operation, Mel Turner of Gerlach Barklow pursuing farming, and Jimmie Lawrence known as a nightlife regular. The DuPage area sees theatre ushers patrolling Rialto, while public health politics edge into council talk as Sam Shepley declines re election.
Champion spellers from Joliet public schools will compete in the finals of The Spectator first annual radio spelling bee. The program will be at Joliet high school auditorium Wednesday night March 25 and broadcast by Station WCLS. Glen J. Ford directs the Joliet grade school band to perform state contest numbers. John H. Garnsey will preside as master of ceremonies. Continued on Page Four.
Joliet shovels out after a severe blizzard, with snow clearing costs totaling about 2500 dollars. Over 100 extra workers were hired and regular crews logged long hours to restore street car service. The Chicago and Joliet Electric railroad, under William C. Huen, managed the response and moved transit to buses when lines paused Saturday afternoon. The Wilcox line resumed service first.
The Will county circuit court hears the first mixed jury in the Kubinski divorce case and transcripts show no winner for either side. In Joliet officials consider spending $185000 for a Clinton street post office addition with Dr Fletcher expressing pleasure.
Good news comes as Heggie Simplex Boiler Company reports a surge in orders for multiple units. The firm notes ongoing demand and lists several new contracts as it continues production across its facilities. Continued on page four.
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