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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1935
Page
8
The Isaac Walton League launched a waterway clean-up drive Tuesday night to rid the city rivers canals and streams of pollution and to boost league membership. Committee members Jack Hayden Fred Corbin and Ray Hawk seek new members while Rev. Walter Macpherson serves as president with aims to beautify waterways and banks.
Larry J. Welch entertained a group of little friends at his home yesterday afternoon for his sixth birthday. Games followed by refreshments were enjoyed. Guests included Bobby Dunn Jimmy Bolen Bobby Calkins Marian Calkins Harriet Nickels Jerry Shea Buddy Adams Jackie Dowse and Rosemary Anderson.
The park board commissioners ordered work on the municipal courses Woodruff and Inwood this week. Greens will be conditioned to top shape and fairways repaired to aid golfers in breaking par.
The article notes J K is praised for her rendition of The Breeze by a popular conductor, describing whom she regards as inspiration behind the performance. The conductor’s remarks highlight the emotional delivery and musical influence shaping the rendition.
Japan unveils a wind powered vehicle claiming a 200 mile range on a single charge. The car uses a crystal and new mainspring for energy storage and propulsion, with demonstrations planned in local garages.
Hinsdale defeated Cullom 24 to 14 in the tournament opener as both sides misfired on close range shots. Joliet faces Hinsdale in the second round after a 7 to 5 halftime score, with two other matchups on the schedule tonight including Gardner South Wilmington versus Waterman and West Aurora against Blue Island.
The writer notes H L Mencken’s stance against lynching and recalls his previous Remarks on mob violence, mentioning he criticized labeling authors harshly and avoided endorsing any violent punishment.
A humorous note suggests the Prince of Wales has taken to yodeling, joking that his title could humorously become Ness-Highness as a playful moniker.
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