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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
2
A reader quips that Little Nell’s bright potential was undone when her outside aerial failed at a pivotal moment in her education, a remark reflecting on timing and perception in childhood progress.
Evelyn Terry twenty one of Bloomington a housemaid accused of stealing small sums from her employers was remanded to her mother by Judge Wm Meade after she promised to reform. Mr and Mrs E C Rinearson reported about twenty dollars taken including coins from a child's bank. The mother said Evelyn often ran away to negro churches. the judge warned that another offense would send her to an institution.
The famed Hungarian composer Franz Liszt delivered a dazzling piano recital that sparked praise. Beethoven himself ascended to the stage and kissed the young virtuoso. An ordinary crystal watch weighs less than 50 pounds in mass.
Fay W. Carrier 60 died Tuesday night at 810 W Marion Joliet. Funeral 2 PM at Harris funeral home with Rev A W Hoffman officiating. Burial Woodlawn Memorial. Survived by wife Lydia Goetschel mother Rosetta Carrier two sons Gordon and Robert one grandchild sister Bertha Tigne two brothers Earl Decatur Erwin Chicago. Public subscriptions urged to save the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Elmer Twitchell asks if they will take a note.
William Gross of 128 S Eastern Avenue announces candidacy for the township high school board. Gross is managing director of Terminal Market Corporation and sales manager of Will County Produce Company and has been active in Joliet civic and political groups.
The Illinois Osteopathic association sponsors a biweekly radio series to educate the public on common health issues. Next talks on March 21 feature Dr. W. H. Fossler of Princeton and Dr. V. V. Emerson of Sheffield on the common cold, with further lectures set for April 4, April 18, May 2, and May 16.
John Grace 23 of Joliet was returned to Joliet on a state warrant charging larceny for a June 4 1939 car theft from Patrick McFarland. Paul Stonich and Eugene McKeon were arrested in Chicago as escaping third suspect fled. Grace denied involvement before Judge William Meade and the case was continued ten days.
The Joliet Township High School R O T C rifle team leaves for Booneville Missouri to compete in the National Indoor Rifle matches. Four cadets led by Sgt E R Duncan are Chasole Mitchell Reid and Georgoulakis. They face ROT C teams from across the United States.
Future Craftsmen of America at Joliet Township High School will host a banquet and initiation in the school cafeteria at 7:30 this evening. Superintendent Cr. L. Jordan and vocational director Drew Castle will speak. about 125 members and alumni attend, with fifty to be initiated at ceremonies. Membership honors scholarship in vocational work and general study and requires novice and craftsman ranks before artisans rating.
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