16 Mar 1934
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1934
Page
1
The piece argues for optimism and a better view over gloom, criticizing defeatist talk and urging collective effort. It cites examples from literature and politics, noting the danger of a minority ruling mindset and calling for practical action by individuals like John Doe and David Nokes to improve the community.
Joliet socialites attract crowds to the Rialto theatre for Varieties and Mannequins a style revue and musical extravaganza presented in nine shows yesterday today and tomorrow at the Rialto venue drawing local townspeople to the performances.
Anthony Churnetski, 45, a Des Moines Iowa truck driver, died at the Duck Inn on Lincoln Highway after sudden illness yesterday. An autopsy found a blood clot in the heart as the cause of death.
A two day revue and dance for St Patrick’s day runs tonight and tomorrow night in the Catholic high school gymnasium under St Bernard’s parish auspices. City entertainers perform in twenty acts with a local orchestra providing music for dancing after the shows. Headliners include baritone Owen McBride and singer Verna Mae Kakara performing several duets.
Warden Frank D. Whipp signals possible retirement amid Springfield pressure tied to alleged underground politics after a $30,000 prison account shortage. Whipp endorses George Sehring as successor and cites Governor Horner and Archie Bowen in potential personnel moves in the state prison system.
Joliet Junior College edged Harvey 41 to 31 in LaGrange as Savage scored 21 points on nine field goals and three free throws. The win ties Joliet with Harvey for state conference supremacy and advances the Willsmen to face Springfield in the next round. Tibble and Gamora stood out on defense.
Miss Mary Shepherd former Joliet Conservatory of Music voice teacher left Joliet Sunday to reside with her brothers Charles W and Clifford Shepherd in Batt Creek Michigan Her sister Miss Margaret Shepherd died March 6 in Joliet A veteran teacher she taught primary grades in Joliet schools for over thirty years The Shepherds came to Joliet in 1896 when their father helped plan Bush Park now West Park
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