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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
2
The Spectator Staff shares snippets from a bridge scene with Culbertson asking who dealt the mess and others joking about luck love and psychic plays. A player admits poor figures while offering practical edge and hints at three opponents and a suggestion to take up golf as banter.
A collage of social items mentions Chena Loave imitating walkers asleep, a West Park brunette with two admirers, T Mower planning a June altar trip, and Marie Gerl with Eddie Penz praised as dancers. It notes Grace Ryan returning to school after an arm break, Harvey law offices relocating, and Joe Picco visiting Ridgewood. Also references Bob Walsh’s attention from an East Side beauty, Shadow Madron’s charm, and the May dance at Cantigny hall hosted by Frank Hickey.
Elinor Boles of Providence High School still leads the St Marys May Queen contest with 384,535 votes. Helen Chaplin remains second after narrowing the gap by 20,000 votes to 288,060, followed by Genevieve Cooper with 271,555 and Bernice Moriarity at 250,755.
Streetcar tracks on Hickory street north from Smith avenue will be torn up this week to permit paving of the four lane state highway. W H Heun general manager of the C and J railway company announced the plan.
Capt James Kavanaugh and Serg Michael Corcoran did well in picking also rans at the Aurora track. The Monte Carlo Tavern on North Bluff street is a gay gathering place for Joliet area parties. Jack Williamson is making many trips to Ridgewood. Chuck Vertin visits an Eastern avenue address regularly. Agnes Lances and Julia Kovacik pursue Spring roller skating. Sal Lentini enjoyed dancing at Richlin last Sunday night.
The Y M C A Players staged Hotel Universe to a large Farragut school auditorium audience. The production featured no intermissions and strong performances by George Kelsall Kathryn Houston Richard Jones Mary Rompel May Brown Lloyd and supporting cast including Herbert Kellogg Genevieve Hexter and Charles Linko. The show repeats tonight.
Fred W. Wolf a Chicago inventor was released from the Elgin state hospital after a writ of habeas corpus. Circuit Judge Edwin Wilson found him sane and ordered his release. Wolf, 54, said to have been committed by his wife who opposed the release, was well upon questioning and represented by Attorney Robert Haley.
Picture on Page 1 shows Joliet pre schoolers starting the right road with a round-up event Tuesday at three. Farragut and F E Washington schools participated with the association and Medical society assisting. Doctors and dentists examined eyes ears noses throats and postures and noted needed corrections before kindergarten.
A two day solicitation aims to raise 3000 dollars for a sustaining fund by the local Boy Scouts on May 17 and 18. The board of directors approved this funding method at a late week meeting. M. H. Hollingsworth served as campaign chairman.
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