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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
8
Joliet recreation director John Clemens announces a full summer schedule for residents. Parks and ball diamonds are being renovated to support expanded activities and community use.
George Abbot Jr park superintendent announces spring openings across the district with playgrounds opening May 15 and more leagues for baseball tennis and golf. Last year the department ran nearly 200 teams and expects a 20 to 50 percent increase due to more workers in Will County. A quote closes the note on frugality and budget.
The planned Savannah dedication of the Juliette Low Memorial Museum is delayed due to Low family items being in London after bombing. Mrs. Arthur Choate says exhibit materials must be collected over the next year with aims to open next March for Girl Scouting’s 30th anniversary. The Girl Scout Leaders Association will meet May 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Senior troop led by Miss Wilhelmine Hammel hiked to West Park on May 1 after school.
The Joliet Townsend Club No 1 will meet next Tuesday evening at 2 o'clock in the Musician's hall located at 109 Chicago street Joliet.
The piece spotlights a spike in nickel cigar sales among workers after the income tax spike. It notes higher demand for cheap 5 cent cigars versus pricier 15 cent plus brands and questions whether this signals broader economic unease among the well-off and potential shifts in consumer behavior.
Illinois reports 145159 aged persons received 3306867 in Old Age Assistance payments for April. Fletcher C. Kettle, Superintendent, announced an increase of 770 recipients and 49424 in payments from March.
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