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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
3
McKesson and Robbins Drug Company runs the Calex Celebration Contest with top prize of 2500 dollars and additional cash awards from 1000 dollars. John Benson of Stillman Drug Store supports the event as highly appealing and open to Joliet residents and local participants.
California readers are invited to submit a 60 word or shorter entry describing how Calex tooth powder cleans "The Forgotten 60" the hidden surfaces between teeth. Purchase a Calox toothpaste to enter. contest closes June 15. Benson of Stillman says 50 cent Calox is 43 cents and 30 cent package is 27 cents now, with full contest instructions at purchase.
Fire Chief John Nygren Assistant Chief Thomas Clemens and other department members will attend a four day fire fighting course in Urbana Illinois. Sponsored by the Illinois Firemen Association and supervised by National Board of Fire Underwriters men the session runs the second week of June. Training covers all branches of firefighting equipment pumping apparatus and includes lectures.
Guardian Angel orphanage on Plainfield road, home to almost 170 children, seeks donations on a full day tag day with volunteers stationed at Loop Street corners. Joliet residents have long supported the drive, aiming to beat last year’s proceeds under general chairman Mrs. W F Leser.
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