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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
2
The article predicts a white dominated fashion for three warm months. Men wear white hats and suits with vivid accessories, women adopt shorter skirts and white sportswear, and children wear white outfits. White shoes and sports footwear gain popularity across tennis golf and daily wear.
Several hundred Jo liet high school alumni are expected for the annual reunion, with the class of 1920 in charge and James Bell as general chairman. The event, at the Chamber of Commerce, follows separate class gatherings and includes dancing and entertainment in the evening.
The Joliet Girl Scouts announce their annual cookie sale to support camping programs. Twenty two cookies cost fifteen cents each with a goal of five thousand packages. Cookies will be sold public at local stores including Cary's Ridgewood Adler's Anderson's Stillman's Wagner's First National Barrett's White Paradise Boston Diner's Y M C A Peterson’s Public Service Fitzgerald's Western Gas Lamb's. Mrs Haggard leads the effort with Ruth Clement assisting. Mrs Graves is the scout commissioner.
The April employment volume in the Seventh Federal Reserve District, including Joliet, reached its highest since September 1930 with payrolls peaking since 1931. The metal industries led the surge, followed by the vehicle sector, signaling broad growth across sectors.
Dr F Binzer an oculist opens a new optical store at 315 East Jefferson next Saturday. Formerly with the Boston Store he moves to his own premises for more space while a contest offers a free toy automobile to a winning child during the opening event.
President Roosevelt will break a precedent by appearing personally to deliver his veto on the bonus issue. The veteran, however, does not welcome the anticipated gesture and questions its meaning.
Barbers in Joliet and Stateville worked after an Springfield edict ordered all inmates and officials in state penal institutions to remove facial hair. The directive gave no clear reason, prompting local speculation about motives or public health.
Delegates from Joliet Lutheran churches will attend the Luther League convention of the Illinois circuit in Lisbon from June 9 to 12. A 700 seat tent will host meetings. Dr. S. M. Miller of the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis will speak on Jesus the Great I Am. Luther League board handles arrangements. Officers include J. M. Massey Morris president and Rev Allen R. Blegen among officials.
Farmers vote heavily in favor of the AAA wheat crop reduction program in Saturday referendum results from scattered Illinois counties. The late returns indicate the plan continues to gain support, with a strong turnout from farm communities.
A resolution by the Association of Commerce directors urges business men and employers to cooperate in maintaining NRA wage scales hours and child labor clauses as of now.
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