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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1932
Page
2
A Wednesday night dance hall scene ends with thieves taking band members coats and leaving guests cooled by empty heat. Local chatter reveals residents like Doc Lentz and Harv Watkins mix politics and sports as neighbors share small town anecdotes along with one new baby born to Larry Nicholson.
Mayor Anton Cermak spoke at the Chamber of Commerce testimonial banquet praising Thomas Donovan Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. Cermak predicted a Roosevelt Horner ticket victory and urged voters to back the full Democratic slate next Tuesday. Leaders lauded Donovan's business and political record.
Pete McCarthy known as the Morning Star mission good Samaritan has prepared his facility for the coming winter season. He has spent the past week in overalls cleaning the basement to shelter the luckless persons who will be out in the cold.
Eighteen members of the Golden Rule Review No. 16 of the W. B. A. traveled to Springfield Friday to attend the 40th anniversary Pageant of the organization. Mrs. Helen Murphy and Mrs. Pearl Turner were among the honored guests.
Joliet police chief Nicholas J. Fornango urged residents to support a fund for the widow and five children of Captain William McCanna, who had not been paid for eight months. The funeral costs also fall short of funds, prompting donations from local citizens and businesses.
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