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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1933

Page

5

Joliet Library Sees Rise in Finer Reading

Joliet patrons increasingly read high minded literature aided by public librarian Mrs. Rena M. Barickman. October checks out 36,996 books up from 25,309 in September. Saturdays see 2,362 books taken home. Winter hours 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with evening usage tracked.

Barickman

Foreign War Vets Observe Armistice Day Parade and Events

The Veterans of Foreign Wars posts will open Armistice Day ceremonies with Memorial services at their flag pole at Chicago and Jefferson streets after the parade. An open house on the Tesdall Pratt building’s second floor follows, then an Armistice Military Ball at 8 30 p m in the China Doll ballroom with special features.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Chicago and Jefferson Streets Tesdall-Pratt China Doll

Farm meeting set for Mokena and Plainfield

Will county farmers gather for monthly farm meeting at 7 30 tonight in St Marys hall Mokena O G Barrett Cook county farm adviser discusses Agricultural Adjustment Administration L P Lewis Will County Farm Supply manager speaks on cooperative aspects Social time to follow

Will County Mokena Plainfield L. W. Braham St. Mary’s Hall O. G. Barrett Cook County Agricultural Adjustment Administration L. P. Lewis Will County Farm Supply Company

Judge Adams Takes County Court Cases

Probate Judge Fred R. Adams has held dual roles for two weeks substituting for ill County Judge Ralph C. Austin. Officials say the interchange is allowed and Adams will continue unless workload grows too heavy, at which point another judge may assist.

Fred R. Adams Ralph C. Austin Adams

Care of Lights Urged As Darkness Falls

Motorists are urged to ensure proper headlight use as evenings darken. Illinois law requires lights from one hour after sunset to sunrise, two front lamps visible 200 feet ahead, and a red rear light on every vehicle.

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