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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1932
Page
2
A baker creates a cake for store staff and a man named Alan Waddell borrows it as a joke, then returns with police officer Robesson. both share the slice as the staff laughs. The page also lists assorted local residents and playful gossip about jobs, romances, and plans.
Joliet's Red Cross membership drive, now a week old, gains momentum amid hardship. despite bad weather volunteers continue door to door and a coupon offers a simple signup at Red Cross headquarters 21 North Ottawa Street.
Mayor William A. Hennessy asks Joliet residents to remember the spirit of Thanksgiving and assist the less fortunate. He notes many homes face the barest means and urges giving so all may have a real cause for thanks this holiday.
City fire and police officials appoint a committee to study retirement ordinances used by similar sized cities before setting an age limit for safety board employees. The review aims to align local rules with peer municipalities and determine feasible retirement requirements.
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