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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1933
Page
1
Police Chief Nicholas Fornango outlined a protection plan for the Christmas shopping season in the loop district. A squad of detectives will patrol stores day and night to deter bandits and shoplifters after a beer hall robbery by a four man group that fled with $50 a shotgun and a radio.
Editorial argues public executives should serve all citizens, not just their party. A governor or president must pursue efficient, economical governance beyond partisan loyalty, even if opponents attack. True incumbents deserve praise when they uphold oath and serve the commonwealth.
Young Men’s Christian Association physical committees of the Y M C A meet at 7 o clock Monday night at the Y building. Thad Brown will be in charge.
Joliet hosts a Thanksgiving Day charity football game at Richards Street field with former stars including Rentner Welbes Colona Smith Waesco Harper Barrowman Strappaton Savich and Kelly. Marty Gleason coaches Joliet. Abie Jackson and Owen McCarthy referee. 2:30 kickoff. 85 cent tickets. proceeds go to Joliet Free Milk Fund.
The Days of ’49 will be revived at a parish festival sponsored by St Mary’s Church from Sunday November 26 to Saturday December 2 in the church hall on North Ottawa Street. The hall will be decorated as an old-time mining town with a placer gold mine booth. Dan C. Hall of Mokena, mayor of The Days of ’49 at A Century of Progress, will preside and performers will wear period costumes.
The Epworth League of the Swedish M. E. church at Park Avenue and Clay Street will present a play titled The Big Broadcast on Tuesday evening November 28 at 8 o'clock. The unusual program aims to entertain the congregation with a lively performance.
St. Anthony's church hosts a ravioli and chicken dinner tomorrow noon as the Holiday Festival feature. Rev. Father C. P. Lyons says about 600 people are expected to attend with serving hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Holy Name society at St John’s Catholic Church sponsors a poultry card party on Monday and Tuesday nights November 27 and 28 in the parish hall on North Hickory Street.
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