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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1937
Page
3
The piece reflects on Thanksgiving as a distinctly American observance and praises simple virtues. It notes voter support for a high school tax increase, acknowledges those who opposed it, and calls for a representative citizens group to push for economy and reform in local government.
A truck carrying WPA workers from Mokena Frankfort and Joliet and two automobiles overturned at Cicero avenue and the Lincoln highway eighteen miles east of Joliet. Two people were seriously hurt including Nick Skriich of 804 N Hickory St who suffered a possible fractured leg and internal injuries. A Florida resident woman and several others were treated at Chicago Heights area hospitals for non serious injuries. Wet pavement caused a skid leading to the crash. The workers had been employed on Will county road work near Monee.
R. N. Schuster a Joliet heating and plumbing expert opens a Scott Street store under a new organized company. The firm will offer an automatic heating service for Joliet residents and represents several large stoker heating and plumbing supply firms.
Carmelite fathers at St Marys church prepare the first mid-nite show at the Rialto theatre Saturday night for church benefit. Organ recital by Joseph Lyons opens the program with vaudeville acts and skits. Rev Matthew T ONeill and associates boosted church work since taking charge over a year ago. A large crowd from the loop and store workers expected to attend.
Liggett's Drug Store hosts its annual boys and girls contest with eight prizes for girls and eight for boys. Votes are earned by customers at one vote per cent spent, with candidates nominated by parents or friends.
Joliet Township High School will host the annual Girls Interclass Meet on December 10 at 7 30 PM in the school gym. The event showcases rhythmic exercises dances and relays with about 1800 participants from high school and junior college and features four class competitions plus an exhibition by the Women's Athletic Association.
Republicans in the county central committee debate a plan to name a slate of candidates for county offices. Supporters want a clean slate with representatives from all factions, while opponents fear a handpicked Shupp-Barr ticket. A key Elks building meeting on December 2 will decide whether to modify electable leadership and how many candidates will seek nominations.
Cantigny Post No. 367 will hold its regular VFW meeting Friday evening at Chateau Cantigny on Horse Shoe drive instead of Thursday due to Thanksgiving. Post adjutant Jesse H. Hinthorne announced the change.
The Spectator and Chicago Tribune announce Joliet’s seventh annual Go in Gloves tournament. Preliminary bouts start first week February at Joliet venues with finals planned for March 11 at Chicago Stadium. The event will feature prominent officials and visits from top football and baseball stars.
The Kiddies at Guardian Angels and Salem orphanages enjoyed a traditional turkey dinner with all trimmings provided by the St. Camillus Society led by president Mrs J W McCarthy. The annual custom began three years ago and the society also donates gifts to County Farm and Sanitarium inmates at Christmas.
Aldis C. Sinclair of 109 Pleasant St. wins first prize by selecting 18 correct picks in The Spectator's annual football dope contest. Mary Klepec places second with 17 winners among more than 1500 dopesters. Other top finishers include Joe Matkovic, Joseph Ambrozich, Don Muhlig, Bob Smeth, Agnes Kocjan, Larry Surinak, and Albert Sega with 15 or 16 correct picks. The paper notes rising interest, over 20,000 entrants, and plans for a larger contest next year.
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