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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1934
Page
4
Gladys of East St Louis, seeking matrimony through a matrimonial paper, travels to meet a supposed fiancé in a town that turns out to be Stateville Prison. Warden Whipp orders that no more such matrimonial notices be distributed inside the facility.
A Chicago Motor Club travel survey finds 17 percent of tourists accept back seat orders, 65 percent oppose them strongly, and 18 percent stay neutral. It notes average tour speed around 50 mph, with the north and east most favored, and lists night driving safety via dimming headlights, improper signaling, passing on curves as key dangers. Scenery and historic sites top incentives for trips.
The annual Knights of Columbus event features clothing by the Smart Shoppe John McCarthy and millinery by Helen Arnold. William Lowrey is chairman with Wilbur Barry assisting. An old fashioned chicken dinner follows Sunday at St Marys hall North Ottawa Street hosted by the parish women. A black face comedy is staged tonight by the First Lutheran church youth group with Inez Oliver and others in the cast. No admission charged. free will offering collected.
Investigations reveal bankers show reluctance and reserve in recent assessments. Analysts note cautious stance and muted enthusiasm amid ongoing financial scrutiny.
The Y M C A welcomes 175 new members from a recent campaign. Next week includes a Saturday golf tournament at Inwood on a blind-hole basis with prizes. Monday features a 7:00 meeting of the young men’s division physical committee to plan fall and winter programs. Tuesday 6:00 committee meetings, and indoor baseball games scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 with R B Vance as chairman.
Four boys from Francis Street were caught this week trying to reach the Rialto theatre by forcing exit doors. They faced stern reprimand from Capt. James McCraney and were warned that future attempts would lead to arrest. Mort Berman, city theatre manager, said the company will prosecute any boy continuing the acts.
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