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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1934
Page
5
The 15th anniversary sale at the White Store drew the year's biggest crowd, with proprietor J. J. Cohen noting business is picking up and Joliet showing strong buying power, possibly extending the sale into another week.
The White Store celebrated its anniversary with crowds from Joliet and nearby areas praising the bargains and entertainment. On Wednesday 5 890 children crowded the doors to join the birthday party and help eat the large birthday cake.
The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company marked its 75th anniversary in Joliet with a meeting of ten local store managers at the Elks building. Divisional rep A B Wilson showed slides tracing growth from 1859 to present. Austin and Fox spoke. a dance and refreshments ended the event.
Sophie Tucker suffered a black eye during a scuffle between two women vying for her autograph. The incident disrupted her signing moment as fans crowded around her.
Bertha Jakeb won first prize with 12.67 dollars in Saturday's flower sale event. Eleanor Mollie earned 11.63 dollars for second place, and Sophia Bakos took third with 9.81 dollars. Miss Gertrude Blattner heads the headquarters as organizers thank contributors.
Grieving Serbian community plans memorial rites at St. George's Serbian Orthodox Church 1000 North Scott Street in Joliet. Reverend Damjan Tomich will officiate the services marking the assassination of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia.
The 1934 Stateville varsity football team sports new gear and precise training under Warden Frank D. Whipp. They face a Kankakee semi pro team on Saturday, then must fill five remaining open dates on the schedule.
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