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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1933
Page
2
A major circuit executive in vaudeville, recently divorced, sought to end a fling with a Peoria girl. He hired a famed psychic who gathered audience questions and signatures to defuse the relationship, then secured her a vaudeville booking and salary tilt.
The report notes Chief Nick Fornango comments on a scene from the film Penthouse shown at the Rialto. Warner Baxter’s character seeks a speakeasy, failing to get a straight answer from a gangster before using a cab to reach the venue. A duty man at the speakeasy calls Baxter by name.
Jimmy McFarland, brother of Packy, leaped to avoid a speeding motorist at Cass and Chicago as lights changed. Sid Van Dyke, oil expert, uses oil on his hair daily to stay neat for charity balls and holiday events.
Joseph Stanton, noted handsome west side gentleman, has been seen driving a new Chevrolet, doing considerable riding around the neighborhood.
William R. McCabe is described as the personification of neatness and is up before seven each morning to ensure ample time for his daily shower.
Phil Gustafson, a newspaperman, will depart for Syracuse New York soon where he has accepted a position on a daily paper there.
A C Jeffrey and William Peter left a few days ago for Green Lake Wisconsin to demonstrate local natives on fishing techniques.
Tony Buffo and his brother Jim run the Subway shop and favor Irish and German dishes above others. Tony is noted as a chef in the business.
Chief John Nygren of the fire department is noted for walking to work in the mornings. The mayor and commissioners consider buying a new automobile for the fire chief, signaling possible administrative upgrades.
The article notes Greta Garbo wears size seven double A shoes and stands five feet six inches in stocking feet. It recalls a period when she fretted at jibes about her feet despite her fame.
Sam Robbins an advertising director will likely discontinue his country trips due to persistent chilly weather experts say is here to stay.
Harry Green, a photographer, is noted for his preference for tan shoes. The remark highlights his footwear choice.
An agent of the village relayed that two attractive women from a Chicago street hosiery shop performed in the floor show at the Blue Ribbon Casino during last Sunday's Fair event.
Dr Frank Chmelik anxious during a hurried trip when the starter failed he relied on a friend's car. The battery man later told him the battery had not been watered for eight or nine months highlighting lax motor maintenance by the physician.
Ralph Lane described as not clever at puzzles by west side lads. Bert Staehley head of Joliet Detective Bureau keeps an extremely neat office at 113 South Ottawa street.
Sam Blue, recently from St Louis, says the odds of winning the jackpot on a slot machine are about 1 in 550 while minor winnings average 1 in 220. He advises others to try their luck and notes he formerly worked in a slot machine factory.
Vera Dice ensures a well equipped journey with a car featuring a radio heater robe shatter proof glass dual springs and a foot pad. She invites adding any other needed items for the trip.
Mort Berman, a cheerful theater official, occasionally receives letters from a charming blonde resident of Chicago's south side, adding intrigue to his public persona.
The Chicago Motor Club accident prevention department warns Halloween poses extra hazards for pedestrians and drivers. Masks impair vision and pranks like soaping windshields increase risk. car thefts rise as thieves exploit the season. Parents should keep children off streets and motorists exercise extra caution after nightfall.
The Illinois Bankers Association executive committee adopted a resolution praising Edward J Barrett state auditor and his staff for their thorough and competent handling of state bank openings and actions during and after the banking moratorium preserving many Illinois banks in sound condition.
Jerry Delrose of the Joliet News Agency flies to New York to board the Conte Di Savoia for an eight week European cruise. He plans to meet Joliet artist James Mc Grath in Italy and travel with him through Italy Germany and Switzerland with a possible return together at trip end.
A Texas oil field has been named in honor of Greta Garbo amid a new drilling venture. The tribute reflects cultural impact despite her not being linked to energy or gusher fame, prompting local and industry curiosity about the field’s potential yield.
Stein’s Fish Market unveiled a remodeled Jefferson street store after a grand opening crowds filled the yesterday. The longtime Illinois market dating to 1918 benefited from recovery program funding, creating jobs and financing expensive equipment for the new refrigeration cases and improved facilities. Special prices marked the celebratory week as the grand opening drew local shoppers.
The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin, noted radio speaker, returned to the air last Sunday for a weekly winter broadcast. Hundreds of Joliet fans listened as he addressed current events and modern topics.
Acting Mayor Robert Wraith unveiled danger signs at the city limits last Wednesday to alert motorists that there are no sidewalks on certain roads. He expects accidents to be reduced by urging careful driving on the exposed routes.
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