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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1934
Page
3
A bulletin from the Association of Commerce lists Joliet population figures including 42 993 in Joliet city 71 629 in Joliet township and 110 732 in Will county It notes 10 503 city families with 6 681 native white 3 312 foreign white 349 Negro and 161 of other races.
Public library books are being prepared for distribution to schools. Mrs. Rena M. Barickman, public librarian, announced yesterday that about 4,965 books were sent last year and Miss Nellie Hennesty, head of the juvenile section, expects the same or more this year as teachers request monthly circulation.
A grand picnic and rally sponsored by the Will County Democratic Central Committee and the Ex-Service Men's League of Will County will be held Sunday September 16 at Rivals Park starting 11 AM. Free prizes by the hundred will be awarded from cash to merchandise. attendees receive a ticket to enter a prize drawing that occurs every few minutes.
Statistics show U S weather forecasters are right at least 85 percent of the time. The remaining 15 percent is blamed on days people went on picnics.
Chief Fornango orders immediate warrants for motorists who fail to appear after arrest tickets for traffic violations are destroyed. Police can identify vehicle owners via the license number on arrest ticket stubs, which are filed at headquarters.
The Woman's Safety Bureau of the Chicago Motor Club urges motorists to lower headlight beams at night to reduce glare. They seek public cooperation in a study to promote dipping lights when meeting oncoming cars for safer, more pleasant night driving.
The piece notes a volatile year with focus on crooners as a surprising focal point, highlighting school spirit peaks and the appeal of popular performers influencing student life.
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