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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1932
Page
2
A pasted local column lists Edith Anderson visiting a fortune teller and expecting back pay by June 1934. It notes Evelyn Emery wearing a diamond, Mary Brennan loving the north woods, and several residents traveling to Canada for fishing or returning from trips. It mentions civic staff, police, birthdays, anniversaries, and various social happenings around Joliet.
Fragmentary note shows Swan Sorenson nearly stopping reporting while Meade and others push westward, hinting at newsroom shifts and advertising pressure on the paper.
Reggie Martin and his group dominated the dance floor as the first on and last off, while Bob Salyers former Moore’s advertising specialist returns to Kentucky home to pursue extensive college education.
A Joliet era notice remarks Dorothy a blonde stenographer at the Will County National Bank building wears a diamond on her left hand and Rhodes Hutchinson is named as the lucky man. It hints at local gossip about Pat McNamara seen in Western and Raynor districts and a rumor about John McCarthy becoming postmaster if Roosevelt wins.
Bufor Brown an employee from an eastern city is visiting relatives at 319 Plainfield Avenue. The notice records personal details and the address in a concise local-item style.
City officials rejected a $25,000 state offer to fund single level sidewalks on bridge approaches. After a meeting with property owners Mayor William Hennessy instructed City Attorney William Faulkner to seek injunctions to halt state bidding until a satisfactory agreement is made.
Numerous Will County cities announced this week they signed new contracts with the Public Service Company to reduce monthly power bills. The move targets lower energy costs for residents and local businesses across the region.
The Joliet Rivals Club hosts a Silver Jubilee banquet at its North Broadway rooms next Monday at 8 oclock. Officials say talks will follow and the club, formed 25 years ago, has grown strong despite national inactivity and strong ticket demand.
Will County council of the American Legion announced an expansion to add at least three new posts. Potential locations include Mokena Frankfort and a third site at Crete or Beecher. The next county council meeting is September 23 at the Lockport post rooms. Joseph Keig chairs the organizing committee.
Warden Frank D. Whipp battles inside thefts as prisoners hijack food bound for the Stateville prison kitchen. A truck loaded with pork chops is sabotaged leaving the driver unconscious and the hijackers disappeared. Guards now transport food while at least two hijackers are placed in solitary.
Jimmie Walker requests Tam Many’s support for his campaign to remain in office. He expresses hope for a favorable outcome and references Tam as a potential ally in his race.
The Spectator notes Will County News Service opens offices at 113 South Ottawa street. The new organization, formed by Albert H. Jackson and Miss Jane Seaver, will provide general interest news to weekly county papers including The Spectator Farmers' Weekly Review Lockport Leader Mokena News Bulletin Manhattan American Plainfield Enterprise Wilmington Advocate Beecher Herald Braidwood Index Lemont Optimist News and Orland Park Herald.
Chief Nicholas Fornango in charge of the police department distributes more than 1600 dollars in rewards among officers. Next week 400 dollars will be issued by the government to the officers who arrested bandits at the Washington pharmacy. The chief says rewards are divided equally among all involved in an arrest.
The Will County Historical Association met at Mrs. Albert Stevens home on East Cass Street Tuesday evening. An exhibition of ancient candlesticks highlighted the event while John H. Savage shared historical reminiscences with members.
In Chicago the pursuit of higher teacher salaries is framed as a financial goal rather than a basic profession, contrasting with cities where teaching remains profitably pursued.
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