Park Board Fires Maxwell in Controversial Economy Move
The Joliet Spectator condemns the dismissal of James A. Maxwell after thirteen years as Pilcher Park caretaker. It urges a six month notice before firing, questions the economy motive, notes Maxwell’s dedicated service and warns against leaving taxpayers’ property unguarded.
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James A. Maxwell
Pilcher Park
Maxwell
Spectator
Joliet
Bird Haven
Economy Park Board
Mr. Maxwell
Chance to Win Cash and Tickets From The Spectator
The Spectator and Rialto Theatre launch a weekly cash and ticket giveaway. Each week three one dollar prizes and six Rialto tickets are awarded to city residents whose names appear in ads. readers clip, ID, and claim at The Spectator office. The ads also preview upcoming show titles at the Rialto.
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Spectator
Rialto Theatre
North
Chicago St
Shieh
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Ms Mae
Claudette Colbert
Ricardo Cortez
ZaSu Pitts
Slim
Summerville
Fire Chief Warns on Safe Winter Furnace Use
Fire Chief John Nytren cautions residents as cold weather nears about avoiding fire hazards. Remove rubbish and waste paper from basements and keep oily rags and flammable contents away from stoves or furnaces to prevent overheating, chimney fires, and sparks on neighboring roofs.
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John Nytren
Mayor Hennessy Improves After Major Operation
Great improvement in the condition of Mayor William A. Hennessy was reported by St. Joseph hospital officials after his recent major operation. He will be confined in the hospital for several weeks.
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William A. Hennessy
St. Joseph Hospital
Crowds Attend Music Festival Despite Chill Weather
In spite of the chill, hundreds of people attended the music festival at Richards Street field last night. Critics called the concert among the best ever given here and many attendees came from surrounding towns.
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Richards‘street
Strange Malady Strikes FiveYearOld Boy in Idylside
Five year old Stryker of Emery street Idylside died at St Joseph's hospital after sudden illness described as encephalitis or sleeping sickness. Doctors called it a contagious, rare form that caused convulsions and rapid collapse. The death follows several similar cases in St Louis with some recoveries and few fatal outcomes in this state.
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Stryker
Emery Street
Adelmann
St. Louis
Sally Rand Sued by Julius Levin in Chicago Trial
Julius Levin files breach of contract suit in Chicago against dancer Sally Rand alleging damages over a performance contract. The filed complaint seeks vindication and damages related to a breech of agreement at a venue.
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Sally Rand
Julius Levin
Julius
Levin
Chicago
Chensie
Her
Aries
Bivcine Park
Vindivatio
Joliet Plans Conventions for Coming Year
State conventions are planned in Joliet for the coming year. Civic leaders and hotel operators join to promote Joliet as a convention city in 1934, citing excellent transportation facilities and a history as an ideal location for gatherings.
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Joliet
Junction
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Albert J. Felman
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