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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1933
Page
7
Joliet finished its first season under the last time method and expresses satisfaction with the change. Housewives will set clocks back one hour Sunday night, giving husbands an extra hour of sleep as daylight savings officially ends for the year.
New car sales of all kinds have increased considerably in Joliet and throughout the county in the past six weeks compared with the prior six weeks, according to automobile dealers. Brisk buying in the used car market is also reported as dealers urge purchases before prices rise after October 1.
Commissioner Samuel Shepley dismissed rumors of a mayoral bid saying he plans likely to seek re election as commissioner. He stated there is no intention to run for mayor and mocked the idea as unfounded while commenting on city leadership.
Marion Bergeron, a 16 year old from Westhaven Connecticut, won the Miss America 1933 title at the Atlantic City Beauty Pageant. She was selected from a field of beauties by the panel of judges.
A column discusses proper egg eating methods and etiquette for tips. It then asks whether the best man should buy the wedding ring and notes readers’ views. The writer dismisses a popular notion that the best man pays most wedding costs.
It is not absolutely necessary to tip the instructor, but the reader asks about proper amounts. The reply notes tipping is optional and may reflect satisfaction and local custom rather than a fixed standard.
Chief Nicholas Forne issued a warning urging motorists to slow down near schools. He warned he cannot have an officer at every school and said speeding could lead to jail, noting the accident record is low and cooperation should keep it that way.
An advertisement promotes gas heating as a back breaking coal alternative. It claims gas heat costs about half the 1930-31 season, requires no upfront investment, and includes a $3 monthly rental during the first nine months. If rejected, the system is removed at the company’s expense.
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