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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1932
Page
3
An article notes inmates at a women's prison shifting from volleyball to football after requests by the prisoners. Superintendent Mrs. Bertha Finnegan granted permission, saying inmates preferred a tougher sport to the perceived "sissy" volleyball.
The fall season begins in Joliet at 1 16 am marking the autumnal equinox. Forecaster C A Donnel of Chicago says the equinox has no weather significance and that fall may bring hot weather rather than storms.
W H Blackburn Frank Lamb Frank Kellogg Claus Johnson J Birso Fred Holstein and J A Eklund were among Quality Group grocers at the Kankakee convention this week. More than 400 grocers from all parts of the state attended the banquet last night and speakers from various sections offered short talks. Many expressed optimism that conditions are improving, especially in agricultural communities.
The 45th Precinct Democratic Organization will sponsor a dance on Sunday evening October 2 at Shroba's Hall on Meeker Avenue. A prize waltz will headline the event with Frank Carter and his colored jazz band providing music. Admission is 25 cents per person. Joseph Kotowich serves as chairman.
The Jefferson club of Will County will stage its first annual Jeffersonian ball next Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce ballroom. A complete program of entertainment is planned with prominent radio stars and music by Charlie Formento's orchestra.
Democratic governor Henry Horner campaigns in southern Illinois stressing home rule and self government for municipalities while opposing ouster provisions by non prosecutors. Opponent Len Small criticizes denial of public inquiry into official conduct during the race.
Miss Florence Stump and Miss E Rogers won prizes in the Spectator contest. A follow up contest is advertised in this issue with cash prizes for the first three letters. Read the Book Shop ad for misspelled words and mail in your entry.
Women of Moose meet on the first and third Mondays each month at 8 o clock in Temple for public card parties. The Moose club hosts these events as part of season activities.
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