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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
2
Vernon Smith 118 cells were gone by a group of small doors. The report notes a mysterious escape or removal within a confined area. Police are investigating suspects and potential motives. Further details remain unclear in the fragmented OCR text.
Aime service mer chant announces training for men over 26 under new regulations from Washington. Lt R T Sexton, Maritime Service regional enrollime officer in Chicago, says six weeks boat training covers life boat drills safety at sea and ship nomenclature.
A card and bunco party will be held this evening at St Mary's Croatian hall. Hostesses Mrs Theresa Svetiecic and Mrs John Krizmanic will assist with the event.
Funeral services were held for Joseph C. Jaeger at St Johns Catholic Church. Jaeger a longtime public figure died Tuesday at his Summit Street home. He is survived by his widow and six children, two of whom serve overseas.
Warden Joseph E. Ragen of Stateville said the electric chair borrowed by South Dakota two years ago was returned to Collins Street prison late yesterday. South Dakota needed the chair for three executions, but one inmate had sentence commuted to life and two won new-trial motions. The chair will be installed in the execution room within days for the next use.
James M. Berry 70 of Chicago street died at St. Joseph's Hospital after living in Joliet 35 years and working in car parts. Survived by Beulah Burns and another Chicago relative. four grandchildren. Remains at Gerald Dames Funeral Home. Services Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Abang A. Bauman to officiate. Interment Elmhurst.
Julia Keeler died on Tuesday at age 314? with private services to be held at 10 tomorrow. sister of the late A bereits chard with nieces and nephews surviving. Burial at Elmhi. Addie McGuire of Third Avenue died at St Joseph's Hospital. husband survives and arrangements are pending at Jey Funeral Home.
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