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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

2

CSF students travel far for Christmas vacations

CSF students from the College of St. Prancis spread across the United States and beyond for Christmas. Travelers include Marta Bolumen flying to Artemisa Cuba, Eugenia Pareja to Bo poto Colombia, and Penny Peng to New York. Others stay in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, with many hosting or visiting friends and relatives during the holiday period.

Christ Mas Neal College of St. Francis Joliet Eugenia Pareja Bogota Colombia South America Baltimore Mary ‘Theresa Bertino Bonnie Blanquart Fagle River Wis Rose Marie Novak Marta Bolumen Artemisa Cuba College of St. Prancis Bopota Wio Penny Peng Sanking China New York Bertha Bischof Elizabeth Ludwig Johnstown Lynn Morris Waynesburg Miss Morris Olga Penalonzo Guatemala Fannie Flanquart Eagle River Patricia Geraldine Boyle Lac du Flambeau Wisconsin Helen Mauer Athens Mary Ann Severt Micarl Janet Kelly Marquette Mich Miss Blanquart Ohio Theresa Mearoda Rosemary Rowan Ann Latuzingeki Toledo Sally Pyne Joan Bourgeois Shelby Delores Powenski Margaret Hiltrude Carrigan Mansfield Hiltrude Georgina Paoli Puerto Rico Jo Annn Scheuer Metamora Rosxline Ottenweller Leipsic Mar Key Krebs Jo Ann Egger Columbus Dolores Simonis Cary Bettsleary Mrs. Dupres Marion Indiana Yolanda Wozniak Indiana Harbor Claire Brier Anne Franko Gary O'Neill Hobart

Hit and run driver report filed in sheriff’s office

Joseph Vargo of 600 Meeker Avenue reported to the sheriff’s office that on Route 52 near the outer belt road his car was side-swiped by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene. He gave a license number but deputies found it did not match the vehicle involved and the search continues.

Joseph Vargo Meeker Avenue Sheriff's Office Route 52 Outer Belt Road

Wife files for divorce after cruelty claim in circuit court

Mrs Emiley Zaziemblo accuses her husband Frank Zaziemblo of repeated cruelty and seeks a divorce in the circuit court yesterday after noon. The couple has one child.

Frank Zaziemblo Emiley Zaziemblo

Slump in employment forecast for Will and Grundy counties

A post holiday seasonal slump is forecast by 43 firms in Will and Grundy counties. Jan 15 labor needs are about 325 below the Nov midlevel with manufacturing leading the drop in roofing and stoves. Female hiring falls while non manufacturing openings rise slightly. unemployment in Joliet area declines amid seasonal factors.

Will and Grundy William G. Boyd Illinois State Employment Service Pri Joliet Boyd ISES

Housing survey shows overcrowding as top housing need in Joliet

Final Joliet Housing Authority survey figures from 2445 blanks show overcrowded conditions as the main reason for housing needs. Most respondents seek rental accommodations with 75 percent aiming to rent, 36 percent seeking purchase, and 380 open to either option. Veterans submit over half of responses. Rent preferences cluster around 40 to 60 dollars monthly, with buy payments often around 1000 dollars down or monthly 50 dollars.

Joliet Housing Authority H. W. Osman Talivy Osman

County Churches Form Will County Clergy Council

Catholic pastors in Will County unite to create the Catholic Clergy Council of Will County. Rev. M. J. Butala says the body will handle local church matters with diocesan support, meeting regularly for united action. Rev. Fabian Donlan serves as assistant director and Rev. Edwin Hoover as secretary.

Catholic Churches Will County Catholic Clergy Council of M. J. Butala St. Joseph's Church United Action Fabian Donlan O. Carm St. Mary's Church Edwin Hoover St. Raymond's Church

Joliet Schools Close Early for Christmas Break

Joliet Public Grade schools closed at noon and Joliet Township High School dismissed at 12 30 PM for Christmas holidays. Classes resume January 3.

Joliet Joliet Township

Administrator Named in Estate of Miss Mabel Gray

William T. Gray of 410 Grover street named administrator in the $11 000 estate of Miss Mabel Gray by Judge Fred R Adams in probate court. Sister Elizabeth C. Gray of 410 Grover street and heir Ethel Hill of Western Springs Ill were listed as petitioners and heirs. Personal assets totaled 6000 with 5000 listed for real estate.

William T. Gray Grover Street Mabel Gray Fred R. Adams Elizabeth C. Gray Ethel Hill Western Springs Ill

Joliet a cappella choir braves cold for caroling on court steps

More than 300 Joliet Township High School singers led by Paul Lester gathered on the east courthouse steps at 6 50 p m for a half hour concert despite biting night air. WJOL aired the entire program for those who stayed warm indoors. The show was under Joliet Park District recreation department auspices with director John J Clemens Jr serving as emcee.

Joliet Township Paul Lester East Courthouse WJOL Department of Recreation Joliet Park District John J. Clemens Jr

Joliet educators to attend Illinois Education meet

The ninety fifth annual Illinois Education Association meeting will be at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago Tuesday through Thursday. Executive Secretary Irving F. Pearson said the gathering will focus on expanding educational opportunities for Illinois children amid growth in enrollments and shortages of teachers and other resources. Will County delegates from Joliet and nearby areas include Mary Bolton, Donald Moran, Harold Sweeney, Alice Tennyson, Alma Thornberg, Mabel Martin, Alyce Shaw, with alternates Ivan Baldwin, Hugh Bonar, Edna Guthrie, Kathryn Kelly, Jai Morris Carr, Alvin Hill, and John Lindquist.

Illinois Education Association Sherman Chicago Irving F. Pearson Association Illinois Will County Mary Bolton Donald Moran Harold Sweeney Alice Tennyson Alma Thornberg Joliet Mabel Martin Peotone Alyce Shaw Elwood Ivan Baldwin Hugh Bonar Edna Guthrie Kathryn Kelly Jai Morris Carr Crete Alvin Hill Lockport John Lindquist Channahon

Blaze in Campbell Street home linked to defective chimney

A fire reported about 4 30 pm at 901 Campbell Street damaged the fireplace area and newly remodeled walls. The one story frame house owned by Albert Schuessler was fully insured. Firefighters arrived to contain the blaze.

Santa Claus Campbell Street Albert Schuessler

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