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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
6
A fragmented note discusses how to handle unsatisfactory bosses by mentioning it to them and seeking permission to re sign. It also remarks that Wise begins by noting what kind of advice friends want and then provides it.
About 1500 children from 500 families in Joliet Rockdale and Forest Park received over 10000 toys and gifts distributed by civic groups with truck aid from merchants. Miss Nellie Gibbons oversaw repairs at the Collins Street prison noting a decrease in numbers yet honoring deserving children from relief rolls and welfare agencies.
The message urges citizens to buy defense bonds or stamps to support the war effort. Bonds start at $18.75 with as low as 10 cents per stamp, purchasable at banks, post offices, retailers, and from newspaper carriers.
Representatives from Rotary Lions Foremans Kiwanis City clubs Junior Chamber Holly Visitation and Aid Society Girl Scouts Catholic and Immaculate joined a day at the prison sorting toys and finalizing preparations for distribution to inmates or local recipients.
Joliet anticipates a green Christmas with around 30 degree temperatures. A few snow flakes may fall late but will melt quickly, limited by wartime restrictions on weather reporting.
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