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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1952

Page

6

Afternoon nursery school urged in Joliet letter

A Joliet reader urges the creation of an afternoon nursery school to boost enrollments and ease parental demand. The writer also criticizes nighttime traffic, railroad crossings, and city handling of ordinances, calling for action from government and taxpayers.

Joliet

Joliet Letters on Bridges and Crossings

A Joliet reader argues that railroad bridges and crossings cause frequent disruptions. The letter suggests using lower stacked pushers to reduce bridge raises and minimize costs for operators.

Jobless 53 Year Old Seeks Work By Letter

Arthur Hansen of 514 N Eastern avenue writes from Joliet on February 2 about the crisis of elderly men finding jobs. He is 53 with a wife and two children ages 10 and 13, hurt in a fall two years ago, and asks readers to help him find employment to support his family.

Arthur Hansen Eastern Avenue

Joliet press lax in recognition of Rockdale activities

A Joliet letter asks why local papers downplay P T A and Mothers clubs efforts while front paging scandals. The writer urges recognition for community campaigns and fund drives and notes Rockdale’s growing civic effort.

Joliet Press Lax Rockdale Joliet Juliet

American Citizen of Rockdale Appeals for Fair Credit

A Rockdale resident signs a letter urging mutual cooperation and fair credit practices. The author stresses that American currency and silver should be valued equally and calls for acknowledgement of positive actions from others. The message emphasizes reciprocity in recognition and respect.

Ing Rockdale

One Man’s Food Poison For Another in Joliet

Dr. Stanley A. Junek argues dietary vitality varies by individual. He labels pork as highly toxic and warns against fats, starches, sweets, spices, coffee, and tea while praising eggs especially the yolk.

Stanley A. Junjek

Purdue graduate balances psychology and industry study

Michael Balma Jr son of Mr and Mrs Michael Balma 204 Second Avenue is pursuing graduate work at Purdue University La Fayette Indiana after earning honors in psychology He studies industrial psychology and is married to Jayne Brethorst They live at 404 West Wood Street West Lafayette They visited Lafayette for graduation ceremonies with Mrs Marion Brethorst 810 Kammerman Avenue

Michael Balma Jr Michael Balma Second Avenue Purdue University Lafayette Ind Purdue Balmas Marion Brethorst Kammerman Avenue Balma Jayne Brethost Joliet

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Chicago S. Chicago St First National Bank Joliet, Illinois Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Michael Bam Purdue U Cosco Thayer Thompson Edison Hamilton Cass and Joliet Streets
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