Wright family tragedy sparks plea for help
A Wrigh t family of nine in Lockport faced a fatal blaze that killed six children aged from 8 months to 17 years and left parents Carl and Desolina with serious burns. Five children remain hospitalized. the family had long suffered poverty and housing hardship, seeking basic shelter with water and electricity.
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Carl
Desolina
Wrights
Wright
the Spectator
Romeo
Wright fund formed to aid Lockport fire family
In Lockport last night a community meeting formed the Carl B. Wright fund to assist the Desolina Wright family whose trailer home fire near the Illinois Michigan canal claimed six of nine children. More than 100 residents attended at Lockport Township High School. committees meet tonight at First Methodist church after Lions Club.
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Carl B. Wright
Romeo
Lockport Township
First Methodist Church
Lions Club
Jack Roberts
Desolina Wright
Carl Jr
Angeline
Silver Cross Hospital
Betty Lou
Michael
Margaret
Delores
Joseph
Catherine Marie
Goodale Funeral Home
St. Dennis Church
Calvary Cemetery
Heart Drive Prepares Big Sunday Push in Illinois
The Illinois Heart Association aims for a peak fund drive this Sunday with a large entertainment lineup at Little Jack's restaurant near Joliet Route 30. Notables include Jerry Colonna Carmen Vavallero Jackie Van and more while volunteers solicit contributions 2 to 4 pm. Proceeds fund public education and research with goals and figures noted by officials.
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Joliet Moose Lodge
Little Jack’s
Jerome Beckman
Nino Lenci
Charles Hamilton Sr
Heart Sunday
the Moose
Dominic Deacets
Walter Kettwig
Harold Freeston
Charles Hamilton Jr
Illinois Heart Association
Kent Bosworth
Joliet
Route 30
Jerry Colonna
Bob Hope
Carmen Vavallero
Chicago
Black Orchid
Jackie van
Danny Hillman
Ars
Rober Hase
The
Belvideres
Dave Allen
Sweet
Moose Lodge
U. S
American Heart Association
Association
Heart Fund
Robert Markela
Rena Thorgren
Joliet Building
E. Clinton Street
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