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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

2

Fairmont Plans Milk Fund Basketball Games

Three Sunday matinee games raise funds for the free milk fund in Fairmont. St George Serbians of Joliet face Fairmont Trojans in the opener, followed by St Marys Jolly Club versus St Procopius, and Grant Oilers meeting an Aurora team. The Oilers boast Bolattino Dobbs and Burich, all ex Lockport High players, with milk distributed daily to fifty children by the John Olson Post of Lockport.

Fairmont St. George Serbians Joliet Fairmont Trojans St George Joliet High School St. Procopius Lisle Grant Oilers Aurora Oilers Bolattino Dobbs Burich Lockport High John Olson Lockport Recreation Center

Slovak Culture Club Women Host Leap Day Card Party

The Slovak Culture Club women will host a card party at the club headquarters on Garnsey Avenue to mark Februarys leap day. Ticket proceeds benefit the group’s Slovak day fund. Mrs. Mary Komar serves as president of the women’s division.

The Slovak Culture Club Garnsey Avenue Mary Komar

Business Checkers Contest Closes Soon for Cash Prize

Two weeks remain in the Business Checkers contest with next week's questions marking the final set. Participants are urged to read rules, enter answers neatly and accurately for a cash prize. Last week’s winners included Mrs. E. Morris of New Lenox, Daisylee Montello of Will County Sanitarium, Theresa Sefcik at 799 Chase Avenue, and Alice Miller at 925.

E. Morris New Lenox Daisylee Montello Will County’ Sanitarium Theresa Sefcik Chase Avenue Alice Miller

Meadow Avenue Fifth Prize Details

Meadow avenue lists Benny Midlock of 706 Francis street as the fifth prize recipient in a local drawing. No additional context or event details are provided.

Meadow Avenue Benny Midlock Francis Street

Ridgewood Townsend Unit Meets Tonight

The Ridgewood Townsend club will meet at the Ridgewood community hall on Eagle street. All Ridgewood citizens are invited to hear the program presented by Townsend National headquarters.

Ridgewood Townsend Ridgewood Townsend Club Ridgewood Eagle Townsend National Headquarters

Croatian Sodality to Hold Card Party and Dance

The young ladies of St Mary’s Croatian church scribe a public card and dance party on Sunday March 3 at 8 o’clock in the parish hall on North Broadway.

the Young Ladies’ Sodality of St. Mary’s Croatian Church North Broadway

Searcy to Speak on Americanism at Joliet Junior Chamber Dinner

Senator Earl B. Searcy will address Joliet Junior Chamber of Commerce at Rialto cafeteria tonight at 7. The talk on Americanism will follow musical entertainment by Miss Betty Bippus, Bill Bippus, Richard Sokagch, Donald Brown, and Dorothy Seavers. The event promotes the organization’s Americanization program.

Earl B. Searcy Rialto Joliet Richard Sokagch Donald Brown Dorothy Seavers Miss Bippus Younge Junior Chamber

Joliet Sportsmen to Feature Wildlife Films

Joliet chapter of the Will County Sportsmen's League meets Monday night February 26 at Rival's Park starting 7 45. Floyd Johnson will show wildlife pictures taken by the Joliet Camera Club under F M Preucil. Refreshments will be served. members may bring guests and all wildlife enthusiasts are invited.

Will County Joliet Will County Sportsmen’s League Rival’s Park Floyd Johnson

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