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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1944

Page

4

Straw ballots urge Jones run for legislature in Illinois

A Joliet Will and DuPage county bid favors George T. Jones for a state seat. The piece notes political hurdles in the House and the Senate, cites Dupage vs Will county primary votes, and ends with Fred Malle announcing a Republican bid for the legislature.

Will and Dupage Counties George T. Jones Joliet Senator Barr Mr. Jones Chicago Cook County Jones Springfield Senate Barr State Senate Dupage County Will County DuPage Fred Malle Francis Street Malle Sher

Crippled woman helps others through enterprise

Mrs. Anna Lehman Bock, born in Bohemia with a crippled hip, spent years in hospitals entertaining crippled children and later founded Friendship House. She employs disabled workers making fruit products, grows into a self supporting venture with 20 staff, and advocates doing something for others. Jimmy Lapikas faces a race for precinct committee as Emily Di Lorenzo currently leads the 53rd.

Anna Lehman Bock Bohemia Jimmy Lapikas Joliet Precihely Lapika Lapikas Emily di Lorenzo Republican Committee di Lorenzo Jimmie Mr. di Lorenzo Michigan Friendship House Chicago

Sermon and Choir at Centra Presbyterian Sunday Service

Worship at Cent Presbyterian Church Sunday features sermon on healing and a choir sing Sealle Ye Ye Lord by Roberts. Tuxis Young People and Inter Fellowship hold a meeting at 7 o clock. Rev. Every Compte, pastor, will lead.

Centresbyterian Roberts Tuxis Inster Fellowship

Richards Church to Hold Evening Services and Meetings

The notes describe an event at Richards Church with Mrs. Richards, a junior choir member, performing a special hymn. The Methodist young people plan two sessions at 8 30 o'clock in the evening, outlining the schedule for the evening.

Rrichards Nior Methodist

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