Capers paused for exams and campus events in 1945
Phyllis Mihelic and Ruth Brown helped give a three week break from Capers and new hopes for bigger and better issues in 1945. Little Sisters hosted Big Sisters with a patriotic gym theme and a dance, decorations by Mary Hindert Sophie Wojcek, food by Pat Bridges, and entertainment by Mary Lou Kane and Carol Kubaltis. Rosemary Coleman mourns her brother killed in action in France, a loss the family endures with pride. Comprehensive exams approach with Sister Mary Paul Jean Featherstone and Marjorie Wilson preparing to graduate. Jean spared due to biology major. IC Fun Night invites CSF W A A members to attend. Jo an Blackburn and Florence Hom nacky noted for theses and talks. Mary Ruth O'Donnell and Evelyn Snyder report on holiday activities. senior room seats rearranged, and various seniors praised for gifts and fashion. Juniors and others return to routine after vacation with campus gossip and nicknames galore.
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Pat Bridges
Mary Hindert
Sophie
Wojcek
Mary Lou Kane
Carol Kubaltis
Joan Blackburn
Florence Homnacki
Joliet Floral and Garden Club
Mary Ruth O'Donnell
Evelyn Snyder
June Stoker
Thousand Glorious Tomorrows Vision From Rock Island Lines
A 92 year year homage to America's progress. Rock Island Lines pledges to aid a bright future through planning and work. The message inspires dreamers and doers to continue toward higher standards of life and happiness with faith in America.
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America
Rock Island Lines
Missing Letters Prompt Reawakens Reader Letters
A fragmentary note greets readers as a return to correspondence, thanking a loyal audience and hinting at renewed engagement after a quiet period. The message signals ongoing community connection and anticipation of future submissions.
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CSF
Bernice Kuzma
Catherine Tracy
Phyllis Mihelic
Ruth Brown
Dig
Rosemary Coleman
Rosemary
France
John
Coleman
Sister Mary Paul
Jean Featherstone
Marjorie Wilson
Jean
Margaret Markiewicz
Eleanor Crnkovich
Mary Rourke
Phyllis Mehelic
Mary Elizabeth Tracy
Evelyn Zobel
Yours Truly
Cmargerite
Shepley
Lee
Norma Wilhelmi
Maryann Zdunich
Santa Claus
Veronica Lorenz
Suzanne Wilhelmi
Dorothy Cunico
Miss
Lorraine
Lois Costello
Beverly Bick
Chicago
Oklahoma
Gloris Agazzi
Florence Maxwell
Marylou Nussbaum
Jeanne Krakar
Bobby
Roberta Williams
Dorothy Grzetich
Griz
Carl Dolores
Pianca
Sparky
Mary Irene Drayden
Snooks
Archie
Lillian Mavrin
Rita Elwood
Conni Ato
Onnie Bravato
Liberty Loan Corp
East Clinton St
Joliet
Rock Island
Itera Island
Peru
By Irene Orenic
Man
Chicago St
Quo Tas
B. F. Goodrich
Pamer
E. Cass St
Arcways
Ory
Hiro
Dr, Macy
W. van Buren Street
Montgomery Warde
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