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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1945

Page

3

Remembering VU Blakely a steadfast Republican public servant

The piece recalls VU S G Blakely as a loyal Republican stalwart, a longtime friend to the author, and a publisher whose editorials reflected courage and public service. It praises his role in the Clyne Snapp machine, its goals of honest government, and the notable local figures it supported.

VU. S. G. Blakely The Spectator Blakely John Clyne Clyne Clyne-Snapp Will County August Erhardt Lou Mottinger W. W. Gifford John Lang W. D.heise John B. Fithian Joe Ray Henry Williams Snapp

Fire damages clothing in Morris building closet

A fire in the office of Raymond R Cagwin at 58 N Chicago Street Morris building caused small damage to clothing and wallboards in a closet. Firemen responded to the alarm and extinguished the blaze with a hand pump.

Raymond R_ Cagwin Morris Chicago Street Cagwin

Well known resident dies at St Joseph's

Well known resident Mrs Anna Obsitnik of 701 Cleveland Avenue died this morning at St Josephs hospital. Born in Czechoslovakia she came to Joliet 53 years ago. Survived by four daughters Mrs Peter Cleary Mrs Michael Chizmark Mrs Peter Lazar and Mrs Joseph Bluth four sons George with the Army in Alaska Martin Michael and John 27 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and one brother Andrew Evanko. Funeral from her home at 8 30 Monday to St Marys and burial at St Cyril and St"}

Anna Obsitnik Cleveland Avenue St. Joseph's Hospital Czechoslovakia Joliet Peter Cleary Michael Chizmark Peter Lazar Joseph Bluth George Alaska Martin Michael John Andrew Andrew Evanko St Mary's Option St.Cyril and

Funeral set for Will county leader TS G Blakely

Funeral services for TS G Blakely longtime publisher of the Will county Enterprise and prominent Republican leader will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at his Plainfield home. A Vermont native and Plainfield resident for 57 years he served as postmaster under Harding Coolidge village president and active in fraternal orders. He leaves a daughter Mrs Wendy Gill of Norwich Vermont and a sister Mrs A Flume of Los Angeles California. Rev Hughes B Mee- officiates.

TS G& Blakely Emma Pitsimfield Einterprise Pestnanster W Plainfield Biakely So Joseph's Hospital Blakely Amei Repenblice Wendi Gilt Norwich Vt Mrs & Flume Los Ameeles Cali Ase

Blake's last letter and the poem referenced

The fragment discusses Blake's last letter in The Spectator issue, noting a kiter Blake? and Blakely’s reaction to a favorite poem about the street of "Opportumity" with appended lines from another poem that impressed Mr Blakely. It mentions death unexpectedly appearing and remarks on his keen mind.

Fam Il Blakely Pullisiers

Nurses mobilize to support mothers in wartime care

Six nurses respond to a call for aid as a Live Drive starts. Armed forces urge immediate action through the Red Cross. In days, a married nurse with children hopes to consult with others to spare time for hospital work.

Red Cross

Overbey warns Car owners to keen eye on them

Local notices warn car owners to stay vigilant as police and residents report increased vehicle tampering. Authorities note suspicious activity around streets including references to areas near Westinas, Sea Sester, and Grears Green. Community alerts urge caution and inspection of parts and mirrors.

Overbey

Missing Person Alan Hatheld Reported in Germany

Fragmentary notes indicate Alan Hatheld was last seen in Germany around December 2. The text mentions a person named Gikeram Geer and references wartime contexts, with scattered details about locations and possible actions involving Beem i actin and Gemmen Ee.

Alan Hatheld Germany Alen Saviemai Tie Tend Aruilkey Ted Cere Orie

Fragmented OCR Readout of Local Notices and Notes

The text shows a garbled OCR page with scattered phrases about meetings, dates, places, and people. It hints at a municipal or community notice board with names such as Ballater and Swinemar, but many words are corrupted or missing, making concrete events hard to confirm.

Unable to determine article title

Unable to extract readable facts from the provided text segment. No clear people, organizations, dates, or events are identifiable to summarize into a newspaper card.

Sts Laem EB sues men over laser incident

In a local legal notice, Sts Laem EB files suit against several men regarding a laser incident at S32 wai ef. Details are sparse, but the case centers on property damage and potential injuries with court action pending.

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William R. McCare St. Joseph’s Long Hughes B Blake Aden Perent Mmidivecterm Timi Surest Stele Crea Wam Barem Marin Sien Westenas Ballater Jaliet Drs. Ie Cms Uni
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