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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
2
A solitary individual expresses desire for a modest amount of relief amid pervasive scarcity. The report notes limited needs and a preference for sustaining minimal living requirements without pursuing excess.
The Elwood Ordinance plant needs inspectors urgently per Lt Crandall of the War department. Positions are civil service classified and applicants should apply at the local civil service office or at the plant. Requirements include a high school education and at least three months experience in inspection work.
The piece urges readers to donate to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. It cites the war effort, medical supplies, and hospital care provided to victims regardless of status, calling for continued contributions to defeat the epidemic and support medical aid.
The notice states urgent need for applicants with no experience who after application clearance will enroll in a three month training course at the Elwood plant. Persons in essential industries are not eligible. No age limit. Lt Crandall urges interested persons to contact him or apply at a civil service center.
The recreation department will host the first 1944 dance Saturday at the hall from 9 to 10 pm with Faletti's orchestra. Employees and families are invited. tickets are 50 cents at the door. A special bus will depart Jefferson and Ottawa at 8 30 to the loading zone and return from the plant at 1.
The K S K J cadets announce a Sunday ceremony for blessing the American flag and their cadet banner. A 10 30 parade starts at Ferdinand hall with groups meeting along Clay street and St Josephs school band at Ferdinand hall. The parade goes to St Josephs church for the flag blessing and a high mass, then a banquet followed by cadet entertainment. Irene Felix and Dolores Klobutcher lead the patron committee. Dolores Paschertz and Cecilia Laurich handle tickets, Helen Metesh directs the program.
Graduation exercises at Joliet Township High School begin at 8 with a two part program. The grade school band leads a procession and invocation followed by a 30 minute musical program by the band and boys choruses from four junior high schools. Rev. Joseph B. Rosemargy of Peoria gives the commencement address. Diplomas presented by Clarence Olin.
The YMCA Forum Club will meet this evening at 6 15 for dinner. Arnold Welsch and Ed Relyea are in charge of the program. The annual meeting and dinner of the YMCA Forum Club will be held on Wednesday.
The notice calls all members to attend on February 9 and participate in the action or decision outlined by the group. The message emphasizes unity and timely participation to ensure an informed outcome.
Discarded clothing furniture books and magazines from Joliet residents will be picked up Monday and Tuesday by a Goodwill Industries truck. Articles go to Chicago center for repair and training of handicapped workers. Call Mrs. George Senecal at 502 Florence Avenue by Sunday afternoon to schedule pickup.
The junior third order will present a three act comedy titled Let's Get Together at St John's Hall on Sunday evening February 20. The play is authored by Katherine Kavanaugh.
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