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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1942

Page

18

Junior College Girls Host Brunch Holiday Party

Miss Marian Palmer hosted a 10 30 a m brunch at her Joliet home for a group of Joliet Junior College classmates. Valentine decorations perked the meal while gin rummy followed the meal as exams pause study days. Guests included Rita Sieg rist Peggy Moran Betty Friberg Evelyn Rehn quist Annette Lennon Mary Jane Pohl Jacqueline Waldman Peggy Bannon Evelyn Lavine Patricia Douglas.

Joliet Marian Palmer George M. Palmer Nicholson Street Ostess Pretty . Valentine Rita Siegrist Peggy Moran Betty Friberg Evelyn Rehnquist Annette Lennon Mary Jane Pohl Jacqueline Waldman Peggy Bannon Evelyn Lavine Patricia Douglas

Captain Leimbacher and Wife Arrive in Joliet

Captain Leimbacher and Mrs Leimbacher from near Spokane arrive in Joliet to visit relatives and friends briefly. The captain has business duties in Chicago and will return to Joliet today to spend the rest of the week here with his wife.

Earl Leimbacher Spokane Wash Joliet Chicago

Catholic Woman's League Hosts Men’s Night Party

The education department of The Catholic Woman's League will sponsor a men s night party Tuesday at 8 o clock with Mrs John J Loughlin in charge of arrangements. Assisting her is Mrs George Mahoney Jr vice chairman. The Rev Edwin V Hoover will provide a musical program.

Catholic Woman's League A& Men John J. Loughlin George Mahoney Jr Edwin V. Hoover

Back From California Mrs Benson Returns Home

Mrs. John S. Benson of 810 Glenwood avenue has returned from Los Angeles where she visited her son Lt. Richard Benson of the U S Army who was recovering from illness. Birthday night observed by Bethany Shrine at the Masonic Temple with table decorations for the 12 months. refreshments served by Mrs. Margaret Conkling, Mrs. Pearl Anderson and Miss Martha Craig.

John S. Benson Glenwood Avenue Los Angeles Cal Richard Benson Bethany Shrine Masonic Temple Margaret Conkling Pearl Anderson Martha Craig

Host To Be At Bridge Sunday Evening

Harold Carroll of N Raynor Avenue will host a group of friends for a bridge gathering on Sunday evening January 31.

Harold Carroll N. Raynor Avenue Friends Bridge

Welfare Study club meets at Mrs Ben Hur Wilson home

Mrs Ben Hur Wilson hosted the Welfare Study club at 406 Grover Street yesterday afternoon. Mrs Frank L. Fleener led aStamp discussion, Mrs Harry D. Leinenweber reviewed a book, and Mrs Nina L. Freeman chaired the tea committee.

Ben Hur Wilson Grover Street Welfare Study Club Frank L. Fleener Harry D. Leinenweber Nina L. Freeman

Dinner and club notices from Joliet area events

Twenty five members of a 16 week night school personnel management class dined at Hotel Louis Joliet with Lt Ralph Maloney as instructor and toastmaster. Prizes were won by Veronica Ryan Jerry Harpman and Michael Faletti. St Martha circle hosted an afternoon meeting with Mrs R G Barrick as speaker and new officers elected. Joliet Artists league to meet Sunday January 31 at the Joliet Museum and Art Gallery with Gianni Cilfone guest artist. Cardette club hosts tomorrow at 811 Summit street. Ever Ready guild meets February 11 at homes on West Jefferson street. Mrs Edgar Knott to host E S club February 10 at McCulloch tea room. Utopian circle of Richards Street Methodist church to meet February 11 at Mrs Stephen Cotter’s home with assisting hostesses Gertrude Green and Emergene Engalls.

Joliet Township Louis Joliet Ralph Maloney Ford June Paul Cooper Veronica Ryan Jerry Harpman Michael Faletti St. Martha Circle Christ Episcopal Church R. G. Barrick Alvin Sollburg Carlos Richards L. W. Hawkins Wilson Hutchison Albert Davis Joliet Lee Dailey Edna Hoes Catherine Adler Gertrude Lawlor Avace Scholl Richards Street Stephen Cotter Rowell Avenue Gertrude Green Emergene Engalls

February Circle Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Munroe

Mrs George Munroe hosted the February Circle luncheon at 619 Morgan Street for members of the Central Presbyterian Church. The informal gathering took place today in her home with attendees from the church circle.

George Munroe Morgan Street Central Presbyterian Church

Meeting Of Pack Postponed By Bad Weather

The cub scouts pack meeting at First Presbyterian church was postponed last evening due to inclement weather. It will be held next Wednesday between 7 and 8 PM. Mrs. Joseph E. Wyne invites all mothers of current and prospective cubs to attend.

First Presbyterian Church Joseph E. Wyne

Phyllis Weeks Hosts Bethany Juniors at Home

Phyllis Weeks of 1207 West Acres road will entertain the Bethany Juniors of The King's Daughters at her home on February 22.

Phyllis Weeks West Acres Road Bethany The King’s Daughters

Past Presidents Luncheon and Speaking Event

The Woman's Club of Joliet hosts its annual past presidents luncheon next Friday January 29 with speaker Fanny McCall Chappelear and topic Conversation. Mrs Margaret Spears plans to attend the Chicago theatre showing of Lady In The Dark tomorrow evening. St Johns Universalist church Three Arts circle met for luncheon today with Mrs Ruth Clark as hostess and chair.

Woman’s Club of Margaret Spears N. Raynor Avenue Aurora Gertrude Lawrence Chicago Three Arts St. John’s Universalist Church Ruth Clark Paul Bowers M. L. Jenkins Dammis de Geus

Annual Dinner and Community Gatherings Schedule

The Altar guild at St Peter's Lutheran church serves a January dinner this evening in Schuessler hall with chop suey replacing chicken due to rationing. The Grandmothers' club meets tomorrow at 2 PM in Knapp hall. The October circle of First Baptist hosts Mrs. Harry Gordon on Feb. 11 in the Colonial tea room. Mrs. Raymond Stoiber hosts Loyal group members on Jan. 28.

Altar Guild St Peter's Lutheran Church Schuessler Hall N. Broadway First Baptist Church Colonial Tea Room Harry Gordon Raymond Stoiber Julia Avenue

Recruit Nurses For Service In Pacific

General Delos Emmons says another attack on Hawaii is expected and civilians will meet emergencies. Over 70 Red Cross nurses are sent to Hawaii to staff emergency hospitals, testing facilities with a few admissions to relieve island hospitals. On Oahu nurses serve at Sacred Heart and Wahiawa Hospitals with operating tables ready for casualties, under OCD oversight led by Margaret Tracy.

Delos Emmons Hawaii Army Navy Red Cross Emmons Oahu Sacred Heart Wahiawa Margaret Tracy University of California Nursing School Office of Civilian Defense The OCD

Blood Plasma Drive Honors wartime donors and drive data

The Army and Navy urged greater Red Cross blood plasma support for the coming year. Since December 7 1941 about 1 126 000 pints have been collected. Fifteen new donor centers opened and monthly contributions rose from 2 735 to over 163 000 by November per a joint Magee McIntire report.

Pearl Harbor Army Navy Red Cross James C. Magee Ross T. McIntire

Happy One When One Is Happy Oneself

A reflective aphorism notes joy within leads to kindness toward others, suggesting happiness inspires generosity and consideration in daily interactions.

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Captain Leimbacher Wife Prince Ice Cream Castles Plainfield Rd Wilcox St E. Cass St Eer 20 Century Cleaners California Martha Circle Cardette Club Leonard Hohisel Summit Street J. P. Murphy John Bock West Jefferson Street Mrs. Edgar Knott Edgar Knott E. S. Club McCulloch Tea Room Phyllis Three ‘Arts Circle N. Chicago St Grandmothers’ Club Knapp Hall Pacific
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