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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

11

Quarry Swimming Drowns Chicago Lad. Sheriff Warns Parents

Sheriff James O Neill warns Will County youths about quarry swimming after a Chicago boy drowns at Barrett s quarry north of Joliet. He urges parental supervision and insists quarries enforce no swim rules or provide protection. He notes the danger of deep water, entanglement, cramps, and lack of lifeguards.

Will County James O'Neill O'Neill Chicago Barrett Joliet O’neill

Joliet Priest To Celebrate First Mass

The Rev. Francis Papesh O F M will celebrate his first Mass at St. Jos ph’s church in Joliet on Sunday marking his ordination on May 28 by Archbishop Benard Sheil. A procession from St. Joseph’s School to the church will precede the service followed by a 2 30 reception in the parish hall. Assistants include Rev. M J Utala Rev. George Kuzma Rev. Benedict Hoge O F M and Rev. Vital Voduske of Chicago.

St. Joséph’s Church Francis Papesh Joliet Benard J. Sheil Papesh Frank Papesh N. Ae Street Oliet St. Joseph’s School Catholic High School Lemontseph’s Church St. Joseph’s Father Papesh Father Pape M. J. Utala George Kuzma Benedict Hoge Vital Voduske Chicago

Famous Hymn Writer Annie Hawkes Credits

Annie Sherwood Hawkes wrote the words for I Need Thee Every Hour while at home in Brooklyn New York and later gave the verses to pastor Rev Robert Lowry who composed the tune.

Annie Sherwood Hawkes Brooklyn N. Y Robert Lowry

Fragmentary Proverb Notes on Wives Mothers and Nurses

A fragmentary quip ponders maternal sacrifice and gender roles, contrasting a mother's love with social expectations. The archaic wording evokes a satirical or moralizing tone about wives, young men, and elderly companions.

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