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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
2
Four begin fire department duties in Joliet as top exam winners fill five vacancies. Harold W. Loeffler Robert W. Schwab John A Brewer and Owen E. Golden are ex servicemen with wartime service. They start at 8 this morning with two at Station No 1 one at No 3 and one at No 5 on six month probation.
Joliet's Beverly Long will perform on a WBKB Chicago television program tonight at 7:30 p m. The Balban and Katz theater exchange sponsors the show from the State and Lake theater building. Long will sing two classical pieces and one popular number and be interviewed on screen. She is a pupil of Mrs. Levon Leron of 510 Jersey Avenue and this marks her first television broadcast. friends will attend.
The Joliet YMCA marks its 102nd year with programs for men women and youth. It operates a 134 bed dormitory and hosts clubs sports and classes in its building and community outreach while planning an expansion funded by a 1945 campaign.
Second class matter October 1 1940 postmark at Joliet Illinois under act. Vol XX June 6 1946 No offices of The Spectator 107 118 W Cass Street Joliet Illinois. Delivery rates 10c a month carrier mail 2.50 per year single copy 5c back copies 10c.
Ben English, 60, of 128 W. Jefferson street, fell from a stool at Schoettes tavern on Joliet and Jefferson streets last evening. He sustained facial and head cuts and was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where surgeons stitched his chin and lips.
Police gave up search for a Home Roofing driver who disappeared with a company truck yesterday. The vehicle was found near Oakwood cemetery a few hours after the report, but the driver remains missing.
The organization advances into its 103rd year of activity, continuing faith-based outreach and community programs. Leaders celebrate milestone plans and renewed commitments to service, education, and youth involvement within the local area.
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