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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

2

Scholars Earn Adam Awards at Joliet High School

Twelve Joliet Township High School and Junior College students received the Fobert M. Adam award for high scholastic achievement during class day exercises in the auditorium at 2:50. The awards honor the top students in each class and are not repeated for the same person.

Joliet Township High School Fobert M. Adam Jean McLain Paul Pockrath Evelyn Cutler William Zelko Shirley Frisbie Daniel Aremovic Eleanore Meyer Harold Holz Charlene Brown Jack Morrisey Edwin Greenman George Munroe James Wilson Robert Stark Guido Giorois

Great Lakes Outlines Evolve with Ancient Water Levels

Geologists note shoreline outlines around the Great Lakes shifted as water levels rose about 20 feet above present levels a little over 1,600 years ago, suggesting substantial ancient hydrological change.

Great Lakes

Repair Loan Charges At Low Level

FHA officials say the Federal Housing Administration's Property Improvement Credit Plan offers the lowest loan charges yet for property repairs. Repayments can be scheduled to align with farmers' income, with at least one payment required each year, including spring or fall options. The text also notes a Swift quote and cites 1937 US cotton textile output of $1,274,195,000.

FHA

Working Students Need Social Security Numbers

Social security numbers are required for students working during vacations. G A McCollum of Joliet warns full or part time jobs at stores shops resorts fall under old age insurance. Employers must report numbers and wages to the IRS. Apply at the social security office or post offices for a blank.

G. A. McCollum Joliet Social Security Board Internal Revenue

Boosters To Hold Roller Skate Party

The J. T. H. S. Orchestra Boosters association will hold a roller skate party Saturday evening June 10 at Electric Park Pizin Field. It begins at 7 30 o clock with music from the new electric organ accompanying the skaters.

J. T. H. S. Orchestra Roosters Association Electric Park Pizinfield Coor

Textile spindle efficiency figures from 1937 and 1927

In 1937 the average running time per active spindle was 5.970 hours and in 1927 it was 3.209 hours, indicating growth in spindle utilization in the textile industry across the decade.

Veterans To Meet At Legion Hall

Will County Veterans Association holds its regular meeting tomorrow evening at the American Legion headquarters 61 N Chicago Street.

Legion Hall Will County Veterans Association The America, Legion Chicago Street

Epworth League to Sponsor Roller Skate Party

The Epworth League of the Ingalls Park M E Church sponsors a roller skate party inviting the public tonight at Electric Park rink in Plainfield.

Epworth League Ingalls Park M. E. Church Electric Park Plainfield

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