Franklin survivor plans postwar life and marriage
Kenneth Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs John Hamilton recalls wartime service aboard the carrier Franklin. He trains in aviation hydraulics in Chicago and plans to return to color mixing at Superior Wallpaper after the war. He survived 12 months fighting engines and four hours in the water after the ship was sunk by a Japanese bomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Kenneth Hamilton
John Hamilton
Roosevelt Avenue
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Chicago
Hamilton
Navy
Superior Wallpaper Company
Franklin
Joliet Township High School
Oldest Guest to Win Orchid at Joliet Breakfast Show
Navy Mothers club of Joliet sponsors a Tom Brennaman Breakfast in Hollywood fundraiser at Odd Fellows hall on July 11. Brennaman approve a radio style program with an orchid and cigar sent from Hollywood for the oldest guest. Jack Vismara serves as hostess and emcee. Gifts include oldest guest youngest mother youngest bride youngest baby and a wishing ring and door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Mothers Club of
Joliet
Tom Brennaman
Hollywood
Odd Fellows
Public invited for fundraiser supporting veterans in Navy hospitals
Tickets may be purchased by calling 20928 or 9392. Proceeds fund materials for veterans in Navy hospitals. (Other lines reference historical hen totals in Canada.)
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Navy
Breakfast in Hollywood planned by Joliet Navy Mothers
A July 11 breakfast in Joliet at 10 o clock will be sponsored by the Navy Mothers club of Joliet. The Tom Brennaman Breakfast in Hollywood program includes committee members Mrs. Ethel Mertz, publicity. Mrs. Anna Schwab, chairman. Mrs. Catherine Kane, commander. and Mrs. Mildred Ayala, entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram
Ethel Mertz
Anna Schwab
Catherine Kane
Mildred Ayala
Barbara
Spectator Photo Featured At Wendell Event
Wendell hosts guest tables and Mrs. Bernice Arbogast among servicemen at the tables. Spectator photo captures attendees and local participation in the event.
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Wendell
Mrs
Bernice Arbogast
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Ferguson Motors
E. Jefferson St
Orchid
Joliet’s
New Gables
W. van Buren St
Michael T. Lambros
Odd Fellows Hall
Spectator
Standard Oil Station
Mike
Buell Ave
Center St
White Wringer
Triangle Electric
Cass Street
Herkimer and
Collins
Mohair
Teeter Babes
E. van Buren St
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