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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
2
James A. Busch, husband of Lucille M. Busch of 404 Stevens Avenue, has been awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge for service in Northern France and Germany. He is a member of the 90th Infantry Division in Germany.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation offers heavy tool equipment and industrial property for customers in the Chicago area and is hiring salesmen. Salaries range from 3828 to 5228 dollars based on experience and demonstration ability. Applications are through the local U S E S office or the post office.
The Blair family of 105 S Eastern avenue worried for their ten year old Persian Blackie. An ad appeared and a reader recognized the description of the pampered pet. Blackie was found and returned, proving it pays to advertise.
The YMCA skating class will meet the next two Fridays at the Rolla torium due to floor re conditioning. Sessions begin at 7 30 p m as usual.
An unknown informer told police that Everett Wright a deserter from the Army was hiding at 460 Franklin Street and wanted by authorities in Litchfield Kentucky. Police searched the residence and found no trace of him. Wright reportedly left Joliet yesterday morning after promising his sister he would return to camp.
Pfc. Leonard M. Kochevar of the 508th Military Police Battalion attached to the 13th corps aided in securing Rhine bridges and traffic control. His wife Lucile M. Kochevar resides at 409% N Raynor Avenue. He is currently with the 15th U. S. Army in Germany.
Pfc. John Sorenson son of Mr and Mrs Martin T Sorenson 128 Hobbs Avenue belongs to the 106th Signal Company 106th division. His unit received the meritorious service unit plaque for superior performance in accomplishing an exceptionally difficult task with the 15th U S Army in Germany.
George W. Adelmann a longtime Lockport resident and farm owner died after a short illness at 84. Funeral services were held at St Denis church at 9 30 this morning with burial in South Lockport cemetery. He and Mrs Adelmann had just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Survived by widow son Howard and daughters Stella and Mrs Wilbur Harpham of Waukegan. Farm bureau members attended the services from across Will County.
Edward Simmonds of Evansville Indiana will assist in an all message service at the Heap Memorial One Church mission tonight at 8 o clock at the mission 361 Union Street.
Joliet police told Catherine Nichols that her father Charles Ross died in Chicago at police request. The body will be returned to Joliet for funeral services at Sonntag Funeral Home.
First Lieut. Raymond F. Green of 42514 Ohio Street with the 13th Corps in Germany has recently been awarded a bronze star medal for meritorious service as a supply officer in operations against the enemy.
A release from the Allied military reports S/Sgt. Francis Dempski of 2210 Elm Street Frankfort among Illinois troops freed from German prison camps. After a 60 day US furlough he reports to an Army distribution center for re assignment or discharge.
Members of the sewing circle of St. Mary's Croatian church sponsor a four card and dance party at 8 o'clock tonight in St. Mary's hall 706 N Broadway. Hostesses include Mrs. Charles Stiglic and Mrs. Louis Glavan.
Police were told by guest Peter Holmes at the OK hotel that he suspects 16 year old James Richardson of stealing his money and other items from Holmes room. Holmes said Richardson shared the room and left for Chicago.
Karen Lou Spice of 510 Third Avenue and daughter of Merwin and Mrs Spice was bitten yesterday afternoon by a dog tied up at John Minert's home, 508 Third Avenue. She was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital for treatment.
Pfe. Vincent A. Ciprianti and Pvt. Edward C. Gruenwald were members of the 14th port headquarters which supervised the critical operation to move troops and supplies from England to the continent from D-Day to V-E Day.
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