This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
3
Remarks in a sports column drew attention to a dispute between Supt. Hugh Bonar and Joliet Township High School and Junior College board members. Three directors protested signing coaching contracts without their knowledge as election day nears on April 9.
Dr. Leslie A. Holmes NIU president warned Will County principals that Illinois faces a critical teacher shortage and insufficient school facilities due to rapid population growth. He urged bond approval, noted rising births, and projected 186000 college students now with 114000 more by 1969, while outlining three ways to recruit teachers.
Mrs. John E. Smith of 1416 Eunice won first place at the Midwest Beauty Trade show in Chicago securing an opportunity to model hair styles at the Hotel Sherman.
Deputies led by Gliff Gilbert A. Knater surrounded a Princeton Avenue one story building taking 15 men from the gambling den. Mrs Haddie Robertson and James Phillips were charged as keepers and fined 200 and 100 dollars respectively plus costs. Both were jailed after failing to pay. Officer Knater urged tips on similar violations and said he would personally investigate complaints.
Will county chapter reports 14181 raised this week in the 1960 Red Cross campaign. Team led by S B Westby accounts for 10500 of the total from early gifts. Industry solicitors under Don Domnick and city teams led by Vance Cummins contributed the remaining 3681 as major drive phases begin.
Former Joliet Fire and Police commission member A C Lubs urged withdrawal of Capt. Paul Metzger’s promotion to assistant chief. Lawyers Brumund and Bartley questioned legality while council members debated board authority and Metzger residency as notes on the promotion dispute.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.