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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1944

Page

2

Slovenian Women to Hold Annual Midwest Bowling Tournament

The Slovenian Women's Union of America will host its annual Midwest Bowling Tournament at Rivals club alleys on March 25 and 26. The event opens Saturday evening with an American flag ceremony and national anthem, followed by first balls thrown by Mrs Arthur Janke and Josephine Ramuta. Teams from Ohio Wisconsin and Illinois compete with Joliet captains listed among the local clubs.

Slovenian Women's Union of America Arthur O. Janke Josephine Ramuta Ohio Wisconsin Illinois Joliet Jo Ramuta Vida*Pavesih Lillian Kochevar Jo Mahkovec Marié Nemanich Christine Azman Mary Gaspich Rose Fritz Anna Pavesh Norine Konopek Miss Ramuta Josephine Buchar Emma Planinsek Helen Panhian Matilda Pavesich Vida Pavesich Josephine Erjavec Anna Mahkovec Josephine Muster Olga Erjavec Jean‘Gombac Isabelle Musich

Police board finds Anderson at fault for neglect of duty

Joliet officers led by Chief Ernest Overbey faced reprimand after a MacConoleague taxi incident. Gus Anderson, desk sergeant, served an eight day suspension for failing to arrest the taxi driver and for delayed reporting, while others on duty had neglected the case. Anderson returned to duty hoping for the future.

Joliet Gus Anderson Howard Schlantz Ernest Overbey MacConoleague Anderson Cecilia MacConoleague Bridge Street Robert Johnston Scribner Street Overbey Ervin Bot John Graham James Clark William Kennedy Paul Metzger John Kirincich Johnston

Convicts Outnumber Guards 10 to 1 at Stateville Prison

Warden Joseph Ragen states the convict to guard ratio has risen to ten inmates per guard, warning of staffing strain. About 600 inmates remain at the old prison, with 40 additional guards needed and no moves possible until new buildings for housing and a textile plant are funded after the war.

Stateville Prison Joseph Ragen Stateville

Warden Ragen Laughs Off Complaint

The warden dismissively jokes that the situation is not as bad as it seems, offering a light remark in response to concerns.

Warden Ragen

Y Skating Date Change Prompts Evening Meet

The Y roller skating group will meet Saturday evening instead of tomorrow due to the Call of the Wild club meeting tomorrow. Skaters may arrive as early as 6 o clock.

Bethel Mother's club rummage sale announced

A rummage sale is planned by the Bethel Mother's club for Saturday March 25 at 133 W Jefferson street. People with articles to donate may contact Mrs. Forest D. Allcut or Mrs. Raymond Tupper.

Bethel Mother’s Club W. Jefferson Street Forest D. Allcut Raymond Tupper

Rejoice Service at Highland Parkside Church

A rejoice service will be held at 7 45 oclock on Saturday evening at Highland Parkside church. Ed Johnson of Lemont will be the guest speaker. Musicians and singers from Chicago will render several numbers.

Highland Parkside Church Ed Johnson Lemont Chicago

Cadets Begin Indoctrination Flights At Local Airport

Civil air patrol announces indoctrination flights for youths 16 to 21 at Stansbury AFA base and Joliet High School. Training covers radar, tactics, air traffic control basics as applicants complete screening tests. Sessions run Monday nights with 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Joliet High School gymnasium. cadet Lt Ford C June in charge.

Civil Air Patrol Lolet Municipal Joliet Uip Air Vice Bymnasium Walter Ford C

Message circle held at Heap Memorial Spiritual Church

An all message circle was held this evening at Heap Memorial Spiritual Church. The event gathered community members for shared reflections and fellowship in a faith setting.

Heap Memorial Spiritualist Church

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William Wecate Pat Thi Sheol Teaw Cage Street Herath Drug Stores Cor. 2Nd Iowa Ave Morgan and Comstock Sts Nick Novielli S. Chicago St Union National Bank and, Trust CO T Insurance Corporation Erson Aay Oan Police Board Member Anderson Thial “Silly Rejoice Service RED Cross Peyla Electric Co Sion Binzer Fred V. Binzer OPT Clinton St C.A.P E. Jefferson St. Dial Woodruff Joliet Conservatory of Music Chicago St
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