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The Spectator in Joliet, Illinois

31 Mar 1955

Page 5

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The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1955

Page

5

Gilgen sisters long delivering The Spectator for 14 years

The Gilgen family of New Lenox owns the The Spectator route in 1448 Gar street. Patsy, 18, now handles 48 panels weekly after inheriting from Audrey who moved to clerical work in Chicago. Lois, the original carrier, is now a nun teaching in Chicago.

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Patsy Gilgen New Lenox Pawers Patsy Charles Gilgen Gar Street Tor, Jr Gilgen Audrey Rock Island Railroad Chicago Lois Lenox
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Spectator marks 29th year of publication in Will and Grundy counties

The Spectator celebrates its 29th year of publication as of today. It traces origins to 1927 with founders Ralph Austin and John Garnsey and notes its move to 105 115 W Cass street in 1936 under current owner William R. McCabe. The paper is Will Grundy counties' largest circulation and features columns Thinking It Over Around the Town Letters from Readers and an illustrated society section.

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Spectator Jefferson Street The Ralph Austin John Garnsey Cass Street William R. McCabe Will and Grundy County Will-Grundy County McCabe Illustrated Society
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Neighborhood youths eyed to take Patsy’s route

Mr and Mrs Gilgen look to a capable youth in the neighborhood to take over the delivery route when Patsy retires from the business. The family notes Patsy will finish this year and plans to attend college.

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HE Spectator Drake Appliance CO Jefferson St E. Cass Mercury Montclair America Joliet CASS Collins—Joliet, Ill American Coal CO Charles J. Egger Chicago St Ruby St DIAL WHITE Ibbotsson Marsh
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