Prison Inmates Learn Languages In Stateville Class
A Stateville classroom hosts 15 inmates in a French conversation course taught by a teacher born and educated in France. Visitors learn that after English, Spanish is most popular, with Latin and other languages offered. About 125 courses exist, with a strong push toward high school diplomas through General Educational Development Tests.
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France
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Will County Superintendent of Schools
Fidler carnival lights Joliet with glittering show
The Fidler shows entertain 200 people in Joliet this week with 74 women among them. Doc Sanderson, Sam Fidler and his crew promote a Wisconsin favored tour with a $16,000 Bubble Bounce ride and a $14,000 Caterpillar. Forty trucks transport the compact carnival ready to move in 5 1/2 hours to Belvidere.
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Joliet
E. J
Fun
Rosemary
Hollywood
Barker
Doc Sanderson
Sam Fidler
Wisconsin
Fidler
North
Man’s Land
U. S
Little America
Belvidere
Sergeant Fails To Recall Own License Number
A humorous report from police headquarters recounts desk sergeant John Sto fan failing to recall his own car license number after a woman claimed to have struck a vehicle on Jefferson street. The twist reveals the license number matches the sergeant’s own car, a case of mistaken memory.
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Police
John Stofan
Jefferson Street
Stefan
Genia
John
Quip O' The Week Then and Now, Sacred Parallels?
A wry note contrasts perceptions of the Holy Land in 1948 with those of Jesus's era, suggesting any likeness is accidental and tongue in cheek. The piece hints at shifting views of sanctity amid historical change and modern discourse.
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Holy Land
Auto collision sparks health concern after week
Ruth Barr of Wilmington collided with Mrs. Ed Hancasky in separate cars a week ago. Both escaped injury in the crash and filed a routine police report. Yesterday Mrs. Hancasky complained of a lingering headache, prompting Miss Barr to contact the police for guidance, who directed her to the insurance company.
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Ruth Barr
Wilmington
Ed Hancasky
Miss Barr
Mrs. Hancasky
Insurance
Cantigny VFW Poppy Sale Corners Open This Saturday
Cantigny post and auxiliary VFW 367 call Mrs Katherine Kreuger to reserve poppy selling corners Saturday. All members urged to assist. Headquarters over Kay Campbell shop at Ottawa and Jefferson Streets will open after 5 am Saturday.
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Cantigny Post and Auxiliary
VFW
Katherine Kreuger
Kay Campbell
Ottawa and
Jeffersons Streets
The Story Behind The Picture
The big problem in posing the straw hat series was making subjects crane necks as if gazing across the page. Eddie Werner and Lillis Jager posed for one shot, the hat held by Miss Jager is enormous, and staff posed as Mexicans taking siesta under the hat. The hat belongs to a Lockport family.
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Bogart
Bacall
Eddie Werner
Lillis Maye Jager
Joliet
Lillis Jager
West Park Avenue
Miss Jager
Lockport
Lewis School Commencement Opens Three Day Exercises
The Lewis College of Science and Technology will hold its first postwar graduation on June 18 19 and 20 with about 50 boys expected to graduate. Plans include a dance on the 18th open house on the 19th and a noon commencement on the 20th. Special lab and shop demonstrations are planned and new athletic fields and dorms are to be completed for the open house.
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Lewis College of Science and Technology
Government window delays and pay gaps spark reader critique
The piece laments late day lines at government offices, recounting a money order incident at five past five and noting underpaid, long serving workers. It contrasts veterans earning modest wages with newcomers who leverage language and connections to land higher paying posts, urging pride in America despite flaws.
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Joliet
Uncle Sam
Europe
America
Robbery at Santa Fe Station In Coal City Report
Police say burglars forced a window at the Santa Fe railroad station in Coal City last night stealing several hundred dollars in equipment and supplies including an adding machine clothing and office gear. An officer admits forgetting the witness’s name in a candid report.
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Coal City
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Illinois State Penitentiary
Joseph E. Ray
Lewis School
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