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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

2

N-ray Study Describes Cellulose Chains From Cotton Pulp

Investigation by N ray shows cellulose consists of rings of atoms linked through oxygen atoms into long chains.

Joliet High seniors choose memorial gift options

Joliet Township High School seniors vote on a memorial for departing graduates. Two options: a statue titled Youth by E. F. P. Seidel and a new auditorium curtain. The class play funds may allow purchasing both, as two performances are planned this year.

Joliet Township High School E. F P. Seidel Joliet Artists League Fine Arts Seidel

Police Captain Overbey To Lead Memorial Parade

Ernest Overbey Joliet police captain and former second lieutenant in the U S Cavalry World War I chosen as parade marshal for Memorial Day. Aides Annette Lennon and Warren Wagner to carry wreaths for shell monument ceremony and naval dead tribute. Final plans discussed Tuesday at American Legion hall with veterans posts school groups and others in the parade.

Ernest Overbey Joliet United States Cavalry Capt Overbey General Pershing Overbey Annette Lennon Warren Wagner Shell Monument 12Th U. S. Cavalry American Legion Hall

Memorial Day Closure Changes Benefit Check Certifying

Illinois State Employment Service will close Thursday May 30 for Memorial Day. No delay in benefit checks. Lie Lyn Rogers, manager, says workers who have not completed waiting period may certify for two weeks by reporting on June 6.

Illinois State Employment Service Lie Yn Rogers

Graduation Exercises Set For June 6 At Joliet

Joliet Township High school and Junior college plan commencement activities the week of May 31 with the senior class play on Friday opening events and exams scheduled for May 28 to 30.

Joliet Township High School

Amateurs Compete for Rialto Hub Trip to New York

The Rialto theater hosts 12 acts in the Hub amateur hour with finalists chosen after over 70 000 ballots. The winner earns two round trip air tickets to New York plus hotel stays and excursions to the fair, decided by audience applause measured by a device, with tomorrow night's broadcast.

Hub Rialto Theater New York Fair W. Jefferson Street New York

Week of commencement activities at College of St. Francis

A procession opens a week of religious events at the College of St. Francis including outdoor benedictions and a crowning ceremony at Calvary shrine. Baccalaureate will follow a breakfast, alumnae homecoming, and banquet with Rev. Samuel K. Wilson delivering the address. Rev. Eligius Weir to conduct investiture.

College of St. Francis Academy College Providence High School Joliet Catholic High School St. Joseph's School of Nursing Calvary Shrine Margaret Dreschel Rita Hatting Sisters of St. Francis Samuel K. Wilson S&s. J Loyola University Eligius Weir Penitentiary

Illinois highways carry 45 million daily vehicle miles

Illinois traffic reaches 45 million vehicle miles daily as Casey, Director of Public Works, cites tourist attractions increasing volumes. He predicts a 15 million mile daily rise by mid July, noting 13 500 miles of state highways connect communities and offer safe year round motor travel. Abdul Medjid, a progressive sultan of Turkey, ends fez use but peasant hats resemble turbans.

Illinois Chiie P. Casey Public Woks and Buildings Casey I Abdul Medjid Turkey Republic of

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