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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
6
Joliet mothers oppose a 15 cent tax increase to raise school funding and keep kindergartens open. They argue the kindergarten is a babysitting expense, note room shortages blamed on wartime workers, and urge elected officials to stop costly spending and recounts, calling for scrutinized school board decisions.
A letter suggests a donor be honored with a named beach in Joliet to aid park board efforts for new swimming facilities. The writer praises land or monetary gifts as a way to curb juvenile delinquency and provide happiness to many residents.
A Joliet speaker hopes the park board will enlist clubs to provide more swimming places and praises community backing seen with the stadium project while commending The Spectator for pushing the issue.
A Joliet mother voices disappointment over the absence of a proper place for children to swim. She asks if she must endure another summer without a suitable swimming location for her youngsters.
A reader argues that Michigan quarry could be easily converted into a swimming beach without high costs, condemns spending on less important projects, and urges public and civic action to create adequate beaches despite park board space limits.
In memory of a dear neighbor Anna Edmunds who loved our band boys and brightened many days. She was deeply loved and praised the students after winter concerts. We miss her cheerful smile and wave as we attend the high school band events she adored.
The Joliet park board invites clubs and organizations to help develop new swimming facilities. A mass movement aims to acquire additional swimming beaches, with The Spectator urging strong community response to this opportunity.
A Club Member urges the Association of Commerce to go on record backing the beach program and asks Kiwanis Rotary Lions Junior Chamber and other clubs to support it and appoint representatives to work with the park board on the project.
May 23 report notes park board discussed swimming access at Michigan beach and the desire to open more swimming places. Students express support for The Spectator's role in promoting aquatic options and hope for a timely resolution.
St Peter’s Lutheran Church will observe its 95th founding anniversary this Sunday with 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services themed “The Miracle of Pentecost in Joliet.” A 2 p.m. service will aid the aged and displaced residents, while Tuesday night’s Lutheran Vespers on WJOL will discuss family problems.
Four Joliet students will receive degrees at DePaul University on June 11 in the 54th commencement at Civic Center House Chicago. Rev. William E. Cousins will deliver the address. Degrees awarded: John Kinsella MBA, Paul Horsenhler BSc in Commerce, William Burns BA, Kathryn Hochstetler BSc in Education.
The Altar and Rosary Society of St. Anne's Mission sponsors a penny social on June 12 at Chaney school gymnasium. Activities start at 7 p m. Co chairs Mrs Anton Tomich and Mrs Martin Kambich oversee arrangements. Open to the public.
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