Joliet Woman Augusta Wheeler Dies at 68
Joliet resident Mrs. Augusta Schaar Wheeler 68 died yesterday at her home 125 Logan avenue after a short illness. Born in Germany she came to Joliet 58 years ago. Surviving husband Frank a son Pvt William Canada a daughter Mrs Walter Stricklin two step sons and one step daughter. Funeral at 2 tomorrow at Sonntag Funeral home with Rev John Goeken and burial at Elmhurst cemetery.
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Augusta Schaar Wheeler
Logan Avenue
Germany
Wheeler
Joliet
Frank
Pvt
William
Canada
Walter Stricklin
Sonntag Funeral Home
John Goeken
Elmhurst Cemetery
Wounded Soldier Elmer L Goode Reported In Action
Wounded listed today by the war department as missing or in action is T/4 Elmer L Goode. His sister Mrs Elsie Mitchel resides at 612 E Jackson Street. Further details unavailable.
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The
War Department
Eee
Elmer L.goode
Elsie Mitchel
E. Jackson Street
Wounded Second Lieutenant Russell O Knuson Named
The report lists Second Lieut Russell O Knuson as wounded, identifying him as the son of Mrs Cornelia A Knuson of route 2 Minooka.
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Russell O. Knuson
Cornelia A. Knuson
Route 2
Minooka
Mokena Youth Reported Dead After 16 Months Missing
Second Lieutenant Oliver Lauffer, son of Mrs Florence Steele, Mokena, officially pronounced dead after 16 months missing. His B-17 failed to return over Hanover on July 26 1943 after overseas service beginning March 1943. He is survived by two brothers in service and three sisters.
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Oliver Lauffer
Florence Steele
Mokena
War Department
Lauffer
Hanover
Germany
Frederick B
George D
Victor Demkov
Joliet youths commissioned ensigns at Northwestern graduation
Three Joliet graduates of Joliet Catholic High school were commissioned as ensigns at Northwestern University graduation exercises. They are Martin Kolar of Summit street, Anthony Delorenzo of Jackson street, and John Horrigan of Buell Avenue, sons of local residents.
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Joliet
Midshipmen
Northwestern University
Joliet Catholic High School
Martin Kolar
Summit Street
Anthony DeLorenzo
Sam DeFilippo
E. Jackson Street
John Horrigan
Owen Horrigan
Buell Avenue
Stateville Thanksgiving Menu Promises Roast Chicken Feast
Stateville inmates are promised a Thanksgiving dinner featuring roast chicken as the centerpiece. The meal includes cranberries mashed or sweet potatoes with gravy string beans and ice cream for dessert.
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Stateville
Killed in Action: Pvt. William J. Bandosz in Germany
Pvt. William J. Bandosz, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bandosz of 1016 Vine Street, was killed in action in Germany on November 9. A field artilleryman, he had served two years and went overseas in February. He was a Joliet Township High School graduate and worked at the Elwood Ordnance plant. Survived by parents, a sister Mrs. Stanley Borowski, two brothers Eugene and Daniel, and grandmother Mrs. Francis Bandosz.
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William J. Bandosz
Walter Bandosz
Vine Street
Germany
War Department
Field Artillery
Pvt
Bandosz
Joliet Township
Elwood Ordnance Plant
Stanley~. Borowski
Eugene
seaman J/¢e
Daniel
Francis Bandosz
Postmen to Seek Raise Across Joliet
Joliet postmen plan a push for a pay raise, urging citizens to contact congressmen and a senator to back House 4715 and Senate Bill 1882. They note a 27 percent wage cut during a prior decision and increased hiring of substitutes, and the movement has gained publicity.
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Joliet
House
Senate
Sion
Memorial rites for Pfc. Jan R. Hutton
Memorial rites for Pfc. Jan R. Hutton, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Hutton, 302 Marion, will be held 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the First Church of God in Raynorays and Jasper streets. Hutton was killed in action in France October 25 and died October 30, a Joliet High School graduate.
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Pfc
Jan R. Hutton
Mo. Harvey Hutton
Marion S1
Ff Church of God
Raynorays
Jasper Street
Hutt
France
Joliet
Ty Ship High School
Local Social Security Broadcasts Debut Soon
A series of broadcasts titled Our Town and Social Sees will air on WCLS starting Monday afternoon November 27 at 3 15 o clock. The programs aim to educate listeners about social security and its value.
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Enis
WCLS
Mayer Family Ties Remain Home During Soldier’s Overseas Leave
Edward J. Mayer reports back from Camp Elis on leave before heading overseas next week. Mrs Mayer and children Madonna and Eddie stay at 604 Marion Street.
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Edward J. Mayer
Camp Elis
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W.J. Bandosz
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