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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1965
Page
2
Counsellors from JT Central cite lack of success and motivation as top motives for dropping out. They note economic need and resentments of authority also contribute, with underachievement most affecting deprived minorities, especially Negro students.
Warden Frank J. Pate prepares a large meal for inmates at Stateville and the Diagnostic Depot. A feast begins with a grand menu as 31,397 pounds of food arrived to feed the prisoners.
Blackhawk District leaders gather at Holy Family Church Joliet on December 1 for a monthly Roundtable. Ray Vollmer invites all Den Mothers and Pack leaders to bring 50 cents for exchange gifts and welcomes Emmie Ostrom from Baskin clothing to discuss National Supply Service aids.
The report notes ADC extends to age 22 for dependents while in school and cites a drop in Negro dropout rates to about 40 percent. It highlights a rise in Negro graduates preparing for college, with one third of the class of 1964 and half of the class of 1965 aiming for college, tied to sit-ins since 1960. It mentions Day and Hicks comments on job training and incentive shifts, and Lewis College receiving 250 dollars from Aetna Life and Casualty in 1965 as the largest Illinois college grant.
Joliet East High School reports eleven students earned straight A grades in the first six weeks. Seniors Carol Duprie Marcia Smith and Lovina Watson led the list with perfect averages, followed by juniors Jean Galli and Elizabeth Kennedy, Kathleen Lee Christine Murphy Nancy Peterson and Debbie Winder, sophomores Patti Silvestrini and Sandy Coleman tone.
Robert F. McFadden head of students at Lewis College took part in a two day Teacher Recruitment Conference sponsored by the Chicago Board of Education.
Red Cross Disaster Chairman Charles L. Jensen announces a Monday deadline for applications to the relief program at the Woodruff hotel headquarters. Last week forty requests came from Manningdale Preston Heights Joliet areas hit by the November tornado. Disaster workers will assess losses savings and insurance, and visit applicant homes. Hours 8 30 a m to 4 p m daily with contact numbers 726 4923 and 722 6435.
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