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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1945
Page
2
A theft was reported at 11 o'clock last night at 450 Cass Street in Iv IL. Police are investigating the incident and seeking information from residents.
The Mothers' club of Rehn school met at Mrs. C. M. Eggman's home to sew aprons for an upcoming card party and plan a box social at the school. Girls bring decorated boxes and boys bid. event starts 7 30 to 8. The group also serves the Will county teachers at 3 30 tomorrow at Rehn school.
Gene Victor and his eight piece orchestra will perform at the pre Advent dance hosted by the St Marys Croatian church girls CYO basketball team. The event runs 9 to 12 at the Croatian hall 706 North Broadway with tickets at the door or from team members.
The A Cappella choir will perform at 5 30 p m in December in the high school auditorium. The 300 voice group comprises Jo liet Township high school and Jo liet Junior college students. The program includes Christmas songs and secular pieces. Ale Zimmerman marks his tenth year as conductor.
After three years in the Army air forces Pfc Paul L Palmer of 500 Western Ave received his discharge at Barksdale Field Louisiana. His photography duty included service with the 101st Bombardment Photo Squadron at Stuttgart Airfield in Arkansas. He is son of Mr and Mrs Leo Palmer local florist and was formerly a ship welder at Chicago Bridge and Iron in Seneca.
1 C Elmer Carlson of 304 Peale Street was among the crew of the attack transport Bosque during the occupation of Japan in Tokyo Bay. The Bosque, the fleet's Christmas ship, was commissioned in San Pedro California on December 19 1944.
Carl Carlson of 110 Fifth Avenue reported to police that his car struck a fire hydrant at Collins and Ohio streets while turning to avoid a 7-year-old girl, Jean Udke of 456 Franklin Street. The girl was unhurt.
The Will County loan committee calls for a countywide drive to boost E bond sales for the Victory Loan. Children will canvass neighborhoods to promote stamp books and bonds, while service clubs and organizations will also push purchases. Today’s sales total is 147,425.50, with a cumulative 2,683,545.25. the Dec. 8 deadline looms.
A 19 year old girl was shoved to the ground by a tall 25 year old near Hickory and Jefferson streets. A bystander waiting for a bus intervened and escorted her home while police searched the area for the suspect.
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