Stubblefield Named Warden Of Stateville After Doody Resigns
Edward M. Stubblefield veteran prison warden becomes head of Stateville succeeding Acting Warden James J. Doody. Frank G. Hill is named warden of the old prison and Warren county treasurer. Doody to return to private life after terms with defense industries and a Chicago auto business.
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Edward M. Stubblefield
Stateville
James J. Doody
Joseph E. Ragen
Stubblefield
Dwight H. Green
Frank G. Hill
Monmouth
Warren County
Old Prison
George F. Sehring
Hill
Doody
Joliet
Emmerson
Horner
Defense Industries
Chicago
Five Promoted In-Company M TRM Five Men Promoted
Promotions for five men in company M of the 3rd Infantry Illinois Reserve militia are confirmed by regimental order. Corporal Horace Langston becomes sergeant Private First Class Maurice Berlinsky rises to corporal and others named ards William Dante Gordon Johnson and James Rich ards. A second lieutenant vacancy examination is set for November 18.
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3Rd Infantry
Illinois Reserve Militia
Horace Langston
Maurice Berlinsky
William Dante
Gordon Johnson
James Richards
Rain Delays Fire Drills at Joliet Township High
In conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week Joliet high school postpones several fire drills. Schedules show drills planned for the early part of the week with delays affecting execution.
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JTHS
Joliet High School
Special comfort-cut shorts with seam eliminating design
The item advertises 65 cent shorts featuring a comfort cut that eliminates seams in the seat and crotch. Patterns and colors are matched to the shirts for a coordinated look.
Light for stamp fans helps eyes and rooms
A Public Service Company free service offers home lighting checks by Home Lighting Advisors. They advise on soft even light for stamp study and other close work to prevent headaches and fatigue and improve interiors. Local residents may obtain full information and no charge is involved.
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Public Service Company
PTA To Sponsor WLS Talent Show at Washington School
The T. E. Culbertson PTA sponsors three performances at the Washington school auditorium October 22 23 and 24 with tryouts for ages four to eight and a chance to broadcast on WLS Chicago Master of ceremonies Jack Madden and pianist Turner Albright lead the shows. Dress rehearsal is October 21 at 7 30. An announcer contest and various acts are invited. Adult supervision required due to curfew.
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Thawi Uay
Washington School
T. E. Culbertson PA
WLS
Chicago
T. E. Culbertson School
E. Washington Street
Jack Madden
Turner Albright
Albert Stanerson
Vernon Speicher
Harold Emmert
Lloyd Reynolds
George Woodman
Stanerson
Emmert
Rain Delays Drill as Evacuation Record Set
Rain halted a full school drill with boat alternative, leaving only tomorrow to finish plans. The school evacuated 4000 people in 2 minutes 10 seconds, praised by local and state fire officials for the rapid, coordinated response.
Police Association Convention Delegates Named
Three Joliet city police officers will serve as delegates to the Policeman Benevolent and Protective Association convention in Peoria next Wednesday and Thursday. Capt. Ernest Overbey Desk Sgt. Gus Anderson and Patrolman William Kennedy were chosen at last week’s police headquarters election.
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Joliet City
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Arrow
John J. McCarthy
Chicago ST
C. H. Peterson Co
Ottawa St
ROYAL
E. Jefferson St
Matteson
Ed Matteson
S. Chicago
Osgood Sts
Iinois
PTA
Police Ass’n Convention
J. D. Brown CO
Jefferson and Joliet Sts
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