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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
5
A Texas town uses two central streets labeled This Way and That Way. Local residents note the whimsical naming reflects neighborhood guidance and adds charm to the community.
About 12 million dollars of stock traded on the exchange and more than 65 million dollars wagered on horse racing in a single day. La Paz, meaning the peace, is the world’s highest capital at roughly 12 000 feet above sea level.
The Joliet Township High School class of 1936 holds its annual Halloween party on Saturday night November 6 at the Ewin Terrace Community House. There is a door prize and awards for best costumes plus refreshments. Reservations may be made with Mrs Loretta Zitzke at 5790 or Mrs Arthur Werbick at 28683.
The U S Marine Corps announces openings for one year enlistments during October. Major William M Lundin, officer in charge of recruiting in Illinois, says aptitude tests show 18 year olds serving one year score above wartime averages. Enlistees may train in clerical, engineering, photography, ordnance, electronics, aviation and auto repair with access to free correspondence courses to pursue trades or finish schooling.
Arthur W. Westhoff seaman USN from Joliet is aboard the USS George Laymer in the Pacific fleet. The ship earned the battle efficiency pennant and an E for general excellence for the fiscal year July 1 1947 to July 1 1948.
The Young People's Society at St John's Catholic church hosts a Halloween party tomorrow night from 9 to 11 in the parish hall. Music is provided by Harry Hohenshell's barn dance orchestra. Officers in charge are Jack Egan Jim Hasse Pat Goodson and Bernard Meyer.
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