Morris youth Ostrem commissioned as second lieutenant
J W Ostrem of Morris has been commissioned as second lieutenant after completing the officer candidate course at Fort Benning Georgia. He enlisted September 17 1942 and served with anti aircraft artillery before attending OCS. He is a Morris High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ostrem
W. T. Ostrem
W. Jackson Street
Morris
Army
Infantry
Fort Benning
Lieut. Ostrem
Morris High School
Illini Business Leader Noted For Editorial Work
A University of Illinois figure known for leadership in the Daily Illini, serving as a business manager and prominent administrator, is highlighted for his contributions to campus journalism and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Minois
Daily
Illini
Raymond Kirincich promoted and decorated as captain
Word reached the family that Raymond Ss. Kirincich age 28 a United States Marine Corps Reserve has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain. He is stationed in Miami as an instructor and has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Air Medals for service in the Solomon Islands from November 1, 1943 to March 7, 1944 including a mine-laying mission at Rabaul Harbor on February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ss. Kirincich
USMCR
Capt
Kirincich
Miami
Fla
Solomon Islands
Rabaul Harbor
Family of Marines Honored For War Service
The article notes air medals awarded for meritorious service in the Solomons during Aug Sep 1943. Capt Kirincich's brother Joseph Jurisic is missing in action since the USS Houston sank after leaving Guam three years earlier. Another brother Corp John Jurisic USMC has served two years in the Pacific. their father is John Jurisic of 814 Vine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomons
Kirincich
Joseph
Houston
Guam
Corp
John Jurisic
USMC
Pacific
Vine Street
Overseas parcels shipshape as first overseas mail week ends
Postmaster J Walter Lowrey reports the initial overseas mail week closed with all packages properly wrapped and within size and weight limits. Joliet stores sell boxes designed for overseas shipping and many relatives use these parcels for Christmas sending.
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J. Walter Lowrey
Joliet
Wringer Use Tips For Safer Quick Laundering
A brief instruction advises feeding fabric into the wringer in small amounts to avoid forcing large loads of clothes or linen through the rolls. Doing so speeds up drying safely and reduces risk.
Box Christmas gifts for servicemen overseas
Lowrey proposed simple boxing method for Christmas gifts to service members abroad. Items may be mailed without a request until October 15. Boxes should weigh five pounds or less and be securely packed and wrapped. Length and girth combined must not exceed 36 inches.
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Lowrey
Civil Liberty Day Observed by Joliet Group at Second Baptist
The Will County branch of the National Civil Liberty League will host Civil Liberties Day at the Second Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Speakers are planned along with a music program. John Holmes leads the Will County group with Myrtle Mason Joseph Carter Dewitt Taylor Jessie Moore and Charles Cox among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Goodwill Truck to Collect Usable Goods in Joliet
Goodwill Industries of Chicago will send a truck to Joliet the week of September 25 to collect discarded clothing furniture shoes newspapers and magazines. People with items to contribute should notify Mrs. George Senecal 502 Florence Avenue at 25189 and appointments must be made by Sunday. The program aids the handicapped to establish themselves in business. Buy war bonds and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Industries of
Chicago
Joliet
George Senecal
Florence Avenue
Goodwill Industries
Spectator Joliet 1944 issue notices and office data
The page lists the Spectator office address at 107-113 W Green Street Joliet Illinois in 1944 along with a telephone line. It provides the newspaper’s volume and issue details for September 21, 1944. Various administrative notices accompany the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Spectator
Geen
Joliet
Ilinois
Will County Scrap Paper Drive Promises Big Waste Bales
Will County launches a scrap paper collection drive led by a waste paper salvage committee with Joliet Lockport and Rockdale schools participating. Students aim to deliver about 1000 pounds of paper as county and Joliet merchants supervise with prizes. Parks and city trucks move the scraps while Jahneke Bros. offers a high price per ton. Special Rialto theater shows entertain participants with support from the Retail Merchants Division of the Association of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRREK
Will County
Joliet
Lockport
Rockdale
Park Board
Jahneke Bros. Company
Rialto Theater
Rheum
Association of Commerce
Fire at Joliet Street home. food set fire to basement stove
Firefighters responded to a 10 30 a m call at the home of Joe Pince 4678 Joliet street finding the family absent and neighbors reporting smoke from a basement window. Investigation showed food burning on a small cellar stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pince
Joliet Street
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J. W. Ostrem of
Morris Wins
Commission
Raymond Kirincich
Clinton St
Duckers
BO. R. Gustafson
M. M. Gustafson
Optometrist
C.H. Peterson Co
Ottawa St. Opp
pusLic Service Company OF
Northern
Illinois
Civil Liberty Group
Nia
Lda Halisk Diamalabeekd
LAE
Jo.er Ry
the People’s Newspaper
William R. McCabe
The
Spectator Publishing
Jog. Ee Gyfilinois
Carvier
Ite
Smash Records
Will
Sal
Union National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jefferson and
Ottawa Sts
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