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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1965
Page
2
Swanson reports Gus Newberg firm abandoned the Bluff project after a year and a half citing slow progress. Three of five “quite interested bidders” had no real intent to bid. Councilmen Keck Wilson Grabawoy were briefed and Keck said the issue will be placed on the next council meeting agenda.
The Joliet Catholic High Band Parents Assn. opens its 1965 66 season with an 8 p.m. meeting in the Patroness Room. Lou Mantovani presides. officers include Edward Narakas vice president Rudy Pucel treasurer Janet Peterson secretary and Fr Otto Schweizer band moderator. A constitution revision vote and a tour of the new band room by Robert McNulty are planned along with a social hour and refreshments.
Warren L. Wood vice president of the Union National Bank in Joliet will moderate the evening session of a one day industrial development conference on October 7. Sponsored by the Area Industrial Development department of Northern Illinois Gas Co the meeting will be at Pheasant Run Lodge near St Charles. Officials from city county and state levels and local chambers of commerce are expected to attend along with industrial development committees.
Br. L. Paul F.S.C. announces new appointments for Lewis College Lockport for 1965 66 including moderators Roger H. Curry Keith McCuurlagh and Br. J. Philip F.S.C. as vice president Academic Affairs. Rev. Christopher C. Marzano to assist with academics.
Donald E. Jacklich, bachelor of arts in literature from St Procopius College Lisle 1961, becomes director of drama and theatre arts instructor at his alma mater. He studied at Northwestern and Northern Illinois Universities, is a professional actor with Actors Equity, and worked at Boulder Hill Playhouse. Planned 1961–62 season includes Mary Mary, Ode To Paris, Dubois Seven Last Words, Carnival. He and wife Sheila reside on Butterfield Rd Lombard. former Coal City resident and Joliet Catholic grad.
Ramona Sterr at Manpower Inc in Joliet notes we lost $1,000 in business last month due to inability to fill manual labor requests. The office at 150 Ruby St. highlights a local skirmish in the national war on poverty as some people refuse to work despite available jobs.
Employers report scant applicant pools with Olin Containers and Ball Bros. Jar Co. failing to fill multiple posts while Cash and Carry Lumber and Ruberoid face no-shows. Some workers on relief refuse or delay accepting standard shifts, yet a few show steady dedication.
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce hosts a first of its kind Welcome to New Teachers event for over 190 educators entering Joliet public and parochial schools. More than 60 hosts escort newcomers on a city tour followed by a dinner at Joliet Township High School West Campus.
A Housing Tour sponsored by the Will County Conference on Religion and Race Civil Rights Committee offers citizens a view of Joliet and Will County housing needs. The event starts at Joliet City Hall at 2 30 p m on Sunday September 26 with stops at senior housing low cost subdivisions and sub standard areas. The tour ends with a 7 p m picnic supper in Markham after joining with local public officials and residents.
David McClure of Manhattan was elected chairman Ed Berens of JolietVice chairman William Eisenbrandt of Plainfield secretary and Richard Kohl of Joliet treasurer at the last meeting of the Will County Agricultural Extension Council.
Felix Shuman a Piccolo Playhouse veteran resumes a Chicago area stage career after a Port Huron run. The actor has theatre and TV credits from Repertoire Theatre and The Dan Sorkin Show to Brigadoon and Enrico IV with notable co stars. He is married and lives in Chicago with a public school music teacher wife.
Dr Marcus Bach of the University of Iowa will speak at the Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship seminar at Richards Street Methodist Church on Saturday October 9. His talk titled Mysticism As I Saw It offers a personal report on mystical currents in Oriental faiths. Reservations may be made by calling 722 5343 or writing to 212 Richards St Joliet.
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