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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-03-009575
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030630
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030701

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			THORNTON JERRY SUE
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001183301

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13380
		FILM NUMBER:		03768773

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
		STREET 2:		700 CARNEZIE AVE.
		CITY:			CLEVELAND
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44115

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			OFFICEMAX INC /OH/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000929428
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES [5940]
		IRS NUMBER:				341573735
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0125

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3605 WARRENSVILLE CENTER RD
		CITY:			SHAKER HEIGHTS
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44122
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2169216900

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3605 WARRENSVILLE CENTER RD
		CITY:			SHAKE HEIGHTS
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44122
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