Reopening plan for Joliet National Bank under way
The Joliet National Bank reorganization aims to raise 500000 with 450 stockholders contributing. Fred J Walsh reports over 350000 already subscribed and 200000 more at a meeting. Assets will be taken over to create a 1300000 operating fund after approval by the national banking department. L A Sherwood leads the committee with Walsh Bruning Carnegie and Kaffir.
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Joliet National Bank
Fred J. Walsh
Public Lab
Joliet National
National Banking Department
L. A. Sherwood
Mr. Walsh
A. H. Bruning
Frank Carnegie
William Kaffir
Warn Motorists to Get Vehicle Tags This Week
Mayor William A. Hennessy announced that starting Monday police will enforce the 1982 city vehicle tax license tags. Chief Nicholas Fornango will direct officers in a drive against motorists without the new tags. About 7,000 pleasure car and truck owners still lack the license. Fire Captain Andrew Pesavanto will return from vacation in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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William A. Hennessy
Nicholas Fornango
Wm. Hennessy
Fornango
Andrew Pesavanto
Hot Springs
Ark
Plan Final Rites for J. S. Carneghi
Funeral services for Joseph S. Carneghi Sr. 54 of 701 Duncan Street will be held at 2 30 Sunday afternoon from St Anthony's Church following his death at St Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness with pneumonia.
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J. S. Carneghi
Joseph’ S. Carneghi, Sr
Duncan St
St. Joseph’s Hosital
St. Anthony’s Church
Hamilton Lead Grows as Election Looms
Reelection of William A. Hamilton, Republican highway commissioner of Joliet township, appears nearly assured as a straw ballot shows Hamilton leading Emmett McGuire and George Morris. The Spectator tally places Hamilton at 5 621 votes to 3 947 for McGuire with Morris at 307. A heavy turnout is predicted next Tuesday, with Hamilton supporters confident of reelection.
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William A. Hamilton
Joliet Township
Tony Hamilton
the Spectator
Hamilton
Emmett McGuire
George Morris
Police to Open War on Double Parkers Today
Joliet police will launch a drive against one hour and double parking violators in the loop district starting today. Commissioner Robert Wraith said summer requires strict enforcement after a lenient winter approach.
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Joliet
Loop
Robert Wraith
Commissioner of Public Safety
Cermak Appeals for Horner at Will County Meeting
Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chicago urged Will county Democrats to nominate Henry Horner for Illinois governor. He appealed for support on the Democratic ticket April 12 and said the party is stronger this year as it works toward a statewide victory.
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Hayes Kennedy
Ex-Service Men’s Civic League of
Will County
Edwin S. Goltry
American Legion Hall
Goltry
Downers Grove
Congress
Anton J. Cermak
Chicago
Joliet
Henry Horner
Illinois
S — Cermak
Horner
Cermak
Org
April Showers to Bring May Flowers
Forecasters predict a typical April with showers and a touch of chill. The article notes belated winter blasts easing as spring begins and mentions March ending with fluctuating conditions before April brings beneficial rainfall.
Remember What Barnum Said The Day's Here
A dated warning about April Fool's Day cautions readers to beware tricks and disguises. The piece parodies Barnum's ideas and warns against accepting odd offers or suspicious items like onions in gifts. It evokes Chicago humor and old time caution about gullibility.
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Barnum
Chicago
Charity Basketball Game Abandoned After Sudden Demise
Burial services were held yesterday afternoon for a charity basketball game intended to aid Joliet's needy. The event ended abruptly last week and was laid to rest as mourners carried forward the public agitation that prompted its creation.
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Joliet
Parties to Get First Test of Power April
Political leaders and aspirants to township county and state offices gather their forces as the primary campaign ends. Voters mark April 12 for the next real test with polls opening to elect a highway commissioner and a school trustee, while candidates plan a dramatic finish with nightly countywide meetings.
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Will County
Will County Farmers Seek U S Loans Next Week
Leonard W. Braham, head of the Will County Farm Bureau, will file applications with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for loans to farmers in Will County next week. The bureau urges loans only if absolutely necessary and follows a press statement criticizing Congress for credit bill provisions.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Will County
Leonard W. Braham
Will County Farm Bureau
Braham
Washington
Bureau
Hyde
Congress
Department of Agriculture
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