Joliet Blockades and Chamber Criticism Stir City Debate
The piece denounces Dr. James Rogers for hindering Joliet’s progress with injunction suits and attacks Chamber leadership led by Art Lumsden as self serving. It calls for replacing officials, ending political meddling, and pushing rapid sewage plant development to revive industry and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rogers
Joliet
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Rogers
Art Lumsden
Chamber
Rogers
Bernard Singer
Tin God
Theft and minor losses reported
The report covers one bicycle theft and two minor losses. Jack Foley of 208 Rowell Avenue says his red and cream 20 inch Hawthorne bicycle disappeared from Woodlawn school yard after a man drove up in a car and loaded it into a trunk. Also missing is a refrigerator dolly from a Berryman Transfer truck at 801 E Benton Street. Thomas Sicinski of 401 S Hebbard reports a brown leather wallet lost or stolen at Bowl A While on Van Buren Street containing $2 and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Foley
Rowell Avenue
Woodlawn
Jack
Berryman Transfer Company
E. Benton Street
Thomas Sicinski
S. Hebbard Street
van Buren Street
Murdock Named Chairman Of Joliet Hennessy Campaign
James P. Hennessy named W J Bill Murdock chairman of the Hennessy for mayor committee in Joliet. Murdock said he supports Joliet growth and that Hennessy would back growth under the city manager plan. The committee will direct the campaign and pledge cooperation with any future city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hennessy
Joliet
W. J
Bill) Murdock
Hennessy
People of
Murdock
Death of John Bizzotti at 67 in Lockport
John Bizzotti 67 of 216 Riley Avenue Lockport died suddenly yesterday after collapsing while walking near his home. He was taken to Silver Cross hospital where he died of an apparent heart attack. He is survived by wife Lucy two sons John and Joseph and daughter Louise Valentine. Services set for Monday at St Dennis Church after removal to Miller Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bizzotti
Riley Avenue
Lockport
Bizzotti
Silver Cross Hospital
Lucy
John
Joseph
Tucson
Ariz
Louise Valentine
Fairmont
Lockport Street
John Olson
Sewage dispute compromise aired over Joliet plan
A Des Plaines Valley Sanitary District steering committee proposed withdrawing suits against the city only if a referendum on forming a sanitary district is held and funded by government. The letter to the Association of Commerce outlined conditions including publicizing findings, bid requirements for bonds, and transfer of bond responsibilities if a district forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Commerce
Sanitary District
Association For A
Rogers
Association For A Desplaines
Sewer and Water Committee
Sevon Seven
Wilmington man leaves estate to kin and friends
William H. Sharpe of Wilmington left an estate valued at 25 600 with real estate making up 25 000. Executor Lawrence A. Bitterm an was named. He left 5 000 to sister Lillian Foster 10 000 to niece May Louise Berry and 3 000 to each Lowell Martin Harold Martin and Mabel Seivaily. The residue is to be divided equally among sister Anna Brodin and brothers Jessie M. Berry and Anson A. Sharpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Sharpe
Wilmington
Joliet
Lawrence A. Bitterman
Sharpe
Lillian Foster
Richards Street
May Louise Berry
Peotone
Lowell Martin
Lincoln Street
Harold Martin
Grant’s Pass
Ore
Mabel Seivaily
Anna Brodin
Jessie M. Berry
Anson A. Sharpe
Lewisburg
Ohio
Safety essay contest planned for Joliet steel mill
American Steel and Wire Joliet Works announces two safety essay contests for greater Joliet schoolchildren. The Wire Mill and Greater Joliet contests offer four $25 savings bonds for winners. Essays of 500 words or less due by April 30, entries judged by impartial boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steel and Wire
Joliet Works
Joseph J. Just
U. S. Steel Division
Joliet
Joliet Area
Greater Joliet
Carroll Hudson
National Safety Council
Edward G. Kopp
Joliet Catholic High School
Lowell W. Reed
Joliet Township
Wire Mill
American Steel
Wire
Cleveland
Ohio
Sharea
John Doe Jr
Collins Street
Illinois
John Doe
Andrew Smith
Rural teachers banquet in Will County set for next week
The Will county rural and village principals and teachers hold their annual banquet next Wednesday evening at Lockport Congregational church. Edith Peterson will give the invocation, Mrs. John Ewing welcomes guests, and Wendell C. Kennedy of the Illinois Education Association speaks for the group. The program includes songs led by Kennedy, remarks by Flor ence Fults of the Illinois Association of Classroom Teachers, and remarks by Verne E. Cracker, superintendent of Will county schools. A musical entertainment features Janet Nelson, Daniel McNabb, and David McNabb performing Melody of Love and The Desert Song plus Nelson's I Remember You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County
Lockport
Edith Peterson
John Ewing
Wendell C. Kennedy
Ilinois Education Association
Kennedy
Florence Fults
Illinois Association of
Verne E. Cracker
Will County Schools
Janet Nelson
Daniel McNabb
David McNabb
Janet
Six-year-old Boy Struck by Car in Driveway
Steve Simpson six of Buffalo street escaped serious harm when a car backed from a driveway at 930 yesterday. The driver was his uncle James Moore of Mills road. Steve was taken to Silver Cross hospital with abrasions and kept for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Simpson
Buffalo Street
James Moore
Mills Road
Steve
Silver Cross Hospital
Kidnapping Tale Reported to Sheriff Debated by Deputies
Lee Blackburn of Chicago reported a dramatic car kidnapping near Elgin on Monday night. He said two men forced him at gunpoint, robbed him of 309 dollars, and drove with a girl hitchhiker through Belvedere Ottawa Seneca and Coal City before they separated. deputies filed the report and took no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Blackburn
Chicago
Elgin
Blackburn
Belvedere
Ottawa
Seneca
Coal City
Dog Bite Incident Impacts Local Boy and Neighbor
Arthur Eastman reported his 13 year old son Gary, a newspaper carrier, was bitten on East Cass street. Mrs Lois Muzzey admitted the dog owner paid for medical care and first aid, and the dog must be tied for 14 days amid concerns of neighborhood dog shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Eastman
Harwood Street
Sheriff's Office
Gary
Cass Street
Lois Muzzey
Eass Street
Woman 32 Arrested After Severe Intoxication Disturbance
Police report a 32 year old woman 5 feet 2 inches tall weighing 90 pounds was arrested at 9 pm for intoxication after creating a disturbance at Scott and Jefferson streets she fought officers Gora Burke and her husband during capture she bit Officer Baron and bruised another officer while resisting on route to the cell and was booked on a drunk charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gora
William Burke
Scott and
Jefferson
Gera
Burke
Scott Street
Peter Baron
Frank Skui
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William R. McCabe
Hennessy Group
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