Three New Men Elected To Joliet City Hall Office
George T. Jones will lead Joliet as mayor for four years after defeating incumbent William A. Hennessy by 2,968 votes. New commissioner trio are Joseph F. Whalen Samuel E. Shepley William H. Lennon and David H. Lentz. Police Judge John J. Nicholson won a fifth term with 10,885 to 4,999. Daylight saving time approved with clocks set ahead April 28. Total votes 20,974. primary 19,520.
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George T. Jones
Joliet
Illinois Steel Company
William A. Hennessy
Mr. Jones
Joseph F. Whalen
Martin J. Whalen
Department of Public Property
Samuel E. Shepley
Satisfied Citizens
William H. Lennon
David Emery
David H. Lentz
Joseph James O’neill
William C. Delihanty
Robert H. Wraith
Louis Cordano
John J. Nicholson
David Fishers
Nicholson
Jones
Hennessy
Samuel Shepley
Joseph Whalen
William Lennon
David Lentz
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Clean-Up Week Kicks Off With 1800 Marchers in Joliet Parade
Joliet starts its annual clean-up paint-up week next week with a large parade of 1,800 marchers on Saturday. The event runs through the following Saturday, April 27, focusing on cleanliness and sanitation across the city.
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Joliet
Kiwanians Rehearse New Playlet for Spring Benefit
Kiwanis rehearses a 14-scene show titled Hit It Up with 100 cast members at Joliet High School. The minstrel section features 45 men and 50 dancing girls plus entertainers in comedy sketches. Proceeds aid the free milk fund, a Saint Francis Academy music scholarship, and a Garnsey park playground wading pool.
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Kiwanis Club
Joliet High School
George W. Young
Dr. Young
William Rankin
James Barr
Walter Hirschbach
Hildegarde Sime
Warren Kirby
Jack Wismara
St. Francis Academy
Garnsey Park
Holy Week Services Build to Easter Observance
Holy Week services reach a climax tomorrow with Good Friday devotions in churches citywide. Lent ends with Easter Sunday services and noon to 3 p m observances across denominations. Will County ministers sponsor a three hour service at Ottawa Street M E church.
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St. Hony's Catholic
Will County Minister’s Association
Ottawa Street
M. E
Weather outlook calls for warmer, possible weekend rain
The forecast predicts a slight rise in temperatures with an overcast sky. Rain is possible by late Friday or Saturday as winds shift, bringing unsettled conditions.
Passion Play to Be Given Here Monday April 22
Local extras assigned to join the world renowned Bavarian Baden Passion Play at the Joliet high school auditorium work this week on the final touches. Sixty four Joliet people supplement the cast of international players and will appear in the performance Monday afternoon and evening.
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JoHet High School
Ting
Joliet
Blink to Die in Electric Chair on Good Friday
Morrison farmer Fred Blink, 42, who killed five people, avoided execution on Good Friday after his Friday date was set for April 19. Blink, held on death row, remained calm until a final farewell visit from his wife and five children, including a four year old, moved him to tears.
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Fred Blink
Blink
Morrison
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Judge Nichol Wins Re election With Broad Smile
Judge John J. Nichol arrived at his court at the usual time and greeted well wishers. He thanked friends and voters for their help and wished luck to those who did not vote for him, joking he remains a long shot in every election.
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John J. Nicholson
Easter Paraders Hope For Fine Weather On Easter Sunday
Joliet residents appeal to the weatherman for warm sunny Easter Sunday with hopes of showcasing spring clothes under clear skies. The plea comes amid a spring with few fully decent days for outdoor parades and gatherings.
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Joliet
New City Council to Begin Four Year Term
May 6 marks the start of a four year term for Mayor George T. Jones and Commissioners Samuel Shepley Joseph Whalen William Lennon and David Lentz. The Spectator congratulates the new officials and urges harmony and efficiency to meet the city’s challenges.
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