Prison Census Reveals Notable Names and Long Sentences
Census takers at Joliet and Pontiac prisons uncovered famous names like Calvin Coolidge John Adams George Washington Andrew Jackson William Taft Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Jefferson among inmates. They also noted long terms with 45 years for William Pethick and 49 years for Herbert Spring while young offenders aged 15 awaited transfer.
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Calvin Coolidge
John Adams
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
William Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Jefferson
Williams
Johnsons
Smiths
Joneses
Ernest Ruler
Cook County
Ruler
Dickson
William Russell Pethick
Pethick
Hoe
Herbert Spring
Stephenson County
Joliet-Stateville
Fairbanks
Alaska
Pontiac
Hazel Christiansen
Joliet
Glenn Shippey
Frances Lee
James H. Dickson
Kathleen Scheible
Carol Carter
Barbara Heuring
David Ramsey
Family of Fourteen Loses Joliet Home in Fire
A fire destroyed the William Sanderson home on July 22 near Golf Rd Joliet. The 14 member family including seven daughters and five sons aged 7 weeks to 18 years are temporarily housed over a nearby barn. Neighbors, Red Cross and Caterpillar workers clubs provided clothing, bedding and food while the family seeks stove, refrigerator and full furnishings. Aid can be directed to the Sanderson sons at SA 2-1940.
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William Sanderson
Sandersons
Rte. 2
Golf Rd
Joliet
Red Cross
Arc
Sanderson
Evanston detective bureau shaken by chief's removal
A major shakeup in Evanston's detective bureau occurred on Wednesday as state police uncovered a $2000 per day gambling operation that authorities say the Evanston police could not. The incident prompted the removal of the bureau's chief amid ongoing investigations.
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Evanston
108th Illinois State Fair Opens Friday
The Illinois State Fair at Springfield enters its 108th year running through Aug 21 on a 366 acre site. Expected attendance nears 500000 with over $830000 in prizes across horse, auto, motorcycle, livestock, culinary and craft contests. Senior Citizens Day Aug 19 spotlights long married couples oldest residents and top exhibitors with talent shows and costumes. Notables include Paul Whiteman and orchestra Gershwin program opening night, plus Bob Hope, Dukes of Dixieland, Grand Ole Opry, Three Stooges, and Frankie Masters Band with 12 dance acts. Tickets on sale at grand stand. hours vary by day.
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Springfield
Oldsters
Paul Whiteman
George Gershwin
Bob Hope
Dukes of Dixieland
Grand Ole Opry
The
Three Stooges
Henry Brandon
Frankie Masters
College entrance exams set Saturday
Entrance examinations for Joliet Junior College incoming students will be held at the college on Saturday. Examinees meet Mrs. Grace A. Brewer, director of testing, in Room 141 at 8 am. Use southeast entrance to access the testing area. Registration may be phoned to the junior college office through Friday.
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Joliet
Grace A. Brewer
Our Savior Lutheran church to lay cornerstone
Cornerstone laying ceremonies for Our Savior Lutheran church will be held Sunday with a 10 30 a m service at Hufford Junior High before moving to the Black Road Palladium Drive site. Rev Christiansen will preside, succeeding Rev Marcus T Zill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Hufford Junior High School
Black Road
Palladium Drive
Christiansen
Marcus T. Zill
Spectator
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Gerald
William Jr
Jarlene
Douglas Wayne
Sally Anne
Mrs. Sanderson
Thomas Earl
Danny Ray
Pattie Irene
Kathy Sue
Lucille
Dorothy Mae
Margaret Fay
Melelee
New York
United Nations
Dag Hammarskjold
Congo
Katanga
Leopoldville
Vandenberg, A. F
No. 13
Chicago
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Vernon Law
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Our Savior Church
Ray Pritz
the Spectator
the People’s : Newspaper
William R. McCabe
the Spectator Pulishing Company
Nimois
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