Civic Committee report on Joliet costs undercuts city claims
The Civic Committee of Will County accuses Joliet of payroll and expense misrepresentations claiming the group’s analysis is biased. The piece notes the committee’s self appointment, lists members, and hints at nepotism and conflicts of interest involving Walter I. Jones and his brother Mayor George T. Jones.
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William KR. McCabe
Civic Committee
Will County
Joliet
Elgin
Aurora
Berwyn
Quincy
Bloomington
Rockford
Walter I. Jones
Hayes Kennedy
George Peterson
Harold Wallace
George Mariner
Chicago
George T. Jones
Joliet Merchants Plan Dollar Day Sales Push
Joliet merchants prepare for Dollar Day with extended hours and no holds on telephone orders or layaway to ensure fair access. The Association of Commerce reports unlimited parking in the loop for customers, though not available to employees, as crowds are expected tomorrow.
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Joliet
Retail Merchants’ Division
The
Association of Commerce
Stones smash tavern windows in unidentified attack
Police seek suspects after stones shattered several windows at Tony Zobel’s tavern on Hickory and Moran streets during the night. Sgt. Ambrose Corcoran found the stones inside the tavern. Mr. Zobel offered no explanation for the vandalism.
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Tony Zobel
Hickory
Moran Streets
Ambrose Corcoran
Zobel
Butler Sues For Divorce Custody March 1930 Marital Cruelty
Juanita Butler files for divorce in circuit court against George Butler alleging cruelty during their marriage started June 28, 1930. She seeks custody of two children and is represented by attorney R C Sekst.
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Juanita Butler
George Butler
City Seeks Revised Garbage Contract
City announces a revised five year garbage disposal contract with A. C. Johnston Co. An added clause covers what counts as garbage and truck coverings. Bids will be invited after council approval to compare motorized systems with horse drawn hauling.
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Albert A. Odenthal
A. C. Johnston Company
Odenthal
Motorists Pay Traffic Fines
Three motorists were arrested by police for failing to stop at stop signs. John H. Hawk paid a $3.25 fine after passing a red light at Ottawa and Van Buren. Ernest Delaney paid $3.25 for failing to stop at First Avenue and Richards. Edwin W. Jago paid a fine for running a light at Scott and Consai. Wayne Beebe Jr. promised to comply with penalties.
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John H. Hawk
Richards Street
Ottawa
van Buren
William EE. Meade
Ernest Delaney
Hickory Street
First Avenue
Edwin W. Jago
East— Avenes
Scott
Consai Ay Wayne Beebe Jr
New Lee Aeivine
Enna
Pesci
Beebe
Realty Firm Announces Sale of Five Properties
John B. Anderson of Oliver Realty announces a 50000 dollar deal involving five units, a store and four apartments, at the northeast corner of Prairie avenue and West Jefferson street. Isadore Schulkin purchases. Eugene Kertes acts as broker for the firm.
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John B. Anderson
Oliver Realty Company
Isadore Schulkin
Prairie Avenue
West Jefferson Street
Eugene Kertes
Tony Augustino
Joliet Union
Frank Gospodaric
Palmer de
Ae Hosmer
Retired J Yardmaster Dies At 75
Bartholomew Shanahan 75 of 1431 E Cass Joliet died at St Josephs hospital after long illness from a prior stroke He worked as yardmaster for the E J and E and retired eight years ago He came from Fremont Ohio and lived in Joliet most of his life Survived by sister Margaret and brother John Funeral from O Neill Mortuary 508 E Cass street to St Bernards church at 9 30 Interment Mt Olivet cemetery
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Bartholomew Shanahan
E. Cass
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Shanahan
Joliet
Fremont
Ohio
Ida Sellars
WPA Offices To Be Moved To Hickory Street School
City council action moves the WPA offices and NYA headquarters to Hickory street school. The Broadway school will host NYA operations while WPA uses the Hickory site for concrete post work under official supervision.
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WPA
Hickory Street
NYA
Broadway School
Hickory
Lions Club Forum On The Proposed Military Meeting
The Lions Club hosts a forum on the proposed military meeting with discussion to be led by club members. The event focuses on community impact and future scheduling at the Lions Club venue.
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Oper Forum
Lions -Club
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