County obtains injunction to delay Woodruff road crossing closure
In Will County circuit court Judge James V. Bartley granted a temporary injunction to stop the E J E railroad from barricading the Woodruff road rail crossing at 3 PM. The order responds to a state’s attorney petition representing the people as the Illinois Commerce Commission had ordered closure within 20 days. The injunction lasts until a possible ICC stay or rehearing is requested.
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E. J. & E. Railway
Woodruff Road
Circuit Court
James V. Bartley
Will County
Matthew Stefanich
J. Harold Downey
Mel Gray
Gray
Illinois Commerce Commission
Bartley
ICC
Frankfort youth to spend year abroad at school
George F. Folkers, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Folkers of Frankfort, selected by Knox college to study at the University of Basel, Switzerland for one year under the American Council on Foreign Study. He sails from New York Sept 4 and will study German and French, accompanied by his brother Frank Folkers who will return to Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox College
George F. Folkers
Herbert P. Folkers
Frankfort
New York
Basel
Switzerand
University of
Folkers
American Council On College
Switzerland
Frank
Galesburg
Washington
D. C
Milburn
N. J
Knox
George Folkers
Silver Cross Hospital
Joliet
H. A. Morse
Joliet Mondey
Glen Folkers
M. L. Fulton
Beverly Hillis
Chicago
Floyd fights to hold Joliet Teamsters post in tough election
Virgil Floyd who has led the Joliet Teamsters and Chauffeurs Local for 15 years faces a serious challenge from Lee D. Daniels in the upcoming secret ballot for secretary treasurer. Polls open 10 am to 4 pm at 508 N Chicago St with more than 1000 members expected to vote.
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Virgil Floyd
Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union
Joliet
Lee D. Daniels
Floyd
Chicago Council 25
Union
Chicago Street
Joliet Tough Nut for Out-of-Town Advertising Schemes
Joliet merchants report a drop in fake advertising schemes as the Joliet Association of Commerce tightens reporting and AOC members cooperate. Chairman Charles Crawford cites re-routing of cons, cooperation to refund some funds, and faster notification when false schemes target local businesses.
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Joliet
Charles Crawford
Crawford
A. of C
Rockford
DeKalb
Art McCracken
E. F. Meyer
Ralph Taylor
John Orr
Association of Commerce
Woman 78 Dies After Lingering Illness at Home
Mrs Emma C Johnson 78 died yesterday at 216 S Briggs St after a long illness. Funeral at Carlson Funeral Home Saturday 2 30 p m Rev Martin L Swanson officiating. Burial Elmhurst cemetery. Survived by husband Hilmer a daughter Edna sons Gilbert and Harris Chicago a son Clarence sister Mrs Amelia Wahlberg Isle MN six grandchildren. Joliet resident 53 years member of Vasa Judge Bethlehem Lutheran church and South Side Ladies Aid.
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Emma C. Johnson
S. Briggs Street
Carlson
Youngs Avenue
Martin L. Swanson
Elmhurst Cemetery
Johnson
Hilmer
Edna
Gilbert
Harris
Chicago
Clarence
Amelia Wahlberg
Isle, Minn
Joliet
Vasa
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
South Side
Ladies Aid
Joliet to Host Second Annual Fishing Rodeo
Mayor Arthur C. Janke proclaims Joliet will hold a fishing rodeo on the DuPage river at Troy this Saturday between 1 and 4 p m. The event aims to spark youth interest in fishing with participants 15 years old or younger eligible. Forty awards will be given through the Will County Sportsman's Club and civic sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Janke
Joliet
DuPage River
Troy
Will County Sportsman's Club
Inquest Held Into Death of Judge F A Hill Joliet Attorney
An inquest into the death of Frederick A. Hill a prominent Joliet attorney and former judge was conducted by County Coroner Willard G Blood. The jury found Hill died of myocarditis with a secondary cause of fractured ribs from a fall at his home on August 14.
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Frederick A. Hill
Joliet
Willard G. Blood
Judge Hill
Bicycle collision reported by farmer with tractor
Frank Sproat of 1125 Clara Avenue reported to the sheriff yesterday that he struck an unidentified boy riding a bicycle who darted in front of his tractor on the street. The boy skidded the front wheel and rode off before contact could be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sproat
Clara Avenue
Sproat
Stolen Bicycle Reported by Martin Mudrock
Martin Mudrock of 1310 Fuller Avenue reported a black and white bicycle stolen from an alley where he left it while attending a movie. Police later took a report of a bicycle matching the description found near the government moorings.
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Martin Mudrock
Fuller Avenue
Housing Authority of Joliet processes new public housing applications
Harry Osman executive secretary of the Housing Authority of Joliet says the authority is still completing the housing unit reservations under the new public housing act. He notes a 1946 Joliet on the shelf report is not acceptable and the department must update figures with the city building department and rent bureau before finalizing forms.
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Housing Authority of
Joliet
Harry Osman
Authority
Osman
Public Housing Authority
Chicago
City Building Department
Rent Bureau
Legion band heads to Philadelphia for fourth title bid
Harwood Post No. 5 Memorial band leaves Joliet for Philadelphia to contest the national American Legion band title. Director Archie McAllister will lead a final rehearsal at the Gladstone hotel Saturday before the Sunday contest, with William E. Austin Jr. as band president and in charge of the trip.
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Harwood Post No. 5
Joliet
Philadelphia
National American Legion
Archie McAllister
Gladstone’ Hotel
McAllister
William E. Austin Jr
Will County Farm Festival Draws 500 Plus To Urbana
The tenth annual state farm and folk festival in Urbana will host 500 or more Will County farm folks today and tomorrow. Sponsored by the Will County Farm and Home bureaus Illinois Agricultural Association University of Illinois Prairie Farmer and local radio stations. Participants include Will County youngsters and various acts prepared for the crowd.
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Urbana
Will County
Will County Farm and Home Bureaus
Ilinois Agricultural Association
University of Illinois
Prairie Farmer
Husband Named Administrator in $11,000 Estate
Gustav Schager received letters of administration for the estate of his late wife Edith Schager of Frankfort after a court hearing. Judge John Cowing, acting probate authority, granted the petition following Edith Schager’s death on July 1.
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Gustav Schager
Edith
Frankfort
John Cowing
Schager
Boy Returns Found Billfold Belonging to Detroit Woman
A 9 year old boy with his mother turned in a found billfold at the sheriff's office. The billfold identified the owner as Alice Launder of Detroit Michigan who is in Joliet. The owner was notified.
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Frank Oster
Francis Oster
Corn Street
Sheriff’s Office
Ball Park
Alice
Launder
Detroit
Mich
Joliet
Democrats Lead In Jolietton Ship Election Ballot Recount
In a county court recount of 62 precincts Judge W. and Peacock presided as parties reviewed contested ballots. The unofficial tally showed Kneiser a one vote lead over Cinotti, both Democrats, while Blood and Tomastick led Republicans in other races. Forty remaining disputed ballots were noted with briefs due within seven days.
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Joliettonship
W. & Peacock
Morris
Frank R. Kneiser
Peter Cinnotti
James M. Blood
Peacock
Cinotti
Kweiser
Tax deadline set for September 1 with penalties
County treasurer Charles Lauth announced that the deadline for the second installment of 1948 real estate taxes is September 1. He noted more than 350000 dollars in installments have been collected in the past ten days and warned of a one per cent per month penalty after the deadline.
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Charles Lauth
Lauth
Man 76 Dies Suddenly in St Josephs Hospital
Michael DeBartolomeo 76 of 309 Sherman street died suddenly last night in St Josephs hospital. Body at Gerald Dames Funeral home. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Survived by wife Maria and children Rebelle Chicago Michael Jr Florida Marida San Diego Marie Los Angeles Merrick Flamini Boston Geneva Rice Welch West Virginia, 10 grandchildren, three great grandchildren.
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Michael DeBartolomeo
Sherman Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Gerald Dames
Marion Street
DeBartolomeo
Maria
Rebelle
Chicago
Michael Jr
Florida
Marida
Elton Johnson
San Diego
Marie DeBartolomeo
Los Angeles
M Merrick Flamini
Nick
Boston
Auto damage suit seeks $5000 in Wren White v Mackin
Wren M. White filed in circuit court a $5000 claim for financial loss from an automobile accident on November 3, 1948 on Gouger road near Bruce road. The complaint charges Maurice Mackin with negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren M. White
Maurice Mackin
Gouger Road
Bruce Road
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Giorge F. Folkers
Horns
F. A. Hill
Legion
the Spertatoor
the People’s Newspaper
William R. .McCabe
the Spectator
Joot A Iibas
The
Spectator
Cass Street
Winois
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