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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
2
Joliet police report ongoing results from an August traffic enforcement drive. Sgt. Joseph Trizna notes 91 moving violations so far this month and forecasts a final tally near 100. He says the effort has not yet reduced violations as hoped and that drivers continue speeding.
Officials note that hot weather lowers alertness and increases risk as drivers face red lights and stop signs. Two traffic deaths had occurred earlier, but recent weeks added Morris resident Russell D. Pine and Joliet pedestrian Joseph Fat Janski to the toll, with injuries expected to rise this month.
Seven children aged 7 to 10 on Joliet's West Side organized a drive to aid a former local school teacher with hospital bills after she fractured both hips. They collected newspapers, raffled two cakes, and sold taffy apples, raising 27.80. Participants included Jervis Dames Judith Donick Susan Mattei Peggy Farrel Bobbie Bourg Leo Bourg and Jimmy Mitchell from near West Pines hotel.
Three more offenders were booked for moving violations, bringing the monthly total to 91. Martin W Hoffmanson of 415 Grove Street was fined 7.25 by Police Magistrate Thomas K Sprague for speeding 45 mph on Ruby Street between Kelly and Nicholson. David Leach of Chevy Hill was fined 7.25 for 46 mph on Fourth Avenue between Sherman and South Chicago. Frank Y Nichols, arrested for running a red light at Jefferson and Herkimer Streets, paid 3.75.
Trizna cites careless driving as the main cause of crashes, with pedestrians involved in some cases. He notes offenders offer flimsy excuses when arrested and cites complaints about speed limit signs. Traffic division asserts 25 mph is the statewide metropolitan limit.
Adlai E. Stevenson, Democratic candidate for governor, will headline the Will County picnic at Oak Grove near Joliet on Sunday September 12. U S Senator Paul H Douglas and Secretary of State candidate Edward J Barrett are among attendees, with county officials John Irving Pearce Joseph Noel Packey Webb George Wetterhahn Jr and Thomas Cosgrove on the program.
A female German pointer belonging to Mayor Arthur Janke vanished from kennels on Oakview Avenue. The dog stands about 30 inches tall and is nine months old, with officials seeking its safe return.
A boy believed to be named Sonny was found wandering along Bruce road in Lockport township. James Ferris and deputies took him to Vincent Shreiner’s home as authorities search for his parents. Call the sheriff if you have information.
Sister M Aurelia Gerhart 78 a Franciscan sister died at St Josephs hospital after a three week illness Born in Germany she came to the U S June 22 1892 Her 56 years in religious life were spent at St Marys hospital LaSalle St Josephs Ellgin and St Vincents Freeport She had been at the mother house since March 1946 Funeral from St Josephs chapel Saturday at 10 burial in St Johns cemetery
At 10 35 PM the fire department fought a blaze in the American Steel and Wire Collins street entrance number two rod mill. Officials say a cobble caused the oil line to break, igniting the heated rod. damage was slight and no one was injured.
Sheriff's deputies investigated a 1936 Chevrolet Tudor found on Maple Crest road after three days. The vehicle showed the doors torn, interior ransacked, and appeared stolen following the rollover accident.
Commissioner William E. Meade stated Joliet has no sanctioned gambling. He noted a standing no gambling order and that the city detective handles licenses and enforcement. Acting Chief Boe and Detective Kwasnieski confirmed no evidence of a ticker machine at 13 FE Cass. Meade pledged to keep Joliet clean and arrest gambling, if found, immediately.
Dr Gregory M Carey of the city health department reports 11 bitten by rabid or in danger have received protective shots and show no signs of disease. Joliet residents number ten, all bitten by the same dog, while one man was bitten in Lockport. City dog warden Frank R Grein reports eight stray dogs picked up daily as quarantine and vaccination efforts expand. 1750 dogs have been inoculated, a record. Officials urge owners to keep pets tied during quarantine, which may lift around Oct 1 if no new cases emerge.
Sweltering conditions grip the county for a fifth straight day with temperatures near 95 degrees and high humidity. Farmers welcome heat for corn growth while rain remains absent. Meanwhile 175 boys head to a Cubs game in Chicago and staffers plan routine absences as officials cite government red tape delaying fan relief.
City authorities announced more than five hundred lots have had weeds cut in the last six weeks. Some weeds are not tied to hay fever but all must be cut by owners under a city ordinance. When complaints arise, the ordinance is shown to the lot owner and owners must clear the weeds, especially those named in the ordinance.
On Labor Day September 6 Joliet hosts 1948 endorsement candidates. Paul H. Douglas U S Senator and G M Wells Democratic candidate for Congress will march and speak at a city courthouse yard platform. AFL CIO unions to join parade marking historic cross union cooperation.
Antone Purnsek a Joliet resident for 46 years died at his home 2310 Cora street aged 80. Removal to Racki and Gregorich funeral home. Friends may call after 7 tomorrow evening. Funeral Saturday at 7:30 a.m. to St Marys Croatian Church at 8. Interment in St Marys Cemetery. Born Nazareth Yugoslavia in 1868.
City police and fire department baseball teams meet at Powers Field on Chicago Street at 8:45 PM. Proceeds from the annual game go to the free milk fund, following last year’s Fire Department victory.
Mrs. Lillian M. Braatz age 80 died last night at the home of Mrs. Charles Drout on Iowa avenue. Mourners entrusted to Blood and Grant Funeral Home. Services Saturday at 2 PM with Rev. A P Johnson officiating. Burial in Brown Cemetery. Survived by granddaughter Arletta Drout and brother William V Wise plus nieces and nephews.
County Treasurer Charles Lauth reports more taxpayers paying early to avoid the one percent penalty for tardiness on the second tax installment. He urges any remaining delinquents to settle before the deadline.
The Spectator offices are located at 107 118 West Wall Street Joliet Illinois with an accompanying telephone contact.
Fragmentary note describes a night deputation on a bus with no proof of payment and a $100 advance to cover further payment. No clear names or locations are confirmed.
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