Critics Warn Joliet Officials Over Licenses and Zoning
A column accuses Mayor Janke and Walter Herschbach of meddling with state liquor laws to aid clubs, urging firm enforcement and calling for zoning reform. It urges action by Joliet officials and the Joliet Association of Commerce to address housing needs and curb political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janke
Walter Herschbach
Herschbach
Joliet Association of Commerce
Joliet
Housing Board
Will county GOP seeks to remove Dorothy June from women’s division
Joliet and Will county Republican leaders face pressure over Dorothy Dibell June a key female figure amid a campaign dispute. Reports say she refused a suggested departure as chairman of the women’s division after ousting a police chief and stirring internal party tensions. Local leaders warn the issue could affect candidates in the upcoming election.
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Dorothy Dibell
Joliet Gop
Dorothy Dibell June
June
Springfield
Will County
Ernest FE. Overbey
Police
Joliet
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Illinois
Green
Peoria
Post-Dispatch
Raymond Smith
C. H. Peterson
James Barr
Gas station owner arrested for unlawful beer sale near Custer Park
John Bushe operator of a gas station about one mile south of Custer Park was arrested by sheriff's deputies around 11 pm on charges of selling beer without a license. He was fined $200 plus costs by a justice of the peace and remitted $100 of the fine pending further observation of the accused. he was released after payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bushe
Custer Park
Joliet
Sheriff's
Bushe
School Days Begin as County Prepares for New Year
County schools near opening as 800 teachers prepare for the forthcoming semesters. Superintendent Louis F. Bottino notes a few rural vacancies and resignations at Monee and Elwood grade schools. Emergency-certified instructors fill gaps while Joliet Township High and Joliet grade schools start first, with Catholic schools following in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Bottino
Monee
Elwood
Joliet Township
Joliet
St. Francis Academy
Providence High School
Joliet Catholic High School
St. Francis College
Bray seeks 15000 dollars in damages from Scheidt
Frank J. Bray of Louis Joliet files in circuit court a suit against Edward Scheidt alleging reckless driving caused a January 17 accident on Jefferson and Scott streets. Bray, crossing with caution, says he suffered serious injuries requiring extensive medical care and seeks 15000 dollars for medical costs and loss.
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Frank J. Bray
Louis Joliet Hotel
Edward Scheidt
Scheidt
Bray
Jefferson Street
Scott Street
William Maher in Critical Condition at St. Josephs Hospital
William Maher 513 N Prairie Avenue is in critical condition at St. Josephs hospital with a heart condition. Attending physician Dr Wayne S McSweeney reports he was brought to the hospital on Sunday where he serves as assistant chief clerk at the E J and E railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Maher
N. Prairie Avenue
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Wayne S. McSweeney
Maher
E. J. and
E. Railroad
Teachers to Meet on Sept 1 at Washington School
A meeting of all teachers and principals from one to four teacher school systems will convene at the Washington school auditorium Richards street and Second avenue at 9 a m Wednesday Sept 1. County Superintendent Louis F Bottino announced today.
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Washington School
Richards Street
Second Avenue
Louis F. Bottino
Johnston to speak at textile chemists convention in Augusta
To speak Lee G Johnston of 211 Wilson Avenue will be one of the speakers at the annual convention of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists in Augusta Georgia October 21 to 23. The association includes representatives from textile manufacturing dyeing and finishing companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee G. Johnston
Wilson Avenue
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
Augusta
New Atlantic and Pacific Tea to Build New Market in Joliet
The Branigar organization of Chicago plans a modern Atlantic and Pacific Tea store on the northwest corner of Cass street and Casseday avenue Joliet property owned by Miss Maude Seaver. Zoning approval for mercantile use was granted. Other deals include Dr Bert G Wilcox selling a Wilcox Street building to Walter Augustson and Ernest L Peterson selling his North Raynor residence to Charles Ouimet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Branigar Organization
S. la Salle Street
Chicago
Cass Street
Casseday Avenue
Zoning Board of
Glen Ellyn
Augustson
Public Service Company
Ernest L. Peterson
N. Raynor Avenue
Charles H. Ouimet
Colburn Avenue
Thomas FE. Rodenbeck
Oliver Realty Company
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Eer
William R. McCabe
Odenthal
Water and Sewer Utility Committee
Dorothy
John Baird
Bloomington
S. Water Street
Chicago Street
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