Stores see brisk holiday shopping in Joliet area
Downtown stores report strong early Christmas purchasing with toy sales leading the trend. Executives from Sears, Boston store, Baskin’s and Goldblatt’s note higher or comparable sales to last year and expect continued gains through December. Post Thanksgiving activity and pre Christmas club redemptions boost foot traffic and hush of holiday bustle grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amateca
C. S. Wolfe
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Wolfe
Benjamin B. Gordon
Boston
Gordon
Baskin
Baskin’s
W. J. Brennan
Goldblatt
Defelto
Buminge Cay
Brennan
Dad
Mom
Three Cent Stamp Wins Friends, Postmaster Says
Postmaster Jo Walter Lowrey says a three cent stamp helps Christmas cards reach and influence more people. First class postage speeds processing and delivery, with forwarding or returns possible. A return address helps update address books and keeps greetings connected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Walter Lowrey Belives
Papesh Considers Township Highway Commissioner Post
Ralph J. Papesh told Spectator he plans to seek the township highway commissioner nomination at a caucus. He aims to win precinct committeemen support by promising pay raises for judges and poll clerks. Papesh previously ran for probate clerk in November and was defeated by Republican E. B. Workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Papesh
Spring Township
Spectator
Papesh
E. B. Workman
Hunte reports record high surplus earnings
County Treasurer Byron Hunte announced the highest surplus earnings for six months ending November totaling 123509.31 dollars. The surplus, derived from a percentage of taxes and other fees, is turned over to the county general fund. Floyd Krapf will be sworn in Monday as treasurer-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Hunte
County General Fund
Floyd Krapf
County Board of Supervisors
Dozes at wheel rammed parked car in city
Earl Lichtenauer 53 of 129 Wheeler avenue drifted asleep at 2 a m and struck Virginia Hartman 6 N Raynor avenue parked car on Raynor at Jefferson street. He was bumped but did not seek medical help. He was cited for failure to maintain control and ordered to appear in police court today.
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Earl Lichtenauer
Wheeler Avenue
Raynor
Jefferson Street
Lichtenauer
Virginia Hartman
N. Raynor Avenue
Sanitary District survey underway for Joliet area
The Citizens Committee for a Sanitary District launched a preliminary engineering survey to assess needs and costs for a Joliet area district including Joliet Lockport and New Lenox township. Results expected by January 1 ahead of a January 29 ballot to establish the district with a nationally known firm contributing services.
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Citizens Committee
Joliet
James Rogers
Lockport
New Lenox Township
Rogers
Altho
Consoer, Townsend and Associates
Virgil Floyd Convicted of Labor Racketeering in Illinois Case
A federal jury in Peoria found Virgil Floyd, Joliet union official and business agent of AF of L Teamsters Local 179, guilty of labor racketeering tied to a 1952 pipeline project. Sentencing will be later. Floyd released on $10 000 bond.
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Virgil Floyd
Joliet
Federal District Court
Peoria
U. S
J. Leroy Adair
Quincy
Floyd
A. F
L. Teamsters
J. L. Cox and Sons Company
Raytown
Illinois
Adair
WJOL Sold to Berwyn Buyers in FCC Review
WJOL Joliet Broadcasting in Berwyn ownership change after negotiations led by Joseph F. Novy and Jerome F. Cerny. FCC consent required with transfer approval anticipated in 30 to 45 days. station staff to remain. History notes WCLS origin and 250 watt local operation.
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WJOL
Joliet Broadcasting Company
Joseph Garvey
Joseph F. Novy
Jerome F. Cerny
Berwyn
Novy
Cerny
Wbbm-Tv
Radio
Chicago
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Willard Erwin
Charleston
W. Va
G. G. Smith
Calvin Wilson
Erwin, Smith and Wilson
Boston
WCLS
Will County
Erwin
Will County TB Christmas seal total tops sixteen thousand
The 1954 Will County Tuberculosis association seal sale raises 16391.56 80 percent stays local with the rest aiding state and national groups. TB coins placed in taverns support prevention education and rehab for 1955 plan. Robert L. Matthews chairs the drive and Christmas trees adorn seal displays on mail and packages.
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Will County
Robert L. Matthews
Will County Tuberculosis Association
Woman Fractures Ankle After Fall
Margaret Aldrich twenty seven? thirty two of 1314 Pequot Street was taken to St Josephs hospital after twisting her left ankle. X rays showed a fracture to the tibia and she remained hospitalized for treatment.
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Margaret Aldrich
Pequot Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
NY musician to conduct Harwood post band concert
William Sandberg of New York City will guest conduct the Harwood post American Legion band in a winter concert December 13 at 8 p m in the Pershing school auditorium. Sandberg, a French horn player with the New York Philharmonic and NBC Symphony under Toscanini, is ABC musical director. He led Army Transcription Record service as chief arranger. The program features unpublished manuscripts and marches by Sandberg and pieces arranged by his New York associates. William Brockman will conduct a number. Archie McAllister heads the nine time national champions. Tickets are available from band members American Legion office and Mattei Music Shop.
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William Sandberg
New York City
Harwood Post American Legion
Pershing School
Sandberg
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
NBC Symphony Orchestra
Arturo Toscanini
ABC Network
Armed Service
Army Transcription Record Service
Janke Returns to Office After AMA Congress Trip
Mayor Arthur O Janke planned to be in his office today after being away since Friday attending the 31st congress of the American Municipal Association. While in Philadelphia he attended the Army Navy game Saturday.
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Arthur O. Janke
Congress
The
American Municipal Association
Philadelphia
Coupon book scam warned in Joliet by merchants group
The Joliet Association of Commerce warns of a coupon book advertising scheme promoted by a solicitations committee. Peddlers promise free items to merchants and sell about 2000 books to residents, but past schemes end with misrepresentation and unpaid items, leaving town after collecting funds.
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Joliet
Association of Commerce
Altho
Association
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William R. McCabe
Fred P. Lollar
the Spectator Pulishing Company
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