Joliet Elks Move Back Home to Joliet Show Place
Joliet Elks begin moving today from the first floor to the third and fourth floors of the Elks building at Clinton and Scott streets. The club aims to reopen on the third floor with a cocktail lounge and dining room after years of financial trouble and recovery. Former members and officers through the years are recalled, and Exalted Ruler Arthur Jensen leads hopes for Joliet’s strongest state Elks club.
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Bob Quin
Joliet
the Elks
Joe Green
George Bailey
Bob Gray
Blackie Reeves
Elks
Chicago
Charles Achenbach
Ned Allen
Bert Banzer
Bill Stone
Jimmie Bardell
John Mack
William A. Burden
Fred Stoos
Charles Mack
Arthur Jensen
Joliet Club
Joliet Elks
Ridgewood Seeks Path to Join Joliet or Remain Unincorporated
Ridgewood residents who annexed property east of Silver Cross hospital to Joliet last year plan to decide Wednesday whether to remain part of Joliet or revert to unincorporated status. The 47 property owners say sewer and water services were promised within their $11,09 fund, but Mayor Janke says extending facilities would cost about $21,000 and Joliet cannot provide funds. The group meets to determine next steps as tensions rise over service commitments.
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Ridgewood
Silver Cross Hospital
Joliet
Arthur Janke
Janke
Leonard Bosman Pays Fine for Speeding and Careless Driving
Leonard Bosman of 213 Adella Avenue paid a fine in police court this morning after being charged with speeding having no truck license and careless driving.
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Leonard Bosman
Adella Avenue
YMCA to Host Four-Man Volleyball Tournament Saturday
A four-man team volleyball tournament for all YMCA members will be held Saturday at noon. Teams are urged to inter teams with Dee Rowe.
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YMCA
Dee Rowe
Birthday cheers for Spectator writer John T. Clyne
Staff writer John T. Clyne nears his 89th birthday drawing attention from friends and hundreds of citizens who celebrate annually. He notes he welcomes the occasion and plans a dinner and visitors, calling it a happy birthday event.
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John T. Clyne
the Spectator
Clyne
Mr. Clyne
Robber Follows Man From Tavern Robs Him at Gunpoint
Irwin Quin of 103 W Jefferson street reported to police that after meeting a man at a loop tavern the suspect trailed him to his room and robbed him of 110 dollars using a revolver to threaten him.
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Irwin Quin
Jefferson Street
Quin
Police inspection of district five on Route 66 A
The regular monthly inspection of state police district five on Route 66 A was conducted today. Capt. H W Noss of Springfield led the inspection and Lt. H C Fewell remains commanding officer of district five.
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H. W. Noss
Springfield
H. C. Fewell
Mandamus rezoning hearing for Kenmoor Park in Joliet resumes
The Kenmoor Park case before Judge C. D. Henry in Will County Circuit Court restarts Monday at 10 AM. Ford June trustee seeks rezoning on Horseshoe drive and a building permit as Joliet’s zoning board previously denied the request twice. Joliet city and building inspector defendants are represented by Dunn and Wright with witnesses set to testify.
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Kenmoor Park
Horseshoe Drive
C. D. Henry
Will County
Henry
Ford June
Merchant policeman assaulted in Ottawa street alley
A. J. Schliesser, a merchant policeman at 159 E. Cass Street, was attacked last night in an alley behind the Western United Gas building on Ottawa Street. He was checking doors when two young men asked his purpose and jumped him, cutting him about the head and body.
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A. J. Schliesser
E. Cass Street
United Gas
Ottawa Street
Schliesser
Estate of Martin Zagar Valued at 30000 in Probate Filing
Proceedings to administer the estate of Martin Zagar were filed in probate court yesterday by Attorney Ludwig Kuhar. The estate, a Rockdale resident for years, totals 30000 with real estate worth 25000 and personal property 5000. Zagar, who died a few weeks ago, was once a member of the Will County board of supervisors. Two daughters and four sons will share the estate.
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Martin Zagar
Ludwig Kuhar
Zagar
Rockdale
Will County Board of Supervisors
Local driver fined for failing to stop at two streets
Joseph Jagodnik of 1025 Moon Avenue was fined in police court after failing to stop at Washington and Ottawa streets yesterday per stop regulations. The violation nearly caused an accident and led to his arrest.
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Joseph Jagodnik
Moon Avenue
Washington
Ottawa
Arrest of 17 year old Paul Ayers on roof of Sanders building
Chief Overbey voiced concern that a drunk 17 year old can commit strange acts and commit crimes. Ayers was found walking on the Sanders building roof and held for investigation as police seek the liquor source supplying him. The chief urged citizens to report violations and reform liquor dispensers to protect the youth.
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Overbey
Paul Ayers
E. van Buren Street
Sanders
E. Jefferson Street
Paul
Ayers
Chicago Street
Chief Overbey
Mr. Overbey
Widows 65 and Older May Get Monthly Benefits
The Joliet Social Security office says widows over 65 whose husbands died after 1939 and were fully insured may receive lifetime monthly benefits if they file claims. Many widows are unaware they start at 65 and may have moved, delaying payments. contact the nearest SSA office for correct information.
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G. A. McCollum
Joliet
Chicago Street
Social Security Administration
Landlady Throws Away Bonds in Cleansing Incident
Herbert Ruhland of 307 Western avenue lost 470 dollars in U S Savings bonds after his landlady unknowingly discarded a box containing the bonds while cleaning his room. He searched the debris but did not find the missing box.
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Herbert Ruhland
Western Avenue
U. S
Ruhland
Vote Saturday to keep Joliet schools open
Joliet voters go to the polls Saturday to decide an election raising the school tax rate from 75 to 80 cents per 100 assessed value. Polls run 7 am to 6 pm at Cunningham Farragut Sheridan on the west side and A O Marshall Culbertson Washington F E Marsh on the east. School officials say the increase is essential to avoid cutting programs or closing schools due to the Butler bill constraints.
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Joliet
Cunningham, Farragut
Sheridan
A. O. Marshall
Culbertson
Washington
F. E. Marsh
Gayle N. Hufford
Floyd Olson
Illinois
Two Sign Painters Escaped Injury In Building Crash
Two Marso Sign Company workers Harold Michael and Harry Dank were pulled from a sign they worked on at the Goodrich building and dropped to the sidewalk when a cable supporting Christmas decorations failed. Brick coping and other parts of the structure were damaged, ladders were broken, and damage to the Goodrich building is estimated in the several hundred dollars.
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Marso Sign Company
Goodrich
Cass and Arch Court
Tom Reed & Son Company
Marso
Harold Michael
Harry Dank
Reed Firm
Pontiac Motor Company
Forest board to close 1946 fiscal year business
Will County forest preserve board meets December 19 at 10 a m in the assembly room third floor courthouse to conclude business for the 1946 fiscal year.
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Will County Forest Preserve Board
Court House
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Old Home
Carmack
The
Christian Science Monitor
Ford
Lagar
Forest Board
the Supertator
the People’s Newspaper
William R. McCabe
Spectator Publishing
Jo- Ent Illinois
Cass Street
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