Council Debates Randles Fire Over 35 Minute Session
Joliet council heatedly debated reinstating Leonard Randles the discharged city building inspector. Councilman William H. Wilson urged reinstatement after a Will County Contractors Association request. Mayor Hennessy called for a public hearing while Randles admitted circulating petitions during work hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Wilson
Leonard O. Randles
Wilson
Will County
Randles
James P. Hennessy
Jefferson St
Stone City
Joliet
Maurice Berlinsky
Jack Rohlf
Rohlf
Mayor Hennessy
Hennessy
James W. Bartle
Maurice Berlineks
Ihe
Rohif
Chester B. Lewis
Berlinsky
Classes Planned for CP Victims in Will County
United Cerebral Palsy will run an experimental program aiding CP students who cannot attend public schools. Ron Orloff announced the plan to the school board. a Rehn School room was approved for use. Final plans hinge on state education office approval for partial reimbursement.
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United Cerebral Palsy Organization
Will County
Ron Orloff
Rehn School
Charles Lawrence
State Office of Public Instruction
Five promotions at Joliet works American Steel and Wire Division
William Rath announces five promotions in Joliet works accounting department. Thomas Wright becomes assistant chief accountant cost analysis succeeding Dean Goldnetz. New appointees include Ludvick Torkar supervisor mill accounting, William Alderson assistant supervisor material accounting, Clarian Gornowich senior analyst cost planning, and Arthur Boat semi senior cost analyst. Wright, a 1947 hire, and others bring long tenure and university backgrounds to their posts.
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Joliet Works
American Steel and Wire Division
William Rath
United States Steel
Thomas Wright
Dean Goldnetz
Cleveland
Ludvick Torkar
William Alderson
University of Winds
Air Force
Miriam
Oneida
Torkar
Joliet
University of Ulmde
Agri Court
Helen Alderson
Waverly, Ill
Marmion
Joyce
Gornowich
American Steel and Wire
Waukegan Works
University of North Dakota
Dellmar
Carol
Jane
Boat
Waukegan’ Works
University of Iowa
Ash
Frankfort
McGann Helps Irish Beat Northwestern in Overtime
Notre Dame defeated Northwestern 93-88 in overtime at McGraw Hall Evanston. Don McGann junior senior guard contributed four points including a late free throw and a crucial tip-in by John Tully sealed the win for the Irish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don “Stretch
McGann
Notre Dame
Northwestern
McGraw Hall
Evanston
Joliet
Leff
John Tully
Wildcats
Park board to discuss airport vacancy Monday
Joliet Park board members will meet next Monday night at Joliet airport to discuss the proposed Joliet Airport Authority and a possible replacement for Dr. Lawrence J. Furlong who resigned this week. Aubrey A. Wills said no names have been tossed in the hopper and the board will appoint someone to complete Furlong’s term. Potential candidate Vance Cummins, former member, has resigned from prior posts. Anthony J. Plese Sr. plans to submit a letter of application after receiving almost 6,000 votes in a prior park board race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Park
Joliet
Joliet Airport Authority
Lawrence J. Furlong
Aubrey A. Wills
J. Furlong
Vance Cummins
Cummins
Joliet-Will County Community Chest
Will County Manufacturers Association
Joliet Federal Savings & Trust Co
Anthony J. Plese Sr
Haldemann
Park Board
Plese
Schools to add phones for safety in Joliet district
Joliet public schools will add a trunk line to five existing lines and install 25 dials on phones plus a night grouping system to cover up to five phones per location. Roy H. Doll says the upgrades follow safety studies for fire precautions with an estimated yearly cost of 543 dollars. Public pay phones in larger schools already provide outside contact when no one is on duty at the admin building switchboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Public
Roy H. Doll
Caterpillar Joliet plant kicks in-plant drive kickoff
Caterpillar's Joliet plant begins the in plant Community Chest campaign delayed by a severe staff shortage. The drive runs through December 15. Shown are Reneta Schaffer Charlotte Whitman and Lois Nickel posed with the flagpole flag during the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caterpillar
Joliet
Set Renelta Schaffer
Charlotte Whitman
Lois Nickel
Veterans apply for Joliet bonus for Korean vets
Illinois Veterans' Commission office in Joliet processes bonuses for Korean War veterans and families. Living veterans receive 100 dollars and families of deceased veterans receive 1000 dollars. Will County reports 881 living and 109 deceased veterans with 900 bonus applications in November and December. Office hours are 8:30 to 5 daily Monday through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
Arthur H. Biederman
Will
Biederman
Will County
Joliet Building
Vacation of alley delayed by council
The city council voted to not vacate an alley east of Reed Street between John and Richmond Streets. City Manager Jack Rohlf said a survey showed eight property owners favored the vacation, five opposed, and three were unconcerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rohlf
Reed St
John and
Richmond Sts
Rohlf
Vandalism Reported Across Area Injures Windows
Mrs. Edith Powley operator of Lenny's tavern at 201 S Joliet reports a rock shattered the front window during the night. No one was in the area when police arrived. Angelin Sebbin of 518 Schribner says a wine bottle was thrown at her car parked at Clay and Indiana Streets, back window shattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Powley
Lenny’s
S. Joliet
Angelin Sebbin
Schribner
Clay and
Indiana Sts
City Hall Extends Tag Sale With Holiday Hours
City Treasurer Edward Salesnik will sell city vehicle tags on Thursday December 31 until 5 p m. All city employees except emergency crews receive a four day holiday starting at noon December 31. Tags cost 3 before year end and 3 50 until May 1. After May 1 a 10 penalty applies under a council amended ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Salesnik
CP Fund Drive Date Moved for UCP Will County
United Cerebral Palsy workers shift fund drive to Sunday January 17 from January 19 per Ron Orloff UCP president Will County. He says the earlier date allows women volunteers to canvass in daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Cerebral Palsy Workers
Ron Orloff
UCP
Will County
Orloff
Spectator notices and classifieds round up
Late news items from pages 54 and 55 noted in this Joliet Spectator issue dated December 10 1959. Includes notices presented for second class mail distribution and subscription details with rates and delivery options.
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John & Barney
Randiex
Bandles
Pboblf
Barney
the Spectator
the People’s Newspaper
William R. McCabe
The
Spectator Publishing
Illinois
Spectator
Cass Street
Illinois Telephone
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