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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
2
Detectives report two burglaries at local businesses on Merths Avenues and a fourth Street site. Entry appears forced with valuables stolen. investigators seek witnesses and identify suspects. Bank notes and poker items reportedly seized during the break in investigation.
Debates over reopening Blaze Street to traffic persist after a conference with district engineer from Elgin and city officials. A further meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to discuss plans and next steps.
Convicts have repaired about 9 000 toys over the past weeks at the city facility under Miss Nellie Gibbons and Brisee Nellie Gibbons supervising, with 3 9600 toys to be distributed to children on Christmas Eve. Women clubs and civic groups support the program as part of Rotary efforts.
County Treasurer James C. Bell announced he will begin paying election clerks and judges on Saturday. The total cost for election personnel is about $26,000, a sum expected to boost local merchants through payroll spending.
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