Citizens oppose city personnel code face council vote
A letter critiques the proposed personnel ordinance, arguing it concentrates power, hurts workers, and lacks efficiency. It cites budget increases in water, legal, and engineering sectors and notes opposition from organized labor and residents. It urges prudent council consideration before Wednesday’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hennessy
Daniel
Barney
Flint
Wilson
Friedrich
Bell
Abraham Lincoln
Woman seeks $10,000 in rear-end crash suit
Robbie Crudup files in Will County Circuit Court alleging injuries from a car rear-end on Route 6 near Joliet last April 5. She is represented by attorneys C. E. Anesi and Paul Brummund against Donald H. Kurbis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Will County
Robbie Crudup
Donald H. Kurbis
C. E. Anesi
Paul Brummund
Mode theater hosts Toys for Tots fundraiser and film program
The Joliet Marine Corps reserve teams with The Mode theater for a Saturday Toys for Tots drive starting 9:30 AM with a 10 AM film showing. Lost Posse stars alongside The Three Stooges cartoons, as toys from Shell stations and local sites are collected through Monday for distribution to needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mode Theater
Joliet Marine Corps Reserve
National Bank of Joliet
William Pearson Construction Company
Joyce 7-Up
Honiotes Brothers Food Market
the Eagle and Illinois Securities Company
Charles Bickford
Robert Crawford
Stooges
Shell Oil Company
U. S. Army Ordnance Ammunition Command
Joliet Arsenal
U. S. Rubber Company
9Th Automatic Weapons Battery
Marine Reserve
George A. Shepley
Marine Corps
Shepley
Salvation Army
Clinton Street
Death of 90 year old John Macier in Hobbs Avenue area
John G Macier aged 90 of 116 Hobbs avenue was found frozen to death near his home at 6 35 this morning by neighbor Miss Leatrice Miller. Coroner Willard G Blood said a heart seizure caused collapse and exposure. He left behind Lena his widow the three daughters Edna Mae Macier Chicago Mrs Stanfel 128 Hobbs avenue and Mrs George Bagg Elgin and a son Hubert Wyoming. Surviving siblings grandchildren great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Services will be at Olson Funeral home Saturday at 2 pm with Elmhurst cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Macier
Hobbs Avenue
Leatrice Miller
Willard G. Blood
Macier
William Stanfel
Blood
Olson Funeral Home
Elmhurst Cemetery
Plan Washington junior high repairs debated by board
Washington Grade school board at a meeting discussed needed improvements at Washington Junior High. Items labeled inadequate include gym locker rooms facilities home economics department school office and science rooms. Superintendent Dr John W English suggested addressing science and office issues now without delaying planned addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joliet
John W. English
School board tables Marycrest lot purchase for next session
The grade school board weighed buying 12 Marycrest area lots totaling 625 by 150 feet at 25 618 75 to extend the site for a future district school. Financing concerns prompted deferral to study unassigned funds and possible Hillcrest Pershing property sales. Board stressed the lot’s necessity but asked for more time to review financing and options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marycrest School
Louis Bertani
Hillcrest
Pershing
Paul Kauffman
William Starner
John Moore
Marycrest
Parking switch sparks Joliet protests downtown
City Manager Chester B. Lewis switched free downtown Joliet parking at Van Buren and Desplaines to a 5 cent hourly rate with a single attendant. Motorists now get a two hour limit during 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas hours while city employees and professionals had used the space all day. The Parking Commission weighs a multi level lot in the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester B. Lewis
Joliet
Lewis
van Buren
Desplaines
Back on Road Causes Minor Collision and Arrest
Robert J. Bromberek, 25, of route 2 Lemont, was jailed after backing his car onto Route 66A near Route 53, where it was struck by Walter Lewandowski of 812 Cora Street. Bromberek faces a driving in the wrong lane charge. no injuries reported.
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Robert J. Bromberek
Route 2
Lemont
Kenneth Engstrom
Engstrom
Bromberek
Walter Lewandowski
Cora Street
Missing boat reported by Mrs Clyde Anderson
Mrs Clyde Anderson of 1020 Sterling Avenue reported to the sheriff that her green day cruiser named Jalesbee The Third disappeared from its mooring at the James Smith residence dock upstream from County Line bridge. She estimated the theft occurred about November 7 or 8.
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Clyde Anderson
Sterling Avenue
Sheriff’s Police
James Smith
County Line Bridge
Friday the 13th superstition debate surfaces in media
The excerpt contrasts superstition and skepticism on Friday the 13th. Some claim the day inspires heightened caution toward mirrors ladders and black cats while authorities on witchcraft trace beliefs to historical roots. Skeptics scoff at the idea, preferring rational explanations.
Caterpillar Joliet plant to lay off 350 workers
Caterpillar Tractor announces a further workforce reduction at its Joliet plant, about 350 positions, after a prior layoff of 650. Peak employment was 4,300. about 3,300 remain. Layoff effective January 2 with holiday pay if eligible. Managers say demand will rebound and plan a company-wide construction program. Workers to receive unemployment and recall briefings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caterpillar Tractor Company
Joliet
C. N. Hathway
Hathway
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Gerald A. Smith
George D. Moyle
Andrew J. Tate
Joliet Marine Corps
USMCR
John Macier
Plan Washington School
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