Joliet Moves Toward Aldermanic Government Reform
Joliet presses toward a return to aldermanic government as citizens demand change. A Chicago law firm labels West Park water and sewer plans as worthless, while tax delinquencies cloud over 100 properties. May or Janke and four commissioners face public distrust amid ongoing city hall concerns.
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Joliet
Janice
Juliet
Chicago
West Park
Janke
Springfield
Joe Whalen
New Lenox Firm Plans Housing Development in Lockport
William A. Drake and son Robert W. Drake of New Lenox plan a lumber and hardware firm on a 56 acre site northeast of Lockport. They will build homes on First street to boost housing and later develop the entire tract. The land abuts Route 7 and was bought from Emil Wise.
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Lockport
William A. Drake
New Lenox
Robert W
First Street
Ninth
The
Drakes
Emil Wise
Mehok Divorce Case Filed Over Cruelty in Hammond
Juliet Mehok filed for divorce from Julius Mehok citing cruelty. They were married in Hammond Indiana two years ago. A child is involved and Juliet seeks custody and alimony.
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Louis Mehok
Juliet
Julius Mehok
Hammond
Ind
GOP Leaders Choose Primary Slate for County Race
Will County Republican leaders at a courthouse meeting under A F Schupp voted to adopt a primary slate and back candidates with payroll support. They mailed 1300 ballots, 650 returned, most opposed the slate, hinting at a substantial war chest for the campaign and indicating the slate’s quick selection with Schupp’s backing.
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Will County
Court House
A. F. Schupp
Schupp
Long Dusk Evening Approaches Winter Solstice Reflections
The piece paints a northern landscape in frost and twilight as winter nears. It contrasts long dusks with frosty hills and creeping ice, noting quiet wildlife, distant owl calls, and the season turning toward Nativity reflections and star watching.
Shoppers warned as purse steals rise during Christmas season
Chief of Police E. Overbey warned shoppers to watch purses and bundles as Christmas shopping begins. Police and sheriff's office received reports of lost or stolen wallets, including Helen Mizicko's $15 purse and another purse containing $8. Merchants report unreported losses by customers.
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E. Overbey
Helen Mizicko
Landau Avenue
Copley poised to take air control in Joliet radio
Joliet observers expect Ira Copley to gain dominance over WJOL and possibly the FM license after a complex sale that would shift power from Albert Felman and R. L. Bowles to the Herald-News owner. Washington frictions loom over ownership strings and perpetuity claims.
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Bob Quin
WJOL
WCLS
Albert J. Felman
Will County
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
R. L. Bowles
U. S. Rubber
duPonts
Joliet
Felman
Ira C. Copley
Herald-News
Lawrence Crowley
Federal Communications ' Commission
Colonel Copley
Herald- News
al Berman
Mr. Copley
al Felman
America
Copley
Bowles
Crowley
Christian Century Magazine
Christian Century
God
Postoffice Extends Hours for Christmas Mail Rush
Postmaster J Walter Lowrey announces extra hours as the local postoffice stays open Saturday afternoon until 5 30 and Sunday 9 to 5 to handle Christmas cards and packages. A reminder urges mailing out of town cards by December 15 and notes first class mail will receive priority handling.
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J. Walter Lowrey
Boarding house brawl ends in arrests on Ward and Collins
Police arrested Louis Edwards and William Johnson after a fight at the Omaha boarding house managed by Edward Sheehan on Ward and Collins streets. The melee disturbed other roomers and left Johnson with facial injuries.
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Edward Sheehan
Omaha
Ward and
Collins Streets
Round House
Louis Edwards
William Johnson
Johnson
Boe Seeks Leave to Run for Sheriff in Republican Primary
Fire and Police Board weighs Captain E Boe's request for a leave of absence to pursue a sheriff candidacy. He argued the procedure is fair and not a civil service violation. board heard him Monday night at city hall.
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Fire and Police Board
E. Boe
Captain Boe
Roe
Man Breaks Door Then Returns to Patch Up Dispute
A man who damaged the Joliet Wine and Liquor store door at 601 Collins Street last night was arrested. This morning he reached an agreement with the owners to make peace over the offense against property rights.
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Joliet Wine & Liquor Store
Collins Street
First Snow Delays Route 66 Traffic Across Will County
The first snow of the season brings up to three inches in Will county. Drivers face slippery pavements as a Decatur trucking company tractor collided with a car near routes 6 and 66. Route 66 traffic halted for hours while maintenance crews cleared plowable snow. Joliet motorists rush to work as another truck blocks Western Avenue near Cass Street. police assist to free the vehicle. Further snow expected.
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Will County
Decatur Trucking Company
Walter Miner
Joliet
Western Avenue
Cass Street Waterway
City Street Department
Two Joliet Medics Recovering at Boston Hospital
Two Joliet doctors, Dr. Raymond Kennedy and Dr. Robert W. Lennon, are recuperating after operations at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. Both are well known and in adjoining rooms, with Kennedy expected to return in January after army service and Lennon expected to return soon.
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New England Baptist Hospital
Boston
Raymond Kennedy
Lahey Hospital
Robert W. Lennon
Joliet
Lennon
Mystery Abandoned Car Stirs Police Probe
A Chevrolet with Indiana plates was deserted near Jackson street by five men who fled as a Santa Fe freight headed southbound. Police seized the car and sought arrest warrants as railroad officials were alerted and calls went out to Indiana cities for information.
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Jackson Street
Santa Fe
Indiana
Streator
Strikes Girl In Chicago Incident Arrest Made
Joe Walczak of 606 Chase Avenue was arrested early today after allegedly striking Mary Lou Fry of 514 North Broadway near the Fannie May store in Chicago. Fry was removed to a nearby restaurant for care. Walczak appeared intoxicated at the time of arrest.
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Joe Walczak
Chase Avenue
Mary Lou Fry
N. Broadway
Fannie May
Chicago
Walczak
Burglary Report At 901 E Cass Street
The Kramer residence at 901 East Cass Street was burglarized during the night. The owner reported the break‑in to the sheriff’s office this morning. The loot was described as small.
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Cass Street
Sheriff’s Office
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New Lenox Firm
GOP
Overbey
Boe
Chance
Route 66
Strikes Girl
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