Faulty wiring blamed for dormitory fire near Joliet
A fire in the men’s main dormitory at Lewis College of Science and Nahtser on route 66 A five miles north of Joliet caused extensive damage to twelve rooms and gutted eight. Chief William Clark led the Lockport fire crew using 21 men and two pumpers to battle the blaze until 12:30 a.m. Overloaded wiring from an added third floor is suspected. Students displaced to another dormitory and evacuated in orderly fashion.
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Lewis College of Science
Nahtser
Joliet
William Clark
Lockport
Clark
300-Voice Choir to Sing Thursday at Courthouse
The 300-voice JTHS A capella choir under Paul Lester will perform Christmas carols next Thursday at 7 PM on the east side of Joliet courthouse. Superintendent John Clemens Jr. says the hour long program includes old and new songs and may be weather dependent. A portion will be broadcast on WJOL.
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Jths A Capella
Paul Lester
John Clemens Jr
Recreation Department
Joliet Park District
WJOL
Vandalism damages Chevrolet coupe on Oneida street
Vandals damaged a Chevrolet coupe owned by W. H. Nieland at 1305 Oneida Street last night. The vehicle, parked near a loop bowling alley, had a large hole torn in the roof and theft included hub caps and the gasoline-tank cap.
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W. H. Nieland
Oneida Street
Auto thefts continue as items vanish in city
Auto thefts persisted with two fender skirts reported missing from Elmer Saxon at 319 N Bluff. His car was parked on Indiana avenue. In a separate case Walter Nedle of 718 Garnsey avenue reported his Chevrolet stolen from a space at Collins and Columbia streets.
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Auto Thelves
Petty Thelves
Elmer Saxon
Bluff Street
Indiana Avenue
Walter Nedle
Garnsey Avenue
Chevrolet
Collins
Columbia Streets
Joliet Weather Forecast Sees Cold Week Ahead
Joliet Weather Bureau expects continuing cold with a low of 4 tonight and a high of 22 Friday. Snow and slightly warmer conditions are forecast for Saturday as clouds increase.
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Joliet Weather Bureau
Lost billfold of Leon C. Witherspoon
Leon C. Witherspoon of 211 Third Avenue reports a billfold lost yesterday containing papers of value. The finder is asked to call 2 2414.
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Leon C. Witherspoon
Third Avenue
Unemployment in Joliet Area Reaches Postwar Low
The Joliet area sees its lowest unemployment since World War II as industrial firms boost hiring in two months ending Nov 15. Most new jobs go to residents of nearby cities and states, with gains in earth moving equipment and ordnance firms.
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Owees E Wessel
Joliet
Boyd
One runs red light two arrested in collision
A collision at Jackson and Chicago streets last night followed a driver running a red light. Two people were taken into custody, Larry Stankey and Harold Flowers. Stankey was charged with running the light. Both were released by Captain Metzger to appear in Judge Martin Jackson's court.
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Jackson
Chicago
Larry Stankey
Elwood Street
Harold Flowers
N. Broadway
Stankey
Metzger
Martin Jackson
Local couple to perform on Morris B. Sachs Amateur Hour
Miss Jane Anderson of 504 Elmwood Street and James Jaskowiak of 613 N William Street will sing a vocal duet on Sundays Morris B Sachs Amateur Hour airing on radio and television at 1230 PM They have won district and state contests and lead Joliet Township High School operettas with numerous local appearances.
Typewriter Stolen From Alexander Lumber Office
A L. C. Smith typewriter valued at 70 dollars was taken from the Alexander Lumber company offices on Allen and Water streets. An unlocked rear door is believed to have allowed entry. The theft was reported by L. E. Coyne of 1017 John Street.
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L. C. Smith
Alexander Lumber Company
Allen and Water Streets
L. E. Coyne
John Street
Joliet Association of Commerce to elect nine board members
Seventeen candidates seek the nine seats on the Joliet Association of Commerce board in an election before next Wednesday. Paul Hawk chair of the nominating committee announced six three year terms, two two year terms, and one one year term with ballots sent to members to vote for six three year candidates, two two year candidates, and one one year candidate.
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Nine Sea
Joliet Association of Commerce
Paul Hawk
Daniel Albrecht
Robert K. Anderson
Vance Cummins
Donald F. Davis
John Wabur
W. J. McCoach
Paul O. McKeown
Ralph Morgan
S. L. Reinschreiber
Ce, Robinson
Richard R. Snow
David Balch
Joseph Garvey
James D. Rogers
George H. Woodruff
Thomas Crowther
Henry Sehring
E. D. Collins
Morris Palmer
Thomas Wagner
H. Www
Carwright
John Weber
T. A. Manglesdorf
Lambur
Davis
Albrecht
Association
Sues for accounting of joint property
Mrs. Marian Muentnich Kayfish of Lockport files in the circuit court for an accounting over a two apartment building and five garages on North Broadway. She and her brother Julius Muentnich Jr. are tenants in common and she seeks $700 and an accounting of incomes from the property. Attorneys Henry Hammel and James M. Bartley represent her.
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Marian Muentnich Kayfish
Lockport Township
Julius Muentnich Jr
N. Broadway
North Broadway
Muentnich
Kayfish
Henry Hammel
James M. Bartley
Joliet Township High School honors 25 in National Honor Society
Twenty five Joliet Township High School seniors were elected by the faculty to join the Keystone and Torch chapter of the National Honor Society. Selections reflect scholarship character leadership and service to the school. Names include James Barry Essie Bates Doris Bauch Mary Ann Belin Beverly Bunting Carolyn Carlson Mervyn Dan Sally Davis Charles Dillon Larry Flink Carolyn Glasgow Kay Gottlieb Linda Isaacson Norman Lathrop Albert Longnecker Joyce Neighbors Edward O'Donnell Don C Pearson Lois Segerberg Evonne Seron Lola Mae Stanerson Bob Townsend Barbara Try Valeria Wilmette Nancy Wirth.
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Joliet Township High School
Keystone
Torch
James Barry
Essie Bates
Doris Bauch
Mary Ann Belin
Beverly Bunting
Carolyn Carlson
Mervyn Dan
Sally Davis
Charles Dillon
Larry Flink
Carolyn Glasgow
Kay Got
Yule Party With Santa at Eastern Star Potluck
Santa Claus will attend a Christmas supper hosted by the Sarah D. Moon chapter Order of Eastern Star on Saturday night at 6 o'clock. The event is a community pot luck with festive plans and family activities.
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Santa Claus
Sarah D. Moon
Order of Eastern Star
Burial for Capt Edward R Duncan in Joliet area Saturday
The body of Capt Edward R Duncan 32 formerly of 501 N Prairie Ave who was killed in Korea Sept 3 1950 will arrive at Sonntag Funeral Home Joliet tonight at 9 20 PM. Survived by widow Margaret two sons Edward Jr Thomas a daughter Jane parents Mr and Mrs Alexander Duncan a brother Robert Duncan of Pass Christian Mississippi and a sister Mrs William Hadjuk of Chicago. Funeral services Saturday at 1 PM under Joliet Township High School ROT C with Chicago ROT C and Sinois Military District officiating and burial on the American Legion lot in Elmhurst Cemetery.
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Edward R. Duncan
N. Prairie Avenue
Korea
Sonntag Funeral Home
Herkimer Street
Tomor
Duncan
Margaret Duncan
Edward Jr
Thomas
Jane
Alexander Duncan
Robert Duncan
Pass Christian
William Hadjuk
Chicago
Joliet Township
Sinois Military District
Arthur W. Hoffman
American Legion
Elmhurst Cemetery
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Scott Street
Mann Toe
Joliet- Braidwood
FHA
Congress
E. R. Duncan
Puany
Texas Company
Petroleum Administration For Defense
Texas Oil Company
Spectator
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