Help Richard This Christmas Joliet Readers Urged
A letter from a Joliet reader asks the community to donate 50 cents to help Richard Miller, described as a cripple, have a nicer Christmas and support him after. The writer notes Richard’s mother faced illness and suggests sending contributions to her care at Route 3, Lockport, Illinois. The message appeals to charity and social duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke
Richard Miller
Richard
Joliet
Lockport
Til
Easier Ways Than War Mentioned in Joliet Item
A Joliet note from December cites a Chicago newspaper fan article about Bertrand Russell and the Western powers facing Russia before an atom bomb, suggesting the need to choose between conflict and alternative measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Russia
Fred Rigoni Jr
N. Raynor Avenue
Annexation woes in Joliet residents voice tax and street concerns
A Joliet resident answers a mayoral claim about annexation tax hikes, noting their Oakland avenue block doubled from 60 to 120 dollars after joining the city. The writer criticizes street conditions, contractor blame, and lack of city action or bonds to secure repairs.
Joliet City Blunders Prompt Street Nuisance Letter
M S Getson of 1115 Oakland avenue condemns Joliet mayor and city commissioners for blunders in street work. He urges residents considering annexation to inspect improved streets and warns that annexation would double taxes under the city’s so called intelligent leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
M. S. Getson
Oakland Avenue
Keeping Fund For Tragedies Suggested In Joliet Letter
A Joliet reader urges trustees of the Janice Sheridan fund to allocate money to multiple orphanages and to individuals in need. The writer questions current distribution, notes Guardian Angel and county-supported homes, and argues the fund should cover future disasters or cases of acute hardship, especially around Christmas.
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Joliet
Guardian Angel Home
Janice Sheridan
Weill Wisher Cites Abundant Resources
A Weill Wisher notes ample resources are obvious and unlikely to require searching. The remark implies readiness and ease of access without detailed effort or hidden reserves.
Ex Republican Reflects on Dewey Losses and 1940 Context
Morris notes that newspapers blame Dewey's defeat on a weak ticket while Illinois Ohio and other states show large margins against the Republican slate. He compares to the 1920s and 1930s era of "Jungle Law" and Mellon's influence, suggesting voter resentment and nostalgia for past administrations.
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Morris
Big City
Dewey
Illinois
Green-Brooks
Ohio
Mark Hanna
Andy Mellon
Harding, Coolidge
Hoover
Insull Empire
It Was Only a Dog Joiet Letter Calls for Kindness to Pets
A reader recounts a white Spitz hit and killed near their home on December 9 at about 7 p.m. and laments the driver did not stop to help or report the incident. The letter urges car owners to be more considerate toward pets and humans.
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Joiet
Letter about hit and run harming a dog and a girl
A reader laments a hit and run that killed a family dog, causing a young girl to fear Christmas without her pet. The writer urges the driver to pause and consider the owner's pain, hoping the letter may prompt reflection and responsibility.
Christmas In The Right Light At Ludden’s Window
reader Eleanor Novak compliments Ludden floors on Cass street for a Christmas display depicting the Nativity with Mary Joseph and the shepherds. she urges reflection on the season’s real meaning beyond Santa Claus and materialism.
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Joliet
Cass Street
Jesus
Beithleh
Mary
Joseph
Santa Claus
Ludden’s
Eleanor Novak
Collins Street
Opportunity Presented On Unifying Lockport Townships
A letter from Bruce D. Cheadle of the Civic and Commerce Association praises local coverage of the December 17 school election and supports uniting Lockport Homer eastern DuPage Townships. The note notes past sectionalism but says Homer Township recognizes the need for reorganization.
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Lockport
McCabe
Bruce D. Cheadle
Civic and Commerce Association
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E. Cass St
Stella Binzer
Binzer
Fred V. Binzer
Union National Bank
West
Jefferson St
Dr. F. Binzer
Weill
Richards ST
Gerlach
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