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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
2
A Joliet factory worker with four children advertised “Will sell the sight of one good eye for $1,000” after mounting debts and surgery. He says his $55 weekly pay covers little and seeks help from agencies or individuals to provide a Christmas for his family, promising anonymity.
O R Cade a Bloomington native took over as health educator for Will County Health Department announced by Dr L L Father ree director. Cade earned a BS from Illinois State Normal Normal and an MS from the University of North Carolina. He plans to move his family after January 1. The post had been vacant since October 1 when Miss Mary Carivack resigned.
Snow began overnight with more predicted today according to Joliet weatherman Vernon Ress. Subzero temperatures expected tonight and over the weekend, with a 25 mph northwest wind.
Seventeen city street workers under Commissioner George Vollmer run two shifts from 1 to 8 a m to clear downtown snow and place cinders at busy intersections. More than 20 inches have fallen this year, with 33 inches typical per winter. Parking downtown is restricted, and crews aim to remove curb piles in coming days. State crews under Frank Klancher will add cinders to intersections as needed.
George P. Lloyd announces nominees for the annual YMCA board election set for January 14. Ten directors will serve three year terms. among those nominated are Dan Albrecht Miss Erma Agazzi Dr George Carlin Milo Denick Rev John Goeken James Norris C H Peterson W Franklin Barrett Richard B Vance and F W Woodruff Ballots will be mailed to members prior to January 14 and additional candidates may join from the general membership if five percent sign a nominating petition.
Stateville prison in Joliet will host a festive Christmas Day meal for 4200 inmates and 600 staff featuring Maryland fried chicken, sides, pies and candy. Warden Joseph E. Ragen lists large quantities including 7300 pounds chicken, 270 gallons giblet gravy, 7200 pounds candied sweet potatoes, 1600 pounds mashed potatoes, 1400 pounds dressing and 250 gallons cranberry sauce. Will County Jail inmates will dine on a baked ham dinner prepared by Sheriff’s wife with salad vegetables mashed potatoes gravy fruit bread and coffee.
Fletcher, a Joliet figure linked to Caterpillar Tractor, is noted for shaping company training and community relations. His career includes roles from engineer to vice president and awards such as the Cyrus Hall McCormick medal. The 24th Y dinner will host 350 to 400 members and friends.
The Fox River Valley chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants will release income tax information early in 1952 to Joliet area businesses and individuals for calculating 1951 returns. Robert A. Morgan of Caterpillar Tractor Co. announced the annual public service effort, part of the association’s long standing educational program. The NACA, with over 27,500 members and 107 chapters worldwide, supports research and discussion to advance industrial accounting.
City records show no building permits issued since last Friday as heavy snowfall slows applications and approvals at city hall. Officials cite weather-related delays affecting inspections and processing.
Five delegates and eight alternates from Will county schools were named for the Illinois Education association annual meeting at the Hotel Sherman Chicago December 27 to 29. Delegates include Mary Bolton Sydley Gibson Everett Nelson Alma Thornburg and George R Wells with alternates Harris Enderson Jessie Ernst Kathryn Kelly Jennie Scott Josephine Donna Mrs John Ewing Harry Lunenuden and Grace Mottlinger. Donald Moran chairs the finance committee.
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