Doerfler seeks Will County treasurer post in 1958 race
Roy Doerfler, longtime law enforcement officer and current Will County sheriff, announced his candidacy for county treasurer in the 1958 primary. He notes his 16 years in service, the death of Sheriff Overbey, and his record of efficiency, honesty, and public improvement. Also discussed is a forthcoming city council meeting about a proposed personnel ordinance and union negotiations, inviting public scrutiny.
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Roy Doerfler
Will County
Ifler
Ernest E. Overbey
Doerfler
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Doerfler
Piy Council
Chester B. Lewis
Lewis
City taverns win two extra hours for New Year
The 131 city taverns and clubs renewing liquor licenses may stay open two additional hours next Wednesday for New Year celebrations. Closing time will be 3 a.m. Deputy Liquor Commissioners will check to ensure minors cannot buy alcohol. Mayor praised venues for vigilance in preventing underage drinking.
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Mayer James P. Hennessy
Hennessy
Eugene Patterm
Clara Wills
Hubby's Coat Stolen at Mt Olive Baptist Church
Mrs. N. J. Norwood of 58 North Marion Street helped two men seeking food at Mt. Olive Baptist Church yesterday. The incident led to the coat theft while she assisted the pair in the church kitchen area.
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N. J. Norwood
N. Marion’ Street
Mt. Olive Baptist, Church
Joliet airport chief completes two month Africa safari
Joliet airport chief John Kupka led a four man party from October 24 to December 10 touring Paris Nairobi and Tranganyika. They hunted in Kenya for 30 days taking about 60 animals including elephants rhinos buffalo and zebras. They shot with 577 rifles and filmed the expedition taking 6000 feet of film and 800 slides. Kupka plans to display trophies in the United States and will relocate his family from Lyons to Joliet.
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Joliet
John Kupka
Africa
Joliet Altornotive
Kupka
Richard Maitzen
Chicago
Frank Caporale
Elmwood Park
al Dubs
Arlington Heights
Paris
Nairobi
Kenya
British East Africa
Tranganyika
al Wachd
Henery Travel Agency
John
United States
Lyons
Sophie
Robert
Cindy
Runaway 16-Year-Old Girl Held by Police After Pickup
A 16 year old Seneca girl was taken to the police station and will be picked up by her parents today. Mr and Mrs Clair West of Sioux Falls Md reported finding the girl at a gas station near Fourth and Chicago. West said he thought she was from Joliet until he learned she was running away.
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Clair West
Sioux Falls
Fourth and
Chicago Street
West
Ralph Daum
Adam Bielee
Seneca
Joliet
World Friendship Tree Showcases Boldt Family Travels
The Christmas tree at Rev. William J. Boldt and wife’s home on 58 Herkimer Street reflects a world tour through Hawaii Japan Hong Kong Thailand Malaya India with keepsakes from mission fields of the United Lutheran Church. The Boldts spoke in Kuala Lumpur Malaya Guntur and Calcutta and received garlands from Shade Girls School Rajahmundry India.
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William J. Boldt
Herkimer Street
Boldts
Mr Boldt
St. John’s
Bene English Lutheran Church
Boldt
Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
Guntur
India
Calcutta
Japan
Luthergiri Seminary
Rajahmundty
Hickory Creek Residents Send Card of Thanks
Hickory Creek residents mailed a Christmas card and a 66 signature petition to Mayor James P. Hennessy City Manager Chester B. Lewis and the councilmen. The note thanked them for their attention to the creek situation and evacuation efforts and urged extending appreciation to the contractors.
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James P. Hennessy
Hickory Creek
Chester B. Lewis
Record year for U S Steel
The year 1957 was a record breaking year for steel consumption, according to officials of United States Steel and American Steel and Wire. Despite production cuts, the firm sees a dip in orders as a breathing point for a long range rise in demand and plans about 700 million dollars for authorized projects to expand and replace facilities to meet future steel needs.
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United States Steel
American Steel and Wire Company
U. S. Steel
James L Clair Dies After Joliet Intersections Crash
James L Clair 59 of rural Joliet died at St. Joseph hospital after a Dec 15 three car crash at Routes 52 and 59. He suffered a severe head injury in a collision with a car driven by Loretta Funk 28 of Coal City. Clair’s car was knocked west onto a pickup truck. six others were injured but not seriously. Clair’s body was taken to Haley Funeral Home.
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James L. Clair
Joliet
St. Joseph Hospital
Clair
Loretta Funk
Lincoln Avenue
Coal City
Mr. Clair
Haley
Dies of burns after eight months at hospital
Marilyn Shaw a 20 year old of 368 S Desplaines Street died at St Joseph hospital after eight months confined since May 1 from third degree burns suffered while using kerosene in the back yard. Her cousin Connie Shaw 17 was also severely burned but released. A fund drive was started to cover expenses. Funeral at Mount Zion Baptist church Saturday 11 am. Burial Elmhurst cemetery. An inquest will be held later per Coroner Willard Blood.
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Marilyn Shaw
S. Desplaines Street
St. Joseph Hospital
Connie Shaw
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Elmhurst Cemetery
Willard Blood
Woman Suffers Leg Fracture in Airport Tavern Brawl
L Busco 34 sustained a compound leg fracture after being shoved during a free for all at the Airport tavern on South Chicago street Tuesday night. Deputies investigated after the fight ended as they arrived. her husband Joseph declined to sign a complaint. She received treatment at St. Joseph hospital.
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May. L. Busco
Airport Tavern
South Chicago Street
Sheriff's
Joseph
St. Joseph Hospital
House Breaker Arrested After Violent Outburst
Fred Kile aged 21 of 351 Western Avenue was jailed Tuesday night after a drunken rampage at his home that damaged furniture and windows. Police reported he had been drinking for about a week.
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Fred Kile
Western Avenue
Kile
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Joliet Airport
Chief
U.S. Steel
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