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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
3
A Coal City man named Ryan faced police pressure after a collision with a fire department vehicle. The report notes the driver lacked a license, but argues that such bias against civilians in police or fire vehicle incidents is improper and unjustified.
Lockport Liquor Company owners Al and Joe Gabel report $125.78 raised so far for the March of Dimes. Chairman Kent Bosworth said the drive starts officially Jan. 15 and initial contributions are requested from local businesses during the Christmas season.
William Barnes of 505 Elmwood avenue died at St Josephs hospital yesterday. Survived by four brothers Theodore George Arthur and Henry of Joliet and three sisters Nellie McGarney Bertha Wallace of Mokena and Julia Wallace of New Lenox. Funeral set for Saturday from Sonntag Funeral home to Sacred Heart church at 10 15 a m burial in Mokena.
A missing woman was located in Joliet and taken into custody by police. Relatives returned Mrs. Leroy Davis of 19 S Adams Street Westmont to her home after she had been missing for several days.
Roberta Sterrett of 156 Beach Street told police her common law husband Mear McKinney has been rough and lately molesting her. He damaged her clothing by cutting it. He was arrested on a warrant, fined five dollars and costs, and ordered to stay away from Roberta.
Joliet legionnaires begin a nationwide campaign to collect toys for war torn Europe. Local youths are asked to donate one Christmas toy each, with TOT shipments to Philadelphia on January 20 for transport to Europe.
Two Joliet residents Joseph Peto and Andy Kondircha described strangers who entered their home during dinner on Tuesday. The women offered boisterous season greetings, slapped them on the back, then left in a black car. Peto’s wallet containing $33 and papers disappeared. Police urge reporting similar encounters.
Deputies responded to 408 Ontario Street where Hazel Bass pursued husband Raymond with a bread knife. After disarming her, they arrested both. Hazel injured, Raymond jailed after a complaint from neighboring landlords. This marked the third time outsiders were needed to separate the family.
Emma Margaret Klemt of Custer Park Illinois died yesterday at St Josephs hospital Surviving are three sons Leo Paul of Joliet and John of Custer Park one daughter Elizabeth of Custer Park one brother Harry Ludwig of Joliet three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Her husband Leo preceded her in death Removal to Nem annich Funeral home Funeral arrangements incomplete.
The Business and Professional Women's club will meet Tuesday evening at 6:15 for a dinner meeting at the Masonic temple. Miss Marjorie Ochs, an exchange teacher to England, will present a European travel talk with slides.
Joliet fire crews fought for over an hour to extinguish a fire at 213 Davis street caused by a blowtorch thawing a frozen water pipe. No injuries. Homeowners Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Crusoe escaped with their three children at school. Damage included the bathroom floor kitchen wall and part of an enclosed back porch aided by 16 degree weather.
James L. Calhoun a 46 year old state engineer from Elgin suffered a heart attack on Theodore Street and Raynor Avenue. An inhalator squad revived him after a ten degree night reading. He was taken to St Josephs hospital. his car was moved to state police headquarters.
Ray Richards of 353 South Joliet reported his car stolen at 4 PM from near 143 East Cass Street. The vehicle was found by his family at 7 PM near the intersection of East Avenue and Jefferson Street.
Meter collectors report two broken meters at 456 E. Jefferson Street and 969 Webster Street due to snow and slick conditions in the loop yesterday.
The Joliet forecast calls for partly cloudy tonight and cloudy with warmer conditions tomorrow. Low tonight 10, high tomorrow 20, low tomorrow night 7, high 25. Saturday outlook is cloudy and warmer.
State police reported two crashes causing about 375 dollars in damage. Mitchell Cookas of 827 Jefferson street and Russell W. Dennis of 968 Oneida street were the drivers in the Troy road and Jefferson street collision. The second crash involved Elizabeth Ziemski of Long Beach California and Kenneth Hilbert of Jackson Michigan with minor damage.
Mansfield Ohio police and other agencies keep Bradford under questioning after he admitted killing a man named Baker near Mansfield years ago. Authorities verify forged check crimes and compare his account with known facts while Ohio officials plan to return him to face forgery charges.
Frank J. Wedic joins the city election as a commissioner candidate after securing a nominating petition from City Clerk Arthur Blackburn. Petition deadline is January 23, requiring 25 signatures to qualify. other residents Nick Sedar Louis Surinak and Harold Cuttle are noted as candidates or denying mayoral bids.
Army engineers estimate 13 720 000 tons moved on the waterway linking Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River marking an all time high. Grain shipments doubled from 1948 to 1950 while petroleum products and steels rose to new peaks. Coal remains about 30 percent of traffic with 4 900 000 tons. studies propose duplicate locks and deeper channels to 12 feet aiming for potential annual traffic up to 35 000 000 tons.
Frank Bishop 83 of 1524 W Jefferson St died at Silver Cross hospital yesterday afternoon after a weeklong illness. Survived by daughter Vida Gushe and brother William of Aurora, he was a retired Barrett Hardware employee. Funeral at Harris Funeral Home 20 S Eastern Ave Friday at 10 am with Rev. Robert Holliday officiating. burial in Poplar Grove Illinois Cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 pm tonight.
Dupage county Republicans plan a reception at the Leland hotel Will county Republicans invited to attend and honor Lettie Holman O'Neill. The event aims to mark her seating with a Wednesday ceremony at Richard J Barr.
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