Put Christ back into Christmas says Joliet readers
A Joliet letter urges Christian displays in stores and homes to restore the Christmas spirit. The writer notes local shops with cribs in windows and singles out Sears Roebuck, the bank at Van Buren and Scott, and Rialto cleaners. The author praises St Mary's parish rosary efforts and calls for collective prayer for world peace and Russia's conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Parish
Christ
Phillips Control Corporation
Russia
Tiutheran
L. Karpen
Richards Street
Street department urged to clear Joliet snow hazards
A Joliet resident criticizes the street department for failing to remove snow and ice from most city streets. He notes only a few intersections have been treated, warns speed and careless crossings cause accidents, and urges more cinders and salt despite costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
City Street Department
Fellows
Spine and nerves govern health say Joliet columnist
A Joliet column argues the spine controls nerve energy influencing health and urges action on the city's bus service. It states nerves exit the spine and affect arms lungs and heart and cites asthma and neuritis as linked conditions. Readers are urged to pressure officials for better bus service after a peak load delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley A. Junjek
Joliet
Joliet Bus Service Praised Despite Complaints
A Joliet reader defends city bus service praising drivers for honesty and helpfulness while noting occasional overcrowding and citizen complaints. The letter emphasizes drivers’ good conduct during pickups and in emergencies, urging respect for workers tired after long shifts.
Housing muddle is city disgrace Joliet
A Letter to the Editor denounces Joliet's housing crisis and racial discrimination. It argues wartime defense needs demand public housing and criticizes real estate interests for blocking non discriminatory, privately financed projects. It calls for housing as a national duty to preserve democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Katherine Dunham
Chicago
New York Life Insurance Company
Anti
Bus drivers uphold rules on schedule and safety
The message praises bus drivers for adhering to schedules and rules, noting they cannot be swayed to stop for individuals and emphasizing respect for the bus service. It stresses drivers must follow policies or risk losing their jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Joliet Ts
City of Champions
Lidice
Citizens praise icy sidewalk cinder helpers in Joliet
A letter from A Rider thanks bus drivers and residents for spreading ashes on Meeker and Charlesworth to clear icy streets. Describes Mr Tucci on Desmond and Luther avenues and another confectionery store operator as daily helpers. Encourages more neighbors to follow their example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rider
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Ray E. Geisen
Joliet Bldg
Bookkeeping Service
Gilbert Groneman
Bennett Ave
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Johnson Dairy Company of
Topz Dairy Products Company
The
Pure Milk Association
S. R. Chellino
American Coal CO
North
Ruby Street Bridge
Catholic Family Life Insurance
Bernard L. Szymczak
Meeker Ave
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