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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1942
Page
3
A May departure marks the end of William H. Lennon’s decade as Joliet finance chief. The editorial lauds his role in water billing, financial transactions, and staff organization while urging clear voter information and fair campaign conduct.
Mrs. Anna Hennessy 74 widow of former Joliet Mayor William A. Hennessy dies after a long illness at her home 119 Comstock Street. She and the late mayor lived in the family house 49 years and were married 48 years. Survived by four sons William J James Joliet Robert Bridgeport Conn and Raymond Seattle four daughters Marguerite Pubentz Jean Anson Veronica and Helen five grandchildren and one brother William Jenkins Joliet. Funeral from the Wunderlich home to St Patrick's church Saturday at 9:30 burial in St Patrick's cemetery.
Joliet highway commissioner Emmett McGuire celebrates his 46th birthday tomorrow with family. Mrs. McGuire plans cake and candles as the four McGuire children join the occasion. Friends expect him to leave township office for the city commission in May.
Darlak, 21, brother of inmate Edward Darlak, was arraigned before Judge Edgar H. Johnson on helping Roger Touhy and five others escape from Stateville in October. Bail set at 20000. held in county jail. State’s attorney continues grand jury presentation. if indicted and convicted each faces up to 199 years.
Mrs Frances Ros aged 54 of 821 Elizabeth Street slipped on ice in front of 343 Ruby Street injuring her wrist. Officers transported her to St Josephs Hospital where she received treatment and was released.
The Will County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting a week from Saturday at St John’s Hall on N Hickory Street. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled.
A call for truthful campaigning stresses informing the public with factual statements. Supporters urge candidates to avoid rumor and emphasize verifiable information to help voters decide.
West Side residents faced a morning blackout when a fuse blew at eight o'clock, halting pumping plants and cutting water and power. Public Service Company crews repaired the damage and restored service, delaying some commuters and leaving later risers unfazed.
Public health nurses and officers from ten northeastern Illinois counties gathered in Joliet for a full day conference at the Ottawa Street Methodist church. Dr. George G. Taylor led venereal disease discussions, and officials urged legislative action to empower county administration of health services. The program continued with talks on case finding and nursing aspects of venereal disease control, with a second Joliet meeting planned for March.
Grove Patterson of the Toledo Blade told 300 guests at the Y M C A 15th annual dinner that the Y aids the war effort by aiding prisoners Worldwide. He noted the Y's timely programs and its international hookup unmatched by many groups.
The Rev. Charles B. Froelsch newly elected president of the Chicago Lutheran seminary Maywood will be principal speaker at the 40th annual anniversary dinner on February 11 in St. John's English Lutheran church. William G. Scholl is general chairman.
The Secretary of State announces the incorporation of the Insurance Buyers' Agency of Joliet. Incorporators are C.F. Daniels, B. F. Muentnich, and H. Kennedy. The office is at 25 North Ottawa Street and the firm will act as agent for insurance companies.
The two story stone building at 82 W Jefferson Street is sold from the John Alpine estate to Walter Neumann printer. Neumann plans to move from 126 W Jefferson Street to the new site soon as transfer details are finalized.
William Doubleday 58 of Troy township died last night after a brief illness. A machinist at Champion Machinery for 30 years he is survived by his widow Hattie a daughter Mrs Arthur Hoffman Joliet his mother Mrs Elizabeth Doubleday three sisters Mrs Ralph Troppe Chicago Mrs Harold Smiley Plainfield and Mrs Frank Kennelly Joliet a brother George and two grandchildren. He belonged to Matteson Lodge No 175 and the Machinists Local. Funeral services were held Saturday at Haley funeral chapel at 2 pm with Rev Joseph Minnis officiating. Burial followed in Hills of Rest.
Mrs. F L Herath reports a black cocker spaniel lost from 316 Dewey Avenue. George Renwick of Joliet Auto Mart lists license plate 1146-D missing. Martin Terlep of 805 N Bluff Street found a driver’s license belonging to Lillian Schuman of N State Street, Lockport. Officer Dan Skoien recovered a leather case and keys at Clinton and Ottawa streets.
W B Sanger reported to police that his car parked behind the building at 173 N Chicago Street was broken into. A bag of tools and two flashlights were taken in the incident.
Mrs. Louis J. Bernicky of 667 Chase Avenue reportedly cut her face early this morning when she fell down stairs while carrying ashes and struck a window.
Three teens Calvin Abbott 17 Donald Scatter 18 and James D Quantrell 1010 Sterling avenue were arrested after leading police on a chase last night and confessing to six stolen cars. Officer Matt Hartford tracked them to a Wilcox Cass street bus stop. They will be arraigned this afternoon on auto theft charges before Judge William E Meade.
Mrs Mary Lofdahl age 77 of Joliet died yesterday at her home 613 S Water Street after a long illness. Her son Dr George Lofdahl on leave from Pendleton Oregon and six grandchildren survive with daughters Mrs Frank Elstrom Miss Ethel Lordahl Joliet and Mrs Sheldon Bell Oswego and sons Arthur Lockport Frank Joliet. Services Saturday at 2 PM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev W J Boldt officiating and burial in Elmhurst Cemetery.
James G. Heggie Manufacturing to occupy the main floor at 120 Scott Street for offices. The firm, now based at 1102 N Collins Street, is remodeling the ground floor. Pierce Cleaners previously used part of the space.
A James Hannah truck stalled yesterday afternoon on Summit Street near Ruby Street and could not move until a city truck arrived with cinl gens to free the tires. Cinders were scattered along the street as far as the eye could see.
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