Water Rates in Joliet and City Leadership Question
A letter questions Joliet water rates and calls on Joe Whalen and Mayor Jones to pledge concrete, timely reductions to previous levels. It notes rates are high versus similar Illinois cities, urges a reexamination of charges for all users, and highlights a large daily usage by Elgin Joliet & Eastern railroad. The writer argues water funding should cover only the department’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Whalen
Joe
Mayor Barber
Mayor Jones
Joliet
Elgin
Critical condition of man after cerebral hemorrhage
Peter Pistoles, 55, a roomer at a Loop hotel on North Chicago Street, is in critical condition at St Joseph's Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage yesterday. Police found him on the room floor and rushed him to hospital. Dr. R Arnold said his condition is very grave and he may not last another day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Pistoles
Loop
N. Chicago Street
St. ,Jospeh’s Hospital
R. Arnold
Boy Hurt Flying Kite Falls From Box Car
John Balbinot 12 of 608 Benton street is in serious condition at St Josephs hospital after apparently trying to fly a kite from a railroad box car and falling. He was found near 706 Benton by Mrs. Marshall Brown after first aid for head cuts and a fractured collar bone. Police checked for hit run evidence but his friends said he was kite flying on top of box cars. X rays were taken and he remained under care of Dr. John Krohn with condition improving to fair the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Balbinot
Benton Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Marshall Brown
W. Jefferson Street
Rainbo
John Krohn
Writs Denied Inmates Against State Prison Judge Rules
Two inmates at the state penitentiary had petitions for writs of habeas corpus denied by Judge James V. Bartley. Emilio Castiglione, serving life for a 1927 Chicago murder, claimed self defense after his wife allegedly stabbed him in bed. John Keating, serving 10 years to life for a Chicago restaurant robbery, argued delayed trial and parole-board discrimination. Attorneys were Thomas Vinson for Keating and Ray Faulkner for Castiglioni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary
James V. Bartley
Emilio Castiglione
Chicago
John Keating
John Broderick
Thomas Vinson
Keating
Ray Faulkner
Castiglioni
Three Will County Boys Commissioned as Flight Officers
Three Will county boys were commissioned lieutenants in the air corps at a large Randolph Field Texas ceremony Tuesday. Edward F. Papesh of Joliet 824 Corn Street is among them with Crete residents Francis E. Devert and William C. Stenning. Papesh, son of Mr and Mrs Gregory Papesh, studied Joliet schools and enlisted over a year ago, training at Eagle Pass field Texas. The Crete youths are sons of well known Crete citizens.
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Will County
Air Corps
Randolph Field
Texas
Joliet
Edward F. Papesh
Corn Street
Crete
Francis E. Devert
William C. Stenning
Papesh
Gregory Papesh
Army
Eagle Pass Field
Fourth LST To Be Launched At Seneca Shipyards
The fourth tank landing ship will be launched Saturday at Seneca yards owned by Chicago Bridge and Iron. Sponsored by Mrs. Mary Armstrong mother of a marine killed in the Solomon Islands, the giant inland shipyard is nearing Navy and company targets but lacks skilled workers delaying some operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca Shipyards
Mary Armstrong
Solomon Islands
Navy
Chicago Bridge and Company
Big man for a little job in town elections
William C. Brockman is favored for highway commissioner as Republicans prepare to nominate a town ticket at the courthouse. Other names mentioned include Reginald Rich ards Anton Tezak and Leslie Schwartz. Democrats have not decided on their convention date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Quin
William C. Brockman
Court House
Reginald Richards
Anton Tezak
Leslie Schwartz
Brockman
George A. Barr
Texas
Canada
Tezak
Richards
Harwood
American Legion
Schwartz
Edward J. Bagnell Dies After Short Illness at 63
Edward J. Bagnell aged 63 died yesterday at St. Josephs hospital after a brief illness. He was foreman at E J and E for 30 years and a Joliet lifelong resident. Survived by widow Sadie two sons John E and Robert E in the U S Army in North Africa a daughter Helen Mrs L M Meyer Wheaton three brothers Fred Ignatius Daniel and a sister Mercedes Joliet and four grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at St Patrick church after removal from Wunderlich funeral home. Burial Mt Olivet cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Bagnell
S. Center Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
E. J. and
Joliet
Holy Name Society
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Sadie
John E
Robert E
North Africa
Helen
L. M. Meyer
Wheaton
Fred
Ignatius
Daniel
Chicago
Mercedes
Free-For-All Dog Bites Owner in Street Encounter
Mrs. Anna Evans of 1309 Lambert Street was bitten by a dog during a fight with another dog after she intervened. The bite occurred yesterday and Mrs. Evans was treated at Silver Cross Hospital. The dog belonged to her and was taken by Dr. J A Rooney for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Evans
Lambert Street
Public Health Council
Evans
Silver Cross Hospital
J. A. Rooney
Keogan Keegan, Noted Lockport Coach, Dies
George Keegan famed Lockport high school basketball coach died yesterday in South Bend after a long career. He led Lockport teams for a year and later coached at Notre Dame for twenty years, building a reputation for outstanding teams and active civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keegan
Lockport
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Keegan
Notre Dame
Highway Crash Involving Illinois Police Officers
State Police report a late evening crash on Route 66 about 600 feet west of Route 66A. No injuries were reported. George Maier of Peru drove a 1941 Chevrolet semi truck from a Wellco station into a 1938 Buick driven by E Dickens of Plainfield. Dickens swerved and hit a tree.
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Vermida Boehner
Gus Hindrickson
Illinois
George Maier
Fifth Street
Peru
Ill
Wellco
E. Dickens
Plainfield
Dickens
More men to army on drafting day
A large group of draftees departed today for Chicago for their first physical exams. Exact numbers are restricted, but seven bus loads carried recruits. The high school band played as the buses left. A small contingent of colored men will depart later for induction, per chief clerks.
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Chicago
Army
Colored Movies At Sportsmen's Meeting Monday
Arthur F. Senior of the Isaac Walton league will show a technicolor film Stalking Wild Game With a Camera at Joliet Will County Sportsmen's club meeting Monday night at 7 30 in Chateau Cantigny. The film was shot in the northwest United States and New Brunswick Canada. Public urged to attend especially those interested in cameras and hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur F. Senior
Isaac Walton
Drunken Driver Held on $2000 Bond After Auto Crash
George H. Brown, 60, of 313 S Desplaines, is jailed on a $2,000 bond set by Judge William E. Meade after a drunken driving arrest and an auto collision. Police say Brown turned from S Chicago onto McDonough and hit Robert Swanson’s car at 329 S Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Brown
S. Desplaines Street
William E. Meade
S. Chicago Street
McDonough Street
Robert Swanson
S. Reed Street
Teresa Puhek Dies After Long Illness in Rockdale
Mrs Teresa Puhek died this morning at home on Warren Avenue Rockdale after a long illness. Survived by husband John a son John Jr a daughter Mrs Ralph Furlan seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren all of Rockdale. The body will be moved tomorrow from Terak funeral home to the residence. Services Saturday at 8:45 from the home to St Josephs Catholic Church Rockdale. Burial in St Josephs Cemetery.
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Teresa Puhek
Warren Avenue
Rockdale
John
John Jr
Mary
Ralph Furlan
Terak Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
St. . Joseph’s Cemetery
Joliet Airlines? Transportation official tests car share plan
George Clare, Joliet transportation administrator, stated at dawn that the Office of Defense Transportation asked blanks be sent to local industries to gauge success of the share your car plan. Respondents will fill and return the forms for evaluation.
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George Clare
Office of Defense Transportation
Joliet
Returns to duties at R. O. W. after hospital stay
Major Wallace G. Anderson resumed duties as public relations and military intelligence officer at the Kankakee Ordnance works. He had been recuperating at Bil lings General hospital Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis after a July auto accident that broke his leg and caused other injuries. Complications extended his hospital stay.
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Wallace G. Anderson
Billings General Hospital
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Kankakee Ordnance Works
Anderson
Joliet
Halt on sale of canned fish and meats ordered
An Office of Price Administration order halted sale of canned fish and meats effective last night to curb supply drain. The ban lasts until meat rationing begins, expected within 60 days, when these items will be rationed with fresh meats.
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Office of Price Administration
First robin adds color to Western avenue scene
Despite colder weather the first red breasted robin brightened Western avenue on Tuesday. Observer Mrs. H. W. Tomlinson of 404 Nicholson street noted the cheerful sight.
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Western Avenue
H. W. Tomlinson
Nicholson Street
Coffee Cups and Mustard Jars Hit Loop Restaurant
Four white men caused about 175 dollars in damage at a Loop district restaurant on E Jefferson Street. A racially charged insult sparked a fight with night manager James Kopelakis who ejected two men. The group returned with three more, breaking a plate glass window before leaving before police arrival.
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E. Jefferson Street
James Kopelakis
Will County Tuberculosis Association Luncheon Held at Joliet
W P Shahan director of the Illinois Tuberculosis association attended the annual luncheon at the Louis Joliet hotel. A yearly report and brief speech outlined efforts to curb tuberculosis and treat active cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County T. B. Association
Louis Joliet
W. P. Shahan
Illinois T. B. Association
Lockport Cashier Victim of Bad Check Scam
Virginia Wacha of Lockport reported a $32.90 bad check yesterday at Montgomery Ward in Joliet. The check, made out to Pauline Gould of a nonexistent Lockport address, was endorsed by Gould who appeared about 40 and made no purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Wacha
Third Street
Lockport
Montgomery Ward Company
Joliet
Pauline Gould
15Th Street
Suit Continued In $45,000 Civil Action Against Tavern Operators
Mrs. Christie Ericksen of 1425 Second Avenue filed a $45,000 civil suit against William Penrose Emma Penrose and Lola Glamp operators of Bill's tavern at 1827 East Washington Street. The case was continued this morning until the first day of March by Judge James V. Bartley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie Ericksen
Second Avenue
William Penrose
Emma Penrose
Lola Glamp
Bill
Washington Street
James V. Bartley
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William R. McCabe
Will County Boys
Keogan
Sportsmen’s
Robin
Ilinois
T. B
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