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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
3
A column argues that Will County voters should select candidates at primaries without central committee dictate. It praises Frank H. Masters Jr. as an independent Republican candidate and warns against hand picked slates backed by party leaders.
Sgt. John Dillon tops the list for the police department bureau of identification captaincy as Capt. Maurice Hebert resigns March 10 after 29 years. Dillon, FBI trained and with lie detector and fingerprinting expertise, may face eligibility questions but is favored by Commissioner Franck and Mayor Janke. An exam will be held for patrolmen promotions.
Two hundred ninety Red Cross volunteers and chairmen gathered at the Ottawa Street Methodist church for Joliet chapter activities led by Mrs. Vance Cummins and Mrs. A. A. Wills. Wade Fetzer Jr. of Chicago spoke on citizen participation and drive goals. Women workers will meet March 3 at 1 30 p m for instructions, with further dinners planned March 6 March 26 including Wilmington and Mokena events.
Will County Civic Committee executive secretary Harry Kelly led a session with Mayors Arthur Janke and Commissioners Ed Franck George Vollmer and Joseph Whalen to set special assessments for the proposed street lighting program. Commissioner Edward J. Daniel did not attend. Assessments will vary on the loop streets.
Two overload cases against Hannah Trucking Co for hauling oil and gasoline were dismissed after the firm paid fines in a Lockport justice court. Had found guilty in county court, fines would have reached about $1,200. Separate cases involving F. J. Siber may be dismissed for the same reason. A Minnesota driver, Melvin Herman, was fined $850 for 8,500 pounds overweight in county court. Truckers pay 10 cents per extra pound. if fines exceed $300, cases move from justice to county court. A state investigator will visit to probe overweight arrests.
Alfred J. Martin died November 18 1951 without a will leaving a $2000 personal property estate. Heirs at law are his sister Mrs Frances Fitzgerald of 501 Ella Ave a brother Dewey Martin of 1154 Glenwood Ave and two nephews Robert O Martin and Richard E Martin of East Ave La Grange. Barr and Barr represent the estate as attorneys.
In Will County the Republican Central committee pressured by the Stratton Masters alliance shifts against Masters in the state's attorney race. Reports say leaders urged unity on Stratton to avert defeat while still backing the combined Stratton Masters effort. Masters and his supporters expect a large county majority and possible nomination.
Louis F. Boitino set March 15 for a election to decide annexing the non high area of Troy township to Joliet Township High. Troy voted 255 to 11 against joining the Joliet community unit district last Saturday. Officials note the non high law ends July 1 1953 and the area benefits from low taxes covering tuition only.
Mayor Arthur O Janke announced plans to buy additional land along Patterson road north of Hickory creek for a sewage disposal plant. The city may issue 2 to 2.5 million dollars in revenue bonds to cover costs. Consoer Townsend Associates and chief engineer Leo Reems advised council on the project.
County Judge John C. Cowing and County Clerk Joseph H. Hartley instructed Joliet township judges and clerks on duties and election laws last night in the courthouse. A second session set for 7:30 tonight will bring in judges and clerks from other precincts for further instruction.
Coroner Willard directed investigations at Western Funeral home as a jury found open verdicts in three fatalities. Peter K. Angelos, 77 West Jefferson street, died from internal injuries after being struck by Arthur Johnson, 1356 West Marion street, while Johnson, who left the scene, was not held. James McCarthy, 302 Fairmount avenue, Lockport, died of natural causes at the coke plant after his collapse. Catherine Cnmie, 81, 620 Ohio street Lemont, died from a fall that fractured her leg in January.
Joel Wheeler of Lockport township sues Roann Wheeler of Chicago for divorce charging desertion in Will County circuit court.
Will County Red Cross headquarters reports a quota for whole blood to be collected Monday at Rockdale Navy Training Station. Olga F. Wilkey says volunteers are signing up fast and more donors are needed, especially between 2 and 2 30 pm. Those donating for servicemen in Korea can call the Red Cross before Monday.
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