East Siders Back Meyer in Flood District Council Fight
The letter notes April 20 elections with no representative for the flood area under reconstruction. Meyer, a Firestone manager raised in Hickory Creek's Gardner Street, has no political ties and wide business experience. Senator Barr backs the Hickory Creek survey to dredge bottlenecks below Richards Street, aiming to aid the old fair grounds district and secure an East Side council voice.
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van Buren Street
Richard J. Barr
Richards Street
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Union Station Joliet Letter Complains of Railroad Detectives
A Joliet reader writes that Union Station is effectively controlled by railroad detectives, not the three railroads, and that seasoned citizens who sit and pass idle moments are treated as trespassers. The letter laments policing while elderly locals watch trains and whittle, defending their peaceful presence.
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Union Station
Joliet
Joliet Union Station
Railroads Urged to See Officers as Corporate Servants
Editor calls officers to remember they serve corporations and instruct their leaders to uphold fair play in railroading practices. The piece emphasizes accountability and ethical conduct within railroad management and operations.
Rotary clubs praised for National Service work
Letter from William J. Watkins commends the Grosse Pointe and Joliet Rotary clubs for aiding U S service members. He notes his Coast Guard brother received coupon books granting privileges and sent them home to show Rotary’s positive impact. Watkins encourages continued good work.
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Grosse Pointe
Rotary Club
Rotary
Joliet Rotary
William J. Watkins
Free Speech Column Calls Joliet Bus Depot Filth
A Joliet reader criticizes the city’s bus depot restrooms describing them as filthy and unsafe for daily riders including elderly and children. The letter urges the board of health to inspect and clean the facility in the heart of the city, noting one toilet serves thousands daily.
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Joliet
Union Station
Board of Health Department
Joliet depot exposed to long standing health concerns
A Joliet resident urges action at the city depot noting years of poor conditions and many users. Mrs. E C Barthelme complains the problem isn’t due to the war and calls for more consideration for locals who rely on the station.
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Bit
Joliet
E. C. Barthelme
West
Jefferson Street
Rejoice Service Planned at Highland Parkside Church
A rejoicing service will be held Saturday night at 7:45 at Highland Parkside church 1756 Elgin avenue. James Roberts of Chicago will be guest speaker with a special musical program. The public is invited to attend. Blood fact: living cells number in billions. Each cell is a tiny factory needing supplies and waste removal. Fresh arterial blood nourishes cells. venous blood removes waste.
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Highland Parkside Church
Elgin Avenue
James Roberts
Chicago
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