Edgar Johnson in Will County Sheriff Race Faces Machine Politics
Edgar Johnson, a Republican candidate for sheriff, encountered Walter Herschbach who alleged machine backing by the Barr Schupp group. The piece likens Will County politics to Chicago and other machines, arguing the primary law aims to end boss-ruled races but suggests Will County remains largely bossed with Sheriff as the lone contest.
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Edgar Johnson
Walter O. Herschbach
Herschbach
Mr. Johnson
Barr-Schupp
Will County
Johnson
Ralph Newkirk
A. F. Schupp
Judge Cowing
Judge Adams
Joe Hartley
Kelly-Nash
Chicago
Tom Pendergast
Kansas City
Frank Hague
New Jersey
Schupp to Return to Lead Local Republican Campaign
A. F. Schupp of Joliet will return this week from Florida to take charge of the Republican organization in Will County and direct the campaign to nominate candidates for county and district offices. Schupp is head of the Walsh Oil road building firm and holds a key state post in Springfield. his current standing is unclear.
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A. F. Schupp
Will
Walsh Oil Company
Joliet
Florida
Schupp
Springfield
Mr. Schuvn
Joliet Fighters Lose in Chicago Tribune Tournament Quarterfinals
Joliet fighters were eliminated in the Chicago Tribune tournament quarterfinals last night after four lost their bouts. Heavyweight Jackie Woods fell in the first round to Bob Love lace of Evansville, 160 pound Roque Guso of Joliet township high school dropped a close decision to Hank Ulrich of Des Moines, 135 pound Art Brady was outpointed by Bill Rensh of Sioux City, and St.- Weel McKiness lost by decision to Al Derrickson of Danville in the 160 class.
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Joliet
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Jackie Woods
Bob Lovelace
Evansville
Weel McKiness
al Derrickson
Danville
Roque Guso
Joliet Township
Can Senator Barr Lose Faces Fight
Senator R J Barr, 76, faces a tough primary challenge from Dr Paul Isherwood of West Chicago, coroner and Republican county chair, who aims to win Dupage and Will counties. Isherwood filed his nominating petition Monday and campaigns actively, while Barr's team includes Walter Herschbach and A C Jeffrey.
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R. J. Barr
State Senate
Senator Barr
Barr
Paul Isherwood
West Chicago
Isherwood
Dupage County
Republican County Committee
Will County
Springfield
Lottie Holmnan O’neill
Pence B. Orr
Chicago
Kane
Dupage Counties
Dr. Isherwood
Walter O. Herschbach
A. C. Jeffrey
Mr. Barr
Mr. Jeffrey
Lincoln Fields
Ill
Four youths arrested for car thefts near Joliet high schools
Police arrested Ed Mores 15 John Mores 16 Raymond Stofko 16 and Richard Babjak 14 after ransacked cars were found near Joliet Township High and Joliet Catholic High. Items recovered include three flashlights a camera sold to Raymond Czajkowski and blankets and a cushion. They were sent to county court for disposition.
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Ed Mores
Landau Avenue
John Mores
Henderson Avenue
Raymond Stofko
Abe Street
Richard Babjak
Francis Street
Joliet Township
Joliet Catholic
Stoj
Marines Recruit Eight Men From Joliet Area
Staff Sgt. George A. Hophiett announced eight men enlisted in the Marines. The Joliet recruiting office in the post office building operated three days this week to sign up local men. Recruits will travel to Chicago for final exams before training camp. Hughlett will return next month to pursue additional enlistments.
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George A. Hophiett
Rockford
Joliet
Chicago
Hughlett
Bicycle Parts Stolen From Bike in Raynor Avenue
Mrs. Fred Shreeve reported a thief took two wheels and tires and a pedal from her daughter’s bicycle on Raynor Avenue last night. Police were notified.
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Fred Shreeve
WN. Raynor Avenue
South American Earns Pilot Rates at Lewis School
Fernando Ruiz of Colombia, S. A., passed his pilot license examination yesterday. He has been at the Lewis School of Aeronautics only a few months and is among the first South American students to obtain his license.
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Fernando Ruiz
Colombia
S. A
Lewis School of Aeronautics
Fernando
Safety Goon ee Capt A A Nicholson to Speak at Joliet Meeting
Safety Gounee Capt A A Nicholson assistant to the vice president of the Texas company will speak to the Joliet Safety council industrial section tonight at 6 30 in the Woodruff hotel. Safety and National Defense will be the subject of the speaker who has a nation wide reputation as an excellent speaker.
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A. A. Nicholson
Texas Company
Joliet Safety Council
Woodruff Hotel
National
Moose Lodge to Install 190 New Members Tonight
The Moose lodge plans to install 190 new members during services at the Moose temple on Chicago Street. An additional 75 applicants will be accepted Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon. The push aims for 1000 new members as part of a lodge campaign.
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Moose Lodge
Moose Temple
Chicago Street
Will County Warm Loan Assoc Holds 25th Meeting Speaker
Important speaker Alvin T. Anderson vice president of the Federal Land Bank of St. Louis will address the Will County National Warm Loan association at its twenty fifth annual meeting tomorrow at 1 30 o clock in the afternoon.
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Alvin T. Anderson
Federal Land Bank of St. Louis
Will County National Warm Loan Association
Spectator carrier boys plan February collections
The Spectator carrier boys will collect ten cents on Saturday to cover services already performed. Request your receipt and call 9237 if you do not receive The Spectator by 7 PM Thursday to reach the circulation department.
Community Chest Plans Seventh Annual Campaign in Joliet
Frank G Campbell announced preparations for the seventh annual plan chest campaign in Joliet Will County. Fourteen agencies participate including Catholic youth, Community Center, Boy Scouts, Salvation Army, St Josephs Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital, and Mission groups. The campaign runs from March 20 to March 4. Budget committee members were named and will meet with agencies at Louis Joliet Hotel to review the past year and needs for the coming year.
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Frank G. Campbell
Joliet-Will County Co
Nmunity Chest
Community Che
Boy - Seo Catholic Youth Organizati Communty Safety Council
Bar
A Scouts
Guardian Angel
Mormmina Mission
St. Joseph's Hospital
Prank Turk
Ous
Louis Joliet
Wenar
Campbell
Tire and tube swapped from parked vehicle on Ottawa Street
Police report details showing a right rear tire and tube swapped from a Sut vehicle while parked on Ottawa Street. The owner, A. IW. Rosenfeta of 426 NS ory street, suspects the vandalism occurred the previous night. The incident involves an Atlas tire with code 8-50-17 and notes the tire was in usable condition.
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Rosenfeta
Ory Street
Ottawa
Ayettée Street
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Internal Revenue
Theresa Bieth
Mamie Maher
Joseph Wolfe
Frank Musich
Spectator Photes
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William R. McCabe
Illinois
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