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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1958

Page

5

Ignorance of the law no excuse in traffic safety

The piece warns that winter driving risks rise from icy patches and hidden hazards. It cautions drivers that ignorance of traffic laws leads to accidents, licenses may be suspended, and penalties do not reflect harm caused. It emphasizes remembering the moral duty to know and obey traffic laws.

Will County

Illinois Sets January Tax Record in Historic Receipts

In a report to Gov. Stratton, Revenue Department Director Richard J. Lyons said January collections from nine major tax sources totaled 51 851 117, with municipalities extra 5 326 246. December receipts were 50 926 593 for tax sources and 4 521 145 for municipalities.

Illinois William G. Stratton Revenue Department Richard J. Lyons

Lockport JC to Sponsor WLS Barn Dance

Lockport Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor WLS National Barn Dance Saturday at Lockport Township High School in two performances celebrating its 34th anniversary on the air. The one and a half hour show runs 7:30 to 9 p.m. and 9:30 to 11 p.m. General admission and reserved tickets are available.

Lockport Matt’s Inn Lemont Geisler’s Drug Store Mokena Bullock's Restaurant Wilmington Ritter’s Channahon

Lutheran mission called success in Joliet area

More than 1 000 people from 10 congregations took part in a Missouri Synod Lutheran preaching and teaching mission in Joliet and Kankakee. Rev Marcus T Zill led activities with 106 adults enrolling in Bible classes and 99 transferring memberships. Sunday schools served 129 children and 95 infants were planned for baptism. services drew 6 898 attendees across churches.

Missouri Synod Lutheran Church Marcus T. Zill Joliet Our Savior Lutheran Church Joliet-Kankakee Zill

Beatty Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer at Ft Riles Kans

William R Beatty of Joliet receives the bars marking his promotion to chief warrant officer at Ft Riles Kansas. An aviator in the 57th Transportation company he entered the army in 1945 and was last stationed at Fort Rucker Alabama. His wife Wilma lives in Junction City Kansas.

Ft. Riles Kans William R. Beatty Joliet Beatty Arnold C. Beatty N. Center Street 57Th Transportation Company Army Fort Rucker Ala Wilma Junction City

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