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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
1
The article notes a brutal cold snap in Joliet with airport readings at 14 below and a noon high of 17 above. Forecasters warn of another cold spell, while residents face frigid conditions and several theft reports in the city.
Two police squads faced freezing temperatures to capture a barefoot horse wandering through the South Raynor avenue area. Officers described the horse unshod and used that detail to help seize the animal, which was the property of Donald.
John Barger 75 of 371 S Chicago Street fell and struck his head this morning at 114 W Jefferson Street. Police found him and took him to St Josephs Hospital for treatment.
The community and war service committee of the Catholic Woman’s group will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the designated location to discuss wartime service efforts.
Joliet Seneca ship yards workers shared in a million dollar bonus payout. Six month or shorter tenure employees were excluded. Those with spotless records and no lost time received larger sums.
Police searched for Roberta Tuck of Coal City who was to visit Joliet during the New Year holiday. Her mother asked state police to help locate her. She was found in Joliet and returned home safe and sound.
Fourteen year old Dorcas Marie Franc took sixteen dollars from her father and left her home at 219 Lincoln Street yesterday afternoon. Police were notified and the girl was taken into custody this morning.
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