Arrest Warrant Issued After Hit and Run on East Washington Street
Judge Anthony R. Mackay issued a warrant for Fred Kresse who allegedly abandoned his car after a crash on East Washington Street near Elmhurst Cemetery last Monday night. Deputies Roy Doerfler and William Agnich arrested Kresse who claimed he left to fetch a wrecker. by the time he returned, the other car driver Joseph Jelinek and owner Edwin Zelko were identified, and Kresse was held in county jail for ten more days.
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Anthony R. Mackay
Fred Kresse
East Washington Street
Elmhurst Cemetery
Roy Doerfler
William Agnich
Kresse
Joseph Jelinek
Bluff Street
Edwin Zelko
Oakview Avenue
Celebrities to Speak at Lewis College Football Dinner
The Lewis College of Science and Technology plans a Jan 19 football banquet with Most Rev. Bernard J. Sheil attending and George Wilson of the Chicago Bears among the speakers. Father Brennan will host and question Wilson about the Bears Cardinals game and offense.
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Lewis College
Bernard J. Sheil
Lewis College of Science and Technology
Father Brennan
George Wilson
Chicago Bears
Wilson
Osmanski
Washington
Chicago
West Side
Austin High School
Northwestern University
Chcago
Foley
Brennan
Chicago Cardinals
Chicago Cardinal
Bears
Cardinals
Ellen Ryan estate heirs named in Wesley township will
Ellen Ryan died at her Wesley township home September 29 leaving an estate valued around $70 000 with $40 000 in personal holdings and $50 000 in real estate. The Society of Divine Word of Techny Illinois receives 1000 while 18 of 37 nieces and nephews share between 1500 and 5000 dollars. Helen Irene Donohue of Wilmington named residuary legatee. Probate Judge Fred R. Adams appointed her administrator.
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Ellen Ryan
Wesley Township
Society of Divine Word of Techny
Ill
Helen Irene Donohue
Wilmington
Fred R. Adams
Three Children to Share $10,000 Estate in Joliet Will
The three children of Frank Johnson of 116 Mississippi avenue Joliet will share his $10,000 estate. Johnson died October 7 1947 and Henry E Johnson of Plainfield, married administrator of the will. Other heirs include David Johnson of 116 Mississippi avenue.
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Frank Johnson
Mississippi Avenue
Joliet
Mr. Johnson
Henry E. Johnson
Plainfield
David
Joliet Park Board Approves New Stadium Plan
The Joliet park board voted unanimously to build a new stadium on 34 acres near Inwood golf course at an estimated cost up to 350000. It will host football games and other events including midget racing and concerts to keep it financially viable.
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Joliet
Park Board
Inwood Golf Course
Andrew Barber
John C. Lang
Ray Heinselman
Jaycees
Ray Ay Pilcher
Robert J. Murphy
Everett Cox
Pilcher
Murphy
Richards Street
Joliet Township
Joliet Catholic High School
High School Board
Troy Road
County Farm
Joliet City Lines
Will Grundy area sees job drop in two months
In Joliet Will and Grundy counties the 60 day period ending Nov 15 shows 200 fewer employed and 600 fewer unemployed. overall unemployment sits at 1400 as industry declines offset by holiday retail hiring. Veterans, women and non veterans see notable declines while employment shifts to outside the area.
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Joliet
Will
Housing picture brighter here
Joliet adds to year’s housing total with 11 new homes planned in Marquette Gardens. West E Wright reviews permit requests from Paul G O Neil Lockport contractor while Ralph Newkirk county zoning officer approves three other starts. Overall 22 homes under construction in the area. One story frame houses with basements and hot water heat. factory assembled components delivered to site.
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Joliet
Paul G. O'Neil
Lockport
West E. Wright
Marquette Gardens
Wright
Ralph Newkirk
the Spectator
Johnston estate appoints administrator of 2500 dollar value
Executor Charles W Johnston son of late George L Johnston of Wesley township was named administrator of the 2500 dollar estate. The will bequeathed the Johnston farm to widow Myrtle and personal property to two daughters Mrs Viola Brock of Carpentersville and Mrs Bertha Schutten of Wilmington.
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Charles W. Johnston
George L. Johnston
Wesley Township
Johnston
Myrtle
Viola Brock
Carpentersville
Bertha Schutten
Wilmington
Seek 36000 after crash involving Loutos suit
William G. and Alice Loutos filed in circuit court against Darrell Eib seeking 36000 for injuries from a February crash on Jefferson Street between Ottawa and Joliet. Mrs. Loutos claims 35000 in bodily injury and William Loutos seeks 1000 for damage to his car asserting Eib's fault.
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William G
Alice Loutos
Newton Avenue
Darrell Eib
S. Eastern Avenue
Loutos
Jefferson Street
Ottawa
Joliet
William Loutos
Eib
Joliet Woman Named Administratrix of Aunt’s Estate
Mrs. Margaret Duvall of 427 Prior Street Joliet was named administratrix of the estate of her aunt Miss Jennie Doherty who died December 1 in Joliet. Also listed to share the $10 000 estate are two nephews John Doherty of Spring Valley and Michael Leo Wise of 44 North Bluff Street.
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Margaret Duvall
Prior Street
Joliet
Jennie Doherty
John Doherty
Spring Valley
Michael Leo Wise
Bluff Street
Morris funeral for Sebjorn Tobias Anderson
Funeral services for Sebjorn Tobias Anderson 79 of Lisbon Tl were set for Saturday at 1 p m at Davis Funeral Home Morris with a 2 o'clock service at Helmar church and burial in the cemetery following a lingering illness.
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Sebjorn Tobias Anderson
Lisbon
Morris Hospital
Davis Funeral Home
Morris
Helmar Church
Body of Sgt Faut to Arrive in Lockport
The body of Sgt. David G. Faut will be escorted from Fort Sheridan to Lockport arriving Monday at 10:30 a.m. Funeral services follow Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Goodale funeral home officiated by Rev. Gil bert Bengston and Rev. William Shepherd. Interment is Elmhurst cemetery. Survivors include mother Mrs Lillian Faut sister Jeanne and brothers Lynn Vernon.
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David G. Faut
Lillian Faut
Lockport Road
Germany
Lockport
Fort Sheridan
Goodale Funeral Home
Gilbert Bengston
William Shepherd
Local newsman returns to Joliet as radio reporter
Glen A. Logan longtime Joliet newspaper man returns to journalism as news reporter for radio station WJOL after leaving the city editor post to run a Fayetteville Arkansas ranch. He previously worked for several Chicago papers as Joliet reporter.
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Glen A. Logan
Joliet
WJOL
Harry Spurrier
Logan
Fayetteville
Ark
Chicago
Burglary Attempt Reported At Harst Jewelry Store
A burglary cut was found on a show window of the Harst jewelry store at Ottawa and Clinton streets. Police patrolman discovered the damage early this morning and evidence suggested an attempted burglary.
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Harst
Ottawa
Clinton
Catholic Hour Speaker on WJOL Tonight
Fr. Celestine Creamer O Carm assistant at St Marys church will speak on Catholics Go to Confession during the Joliet Catholic Hour over station WJOL at 7 o clock this evening.
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Joliet
WJOL
Celestine Creamer
O. Carm
St. Mary’s Church
Carey Enters Coroner Race Against Blood in County Primary
Dr Gregory Carey announces candidacy for county coroner with medical leaders backing a doctor's background. He faces Willard Blood a funeral director, and previously Willard Blood served under Kingston in the coroner's office. Carey is a WWII veteran and current county chief deputy coroner.
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Grégory Carey
E. A. Kingston
F. Olson
Carey
Willard Blood
Willard Brood
Kingston
Will County Rural Property Values Rise in Illinois
A Tile Council of America report shows Will County rural property valued at over 62 million dollars as farm dwellings reach peak condition. The census based findings indicate 86 percent of rural homes are excellent or need only minor repairs, up from 69.9 percent in 1940. Electric lights and running water have spread to over 65 percent and 33 percent respectively, up from 1940 levels of 39 percent and 17 percent.
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Will County
Ilinois
Tile Council of America
F. B. Ortman
Ortman
Abandoned Cars Tie Up Police Throughout City
Police worked yesterday and last night responding to four abandoned vehicles around town. A Buick and a Ford were towed to public garages after blocking driveways on McRoberts Street, Webster near Ottawa, and at the Fenton lot since Friday. A motorist left another car near Collins Street due to engine trouble.
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McRoberts Street
Webster Street
Ottawa
Fenton
Collins Street
Morris Resident Thomas Walsh Dies at 87
Thomas Walsh of Morris died at his home on Jackson Street at age 87. The body was sent to Davis Funeral Home. funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Morris
Thomas Walsh
E. Jackson Street
Davis Funeral Home
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Will Grundy Area
Sgt. Faut
the People’s Newspaper
William R. McCabe
Tesmiphor Publishing Engays
Jope
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