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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
3
The editorial endorses Joseph Whalen for Joliet mayor, praising his 18 years as city commissioner, integrity and experience. It acknowledges James Hanley as a capable alternative and warns against reform groups pushing fixed salaries, urging citizens to support Whalen through the primary.
City firefighters used an inhalator on Nellie Gimple, 62, of 626 McDonough Street for about 20 minutes last night. They transported her to St Joseph's hospital for treatment. Responding firefighters were Arthur Weber and Kenneth McShane.
Miss Bess Anderson aged 52 of 507 N Hebbard Street slipped on ice near her home last evening and struck her head. She was taken to Silver Cross hospital for X rays and treatment and released after care.
Will County's real estate assessment rose by 2 432 175 to 57 309 220 for 1954, while personal property dropped 74 095 to 15 461 380. Total county valuation reached 72 770 600 as new construction and industrial growth drive growth, with tax factor expected to stay at 5.556. Tax rolls were handed to County Clerk Joseph Hartley for rate calculation. bills go out in May.
Michael Hanko aged two percent was admitted to St Josephs hospital yesterday after convulsions at 8 20 p m. His parents Mr and Mrs Michael Hanko 913 Elizabeth street report a cough since last Friday. He was admitted with a temperature of 104 6 degrees.
State Rep John King will present the Joliet Junior Chamber of Commerce 1955 DSA award and Louis F Bottino the Jaycee Key award at the DSA banquet at Cantigny Post VFW Wednesday. Main speaker Ray A Neumann of Peoria holds prior DSA honors and was named outstanding Jaycee in Illinois in 1948.
Noon reports list mayoral contenders Joseph F Whalen incumbent and candidates James P Hennessy James Hanley. Council hopefuls include Thomas C Cosgrove W H Wilson John Holmes Myron S Tomastick Raymond J Lindblad Fioni Persico and John Barney. Police race features Martin J Jackson incumbent and Albert J Salzman.
Christopher Osborne eight month old son of Mr and Mrs Mark Osborne of 2104 Fairview Avenue Lockport remains semi conscious after a fall from bed Friday. A swelling was noted in the skull region and he was admitted to the hospital where he was given oxygen. X rays were performed this morning to check for possible brain injury.
Will county assessors gain a new chance to locate untaxed vehicles as photostatic copies of auto license receipts are mailed to the county clerk under a new state law. About 55,000 licenses for cars buses trucks and trailers are expected to be issued for use in assessments. The county board of supervisors must establish the examination process for the receipts by the assessors.
Kiwanis will begin selling tickets for its 21st annual show on Monday at 7 am with reservations at the Al Baskin store Cass and Ottawa streets open until 9 pm. From Jan 25 to 26 booths shift to 9:30 am to 5 pm except Mon Jan 24 noon to 9 pm. Regular admission is 1.10 with 40 cents extra for reserved seats. Kent Bosworth notes student cast awards for top ticket sellers. Rehearsals proceed under Mel Pohl and Paul Tryon.
Joliet Junior Chamber of Commerce members under Arnold Benson start the first pickup at 7 a.m. Saturday. Thirty volunteers in ten trucks will cover all regular city routes, assisting after a distress call from the Streepy company for the special cleanup effort.
James P. Jim Hennessy Joliet real estate and insurance operator announces his candidacy for Joliet mayor in the March 1 primary. He plans to file petitions and has ties as a former city purchasing agent and zoning official, with family history in Joliet politics and active community involvement.
State and Joliet police cooperation led to the quick arrest after a hit-and-run on Highway 52 near the DuPage river bridge. William A. Trobaugh reported the crash and described a one headlight car heading toward Joliet. Peter B. Preston of Akron Ohio admitted involvement and was charged with leaving the scene of an accident. He was on furlough from the air force and visiting relatives in Troy township and was due before Justice of the Peace George Williams.
Officers for 1955 will be elected at the monthly meeting of the Association of Commerce board of directors tonight. The agenda includes selecting a president two vice presidents a treasurer a national councillor and executive committee members. James W. Barr completes a year as president and seven new directors attend their first board meeting. A budget will be adopted and annual reports reviewed.
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