Campaign Opens Monday for 1948 Primary Petitions
Wil county and state candidates from Democratic and Republican parties will file nominating petitions Monday morning for the April primary. At least three candidates seek county coroner, while State's Attorney James E. Burke may face opposition as he pursues a fourth term for a potential pension. Reports mention challengers to circuit clerk Paul Wunder and recorder Robert Spreitzer. Also filing: Representative Harold Downey, Democrat. Lottie Holman O’Neill and Warren L. Wood, Republicans. A. F. Schupp for state central committeeman. and R. J. Barr for Republican National convention delegate. County coroner nominees are Dr. Gregory Carey, Willard Blood, and Gerald Dames. Precinct committeemen will file. likely no contests in either party.
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Will
James E. Burke
Paul Wunder
Robert Spreitzer
Gerald Dames
Finns Fear Impending War Warned At YMCA Dinner
Mrs Lillian Slack told Kiniaind City club members that Finns expect rapid war with Russia and fear Finnish civilians will be wiped out before aid arrives. She cited food shortages and ticket restrictions on leaving the country while residents brace for defense.
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Kiniaind
America
Russia
City Club
YMCA
Lillian Slack
Finland
Sweden
Ivec estate Letters of administration requested
Elizabeth Schall Ivec died December 13 1947 at 416 Buell avenue. Her brother Lawrence M Schall asked yesterday to administer the estate valued at 11000 dollars. Surviving are husband Martin Ivec and numerous nieces and nephews. Husband waives share per post marriage agreement. All property to be divided by brother and his children.
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Elizabeth Schall Ivec
Buell Avenue
Lawrence M. Schall
Martin Ivec
Thacker Suit for Divorce Over Desertion Filed
Curtis Thacker filed for divorce from Florence Thacker in circuit court on grounds of desertion dating from September 14, 1946. They married August 17, 1914 in Ottawa and have three children who have since left home.
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Curtis Thacker
Florence Thacker
Ottawa
Cold snap forecast for Joliettonie with clearing skies
A cold wave is set to arrive with temperatures dropping to 5 to 10 below zero tomorrow night in Joliettonie. Snow flurries tonight, then clearing with a low of 5 above and a high of 5 to 10 above zero tomorrow. Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph tonight diminishing tomorrow. Saturday outlook is fair and very cold.
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Joliettonie
Polio drive opens in Will County with 20 000 goal
Will County joins 1948 March of Dimes campaign led by Joliet Junior Chamber of Commerce and local students to raise 20000. Dr John F Carey notes half of funds stay local and half fund national research while William L Anderson urges citizens to donate, citing cost of polio care and potential cases.
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Will County
3Scopbrbet
Joliet
William L. Anderson
Jaycee Committee
Joliet Area Telco Restores Service After Big Storm
Illinois Bell reports nearly all 375 silenced telephones in Joliet area back in service. About 150 damaged poles replaced and 60 long distance circuits restored. Outside Chicago area 21 500 phones were out, 8 500 poles broken, 1 200 toll circuits useless, 33 exchanges isolated. Overall damage estimated at 1 800 000 dollars. Restoration crews aided by interstate lines, 12 days to achieve 95 percent repair. Leaders include E C Goldenstern C M Batson and W C Miller.
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Joliet
F. McQueen
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
McQueen
Chicago
Illinois Bell
Illinois Bell System
Southwestern
Southern
Wisconsin
Northwestern Bell Systems
E. C. Goldenstern
C. M. Batson
W. C. Miller
Death Notice of L. W. Connell 85 Joliet Resident
L W Connell aged 85 died at home 653 Third avenue Joliet after bedridden years Born in Waverly Iowa January 22 1863 he moved to Joliet at sixteen retired since 1935 from Champion Machinery also worked for Humphreys and Northern Illinois Cereal Survived by two sons Edwin L Cleveland Ohio Stewart Joliet one daughter Lulu E Connell Joliet five grandchildren one great grandchild and father of the late Judson S Connell of Mankato Minnesota Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Harris Funeral Home with Rev James G Franz Central Presbyterian Church officiating Burial in Elmhurst Cemetery.
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Lewis Wheeler Connell
Third Avenue
Waverly
Joliet
Champion Machinery Company
Connell
Humphreys
Northern Illinois Cereal Company
Edwin L
Cleveland
Ohio
Stewart
Lulu E. Connell
Judson S. Connell
Mankato
Minn
Harris Funeral Home
James G. Franz
Central Presbyterian Church
Elmhurst Cemetery
Executor Named for Lemont Man’s Estate
James Littleford of Downers Grove was named administrator of his father Lee QO Littleford’s estate. The Lemont man died December 27, leaving a 31 thousand dollar estate to be shared by his widow Frances and two sons.
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James Littleford
Downers Grove
Lee QO. Littleford
Oldfield Road
Lemont
Frances
Pete McCarthy Aids Peggy Robb After Husband Abandonment
Pete McCarthy helped move Peggy Robb 23 from the Marquette hotel to relatives in Pittsburgh Pa after she reported her husband deserted her. The incident occurred yesterday as police investigated the claim.
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Pete McCarthy
Peggy Robb
Pete
Marquette Hotel
Pittsburch
Water service to McIntosh subdivision near New Lenox restored
The Suburban Water Company notified county health officer Dr. Charles Kincaid that water pumps broken since January 6 would be repaired today. Red Cross and others had been delivering water to about 300 families in milk cans while supplies were cut off.
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McIntosh
New Lenox
Gay
Suburban Water Company of
Chicago
Charles Kincaid
Red Cross
Two West Side Teens Found Safe After Missing After Movie
Two teen aged boys from the west side skipped after school to attend a show. Parents notified police when one did not return by six. By nine the boys were recorded as safe at home after police confirmed they had been at a movie.
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West Side
Downey Announces Bid for Third Illinois House Term
Harold Downey announced his plan to seek a third term in the Illinois state general assembly. He cited his experience as a state representative and said it equips him to better serve the district.
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Harold Downey
Illinois State General Assembly
Illinois Commerce Commission to rule on Joliet fare hike
At a Chicago hearing yesterday the Illinois Commerce Commission decided to determine Joliet City Lines inc fare increase requests. Attorney Dunn said Joliet seeks an owl service starting at 11 50 with downtown departures 30 minutes later. The city supports higher rates if improved service follows with more buses and faster schedules.
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Illinois Commerce Commission
Chicago
Joliet City Lines, Inc
Commerce Commission
Francis L. Dunn
Council Debates Sewer Plan With Engineering Firm
City council members held an informal discussion with Arthur Consoer of Consoer Townsend associates about the proposed sewer extension and water main plan. A vote on the measure is expected at the next regular meeting Monday.
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Arthur Consoer
Consoer Townsend
Three zoning pleas set before city commission
The city zoning commission will discuss at 1:30 next Thursday at least three requests to change zoning classifications. Proposals include Moran Street from R-1 to R-3, Nicholson Street from R-2 to R-3, and Cass Street from R-2 to B-1. Opponents seek a rehearing over a proposed restaurant in the block.
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City
Moran Street
Raynor Avenue
Waverly Street
Nicholson Street
Douglas Street
Mason Avenue
Cass Street
Youngs Avenue
Spring Creek
Morris trainman dies from Chicago yard injuries
A Cook county coroner's jury found that David Morris, Joliet trainman, died from injuries received Tuesday night while working in Chicago in the New York Central railroad yards. He resided at 317 Hyde Park avenue and funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 PM at Carlson Funeral home with Mount Joliet lodge AF and AM conducting. Burial will be in Elmhurst.
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Cook County
David Morris
Joliet
Chicago
New York Central
Morris
Hyde Park Avenue
Carlson Funeral Home
Mount Joliet Lodge
Elmhurst Cemetery
Samuel Krush Dies at 59 in Will County Farm
Samuel Krush, 59, died last night at the Will county farm. Remains were taken to the Western Funeral home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Samuel Krush
Will County
Western Funeral Home
Man Naps in Hotel Lobby. Disorderly Fine Levied
H T Clark of 602 W Clark Street Chicago dozed in the Wodruff hotel lobby last night. Police and a clerk woke him after a drinking episode. This morning Judge Sprague fined him for being disorderly.
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H. T. Clark
W. Clark Street
Chicago
Woodruff Hotel
Sprague
Injured Man Slips, Falls in City Street
Joseph Downers of the East Cass trailer camp slipped on a sidewalk at 209 Jessie street around 5 pm yesterday. Rendered unconscious, he was taken by sheriff's squad to Silver Cross hospital held overnight for observation and released this morning.
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Joseph Downers
East Cass Street
Jessie Street
Silver Cross Hospital
Sheriff’s Squad
Estate of George P. Peyla Filed in Probate Court
The $5000 estate of George P. Peyla, who died December 27, 1947, was placed on file in probate court yesterday. The widow Lena K. Peyla of 106 Hunter Avenue requested letters of administration. Surviving children are Thomas and Georgia L.
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George P. Peyla
Lena K. Peyla
Hunter Avenue
Thomas
Georgia L
Beer price rise hits Joliet area drinkers
Major brewers raise beer prices by 20 cents per case and $1 per barrel, a second hike in three months. Local wholesalers say they cannot absorb more increases, calling the move a conspiracy in restraint of trade as major and minor breweries push prices higher.
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Joliet
River Ice Delays Illnois Waterway Traffic
Ice conditions tighten around Dresden Island and Starved Rock locks on the Des Plaines river. Area engineer H E Beechley says ice is up to half an inch near Dresden Island and up to one and a half inches at Starved Rock locks. ice breakers are on standby if needed to keep barges moving.
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Illino Deep Waterway
H. E. Beechley
Dresden Island
Starved Rock
Desplaines River
Vandalism Reported At Vacant Building On Raynor Avenue
T A Ostrom reported to police that boys damaged a vacant building at 607 S Raynor Avenue. A police squad will check the property and arrest youths found loitering nearby.
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T. A. Ostrom
Hunter Avenue
S. Raynor Avenue
Speeding Motorist Caldwell Fined in Police Court
Speeder W R Caldwell of 915 Oakland avenue paid a $5 fine plus costs in police court for speeding on Wilcox street. He also failed to observe stop regulations at a couple of intersections.
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W. R. Caldwell
Oakland Avenue
Wilcox Street
Troublemaker Leo Doyle Fined After Boarding House Disturbance
Leo Doyle a boarder at an Omaha boarding house caused a disturbance last night and was sought by detectives from the E. J. and E. railroad company. This morning he appeared before Judge Thomas K. Sprague who imposed a slight fine for his behavior.
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Leo Doyle
Omaha
E. J. & E. Railroad Company
Leo
Thomas K. Sprague
Local arrests for wandering near the loop and station
Earl Bell, 20, arrested this morning for loitering around the loop at ear hours. O D Cunningham of 616 Ne Scott street was also taken into custody for lingering around the station on two consecutive nights.
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Earl Bell
Ear
O. D. Cunningham
Scott Street
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