Endorsement for Will County Sheriff Lt Gilbert A Knater
The statement lauds State Police Lt Gilbert A Knater as an outstanding, experienced candidate for Will County sheriff. It highlights his 25 plus years as a state policeman, 20 years of experience, prior role as chief deputy, and broad understanding of urban and rural needs. It urges GOP voters to endorse Knater to ensure capable leadership and cohesive law enforcement support.
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Will County
Gilbert A. Knater
Knater
James O'Neil
Lt. Knater
GOP
Mr. Knater
Joliet okays Plainfield road widening plan
Joliet city council adopted a resolution to widen and repave Plainfield Road between Raynor and Larkin Avenues. The project adds four 12 foot lanes with curbings, totaling 32 feet, with engineering costs covered by the city and state and federal funding for standards installations.
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Joliet
Plainfield Road
Raynor
Larkin Avenues
Chester B. Lewis
Ohio Residents Injured In Morning Crash At Collins Jefferson
Two Columbus men were injured shortly after 5 am when their car rammed a track elevation at Collins and Jefferson Si 276. Driver Robert Willis, 26, said he fell asleep. passenger Robert Pilkington suffered facial cuts. Both treated at St. Joseph hospital and released.
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Columbus
Ohio
Collins and Jefferson
Robert Willis
Robert Pilkington
St. Joseph Hospital
GOP Sheriff candidates await nod for ballot top spot
In Will County, GOP sheriff hopefuls push petitions for the April 8 primary to secure the first ballot position. State Police Lt. Gilbert A. Knater leads, with other contenders including Maurice Hebert and George Witt pressing for party endorsement as Chairman C. H. Peterson weighs which candidate to back.
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Gilbert A. Knater
Roy C. Doerfler
Joseph H. Hartley
Nick Kirincich
Knater
Doerfler
Republican Party
Florida
C. H. Peterson
Republican Central Committee
Peterson
Spectator
Maurice Hebert
Joliet
Meade Baltz
Baltz
Carl Meyer
George Witt
Crete
August Schulke
GOP
Will County
Roy Doérfler
Frank M. Wesleski
Wesley
Sunday closing ban proposal killed in council debate
Council rejected Ed ward J. Daniel's plan to ban nonessential businesses on Sundays after members voiced opposition and protests from local shop owners including Joseph B. Bortewicz and a Marycrest shoe outlet co-manager. Several councilors condemned the ordinance and supported killing the measure.
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Edward J. Daniel
Chester B. Lewis
Marycrest
Joseph B. Bortewicz
Ace Sporting
W. McDonough Street
Bortewicz
James Bell
Ted Flint
Paroled Plainfield slayer turned Salvation Army worker
Lyman Hall the Plainfield farmer who killed Joliet constable Francis De Long in 1897 and later served 55 years in prison now works for the Salvation Army in Chicago. After escaping Joliet prison in 1924 he returned, lived briefly in California, and was released from Menard about three years ago. He now sings gospel, credits a 1953 Bible gift for his turn from drink and smoke, and adapts to the modern era while seeking to catch up with a changing world.
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Joliet
Will County
Chicago
Lyman Hall
Salvation Army
Hall
Plainfield
Francis de Long
Joliet Penitentiary
California
Menard Penitentiary
Lyman
Zalar Heads Forest Preserve Board Re-Elected
Four officers of the Forest Preserve district of Will county were re elected at the annual meeting in the county courthouse. Joseph Zalar was named president John T Vavrek secretary Clyde Essington treasurer and Dominic A Boetto board attorney. An appropriation of 57175 was adopted for the coming year, down from 59133 in 1957. The same committees are expected to serve again.
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Forest Preserve
Will County
Board of Supervisor
Court House
Joseph Zalar
John T. Vavrek
Clyde Essington
Dominic A. Boetto
Forest Park seeks engineer for sewer and water main project
City council approved hiring a consulting engineer to finish plans for the sanitary sewer and water main extensions to Forest Park. The local improvements board, with Lew as a member, will set the engineering fee. Lewis said federal aid may still be pursued for the project, pending years of discussion.
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Chester B. Lewis
Forest Park
Board of Local Improvements
Lewis
City Council OKs Payrolls of 61916.81 for Jan 1 15
Payrolls totaling 61 916 81 covering January 1 to 15 were approved by the city council yesterday.
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Paul Friedrich
John R. Barney
William H. Wilson
James P. Hennessy
Friedrich
Daniel
Zalar
Forest Park Project
Joliet Township High School
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