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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
2
Chester Lewis, city manager, condemn s donations from wrecker firms to police as improper. A new policy requires desk sergeants to maintain a roster of on duty firms and rotate calls, with no tips or gratuities accepted.
The Joliet YMCA launches a 351000 campaign led by George P. Lloyd as chair with W. Franklin Barrett and F. W. Woodruff as co chairs. The effort funds a south side community branch and a major Central building renovation including wiring plumbing and dormitory expansion to serve growing youth and neighborhood programs.
Mrs. David Marshall of 324 Rose Avenue told sheriff's deputies that Roscoe Robinson of 625 Patterson Road formerly of Hannibal Missouri threatened to shoot her husband when he came home. She agreed to sign a complaint alleging the threat over a debt.
The Hickory Creek flood control steering committee will convene an executive session Tuesday at 7 p m in City Hall. Officials plan to review tentative plans and progress while Councilman William H Wilson travels to Washington to discuss possible federal assistance for the program.
The Joliet YMCA notes 600 branch members face inadequate facilities including a gym, club room, game rooms and locker rooms. Director Calvin Webb spearheads plans in Joliet to add dormitory space and youth programs, seeking a total investment of 351000 with possible further projects if over subscription occurs.
Police Chief Ervin F. Boe will retire March 1 after two weeks vacation and two weeks sick leave. Capt. Joseph Trizna, the senior captain, will be acting chief on each shift, with him as the top candidate for appointment. Capt. Metzger is reportedly no longer considered.
Mayor James P. Hennessy received authority to draft a bond sale ordinance for the Hickory Creek sanitary improvement with council approval. The bond amount and bidding terms to be set later, while a potential savings plan and route concerns are discussed by council members and city officials.
Yesterday at 2 30 p m on Route 66A and Laraway road Emil Parini 18 of 110 Osgood street and Joseph C Bernhard 49 of Elwood were involved in a northbound collision. Bernhard tried a left turn as Parini passed and both were cited. Parini received an improper passing arrest ticket and Bernhard a no license ticket.
BE. L. Fowler of Commonwealth Edison reported the loss of a 1955 Illinois license plate from a company truck. Shepley’s Transfer on Des Plaines street also reported losing a 1956 plate from a truck yesterday to city police.
Louis F. Bottino, four-year superintendent of Lockport Township High School, submitted his resignation to the board to pursue a state legislature seat. The board accepted the resignation effective immediately but kept him as acting superintendent through June 30.
The Spectator is listed as second class matter at Joliet Illinois post office. Filing notes show entry date October 1 1940 under the act of March 8 1897.
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