Forest Preserve raises per diem pay amid Will County GOP turmoil
William R. McCabe accuses Senator Barr George A. Barr and Walter O. Herschbach of steering Will and Dupage county Republican politics. He criticizes a Forest Preserve board vote to raise per diem from four to five dollars, arguing the law forbids such payments and linking the move to a web of influence, urging accountability.
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Republican Party
Will County
Forest Preserve Board
Senator Barr
George A. Barr
Walter O. Herschbach
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Barr
State Senate
Will and Dupage Counties
Forest Preserve
Herschbach
County’ Board
Willard B. Curtis
Retiring Police Patrolman John Egan After 35 Years of Service
John Egan, appointed by Mayor Cronin in 1907, will retire Saturday afternoon after 35 years on the force. A veteran of many arrests and accidents, Egan, age 63, lives at 305 Pleasant Street. Only one other officer from Cronin’s era remains on duty.
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John Egan
John R. Cronin
Egan
Pleasant Street
Cronin
Jin
Michael Cordesk
Well Known Joliet Resident Jameen Murphy Dies at 65
Jameen Murphy 65 a Joliet rail employee and son of the late Martin P Murphy longtime Joliet police member and former chief died after an illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 9 30 from 657 Second Avenue to Sacred Heart church. He is survived by his widow Margaret five sons James Jr Robert Raymond Thomas and John two sisters Mrs Mary Gibbons Mrs L Dunn Mrs P Adder and Mrs John Kennitt.
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Jameen Murphy
Martin P. Murphy
Joliet
Murphy
Second Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Margaret
James Jr
Robert
Raymond
Thomas
John
Mary Gibbons
L. Dunn
P. Adder
Chicago
John Kennitt
Metcalf
Cal
Joliet Divides Into Five Air Wardens Zones
Joliet Township is split into five zones for civilian defense with 120 sectors. Richard W. Jones says each sector will have an air warden team including a chief warden per zone a senior warden and at least four wardens per sector. Wardens must complete 25 hours of training before duty.
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Joliet
Richard W. Jones
Renewal blanks for drivers licenses issued in 1942
Application blanks for 1942 drivers licenses are available at state police headquarters on Route 66. Blanks must be filled out and sent to the Secretary of State in Springfield.
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Route 66
Secretary of State
Springfield
Police drive cuts traffic accidents last week
Police department efforts to arrest traffic violators reduced accidents in a week. From Jan 15 to Jan 21 there were 63 accidents with 11 injuries and 1 death, while the past week recorded 53 accidents and 7 injuries with no fatalities.
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Paul Metzger
Car recovered by company near New Lenox
The Packard automobile left in a ditch near New Lenox was recovered by the Recover Car b Ine Supreme kKadiator company today after two days in the ditch. The sheriff seeks to locate the owner.
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Supreme kKadiator Company
New Lenox
Pagononi Estate Sues Ziesmer for Damages in Fatal Crash
Albert Pagononi administrator of Albin Pagononi estate sues Erhart Ziesmer in circuit court for 10000 damages. Albin Pagononi died after an auto accident on McDonough Street September 26.
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Albert Pagononi
Albin Pagononi
F. J. Loughran
Circuit Court
Erhart Ziesmer
McDonough Street
Suit to Collect Eight Thousand Dollar Note In Bechstein Estate
Want Note Paid suits to collect an $8000 note plus interest were filed in the circuit court today by E. J. Cooper and Rose Oswald Bechstein as trustees of the estate of the late W. H. Bechstein of Mokena.
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Circuit Court
E. J. Cooper
Rose Oswald Bechstein
W. H. Bechstein
Mokena
Husband Files for Divorce Custody in Circuit Court
Coy Bobbitt filed for divorce from Laverne in the circuit court this morning alleging desertion. She seeks custody of their child after their 1934 marriage in Springfield Illinois.
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Bobbitt
Laverne
Springfield
Golden Gloves Entries Promise Strong Show Across Kane County
Entries for the annual Golden Gloves boxing tournament indicate a strong show with Kane county talents expected to challenge Joliet and Aurora contenders. Paddy Mllen of Kankakee aims to supply eight open division winners for Chicago Triune's tournament of champions, a claim disputed by Owen Nelson of Aurora and Virgil McKiness of St. Charles. National Guard boxers training at the Municipal airport join the field as seat sales begin for 8:15 p.m. bouts at the Catholic High gymnasium with reserved and general admission options.
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Paddy Millen
Kankakee
Chicago
Tribune
Owen Nelson
Aurora
Virgil McKiness
St. Charles
National Guard
Catholic High Gymnasium
John McCarthy
Eddie McHugh
Bert
Lauterbach Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination
Henry Lauterbach of Troy township announces candidacy for Republican nomination for Sheriff. A longtime Will County Farm superintendent, he highlights a decade of service, noting reduced operating costs and inmate maintenance during his eleventh term.
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Henry Lauterbach
Troy Township
Will County
Lauterbach
Margaret Powers wills wealth to church and relatives
The Joliet resident Margaret Powers who died December 14 left an estate valued at $25,000 to be distributed among relatives and Catholic charities. Bequests include St. Patrick's Church, Guardian Angels Home, two priests, Sisters of Clare, a New York church, with the remainder to Catholic Charities of Joliet. A Feb. 18 probate hearing is set.
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Margaret Powers
F. J. Loughran
Thomas O’brien
John Nellis
Miss Powers
Joliet
Bert Powers
Plainfield
St. Patrick’s Church
Guardian Angels Home
St. Patrick’s Parish
Sisters of Clare of
Chicago
New York
Catholic Charities of
Explosives Regulation Warns Possessors to License
Joseph H. Hartley county clerk was informed by government officials to notify all persons handling or possessing explosives to obtain a license before operating. The notice reflects a wartime regulation enforcing licensure for explosive activities.
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Joseph H. Hartley
Schupp Ousted by Governor in Will County Shakeup
The Will County Republican chairman A F Schupp, once the governor s patronage conduit, was replaced in Gov Green s state political setup. Rumors say downstate critics prompted the move as Schupp spent time in Florida. George A Barr takes over county organization duties.
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A. F. Schupp
Will County
Republican Committee
Green
Springfield
Schupp
Florida
Enemy Aliens To Re Register
It is announced that all aliens from Germany Italy and Japan who registered in 1940 must re register at the post office starting February 9. They must supply three unmounted photos two by two inches with one full face view bareheaded. An alien must be accompanied by a friend or family and bring the 1940 alien receipt card. There is no registration fee beyond photo costs. Aliens have until February 28 to complete re registration.
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Germany
Italy
Japan
Anlien
Duha Arrested After Breaking Four Traffic Rules
Frank Duha, 27, of 709 Abe Street, was arrested after violating four traffic rules in rapid succession. He ran a red light at Columbia and Collins, failed to stop at Jackson Street, sped 45 mph on that street, and then hit another red light at Chicago and Sack on February 2. Officer Luke Fallins transported him to the police station with Patrolman Henry Kwasnieski assisting.
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Frank Duha
Abe Street
Staion
Luke Fallins
Henry Kwasnieski
Duha
Columbia
Collins
Jackson Street
Chicago
Sack
Grand Jury Finds No Gambling in Will County
The January grand jury recalled by Judge J W Bartley concluded no gambling violations in Will County after hearing witnesses. They reported there were no indictments and discharged the jurors after a morning session.
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J. W. Bartley
Will County
Birdie
Joliet
Bartley
Alfred Nelson Dies On Visit
Alfred Nelson aged 73 died suddenly yesterday afternoon in the home of his daughter Mrs Gus Anderson 304 Park road He had just traveled from Knox Indiana on Sunday to visit his two daughters here He is survived by his wife Lena two daughters in Joliet Mrs Anderson and Mrs Arthur Larson and two sons Martin of Knox and Arthur of N Judson Indiana Remains will be at Carlson Funeral home until tomorrow morning when they will be moved to Knox for burial
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Alfred Nelson
Gus Anderson
Park Road
Nelson
Knox
Ind
Lena
Joliet
Anderson
Arthur Larson
Martin
Arthur
N. Judson
Carlson Funeral Home
Cowing Attends Funeral in Ann Arbor for Father-in-law Moran
Judge Glen L. Cowing traveled to Ann Arbor Michigan this morning to attend the funeral of S A Moran his father in law.
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Glen L. Cowing
Ann Arbor, Mich
S. A. Moran
Joliet Officials Seek Public Cooperation With Garbage Collection
Commissioner Bert A. Odenthal of streets and public works asks Joliet residents to cooperate fully with the garbage collection unit to keep the city healthy and sanitary. He notes strain from population growth and urges better cooperation with the wage service to manage waste.
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Albert A. Odenthal
Joliet
County Jail Renovation To Resume February First
The Will County jail renovation will restart around February 1 after material delays halted progress. Crews will work on the east wing including painting replastering and installation of new fixtures and cells.
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Will County
County Court Clerk Names Judge Glen Li Cowing
County court today ordered jury services to be called for Monday February.
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Miike
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Golden Gloves
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