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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1932
Page
1
Yesterday hit 99 degrees, a new heat record for the season, with no relief expected today. Officials warn of continued high heat, thunderstorms possible tonight or tomorrow, as residents seek cooling at swimming spots and fans their relief with cold drinks.
Stockholders of Joliet Title and Guarantee Co filed in circuit court an injunction against a proposed merger with Peoples Abstract Co. The suit claims a 60 40 split favors Joliet stockholders, alleges asset dissipation, poor books, and seeks an accounting of about 30 000 in losses. Officers cited include Ervin T. Geist and August Beltzner. merger would close doors today.
Announcement by the Depositors Protective Association executive committee states a meeting for Joliet Trust and Savings bank depositors at 7 30 o'clock Monday evening in D Arcy Hammond hall Jefferson and Ottawa streets. Atty Fred Walter is slated to preside as matters of vital importance concerning the closed bank are discussed.
Joliet officials warned the city may have only the Ruby street bridge after federal plans to remove the McDonough street and temporary Van Buren street spans within 80 days. The Jackson street bridge completion is expected around September 15, and an injunction from a federal court could block the action.
Swimmers seeking proficiency certificates will take tests today and tomorrow. Tests start at 5 30 p m at Lake Renwick and 7 30 a m tomorrow at Michigan beach. James Powers of the St Louis office of the National Red Cross association will supervise.
The Notre Dame club plans its annual Summer picnic tomorrow afternoon at Wesley on the Yan kee. Horrigan's cottage will host the outing with a sports program scheduled.
Luther Crowder and John Brown, residents of 502 Franklin Street, argued after a hot night. Luther grabbed a hammer and chased Brown. police arrested Crowder for intoxication, though he blamed the heat for his actions.
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