Multiple crashes injure nine with drinks and stop signs cited
Nine people were injured in several crashes. Alfred Dandu Rand 21 and Dorothy Goll 22 of Kankakee were treated at St. Joseph's Hospital after a collision allegedly caused by Vodacek running a stop sign. A second crash near Route 66 and Route 30 in Plainfield involved Melvin Cannamore and passengers. all were being treated. A faulty steering fault contributed to a crash on Theodore Street and Route 30 injuring others. A warrant charged K C Ruthenbeck 53 with driving while intoxicated after a Rowell Avenue incident where two cars were struck and a guard rail fall harmed Carmen Chellino 18, who required stitches.
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Alfred Dandurand
Kankakee
Dorothy Goll
St. Joseph's Hospital
Set
Gilbert Knater
State
Dandurand
Vodacek
Plainfield
Melvin Cannamore
St. Louis
F. F. Danish
Palmyria
Cannamore
Jane
Elizabeth
Jack Johnson
A. J. Ashford
E. Washington Street
Graham
Ashford
Justice of Peace
Anthony R. MacKay
K. C. Ruthenbeck
N. Center Street
Ruthenbeck
Edward G. Powers
Rowell Avenue
Michigan Beach
Paul Kula
Cleveland Avenue
Jim Loftin
N. Broadway
Carmen Chellino
Strong Avenue
Navy depot sale may see price cut and extended bidding
Hoover said a prospective tenant plans to buy the depot as an investment and would combine four or five small firms under one tenancy. The facility, with 700000 square feet on 26 acres and 61 buildings dating back to 1890, may be unsuitable for production but could serve as storage. a $1508000 fair price was set, with a $707000 offer rejected earlier, and a price review could lower the tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
WAA
City threatens arrest for failure to cut weeds
The public health and safety department reports over 200 lots trimmed in a ten day weed cutting drive. A motorist collision at Western avenue and Reed street prompted a warning to the property owner to clear weeds or face arrest. warrants could issue at 1 PM if noncompliant.
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Department of Public Health and Safety
Western Avenue
Reed Street
William E. Meade
Gregory Carey
Burke charges Eller in carnival ride case
State's Attorney James E. Burke filed an information in Will County Court against 37 year old Francis Eller of Chicago for violating the state employment act. Eller operated a ride at St Patrick's carnival where 11 year old William Provance lost his right arm. Two other youths under 16 also worked without employment certificates, and Provance was improving at St Joseph's hospital.
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James E. Burke
Will County
Francis Eller
S. Dearborn Street
Chicago
Eller
St. Patrick’s
Hunter Avenue
Jefferson Street
William Provance
Blackman’ Avenue
Ronald Majeski
Ee Foster
Greek-American club keeps gambling nights at bamboo table
Police scrutiny has increased as the Greek American club continues nightly bamboo games and slot activity. Mayor Janke has not acted to revoke the liquor license despite Meade’s complaints, while police say checks reveal little evidence of gambling due to pre-warned strikes.
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William E. Meade
Arthur Janke
Joliet Athletic Club
Cass Street
Chicago Street
Altho
Woman collapses at West Park Raynor intersection
An unidentified motorist took Mrs. Margaret Girard 41 of 07 Western Avenue to St Josephs hospital last night at 10 p m after she collapsed at the intersection of West Park and Raynor Aves Hospital officials would not release information today on her condition
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Margaret Girard
Western Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
West Park
Raynor Avenues
Man Cited After Complaint Over Sandwhich Request
Police arrested Charles Kaehlert 29 after a report a man sent young children home for sandwiches to appease his hunger. He had been living at Richards street field, avoided work, and stayed with his mother at 318 Oscar avenue before leaving after a $300 state military bonus. He appeared in police court and was fined $200 plus costs and ordered to find another residence.
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Charles Kaehlert
Kaehlert
Richards Street
Oscar Avenue
Man Files Divorce Suit from Estranged Wife Irene
Stephen C. Schwartz of 31 Parks Avenue filed for divorce in Will County Circuit Court charging Irene Schwartz with desertion. Married December 1942 in Yuma Arizona the couple separated after he alleges she deserted him in March 1943. Schwartz is represented by attorney R. C. Schoenstedt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen C. Schwartz
Parks Avenue
Will County
Irene
Yuma
Ariz Schwartz
Mr. Schwartz
R. C. Schoenstedt
Storm Hits City With Thunderstorms And Minor Damage
A fierce storm struck the city last night at 11 15 p m with 40 mph winds and lightning. Wires were down and two fire calls were logged, including a scare at Taylor and Mack streets and a home on 464 S S Chicago Street. Rain totaled .79 inches, slightly less than the prior day’s .85 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Carwright
Public Service Company
Taylor and Mack Streets
Martin Carello
S&s
Chicago Street
Weather Bureau
The Spectator Publication Details and Rates
Published weekly by The Spectator Publishing Co. in Joliet Illinois with 1948 mailing and subscription rates. The issue lists offices at 107-113 West Cent Street and notes carrier and mail prices for monthly and yearly delivery.
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the Spectator
Cent Street
Joliet
Iinois
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