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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
3
By John Randolph managing director of the Joliet Association of Commerce argues that a city’s character mirrors its residents. He describes commerce groups as engines for improving education health housing parks and stable employment, uniting business and labor toward shared progress.
Police intensify efforts to curb speeders with several arrests and fines this week. Justice of the Peace Anthony R. MacKay imposed the stiffest penalty, while other motorists faced fines for speeds from 25 to 58 mph and red light violations. Police chiefs shift squads to target late evening and early morning offenses.
City council members convene to study bids from the Sewer and Water board led by James Whelan. The three million dollar plan aims to drill deep wells build reservoirs and extend sewer and water mains with multiple contracting firms bidding.
The secretary of state issued a certificate of incorporation for Stated Farms Inc at 25 N. Ottawa Street. The company is authorized for 2000 shares of common stock at 100 dollars per share and will operate in agriculture and horticulture. Directors are Arthur F. States Laura M. Eib and Harry P. Eib.
Rotted guard rails on the McDonough and Jefferson street bridges over the Illinois waterway present a severe injury risk. Sections are cut and drops reach five to 15 feet, with officials unreachable for comment while The Spectator plans an investigation.
Mrs. Elsie Buerlein Ulrich 62 widow of John Ulrich former Joliet Welding Co owner died suddenly at home 1512 Lakeview Ave She is survived by sister Mrs Rosella Nellie Joliet brother Ezra Buerlein Morris and several nieces and nephews Funeral services Saturday 2 pm Fred C Dames Funeral Parlor Rev E W Frenk officiating burial Almhurst Cemetery
County Clerk Joseph H Hartley urges eligible residents to register before the November 2 election. Changes in name from marriage moves since last vote or turning 21 before election day require registration. No registrations accepted within 28 days of the election. Hartley notes about 73 000 cards were sent out under the four year cycle.
William R. McCabe editor publisher of the Spectator has spent 15 weeks in hospital after a brutal attack near his farm home. Doctors report further X-rays on his right arm show a broken bone while his legs remains fractured. Casts have been removed but release may take months.
City employees at City Hall were given a half holiday to attend the funeral for Mrs. Mary Mallon 59 mother of Mrs. Arthur Janke who died after a 21 day illness. Services were held from the residence to St Patrick's church burial in Mt Olivet cemetery.
The city council approved payrolls for July 1 to 15 totaling 25 663 73 dollars. Departments paid include parking meter 994 96 public affairs 3 004 04 accounts and finances 1 803 26 public health and safety 13 877 39 public property 3 370 30 and streets and public improvements 2 613 78.
Lieut Raymond N. Vranicar USN, son of Mr and Mrs N J Vranicar of 725 Wilcox St Joliet, is assigned to the Naval Academy Postgraduate School for a three year electronics engineering training. He served as night fighter electronics officer aboard USS Enterprise during the war and is a University of Illinois graduate under a Joliet Rotary Club scholarship.
Lions club hosts 250 orphans from Guardian Angel home and Lutheran Home next Wednesday. Albert A. Odenthal says the event is the club’s highlight with a downtown parade and picnic at St Joseph's Park. The day features games prizes and refreshments for the children.
Will county coroner Dr. E A Kingston will investigate the death of 30 year old Betty Mae Harden of 161 McDonough street. Her husband Charles 40 is jailed on a murder charge and expected to testify, with attorney Francis A Dunn retained. Harden was found with a fractured skull and multiple injuries after being picked up unconscious on the Patterson road July 14. Sheriff deputies and state attorney investigators allege witnesses saw a man beating a woman nearby. A murder warrant was signed by George Vantreese.
Burglars broke into the New Lenox Lumber company on Cedar road overnight and stole equipment valued at 400 dollars. Deputies William Agnich and Steve Hellis investigated after Henry Miller, an employee, discovered the break in this morning. Loot included two electric motors two grinders an edger a ticket machine an adding machine an air compressor and two clippers. Deputies believe a truck was used in the theft.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Henman B. Smith 72 retired attorney of Morris He died Tuesday after a lingering illness Smith lived in Morris since 1905 practiced law until retirement five years ago He is survived by his wife Margaret and two daughters Jane Logan and John O Brien Morris He was preceded in death by son Herman B Smith Jr Masonic services will be at Davis Funeral home Morris at 230 pm Rev H E Rompelt Orland Park officiating Burial will be Evergreen cemetery Morris
Humid evenings drive couples to Joliet parks for late romance. Deputies and county police enforce a midnight privacy rule under a Park District agreement, interrupting plans as the moment of big questions arrives.
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