23 Jul 1959
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1959
Page
1
More than 500 residents gathered to oppose the Northwest storm sewer project. They shouted insults at the four Local Improvements Board members who voted to proceed. Police with seven officers kept order while Board Chairman Paul W. Friedrich explained the project delaying the session.
Four girls test a home bomb shelter owned by Mr and Mrs Ralph Kelly at 204 Davison. The shelter stocked with essentials is being tried by Jill Criscione seven Mari Lynn Kelly eight Lorraine Stone eight of 221 S Briggs and Janet Jankowski seven of 218 Peale as part of a spectator photo feature.
About 40 residents of Honey Hills subdivision near Joliet gathered in a backyard meeting to demand a self built school after bond financing for a new Union district school was blocked. Fred Hahn led the effort with a proposal for a temporary one room structure at Cherry Hill and Spencer roads, backed by Union school board members and county officials.
Last night Friedrich outlined the purpose and details of a storm sewer project. About 20 speakers voiced support or opposition as roughly three to one opposed its financing method. The plan would levy a special assessment on affected property owners, though most favored city wide general obligation bonds. A pause followed when objectors were asked for further comment.
A playful photo caption notes a 17 month old child named Altha Jimmy and the son of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Eklund showing a painting technique. It mentions the family on Magnolia Drive and hints at union card aspirations in a lighthearted domestic moment.
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