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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
3
The column laments the defeat of a plan to raise the Joliet school tax, noting disappointment among supporters and urging acceptance of higher taxes to fund a progressive system. It defends the school board’s actions, calls out rumors, and praises Governor Stevenson’s record and potential presidential nomination.
Thieves forced entry through a side window at Walter's Drug Store in Manhattan and stole cash, watches, cigars, a radio, clothing, and more. The cash register, valued at 125 dollars, was recovered near the outskirts. deputies plan further checks in Kankakee for clues and fingerprints.
Joliet fees for building permits are among the lowest in the state, says W. E. Wright the city building inspector. The typical Joliet rate averages about 1.25 per thousand with minor variations by project size. Wright compared Joliet to Peoria Aurora and Blue Island noting Joliet's lower charges along with a 1.50 outlet inspection fee.
Police ordered the removal of a car parked for hours near Chicago and Webster Streets. The vehicle, owned by Margaret Allen of 415 Algonquin Street, was towed to a public garage yesterday afternoon.
A bicycle stolen from David Anderson at 8 Dekalb Street was recovered from a patch of weeds near 118 FE Washington Street and returned to him by the police.
Mrs. Joseph Popovich 34 is hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the left thigh after her four year old son George fired a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun stored behind the kitchen refrigerator. Deputies report the gun may have been loaded by the child during an earlier outing. Mrs. Popovich was dialing the television when the shot occurred. Her condition is not critical.
In the spotlight Thomas Guthrie of 408 Western avenue was arrested on a complaint by W. E. Harvey of Manhattan who said Guthrie flashed two spotlights in his face on the highway. Guthrie was released on $500 bond to appear before Justice Anthony R. Mackay. The state's attorney said it is a state violation to have two spotlights on a car.
The two waterway bridges on Ruby and McDonough streets face delays as a steel strike limits deliveries. E H Swenson reports orders placed with Mississippi Valley Structural Steel and Reliance Steel Floor. September delivery was promised but now uncertain. Each bridge needs about one month of work with flooring painting limited to above 40 degrees. total cost near 100000 dollars.
Seventy members of Division 228 Amalgamated Association reach agreement with Joliet City Lines tonight for seven cents an hour rise retroactive to March 1 with an additional three cent index based raise. Drivers and mechanics to receive new wage scales and a 48 hour week. contract expires March 31, 1953.
William Lipsey owner of the F. and L. Ranch seeks reclassification of property in the 1100 block of West Jefferson from B-1 to B-2 to build a Ge unity shopping center. A zoning board hearing is set for Thursday at 10 in City Council chambers. Lipsey plans move of the ranch to nearby land and use the current site for shops. Separately Walter Osman and Charles Magosky ask Grant avenue property be rezoned from B-1 to B-2 for multiple dwellings.
The Elton Hoyt II en route from the gulf to Lake Michigan is expected to arrive at Grafton on the Illinois River in tow by the Tenaru River of American Barge Lines. The 626 by 70 foot vessel requires careful handling through Joliet, the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, and Chicago, with traffic may be directed to tie along docks for safe passage.
Mrs Dorothy Jadron of 51 Fl wood street filed in circuit court for separate maintenance against husband Peter Jadron married April 12 1917. She seeks custody of two children support money and household furnishings. Also cruelty cited in divorce suit by Berua Cine Tezak of 226 Herkimer street against Howard Tezak of 405 State street married March 22 1948. She asks restoration of maiden name Steffen. Tezak is represented by R C Schoenstedt.
Green Bay man Larry Arnat reported losing his wallet in the loop yesterday. The wallet contained $32 and personal items. Arnat was a guest at the Marquette hotel.
The Cass Street viaduct over the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad is closed today for an indefinite period for repairs. Route 30 traffic will use Grinton avenue to Jackson street with stop signs erected at Jackson street Henderson avenue and the east approach of the Jackson street bridge to slow traffic.
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