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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1946
Page
3
A local opinion argues the 1921 Joliet planning plan was sound but ignored, and urges a deliberate expert approach. The piece condemns the current Association of Commerce plan as illogical, calls for real public planning, and attacks city leaders over parking meter proposals.
Dr Cecil A Z Sharp of the Will County health department reports no infantile paralysis cases in Will County as of date. He notes several new cases across Illinois but insists there is no statewide epidemic and outlines sewer and water main improvements to curb spread.
A New York Herald Tribune tribute defends Sidney Hillman as an ardent defender of free expression and American democratic ideals. It recalls his immigrant ascent, his 1910 garment workers’ strike role, and argues his CIO PAC linkage with Roosevelt’s New Deal had dangerous but redeemable influence on American politics.
Cornelius Neal Haley a longtime Manhattan resident and retired farmer died today at St. Josephs hospital after illness. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society. The body was moved to Haley Funeral Home and then to his residence. Funeral will be Saturday at 9 a.m. from his home to St Josephs church. Burial in Mt Olivet cemetery Wilmington. He is survived by sister Elizabeth and brothers William and Robert, all of Manhattan.
Work ordered on the newly annexed section of Landau avenue to install street lights. The contract was let last December and the contractor only secured materials and fixtures this week for the installation.
Father George Kuzma assistant pastor at St. Josephs church will be the next Joliet Catholic Hour speaker. He will address listeners tonight over station WJOL at seven o clock on the subject The Evil of Divorce.
A police officer discovered a boy's bicycle at 2 o'clock this morning abandoned by a gasoline station at Chicago and Webster streets.
Col. Paul G. Armstrong Illinois director of selective service announces that every young man must register on his 18th birthday even if not eligible for service until 19. Registrants stay unclassified until 19 and are classified after submitting the questionnaire. Noncompliance may lead to federal prosecution. if birthday falls on weekend, registration can occur the following Monday.
The will of the late Mrs. Mary Fir of 1123 N Broadway was admitted to probate in Judge Fred Adams court. The estate includes property at 1123 N Broadway to be divided equally among her eight children John Mary Joseph Anna Agnes Antone Catherine and Alex. Alex was named executor.
The will of Hattie Quigley of Chicago was probated in Will County probate court. It awards $5000 in real estate located in the county to her son William Quigley of Chicago.
Stegle C. F. Stegle of 59 W Clinton street was named administrator of the Ignatz Hepp estate in Lake County Indiana yesterday by Probate Judge Fred.
Alternate delegates to represent Stone City post No. 2199 VFW at the National Encampment were elected. James R. Scahill announced the list which includes Dr. Frank Fehrenbacher Dominic De Acetis James Hamilton Mario Todelli Michael Conway Dr. Robert Miyamoto George Hart Frank Megyers Dr. Karl Sitar Joseph Spota William King Earl Baxter William Bolte Joseph Madarik Andrew Berdis Joseph Mikan Richard Binzen Carl Guardia Jr. and Dr. Leon Gardner.
Will County Health reports about ten dog bite cases weekly, lower than last year. No rabies cases have developed. Joliet dog owners are urged to participate in the dog immunization clinics as more vaccine becomes available for public shot clinics citywide.
Four troops from Joliet and Kankakee will depart Sunday for a scout reservation three miles south of Morris. After the scouts, cubs will camp daily, followed by a band and then the girl scouts spending a week at the same reservation.
Letters of administration in the estate of the late Charles Royse of Beecher were issued yesterday in the court of Judge Fred Adams to Herbert E. Royse. Royse died June 28 in Dixmoor, Illinois. The law firm Burke and Schenk filed the petition.
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