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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
3
Joliet presents its second annual Pageant of Progress as citizens push for a brighter city. The event highlights new city management and progressive officials, thanking volunteers whose deeds aim to place Joliet among Illinois' great cities.
Police issued arrest tickets to Armour Woods 17 and Paul Allen 19 after they were found speeding 40 mph on South Joliet Street at 10 pm. Woods faced six counts including improper lighting speed and no state license while Allen was charged with discreditable conduct for falsely claiming he drove the vehicle. Officers say Woods drove the car owned by Allen and swapped seats after being stopped.
A special meeting is set for Wednesday at 10 30 a m in city hall between American Steel and Wire company officials and the city council to discuss an interceptor sewer from Wallace street to Ruby street. The site notes the cooling water disposal and the unfinished storm sewer owned by the War Department. the city may need to build a sanitary interceptor, while the company plans to separate its sewerage from cooling water.
A 17 year-old waitress and the mother of a 20 month-old told sheriff's deputies she was raped near her west side home shortly after returning from work. An assailant with a gun demanded silence and fled after disturbing the scene. description includes age 25 to 30, about 5 9, 170 pounds, light pompadour, pimples, dark shirt and blue jeans. The victim was treated at St Joseph's hospital and released. Sheriff's police continue the investigation.
Commonwealth Edison announces the 160 000 kilowatt unit at Will County station is in service with a third unit planned for State Line. The new capacity, part of a multi station buildout, aims to raise 1955 net capacity to 475 000 kilowatts and boost the system toward a 3 897 000 kilowatt winter peak.
Interest grows as Joliet Mayor James Hennessy and the council invite nearby districts to join the city’s sewer project. Ingalls Park and Cherry Hill residents weigh joining, with Sugar Creek and Sunnyside also eyed. A lump annexation aims to fund and accelerate the treatment plant, offering services citywide.
Kenneth Dant is named defendant in a two count complaint filed in circuit court. Ralph Gasper and his three year old son Ralph claim that Dant, while driving, struck the boy as he crossed Dellwood avenue on August 22 1953 and dragged him along the ground. The suit alleges extensive injuries including broken bones severe shock and nervous system damage and says the boy will be ill for some time.
Joliet city officials will meet with City Bus Lines representatives on August 5 to discuss improving bus service in areas recently annexed or considering joining Joliet. The goal is to boost downtown shopping, job access, and the appeal of annexation.
Martin Costello of 422 Chase Avenue escaped serious injuries yesterday at 5 p m when riding his bicycle at Lloyd avenue and Meeker avenue. He was struck by a car driven by John Shroba of 708 Meeker avenue who then took Costello to his mother who planned to take him to his family physician.
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