Public officials accused over double pay for city official
Article details criticism of city leaders including Mayor Jones and council members for allowing David Carter to hold two public jobs and draw high wages from the fire department and county. It argues hungry residents deserve relief and condemns alleged political protection and inflated claims. The piece calls for Carter’s firing and voter action against officials enabling the situation.
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David Carter
Super
Jones
City Commission
Carter
Jones, Lentz
Whalen
Shepley
Lennon
Busi- Rss
Lentz
Nalen
Veterans to discuss employment on WCFL radio
Representatives from three veterans organizations will join a Thursday June 9 broadcast on WCFL Chicago about employment. The program starts at 7 45 with the topic Employment for Persons Over 40. Each group will present its viewpoint.
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Veteras
WCFL
Chicago
Ce Y
Judge Wilson Likely To Lose Bid For Circuit Re-Election
The Twelfth Judicial Circuit faces a three candidate Democratic slate with Judge Claude Lamm likely to win a term while Judge William R. Hunter steps down. Pat Fahey and others may back an independent effort while Republicans prepare competing nominations from Will and Kankakee counties.
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Claude Lamm
William R. Hunter
Kankakee
Wilson
Pat Fahey
Wilsom
Willl
Fahey
Wat Fahry
Frankie Santry
William C. Mooney
John Wellnitz
J. W. McCarthy
Will County
Iroqouis County
Haste Is Waste Mr Marrin Learns It Cost Him
Police reports tell of Jay Marrin speeding on Collins Street last night. A squad car pursued his car and rammed into a stoplight, injuring Marrin and prompting charges from Sergeant William Kwas nerski and Detective William Burke.
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Mr. Marrin
Jay Marrin
Ridgewood Avenue
Marrin
Collins Street
William Kwasnerski
William Burke
Miarrin
Jelliga Case Heads to Verdict in Murder Trial
The murder trial of John Jelliga for Edward Pansa's slaying was to go to the jury today. Jelliga testified in his own defense as a crowded circuit court heard a tense cross examination and the state sought the death penalty. The courtroom mood was somber with Mrs. Pansa present as jurors eyed the proceedings awaiting a verdict tomorrow if the panel reaches a decision this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jelliga
Edward Pansa
Pence B. Orr
Jelliga
Tomonrow
Sokol Girls Have Picnic and Calisthenics Exhibition
The Sokol Girls drill team spent an all day outing at Hammill woods Troy township on Memor ia July. Under instructor Gay Hertko they performed calisthenics and athletic prizes were awarded to Marge Gregorec Frances Blahunka Ann Rusina and Marcella Zajec. Participants also included Josephine Bakos Anna Mae Muril Marge Herman and Bessie Kovach.
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Sokol
Hammill Woods
Troy Township
Gay Hertko
Marge Gregorec
Frances Blahunka
Ann Rusina
Marcella Zajec
Miss Hertko
Josephine Bakos
Anna Mae Muril
Marge Herman
Bessie Kovach
Jollitt Township High School Diploma Night Ends Week
A large class of 49 seniors and 96 junior college graduates will receive diplomas at Jollitt Township High School this evening. The program begins at 8 o’clock in the school auditorium with Dr. Charlies R. Geff of Rockford delivering the keynote on What Will It Take Tomorrow.
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Jollitt Township High School
Charlies R. Geff
Rockford
Goff
Court Street M. E
Woman's Club
Thousands Turn To Outdoor Recreations This Summer
The article notes a nationwide surge to outdoor leisure from now through September. It highlights golf, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, bird study, and camping as popular pursuits. It mentions baseball audiences and players staying busy through the season and emphasizes Americans’ serious approach to recreation.
Fatal crash on US 66 near Joliet claims two women
A collision on wet pavement eight miles north of Joliet near Rome left Mrs. Roy Mendrickson dead and Mrs. Ethel Dupree in critical condition at St. Joseph’s hospital. The car veered into a concrete culvert, nearly halving it, killing Mendrickson instantly and badly injuring Dupree with crushing chest injuries and a fractured spine. Both women had been returning from Chicago with Dupree’s family. Funeral services for Mendrickson will be held Saturday.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
U. S. Highway 66
Joliet
Rome
Roy Mendrickson
Catherine Street
Lyons Brothers Lumber Company
Ethel Dupree
North Raynor Avenuue
Chicago
Acacia Cemetery
Plans for New Prison Discussed by State Officials
About 300 welfare civic and state officials will meet at Stateville on June 6 to discuss plans for a new prison to relieve congestion in state penal institutions. Warden Joseph E. Ragen said many Public Welfare figures would attend, including director A L Bowen. No site has been announced and the question will likely be decided at the meeting.
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Stateville
Joseph E. Ragen
The
of Public Welfare
A. L. Bowen
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Wilsor
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