Man with Knife and Hatchet Holds Police at Bay
Victor Meres wielded a foot long knife and a hatchet yesterday afternoon at 720 Henderson Avenue. Deputy Helis and several officers pursued and subdued him after a lengthy chase through streets and alleys. A prior 1944 case and family intake preceded a mental commitment proceeding in county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Meres
Henderson Avenue
Steve Helis
Meres
Adam Bielee
Bernard Simmons
John Meres
Victor
Bielec
Simmons
La-Verne Lynch
Don Boe
Louis Hildebrand
Jail Inmates Reach 27 as County Holds Court Orders
A monthly sheriffs report shows 27 guests in the county jail yesterday. Most are detained for disorderly conduct or failure to pay fines. Many were remanded by Police Magistrate Thomas K. Sprague representing the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Joseph F. Staresink
Thomas K. Sprague
Hungry burglar takes the cake
The burglar entered Geissier Baking on South Chicago Street by a sky window after 5 am, stealing only cake. Detectives Burke and McCanna questioned sales manager Don Varella and baker Elmer Moser noted the side door unlocked at 5 o clock. Crepe-soled footprints tracked through the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geissier Baking
Chicago Street
William Burke
Joseph McCanna
Don Varella
Elmer Moser
Varella
Pearce to argue Boyden plea in district court
State's Attorney John Irving Pearce will argue in U S District Court Chicago tomorrow morning for a writ of habeas corpus filed by John Boyden. Boyden seeks release from a six month jail term for practicing dentistry without a license arguing the 1933 amended act is ex post facto. Pearce may be aided by the attorney general's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Irving Pearce
Michael Igoe
U. S. District Court
Chicago
John Boyden
Boyden
Will
Ottawa
State Supreme Court
Pearce
Attorney General’s Office
Sideswipe With Police Squad Ends With DUI Admission
Arthur Anderson 48 of 582 E Jackson St sideswiped Police Squad 13 near Cass and Youngs. Sgt Harry Thomas reports Anderson was intoxicated and failed a breath test after being pulled over for information to a pedestrian. Vehicle fault noted. Anderson admitted alcohol use at the station per Capt Joseph Trizna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Anderson
E. Jackson Street
Harry Thomas
LaVerne Lynch
Anderson
Joseph Trizna
Thomas
Cass Street
Youngs Avenue
Youngs
Ked Cross Campaign Funds Reach $51326 in Will County Drive
The Will County chapter reports 1949 campaign funds totaling $51326. County towns and rural areas contributed $12800, the initial gifts division $12421, with the rest shared by industry, national firms, city teams and residential divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County
Dog Bite Injury Reported In Coal Company Incident
Employee Roy Zeller of Berryman Coal and Transfer was bitten yesterday afternoon by Fred Carlson's dog. Zeller's employer, Charles G. Berryman, reported the incident to the sheriff. Carlson was ordered to keep the dog tied for two weeks for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Zeller
Ludwig Street
Berryman Coal and Transfer Company
Fred Carlson
Sterling Avenue
Sheriff's Office
Charles G. Berryman
Zeller
Carlson
Firemen Responded to False Alarms and Roof Theft
Firemen answered a false alarm at 205 Park Drive, then sent a service truck to Roth Grocery at 361 Wilcox Street where a billfold was removed from the roof. Otherwise, quiet reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Drive
Roth Grocery
Wilcox Street
Derrick Crane Eyesore Remains as Owners Fuss with State
The orphaned derrick on Clara Avenue continues to loom over nearby homes as the owning company and the state argue over removal. Attorney Charles Robson, representing the estate, says promises to remove were given but no action followed. The firm may face daily fees if the site is used, while the crane has been sold off but cannot be moved without state approval and highway clearance. Residents fear an accident as the stalemate drags on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectator
Clara Avenue
Charles Robson
Robson
Errick
Boy Unhurt After Bicycle Collision With Car
Billy Carey was knocked from a bicycle but sustained only a slight elbow bruise after colliding with a moving car driven by Mrs. Mary Zitkus. Witness Kay Steffes confirmed the tale as Carey rode south on Wheeler Avenue and Zitkus traveled northeast on Manor Court. The boy borrowed the bike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Billy Carey
S. Raynor Avenue
Mary Zitkus
Davis Avenue
Billy
Manor Court
Wheeler Avenue
Kay Steffes
Westwood Avenue
Woman dies at home Antonia Bulian 46 Joliet
Mrs Antonia Bulian 46 died late last night at 2304 Wilcox after a lingering illness. She will lie in state at Racki and Gregorich Funeral Home and be buried at St Marys Croatian cemetery after services at St Ann Mission Saturday morning. Survived by sons Adolph Robert Ronald Donald. daughters Howard Davis Phyllis Jean. mother Mary Petranovich born Yugoslavia. grandmother Katherine Plese. aunts Frances Juretich and Josephine Plese. three grandchildren. Resident of Joliet 36 years member of C F U lovtal 175.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonia Bulian
Wilcox Street
Racki and Gregorich
Ruby Street
Bulian
St. Ann’s Mission
St. Mary’s
Adolph
Robert
Ronald
Donald
Man charged with disorderly conduct released on bond
Richard M. Paganini 56 Shelby Street was arrested on a complaint filed by a young woman and charged with disorderly conduct. He was released on 500 dollars bond to appear in police court this morning after denial of the accusations by Paganini. Officers Frank Skul and August Schulke brought him in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Paganini
Shelby Street
Frank Skul
August Schulke
Unemployment steady with fair local outlook says Boyd
The Joliet area sees unemployment rise from 2300 to 3100 mid May as layoffs spread to commuters. Local firms report 140 non agricultural openings with 60 in sales, while 500 of 1200 June graduates seek work. industry gains in coal refining and stone glass firms offset some losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiam G. Boyd
Mangiggm
Syd
Boyd
Joliet
Will
Kankakee
ISES
Checker championship ends in draw after 40 games
Willie Ryan ties Walter Hellman at four wins each as the 40 game battle ends with 32 draws. Ten more games are set to decide a winner by Saturday afternoon with two games scheduled at Moose Lodge today and more on tap tonight and tomorrow. If the 10 game set ends tied, Hellman retains the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Ryan
Walter Hellman
Hellman
Moose Lodge
Joliet Dean Seeks Police Check On Scooter Riders
Ellery Frost Joliet Township High School dean of boys asked city police to monitor motor scooter riders around the campus after a Richards Street resident complained of dangerous riding between 12 20 p m and 1 10 p m daily. Frost cited ongoing issues near the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellery Frost
Joliet Township High School
Frost
Richards Street
Pierce Ordered To Appear On Speeding Charge
Robert H. Pierce of 133 Akin Avenue was ordered to appear in police court Saturday morning for speeding. Officer Don Boe reported Pierce traveling east on Cass Street passed eastbound traffic for blocks. his driver's license was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Pierce
Akin Avenue
Don Boe
Boe
Pierce
Cass Street
Keeley Charged With Disorderly Conduct
Lawrence Keeley of 124 Akin Avenue was booked for disorderly conduct and jailed yesterday after noon. He is to appear before the police magistrate this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Keeley
Akin Avenue
Little black pup reunites with owner at station
A small black dog brought to the station was quickly claimed after its owner, Robert Planing of 704 Florence Avenue, was notified. George Casper of 454 Park Avenue delivered the pup, which wore a red leather collar with ownership details. Planing arrived and retrieved the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Casper
Park Avenue
Robert Planing
Florence Avenue
Planing
Johnston brothers report lost wallet in Hammer woods
Kenneth G. Johnston of Lincoln highway New Lenox told sheriff's deputies yesterday afternoon that his brother Raymond W. Johnston misplaced a brown wallet in the Hammer woods on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth G. Johnston
Lincoln Highway
New Lenox
Raymond W. Johnston
Hammer Woods
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Hazel Boswell
Dewey Boswell
Champlain Avenue
Employe Bitten
Derrick
Joliet Association of Commerce
The
Moose
Charles Crawford
Mooseheart
al Kumfert
Kumfert
Little Black Pup
the Spectator
the People’s Newspaper
William R. McCabe
Sovitany
Jo- Het
Illinois
James Illinois
Bingle
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