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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
3
Column urges Joliet leaders to halt Saturday morning wedding processions and sound trucks that clog the loop area. Writer argues such noise harms merchants and shoppers and says mayor should ban new sound trucks and wedding parades. Also criticizes tavern license transfers and urges no more liquor license transfers.
Lendin Crow, formerly at Stateville, had a habeas corpus hearing in circuit court. Judge James V. Bartley ordered Crow released from prison to Sheriff Roy C. Doerfler and he will be picked up by Winnebago deputies for an arrest related to an attempted fraud against Sears, Roebuck in Winnebago County. A second habeas corpus petition by George Brown was also denied. Brown remains at Stateville after evidence showed narcotics use and dope peddling, converting the offense to a felony.
Police jailed Victor Ludwig aged 55 after a disturbance at the corner of Chicago and Clinton streets and a Vandalia state farm release. Clarence Kintz was booked for a disturbance at Sheridan restaurant on Jefferson street. William Pruitt, 59, was taken into custody in the loop in a very drunken condition.
School officials conducted an unofficial visit to Sacred Heart High School on route 45 north of Frankfort. Verne E Cracker Will County superintendent Roy Clark Albert Burgard and Maura Conlisk examined the proposed program and facilities as the school begins its first year and plans a four year program next year run by Franciscan nuns.
City police search for a man about 50, five eight in gray suit and hat who accosted a 12 year old and a 10 year old near Clinton and Ottawa streets around 6 pm yesterday. Parents reported the incidents at 8 pm. The girls were asked for addresses and names and told they were pretty. One girl ran to library steps and the man followed before leaving.
Four year old James Jerzycke of 1510 Marquette road suffered a two inch cut to the inside of his right leg after bumping a fuse box on a center support in the W T Grant store on the second floor. He was taken to St Josephs hospital by police ambulance where eight stitches were given before his release.
William Thompson reports that 12 year old Mickey Drobnak of 651 S Des Plaines Street ran into his car at the Duncan and Des Plaines intersection. Thompson followed the youth to his home. parents say no injuries and declined medical aid.
Mrs. Law rence Thontlin of 1330 Ridgewood avenue told deputies she heard prowlers around 1 am yesterday and again Tuesday evening. She reported a knock on her door Monday night and saw youths aged 16 to 18 nearby.
Will County Automobile Trade Association backs House Bill 851 to close non essential businesses on Sundays with exemptions for food drugs newspapers tobacco gasoline and other items. Chicago area papers and 103 auto dealers support the plan noting rising Sunday openings and labor voices urge rest and worship.
The Joliet Association of Commerce issued a warning about tickets being sold to local merchants. The Disabled American Veterans at 56 L E Jackson Street is soliciting businesses to buy tickets for children to attend a movie here. The A C urges merchants to contact the association before purchasing tickets.
Local dealer argues Joliet shops would lose business if Sunday closings persist while Chicago outlets stay open. Beutel notes fly-by-night Chicago firms do most of their work Sundays. Sales draw from suburbs where dealers close Sunday, and the bill aims to protect established businesses and the public. Support comes from labor, business, civic and religious groups.
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