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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
3
An editorial clipped from the New York Times lauds Dunkerque as a beacon of democratic spirit. It credits the common man forged in mills and mines with rising to war’s call, a resolve Hitler cannot crush, signaling a future and victory for Western civilization.
Lockport airport operated by the Lewis School of Aeronautics will become a instructors training field on June 15 under a national plan to develop America's air force. The school recently designated as an instructors center, with 70 students currently completing courses from De Paul University and North Central College.
A Joliet conference at Dominic A. Romano’s offices urged removal of punch boards called slot machine type gambling devices found in taverns smoke shops and candy stores. Warrants may be issued against proprietors. affidavits name alleged city authorities and politicians involved. organizers vow to expose and strike at those responsible.
Peter McCarthy superintendent of the Morning Star Mission aided Mr and Mrs Harold Rutter and their two children last night sending them toward an unspecified destination with assistance.
Nine surviving members of the Grand Army of the Republic at the Louis Joliet hotel installed Hiram H. Schu mate of Riverton as department commander at age 92. The Chicago and Quincy representatives offered congratulations as the group set sights on future conventions.
Mrs. Freda A. Fritz age 64 of Joliet died at her home 813 Buell avenue after a long illness. Born in Germany she came to Joliet at 16. Survived by three daughters Mrs Arthur Josephson Berwyn and Mrs Ray Breen and Mrs Milton Wunderlich Joliet. a sister Mrs Henry Knaden and nine grandchildren. She was active in the Catholic Order of Foresters and Catholic Woman's League and a member of St John’s church. Her husband Fred H. Fritz operates a local sausage business.
About 50 county employees will receive a pay day tomorrow to fund tax payments before the Monday deadline. County Treasurer James C. Bell said the payday will cover county help through May 15, with a one percent penalty added to taxes paid after that date. The last payday was May 29.
The first batch of coke to be produced since the plant reopened came from the batteries last night. More than 300 workers have been recalled to work as production efforts increase. All battery units are being pushed to ensure full output at the facility.
Dr Raymond H McPherron of Chicago spoke to Lions Club members at noon about the Pee to ere Sock pine. He is a leading figure in state and national medical societies.
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