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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
1
The Grand Army of the Republic completed its 66th annual state encampment and began the journey home. Moved crowds along the parade route saw veterans resuming the march, their ranks thinning yet spirit high as martial music and memories of 1861 filled the air.
A Spectator reporter tested a dozen penny weighing machines in Juliet's loop and found each gave a different result. Some scales differed by a fraction of a pound while others were off by as much as five pounds.
Joliet may form a taxpayers' association as large property owners back or lead the movement. The Joliet Real Estate Board says it will support the plan if broad owner backing is secured, noting Aurora's 5000-member group and South Bend’s successes in cutting taxes and government costs. The Spectator invites input from interested property owners.
Mayor William A. Hennessy and his advisory committee urge Joliet residents and groups to support a push to force the state to build pedestrian approaches to the Jefferson and Cass street bridges at street level. The plan aims to avoid steps and light loss to stores, favoring safety and convenience for pedestrians including women with baby carriages.
G. A. R. veterans and allied groups lauded Joliet citizens for their hospitality during the convention. They noted the warm reception and festive decorations in the loop district with bunting and flags. J. J. Cohen of The White Store funded street pole decorations, arranged through William H. Huen, Chicago & Joliet Electric railway manager.
Mary Merrick aged 19 who was seriously hurt in an automobile wreck six miles north of Joliet on State Route 4 showed marked improvement after treatment at St Josephs Hospital.
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