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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
2
Paul H. Douglas, candidate for the Illinois Senate seat, made his Joliet campaign debut addressing the Lions Club. He spoke on business prospects and discussed Illinois voter issues while touring the state in a jeep station wagon.
The Spectator reader suggestions on the Chicago and Clinton street eyesore drew many constructive ideas. Top votes favored a city parking lot for visitors and a central comfort station or city hall with lounges and restrooms.
Six Joliet students are listed among those finishing the spring term at the Galesburg division of the University of Illinois and returning home for vacation. Names include Albert J. Shroba Raymond R. Delach Kenneth L. Formento Robert C. Coberley George E. Franklin and Patrick E. Kelly. The Galesburg undergraduate division ends its second year with an eight week summer session from June 23 to August 14.
The blotter lists Stan Olivo speeding on Hickory Street, Merle Nickel on Second Avenue, and Donald J. Shepherd on South State Street. Parking fines were paid by Mrs E Grant and Phil R Ostrom. Milton Spires reports losing a wallet with $90 and a social security card. Fire crews extinguished a rubbish fire at 124 F Jefferson Street after responding to a Joliet Cotton Shop call with no damage.
Three year old Jerry Laurie told his mother and police at the scene near 568 Elwood Street that he was not hurt after a truck from Oriental Cleaners struck him yesterday. Officers offered hospital transport, but the child remained unafraid and unharmed the driver was ordered to file a report this morning.
James Whalen was named chair man of a special water advisors board at city hall yesterday afternoon. William Hart was named secretary. Board members drew lots to determine length of service Whalen will serve 3 years William Fay 3 Years George Lloyd 4 years and Hart 5 years The board meets again tomorrow to discuss the proposed water ordinance.
Two men were injured when a car driven by Bernard Whittenkeler rear ended a pickup driven by Elton Hashcraft at New Avenue in Lemont shortly after 10 pm. Whittenkeler, 25, of Lemont Route DP, and Hashcraft, 33, of Ray's Trailer camp in Aurora, were hospitalized at Silver Cross. Hashcraft had a fractured jaw and Whittenkeler needed 25 stitches for facial lacerations.
Veronica Gay filed a divorce action against John Gay in circuit court seeking custody of their 14 year old daughter Janice Marie. Cruelty is alleged. The couple married twice on Sept 16 1932 and Oct 3 1942. Mrs Gay resides at 118 S EF Circle Drive.
Thomas Tedisco 58 of 413 Richards Street reports a dog belonging to Ed Mahoney Route 30 bit him yesterday and he was treated at Silver Cross and released. The dog was ordered tied for observation. James Fox 7 of 803 Rose Avenue was bitten by a dog belonging to Mrs Richards of 81 Sullivan Court yesterday.
Thelma Herschler of 144 West Jefferson Street walked into the side of a car driven by Elizabeth Gaskill of Route 1 Joliet. Gas Kill took the injured woman to a doctor for treatment of a sprained shoulder. The accident occurred at the Jefferson Joliet intersection.
Harwood Post No. 5 American Legion outlines all day July 4 picnic at McKinley woods 14 miles southwest of Joliet near Channahon. General chairmen Nick Radakovich Nick Streitz George Heckenkamp and Burke R. Mead named to organize committees. Bus service to grounds at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.. volunteers with cars urged to stop at 214 N. Ottawa to pick up riders.
Margaret Byers sues Peoples Cab Co in circuit court for 5000 alleging injuries from a March 16 collision due to cab negligence including lack of lights and speeding. She claims to have suffered numerous injuries and lost work time. Driver Joseph Jessup is named as defendant. George Dimas represents Byers.
A decree of divorce was granted yesterday to Lucille Carlton from Paul L. Carlton by Circuit Judge James V. Bartley. Custody of three children and monthly support of $60 were awarded to Mrs. Carlton. The couple married November 27, 1940 in Davenport Ta.
Hayes Kennedy of Joliet state Legion child welfare chair will speak at the annual pilgrimage to the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors home in Bloomington. Athletic equipment bought by posts across the state will be presented during the ceremonies.
Pfe Fred Harvey Johnson of West Sixteenth street Lockport will arrive at the Goodale Funeral home tomorrow morning. Johnson was killed in Saipan on June 28 1944. The body will be taken to Evangelical Covenant church Sunday noon with services at 2 30 p m Rev Carl Anderson to officiate. Veterans groups will handle military services. Interment will be in Lockport cemetery. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson and one brother Robert of Lockport.
The notice lists multiple couples with ages and addresses including William P. Lloyd Jr and Florence B. Koenigsberger both 30 from Chicago. Thomas S. Trotti 24 of Coal City and Almeda Johnson 21 of Symerton. Robert Knapp 22 of Aurora and Shirley Funk 22 of Plainfield. Anthony F. Kolenc 24 of 1123 N Center St and Betty Ann Zbacnik 28 of 1500 Highland Ave. Francis C. Paul 38 of 6 S Cagwin Ave and Mary Frances Kerne 27 of 1210 N Broadway. Carl A. Applequist 21 of 400 Herkimer St and Doris Engwail 21 of 400 Herkimer St.
The Lewis College of Science and Technology was notified it is fully accredited by the University of Illinois. Credits earned in two years may transfer toward an Illinois degree, with eligibility extended to other state and many out of state colleges. Dean Wilbur Dyer notes this marks the second Illinois accreditation and outlines plans for potential North Central Association recognition after the first class graduates.
Sam Williams of 612 Stoit street was moved from St Joseph's hospital to the county jail after a knife wound in a May 29 fracas. John Dixon, also involved, remains jailed awaiting trial on assault with intent to kill. Williams suffered severe wounds to the stomach.
Dan Phillip aged 53 of 711 Helles Avenue fainted while working at Woodruff Oil yesterday. He recovered on police arrival but refused hospitalization. officers took him to a hospital where he was examined and released.
Mrs Rose Mary Baker of 127 West Jefferson Street reported to deputies that she misplaced a billfold containing 13 dollars downtown. The finder is urged to call Lockport 400 R.
Deputies found an amnesia patient lying on the outer belt road between Blact Road and Plainfield. He had no identification and could not provide a name. He was held at the county jail while authorities searched for kin.
Nearly two hundred residents signed a petition presented to the council requesting restoration of the former bus route. The proposal traces the path from Catherine and Taylor Streets through Williams, Glenwood, Prairie, and back to the current route. Signers include residents from Mack, Taylor, Cornelia and Cowles streets among others.
Generous Juliets bought 3702 75 worth of buddy poppies on Poppy Day May 22 during a committee meeting at the Navy club. Harry Henderson served as general chairman and thanked the public for support. Buffalo Harwood St Joseph Legion and Cantigny Stone City VFW aided the effort.
Francis Krieger 42 of 300 S Ottawa street died at home this morning after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:45 a.m. at Haley and Son Funeral Home then at Sacred Heart church at 10:15. Burial in Mt Olivet cemetery. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survived by wife Catherine, mother Mrs A Krieger, sister Mrs Clarence Reed, and brothers Otto, Walter of Joliet and William of Maywood.
Amelia R. Ricketts sues Lorraine and Linus Rehberg in a $50,000 alienation of affection civil action filed today with the circuit clerk. All parties reside in Monee.
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