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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
2
The bill sets a diversion rate of 1000 cubic feet per second into the waterway. Officials note the higher diversion will mainly affect the lake level minimally while aiding waterway cleanliness.
James Jimenez reported damage to his automobile parked near the Santa Fe freight station last night. Vandals ripped seats by posts.
July 1 marks the deadline for truck and bus owners to obtain new license plates. Inspectors will crack down on those who fail to apply, with fines and additional license fees after July 1. The secretary of state awarded the plate contract to ease enforcement, and blanks are available at two currency exchanges for rapid issuance. New rates and classifications vastly raise Class A to C fees, Class P, X, K, and N licenses, with a detailed schedule on the application.
City and Will County police issued a joint warning that selling or discharging fireworks in Joliet and Will County will not be tolerated. Police leaders vow strict enforcement and support for federal action to curb interstate fireworks shipments.
Jane Sarah Sterrit 16 a St Angela academy student in Morris died from shotgun wounds at home between 5 45 and 6 p m yesterday. Coroner W Clark Davis said the act was unaccountable and she left no notes. Surviving are her parents Mrs and Mrs James Sterrit a sister Mrs Leslie Dummitt four brothers Donald Francis James and Gene and paternal grandmother Mrs Sarah Sterrit. Funeral services at Finland Funeral Home Saturday morning at 9 a m.
In a collision at Collins street and Williamson avenue two women were injured. Loretta Bewersdorf 29 of Lockport driver of one car reported she could not avoid the crash due to a truck double parked on Collins street. Margaret Morgan 42 of New Lenox was in the other car. Bewersdorf sustained body injuries while Morgan suffered a broken nose face injuries and tooth loss. Police took both to Silver Cross hospital for first aid.
The Rock Island railroad filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission to raise commuter line fares by 20 percent. No increase is sought for regular one way or round trip fares. If approved the Joliet Chicago round trip could rise about 34 cents.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Jennings of Highmore South Dakota on vacation saw a man with a gun in a car near the Kroger motel east of Aurora. They alerted Game Warden William Miller and state police. The “gunman” was 15 year old Jimmy Williams play acting with a rubber gun bought by his mother Mrs L V Williams. The incident caused a mêlée but no injuries.
Joliet Zoning board meets today to decide on the location for a west side fire house. The Campbell street and Prairie avenue corner is the sole site under review with a city council decision expected next Monday afternoon.
Joliet officials plan to add six more firefighters bringing staffing to 60 after a West Side fire station site is approved. Commissioner Ed Franck said an July 8 exam may yield six appointments from the eligibility list. Capt George Metz resignation prompts captain lieutenant exams. Det John Dillon ranks high in captain promotions. Foeik Skul and Sgt William Daggett also scored, with Dillon acting captain of the bureau.
Kenneth Murphy a 42 year old Westinghouse executive remains in critical condition after a car crash near Chicago. He sustained a skull fracture a broken nose and facial lacerations when his car veered into a tree. Attendants say he has not regained consciousness and is recovering at Sir Josephs Hospital following a company golfing outing at St Andrews golf courses.
Dr U L Fatherree Joliet county health officer told the League of Women Voters that modern preservation methods have reduced hazards in public eating places but warned against remaining dangers. Joliet licenses are issued by the city with county approval and a new county ordinance extends health department authority outside incorporated areas. Cooperation with state inspectors will coordinate work and the code will serve educational aims with penalties only for non cooperation. The Joliet League study group will focus on this field this year with Mrs I L Greene chairman. The league board meets Monday night at 8 at Mrs Greene’s home 1001 Buell avenue.
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