The Luxury Of Hesitation Sparks Fourth Of July Cash Debate
A Joliet editorial denounces the Civic Committee of the Association of Commerce and Park Board for funding a $500 fireworks display with taxpayer money. It condemns public officials courting self interest, urges citizen generosity, and warns that leaders must awaken to build civic spirit without shifting costs onto taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Turk
Association of Commerce
Park Board
Joliet
Juliet
Dix
Jeliet
War Thought Sparks Debate From Catholic and Protestant Voices
Three editorial views from Commonweal Christian Century and The Nation discuss arms and policy amid WWI concerns. They condemn converting the CCC to military use while noting calls for universal training and the moral questions raised by impending conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonweal
Christian Century
the Nation
Joliet Girl Returns from War Zone Journey Home
Miss Nonnie Blomquist daughter of A T Blomquist of Joliet arrived home after two years abroad traveling through Sweden Germany and Italy with four companions and a sick baby. She describes war hazards blackouts rationing and air raid drills and notes her sealed trunks were opened five times on the journey from Sweden to Joliet.
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Germany
Italy
Manhattan
Nonnie Blomquist
A. T. Blomquist
S. Eastern Avenue
Sweden
Europe
Joliet
Catholic High Alumni Gala Set for Saturday Evening
Alumni committee at Catholic High hosts an annual dance event for former graduates. The gala will be held Saturday evening, continuing a long tradition of alumni social gathering and fundraising activities.
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Eee Cue Ae School
al Re Im
Wilkie Seen Gaining Ground in Illinois Delegation
In Joliet today President Friends of Wendell Wilkie organized sentiment for Wilkie as an overnight entrant to the Republican presidential race. A meeting is planned to urge Illinois delegates pledged to Dewey on first ballot to switch to Wilkie on later ballots. Wilkie's candidacy has become a historical political phenomenon.
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Wendell Wilkie
Joliet
Illinois
Thomas Dewey
Wilkie
Odenthal To Start Joliet Street Repair Project
The Joliet street department awaits WPA worker assignment to begin a major repair project approved by Commissioner Albert A. Odenthal. Routine repairs continue with new sections graded and graveled. Downtown parking areas are being remade and crosswalks in the loop will be marked in days.
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Joliet
WPA
Albert A. Odenthal
Wilmington Man Recovers After Gas Stove Explosion
Louis Palmer of Wilmington suffered second degree burns when a gasoline stove exploded in his home. He was treated at Silver Cross hospital and released after treatment.
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Louis Palmer
Wilmington
Silver Cross Hospital
Mr. Palmer
Sneak Thief Steals Wardrobe From Gordon Meade
Gordon Meade, a former high school football player, reported a break in at his home on 120 South Chicago Street. A male thief entered yesterday and departed with Meade’s clothes, leaving him to improvise with limited attire. The incident is under police investigation.
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Gordon Meade
Chicago Street
Meade
Joliet Officials Survey Public On Waterway Odor
Three police detectives and two city firefighters canvass Joliet residents seeking names addresses and contact numbers for a 1939 odor complaint. Forms ask if smell was stronger in 1939, if fatigue loss of appetite or other issues occurred, to aid evidence for a Chicago hearing on increasing Lake Michigan diversion to reduce stagnation and sewage odor.
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City Police Department
Joliet
George T. Jones
Louis Fallinske
Frank Skul
Clarence Kearns
Police Department
Harry Meyers
Charles Tally
Fire Department
James G. Holbrook
Attorney General's Office
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Stateville Guards Suspended Under Warden Ragen
Warden Joseph E. Ragen reported suspensions of prison staff at Stateville after investigations into conditions following his western vacation. One guard was suspended 29 days for falling asleep. several others faced one to two day penalties, while Ragen stresses strict discipline and little tolerance for laxity since 1935.
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Stateville
Joseph E. Ragen
Ragen
Wife Of Bakery Owner Succumbs In Chicago
Mrs. Ruby Argoudelis 30 of 2 South Broadway died yesterday at Englewood Hospital Chicago after a brief illness. She was wife of James J. Argoudelis owner of the French bakery 120 West Jefferson Street. Survived by husband two sons John and Peter parents Mr and Mrs Peter Delonas and a brother Gus Delonas of Hot Springs New Mexico. Born in Greece she came here with her parents. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from Edward Dames Funeral Home 111 North Broadway.
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Ruby Argoudelis
S. Broadway
Englewood Hospital
Chicago
James J. Argoudelis
W. Jefferson Street
Argoudelis
John
Peter
Peter Delonas
Gus Delonas
Hot Springs
Mex
Greece
Jefferson Street
Edward Dames
N. Broadway
Disbandment of Monee Fair Association Announced
The Monee Fair association votes to dissolve and sell park grounds. A Morris group will buy the land and buildings after debts and borrowings left unpaid. Former directors face about 5000 dollars in unpaid obligations.
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Monee Fair Association
Morris
Will Tee Ee
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Catholic High Dance
Stateville Guards
Monee Fair
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