Board hires new principals amid protest by teachers
The grade school board approved the recommendation to hire new principals over objections from union official Albert Krywonos and teachers. Salaries for the new posts were not yet fixed and several candidates from multiple states were read aloud as the meeting drew to a close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Krywonos
Gayle N. Hufford
Krywonos
Stuart Kroesch
Michael Scarpitto
Hufford
Krynonos
Civic Center survey near completion
The Civic Center analysis will be completed next week by the Real Estate Research corporation of Chicago. The study contacted every local, county, state and federal agency to quantify space needs and interagency relationships. Joliet architectural firms will review the analysis and recommend building location and size.
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Civic Center
Real Estate Research Corporation of
Chicago
Joliet Architectural
Francis Kelly
Civic Center Planning Committee
Public Building Commission
Watson Healy
Ernest Moore
Raymond Lindblad
John Semitekol
Levon Seron
Husband seeks annulment over alleged fraud in 1956 marriage
Burton W. Rivett files in circuit court to annul his marriage to Paula A. Rivett claiming she induced the union by fraud. They wed May 5 1956 at Wilton Center and separated 17 days later. He says she concealed pertinent information before the ceremony.
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Burton W. Rivett
Paula A. Rivett
Circuit Court
Wilton Center
Rivett
Head Injured Man Treated After Bottle Blow on Des Plaines
Ray Rorr a 44 year old of the Jefferson hotel told city police he was struck on the head with a wine bottle by a drinking companion on Des Plaines street near the railroad Viaduct. He was found walking on Marion street with a bleeding head and received two stitches at St. Joseph's hospital.
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Ray Rorr
Jefferson
Desplaines Street
Rorr
Marion Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Boy struck by auto while biking in Coal City
Marvin Mengold fourteen son of Mr and Mrs John Mengold of Coal City was hit by an auto while riding his bicycle yesterday. He received emergency treatment at St Josephs hospital and was listed in stable condition.
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Marvin Mengold
John Mengold
Coal City
St. Joseph's Hospital
Joliet School Board appoints McDonald treasurer and handles audits
Joliet Grade School Board hires Norman McDonald as district treasurer at 500 dollars yearly, with bond of 550000. Board approves depositories and audit planning, reviews bills totaling 412052.43, and payroll of 241597.36. Several resignations and leaves are approved while lease and paving issues are discussed.
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Norman McDonald
Joliet
McDonald
Stuart Kroesch
Kaiser-Ducett Construction Company
First National Bank
Union National Bank
National Bank of Joliet
Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
James
Washington School
Norma Martin
Eliza Kelly
Dorothy Ruthenbeck
Anthony Gutierrez
Alann Drive
Joliet Township High School
J. Gordon Skeel
Chester B. Lewis
Midland Avenue
Jefferson Street
Pershing School
Paul Brumund
Lewis
Gayle N. Hufford
Water Street housing plan shows full tenant cooperation
Joliet Housing Authority executive director Mrs. Henry Ziegler said the Water street project is successful with full tenant cooperation. The 46 unit Water street site has 100 percent occupancy and a 192 family waiting list.
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Henry Ziegler
Joliet
Gaseous clouds prompt cross company meeting
White clouds of gas from the National Cylinder and Gas Company on Industry Avenue have sickened two Archer Products employees. The company nurse said two women fell ill yesterday as gas hung low to the ground since Friday. Supervisors from both firms will meet at the sheriff's office to discuss the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cylinder and Gas Company
Industry Avenue
Archer Products Company
Archer
Sheriff's Office
Fire Damages Couch on Porch at 1417 N William
City fire crews responded to a porch blaze at the Allen Baker residence 1417 North William street. An over stuffed couch caught fire causing damage to the couch and siding of the home outside city limits.
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Allen Baker
N. William Street
Baker
Keith School Pupils Thank Donor For In-Room Drinking Fountain
A note from Keith school pupils expresses gratitude for a drinking fountain installed in their classroom. The message thanks the donor and notes the fountain will benefit the students' daily use.
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Hufford
Keith School
City revenues near one million in five months
City Manager Chester B. Lewis reports five month collections total 910,022.01 with expectations to exceed one million this month. Principal rise comes from state sales tax share amounting to 219,811.55. pinball licenses yielded 10,800 after legality change. water collections reached 33,147.99 boosted by delinquent bills. parking meters and fines up about 5,400. a 5,000 loan repayment from the housing authority accounts for part of receipts. Disbursements rose to 1,108,661.99 for four months ending April 30 compared with 946,497.94 last year, up 162,164.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester B. Lewis
Rents room twice and theft at local hotel
Two men J. Emerson of Crown Point Indiana and Everett J. Fry of Lowell rented a hotel room on April 17. After leaving on April 21 they returned April 23 to find clothing and possessions missing. The room clerk did not know the prior rental and had re rented the room to Mr and Mrs Stevens of Springfield who stayed one night with no luggage.
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J. Emerson
Crown Point
Ind
Everett J. Fry
Lowell
Collision on Second and Mississippi Fractures Reid Rib
A two car crash at the Second and Mississippi intersection left Gordon Reid 130 Hobbs Avenue with a fractured rib after his westbound vehicle was struck by Louis Helis approaching from Mississippi. Reid's wife, 40, suffered bruises to the elbow forearm and right knee. Both were treated at Silver Cross hospital and police filed the report.
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Second
Mississippi Avenues
Gordon Reid
Hobbs Avenue
Second Avenue
Reid Auto
Louis Helis
Mississippi Avenue
Reid
Silver Cross Hospital
City Gains Gas Tax Flexibility for Street Repairs
State approval allows Joliet to divert motor fuel tax refunds to non arterial streets. The council previously authorized 544,449.04 for street work, with 40 miles targeted by Oct 1. Crews operate in northwest Joliet and Forest Park, weather permitting, as Lane work nears downtown completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester B. Lewis
Forest Park
Lewis
Spectator masthead and publication details
The Spectator published weekly by The Spectator Publishing Company with William R McCabe as publisher. Dated June 14 1956 this Toliet Illinois issue lists office addresses and subscription rates though the OCR is incomplete.
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The
Spectator Publishing
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Normal
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Capri Street
Robert Haddick
Ingalls Avenue
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Spencer Road
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Ruby Street
Everett W. Cox
Central Trades and Labor Council
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William Green
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Archie McAllister
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Marycrest
Kenneth Palmer
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Floyd Olson
Peoria
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