City to pay heirs for Raynor Avenue land for street widening
The city offered $5000 to heirs of John Staley plus $5800 for overdue public assessments to acquire 33 by 7.3 feet on South Raynor Avenue for widening toward McDonough Street. Commissioner Joseph Whalen opposes high price but supports boulevard progress and suggests condemnation to set a fair value. The plan, tied to rezoning the corner for business use, faces delay until a court verdict on compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. McCabe
John Staley
Raynor Avenue
McDonough Street
Rignor and
McDonough
Joseph Whalen
Lockport Township
Whalen
Judgment for 50000 in wreck suit against Vera cor
Constantine A. Macris and Commonwealth Edison were awarded a 50000 judgment in circuit court after an auto collision at the intersection of highway 66 A and route 53 on January 4 1952. Vera cor also known as Gloria arding of Chicago was the defendant. Macris suffered extensive injuries and the power company filed a claim of 16000 for medical expenses and bills. The judgment was entered by default as the defendant could not be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine A. Macris
Commonwealth Edison Company
Veracor
Gloria Arding
Chicago
Macris
Commonwealth Company
Power Company
Radios Installed at Illinois Waterway Locks
Two way radio equipment has been installed at the seven corps of engineers locks on the Illinois waterway. The system aids waterway traffic by keeping lock personnel advised of approaching vessels and speeds lock operations. Transmitting range is about 15 miles and tuned to 2738 kc on the AM band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Engineers
Illinois Waterway
Officer Willard Promoted to Squad Car Duty
Chief Ervin F. Roe announced this week that Officer Willard has been promoted to squad car duty. Willard has served on the force for a year and previously worked as a beat officer and on relief duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Harold Willard
Ervin F. Roe
Jolietans Rescue Pair From River
Jolietans John Grohar and Eddie Kroviak risked life and plunged into the Fox river at Sunnyside camp to save two 8 year old boys, David Largo and Lenny Ferguson, swept by strong currents. Grohar suffered bruises from underwater roots while Kroviak freed one child. both offered money and clothes but were declined, underscoring the value of life saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grohar
Liberty Street
Eddie Kroviak
Arthur Avenue
Fox River
Sunnyside
Millington
Joliet
Grohar
David Largo
Lenny Ferguson
Hinsdale
Ferguson
Kroviak
Prisoner James O'Brien Identified in Joliet Check Case
James O'Brien admitted to passing a bad check and was identified by Lytton's store manager from a photo provided by Oak Park police. The $34.63 check cashed April 17 at Lytton's is linked to him, with authorities unsure of other Joliet stores involved due to the suspect's extensive check-bouncing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O’brien
Oak Park
Lytton’s
Joan Schaleger
Joliet
O’brien
Vehicle Accident Leads to Ticket for Seppi on Fox Street
Seppi of 635 Fox Street received a ticket after his car rolled from Central School parking lot, struck a car on Chicago Street, and left gear and hand brake unengaged. Police could not identify the other vehicle owner, left a note, and Seppi must appear in police court Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Seppi
Fox Street
Central School
Chicago Street
Seppi
Elmer A. Johnson 61 Former Jolietan Dies in Elmwood Park
Elmer A. Johnson formerly of Joliet and Plainfield died yesterday at his Elmwood Park home at age 61. Survived by wife Hattie and sisters Estella Myrtle and Alta. Married in 1928 to Hattie Hurst, he worked 37 years with U S Steel in Industrial Relations, left Joliet in 1948 for Oak Park business. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at Carlson Funeral Home with Rev. Robert A. Mulligan. interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Memorials to Cancer Fund appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer A. Johnson
Joliet
Plainfield
Elmwood Park
Hattie
Estella
Myrtle Johnson
Alta Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
Hattie Hurst
U. S. Steel Corporation
Oak Park
Richards Street Methodist Church
Carlson
Robert A. Mulligan
Elmhurst Cemetery
Cancer Fund
Baskin store adds second shopping night for summer
Al Baskin announces Thursday hours identical to Monday 2 p m to 9 p m through September 3. The store will close on Wednesdays from July 14 to reduce crowding and give staff a second day off. Baskin cites improved service and crowds, joining Sears Roebuck in extending evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Baskin
Baskin
Sears-Roebuck
Sears
Cass-Collins
Joliet
Woman Sues Walgreens for 10000 Over Hair Damage
Mrs. Signe Goeken of 55 W. Benton Street sues Walgreen Drug Co for 10000 claiming Nutri-Tonic permanent wave lotion damaged her hair scalp and head. She bought the product last October and followed directions claiming permanent injuries and medical bills. Attorneys Robson Masters and Ryan and Murphy and Anderson represent her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signe Goeken
W. Benton Street
Walgreen Drug Company
Car Skids in Rain, O'Donnell Hurt Near Naperville Road
John O'Donnell, 29, of 528 E Cass Street, was treated for a left arm laceration after his car overturned on Route 66 A just south of Naperville Road in rainy conditions. A California motorist drove him to the state police HQ, then Officer William Perry transported him to a hospital. He lost control in the rain, skidded across the highway, and overturned into a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’donnell
Cass Street
Naperville Road
O’donnell
California
William Perry
Association of Commerce to vote on Joliet sewer plan
Ballots will be mailed to Association of Commerce members on Monday to gauge support for a proposed Joliet sanitary district. A brochure outlining pros and cons, prepared by Dr. James Rogers, will be included. If votes split, the board will decide the association’s stance. Ballots due by Monday, June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Commerce
Joliet
Arthur V. Lumsden
James Rogers
Association
Association Board of Directors
Altho
Lumsden
Women push reapportionment amendment in Illinois
Members of the Joint League of Women Voters study the reapportionment amendment to the Illinois state Constitution. The measure would equalize districts and keep downstate control of the senate while giving more populous areas influence in the house. Unit meetings hosted by Mrs. John Kinstsbury Joliet and Mrs. Byron Kilborn Plainfield outline provisions and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joinet League of Women Voters
Illinois
John Kinstsbury
Navafield Avenue
Lernard Singer
Springfield
House of A Representatives
Joliet
John Whitney
Nicholson Street
Howard Harshbarger
Irving L. Greene
Byron Kilborn
Plainfield
Lockport Street
Elwood Youth Arrested After Red Light Crash
Elwood resident John Taylor, 15, was arrested by city police about 7 p m after running a red light at Chicago and Jefferson streets and colliding with a car driven by Frank J. Corrigan of Aurora. Corrigan signed a warrant, Taylor to appear before Police Magistrate Martin J. Jackson on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Elwood
Chicago
Jefferson
Frank J. Corrigan
Aurora
Corrigan
Taylor
Martin J. Jackson
Non-support arrest reported for Stanley Picton in Joliet
Stanley Picton a 41 year old resident of Coal City was arrested in Joliet yesterday by Will County Deputy Wayne Thornburg on a non support warrant from Grundy County Sheriff James Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Picton
Coal City
Joliet
Will County
Wayne Thornburg
James Bell
Grundy County
Grade board meets with architects in Joliet
Joliet Grade School Board interviews four architect firms at a special meeting to review the proposed building program. The board plans weekly sessions with four firms until all interested parties present services. The Joliet Association of Commerce urges a citizens committee to inform and help pass the bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Gilbert A. Johnson
Rockford
Raymond A. Orput
Rudolph and Young
Chicago
R. J. Lindblad
Joliet Association of Commerce
Association of Commerce
Citizens
Citizens’ Committee
Best Father in Will County Voting Ends Soon
Balloting for Will County best father contest closes with an expected 16 000 to 17 000 votes. Seven candidates include Victor Bostjancic Leo F Kelly Howard Koehler Ed McCarthy Leonard Meurer Francis R Murphy and Edward Snedic. Ballots postmarked by midnight poured in as two week essay based selections gave way to a close race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Association of Commerce
John Chapman
Will County
Association
Chapman
Victor Bostjancic
Leo F.kelly
Howard Koehler
Ed McCarthy
Leonard Meurer
Francis R. Murphy
Edward Snedic
Plans to remodel S. S. Kresge store on Chicago Street
Local officials report plans are under way to remodel the front of the S. S. Kresge 5-10-25 cent store at 115 N. Chicago Street. With negotiations incomplete, no cost estimate is available yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Kresge Company
Chicago Street
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