19 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
1
Waesco and Raha were named champions in 1927 with noted athletic prowess. The report mentions head ball handling and eightweight football style as part of their achievements, reflecting a period-specific sports snapshot.
B G headle earns note as first regular motor passenger plane pickup at Municipal Airport Chicago to St Louis. The aged traveler, an aviation enthusiast, has journeyed by rail and boat and plans return by air after attending a meeting of the Liabilities Indemnity Exchange.
Police intervened to protect a boy who was reported to have seriously injured someone with stones. The incident drew a hostile crowd and occurred near a station as officers restrained the mob.
Chief of Police Nicholas Fornango was honored at a Joliet Italian American Club banquet. He received a complete golf outfit as a gift. Mayor William Hennessy and officials praised his leadership while attendees urged faith in the city’s banks and officials.
The second annual Outdoor Festival transforms Central street into a city fair midway from 7:30 to midnight nightly through July 1. Admission is free and rides like merry go rounds, ferris wheels, and Leaping Lena will run weather permitting. Proceeds benefit Joliet Jewish Federation.
Commissioner Samuel Shepley refused to axe staff in his street department without parallel cuts by other departments. Mayor William Hennessy backs a 10 to 25 percent salary reduction for all city employees, with Shepley offering to cut 25 to 50 percent if others comply, while Commissioner Whalen calls for limited layoffs in the water department and opposes a shorter workday.
Frank J. Johnson, 27, of 1009 Irving Street, was arrested last night on a complaint by his father Frank O Johnson alleging he beat his mother. Police records show concern over the boy’s lack of affection and duties as a son.
Burglars entered Reed School at West and Jefferson streets last night and stole eight chairs three fire extinguishers several ink boxes and broke nine windows. School board members told police they suspect vandals blamed for similar incidents this year. The loss is estimated at $300.
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