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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
1
Joliet will host a traffic survey led by three Chicago Motor Club engineers under G. W. Barton. Mayor George T. Jones and Police Commissioner David H. Lentz support the free service to curb accidents and improve flow.
The Central Trades and Labor Council united thirty three affiliated groups to back the electricians in a clash with City Hall over appointing non union Raymond Loeffler to the electrical department. Officials claim this is first such appointment. Reed and Reece faced sanctions and fines after refusing to work with Loeffler. The council pledged to press for a settlement and assist the electricians, noting Loeffler offered to join the union after installation.
Police Chief Nicholas Fornango announced a strict enforcement of the ordinance barring fireworks sales before July 1. He warned that any violator will be arrested, and the law will be enforced.
Joliet residents will recognize the Michigan beach after a full renovation funded by Park Commissioner George F. Mahoney Jr. Sixty yards of new sand were donated by Paul States and transported at no cost by a taxpayer preferring anonymity. The area now has cleaner water from springs, a safety zone cable removed, a twenty foot chute for kids, benches, fresh silver painted diving platforms, and a green bathhouse with new lights.
A second group of eighty boys leaves Monday morning from the YMCA for the Joliet Industrial Health camp on the DuPage River. They will stay two weeks to gain pounds, with the first group returning Saturday heavier than when they left. Boys live in cottages under a counselor, take nature study tours, go swimming, enjoy outdoor activities, and have moving pictures and ample meals during the stay.
Conrad J. Wirth, county treasurer, delivered about 71 000 dollars in tax funds to the city yesterday. Of this, 26 845.31 dollars were cash and the rest in tax anticipation warrants. About 11 000 dollars cash was on hand. About 250 checks were signed by Mayor George T. Jones as payroll began this morning and most funds will be paid today. By week’s end all payroll should be paid and back salaries of 8 800 dollars will be settled as funds allow. A new pay schedule will have monthly payments and quicker handling of back salaries with available cash.
Pennuto the hardware store proprietor at 810 Cass street and his son William were robbed after 9 30 PM when two men entered asking for a fish pole. One robbed Pennuto at gunpoint and struck him with a pistol butt as the other demanded all the cash.
Weather outlook promises clear skies today and tomorrow with a let up in rain after four days of showers. Officials report a rising barometer at the municipal airport and expect cooler, partly cloudy conditions as the official debut of Cave Summer nears in the territory.
The renowned comedians Olsen and Johnson visit the Spectator office during a three day Rialto engagement in Joliet starring their Broadway hit Goin' Places. Their impromptu interview produced unexpected humor and a lively exchange with the editor.
Cooler, rainy weather lowers the need for water, with only three city stations in use. Commissioner Joseph Whalen said Washington Jasper and Williamson stations are active. When heat returns and sprinkling resumes Ottawa and Ruby stations will reopen. Ground moisture remains high and water use will stay low for now.
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