Watchman for Cole Brothers Circus Killed in Rail Yards
John Hickey a 55 to 60 year old circus watchman was found dead in the Michigan Central yard near Rock Island tracks in Joliet. Police ruled out foul play, suggesting he was struck by a westbound freight train while assisting with the Cole Brothers special train load. Coroner will hold an inquest after relatives arrive.
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John Hickey
Cole Brothers Circus
Rock Island
Michigan Central
E. Overbey
Hickey
Cole Brothers
Michigan City
Ind
Ovérbey
Clarence Hassig
Iowa Avenue
Richard Coyne
Western Funeral Home
Hartford
Michigan
Joliet
Michigan Central Yards
Kingston
Discharges From Great Lakes Naval Center Listed
The following men have been discharged from the U S Naval service within the past week at the U S Naval Personnel separation center at Great Lakes. Names include Howard E. Geissler Glenn Carloss Edwin D. Jones Danny L. Davis Glenn Edward Dean William H. Bailey Norman J. Hartong John A. Fellman Richard L. Colstock John P. Crespi William J. Baldon Robert P. Wagner William F. Fitzgerald Charles L. Quinn Richard A. Hutchinson Ladishaw F. Victoris Paul F. Webster Ralph L. Brock Edward A. Grzkevich Walter J. Shepich John G. Ford along with ranks and addresses listed.
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Naval Service
U. S. Naval Personnel Separation Center
Great Lakes
Howard E. Geissler
Taylor Street
Glenn Carloss
Barr Eim Avenue
Edwin D. J«nes
Marquette Road
Danny L. Davis
Lockport
Glenn Edward Dean
North Street
Morris
Wiliam H. Bailey
Hunter Avenue
E. Cass Street
John A. Fellman
Clay Street
Jackson _ street
John P. Crespi
Kiep Avenue
William J. Baldon
N. Joliet Street
Cox
Robert P. Wagner
Hamilton Street
William F. Fitzgerald
Willaw Avenue
Charles L. Quinn
Richard A. Hutchinson
Knox Place
Ladishaw
F. Victoris
Shore Avenue
Paul F. Webster
Ralph L. Brockway
Ida Street
Edward A. Grzkevich
Broadway
MOMM
Walter J. Shepich
Summit Street
John G. Ford
Burglars Break Window at Lapikas Service Station
A break in at Lapikas service station on Collins street and Williamson avenue occurred overnight. A burglar cut a hand during the theft but no goods were taken and blood on glass indicated mishap.
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Lapikas
Collins Street
Williamson Avenue
Widow of Joliet merchant Elisabeth Carneghi dies at 69
Elisabeth Carneghi widow of Joseph Carneghi and long time Joliet civic leader died yesterday afternoon after a heart attack at age 69. She would have marked 50 years of marriage with Mr Carneghi. Survived by seven children Therese Sandretto Josephine Venagoni Lena Karra Minnie Berry Sara Roberts and Joseph Carneghi city plumbing inspector. Body at Haley and Son funeral home with arrangements incomplete.
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Elisabeth Carneghi
Duncan Street
Police to Watch AFL Local 444 Election
Police will guard the AFL Ironworkers Local 444 officer election Saturday to prevent fraud after Chicago Local 1 ballot stuffing incident. Chief Ernest E. Overby announced the heightened security citing Chicago’s past misconduct by Frank Maury and Matt Breen.
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AFL Ironworkers Local 444
Chicago
Ernest E. Overbey
Frank
Maury
Matt
Senator
Breen
Lightning strikes Joliet home causing damage
A bolt of lightning struck about 9 p.m. near the basement entrance of Henry Manthei’s home at 708 Oneida Street in Joliet, causing about 50 dollars in damage. Manthei is a Joliet fireman at Station 5.
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Henry Manthei
Oneida Street
Manthei
Joliet
Station 5
Copley Favors Competition Amid Newsprint Strikes
Col Ira Copley, 82, head of Copley Press, says newsprint limits may force four page papers and reduced ads to protect readers. He cites inflation, debt and the need for sustained heavy industry production while defending impartial journalism and competitive newspapers in Illinois and California.
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George A
Copley Newspapers
Ira C. Copley
Copley Press, Inc
Illinois
California
Col. Copley
Congress
House
Adolph Ochs
New York Times
San Diego
Calif
Union and Evening Tribune
San Diego Journal
Copley
Joliet Poll Seeks Motorists View on Parking Meters
The Chicago Motor Club started a Joliet poll to gauge public opinion on installing parking meters. About 4500 letters and ballots were sent to club members and thousand random telephone directory picks. Results will be published next week.
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Joliet
Chicago Motor Club
George R. Clare
Motor Club
Spectator
Clare
Club
Obituary of Joliet Park District Employee Thomas Moore
Thomas Moore a Joliet park district employee for 20 years died at his home after a brief illness. The body was taken to Range funeral home for services at Second Baptist church Saturday at 11 with Rev T Moore King officiating. Burial will be at Elmhurst Cemetery. He was 74 and survived by his wife Della and daughter Mrs Lillie Burney.
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Thomas Moore
Joliet Park District
Range Funeral Home
Second Baptist Church
T. Moore King
Elmhurst Ceme
Mr. Moore
Della
Lillie Burney
Nelson Dahl, Rockford Resident, Dies at 90
Nelson Dahl, a Rockford resident and former Manhattan native, died late last night in Rockford. The body was brought to Carl arrangements are incomplete. Dahl was 90 years old.
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Nelson Dahl
Rockford
Manhattan
Carlson Funeral Home
Mr. Dahl
Rabies Vaccination Clinic For Joliet Dogs
Since 1943 Joliet has sponsored dog rabies vaccination for city and surrounding areas. Dr. Cecil Sharp and Dr. Phillip McGinnis announced shots for all dogs starting next Monday and continuing through the week. Licensed dogs only. unlicensed owners can obtain a license at the clinic.
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Joliet
Cecil Sharp
Will County Health Department
Phillip McGinnis
Drunk men fined in police court for intoxication
In a police court session this morning Mack Armstrong of 207 Irving Street Joe Bates from Lincoln Hotel and Frank Wilson of Aurora were cited for intoxication and unable to walk. All three were fined.
Husband slashes wife with butcher knife in Seattle
Walter Liebscher of 116 Washington Street was taken into custody after slashing his wife with a butcher knife. She received arm cuts and was treated at St Joseph's hospital and released. She told police he had been drinking and started a quarrel. Liebscher is held for further investigation by the state's attorney.
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Walter Liebscher
Washington Street
St. .Joseph’'s Hospital
State’s Attorney's Office
Weather outlook for Joliet clears after rain
The weatherman reports Joliet has seen the last of rain for a while. Tonight will be clear and cooler with a low near 50. Tomorrow looks fair and warmer with a high around 75 and a low near 54. Westerly winds will prevail at night around 54 per hour. Saturday is expected to be fair and warmer.
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Joliet
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