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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
3
A Joliet editorial denounces Dr. Philip McGinnis for ordering the film Morr. and Dad barred, arguing he lacked authority and civil rights were violated. The piece condemns censorship and questions police involvement, urging defense of free speech and lawful action.
Carriers will attend a war bond premiere at Ri Alto Theater Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The program, planned for children, includes a feature movie and several shorts. Admission is by purchase of a war bond only.
Police searched the vicinity of Hunter avenue and Morgan street yesterday after a resident reported a strange Buick in the neighborhood. An attempt to steal a tire from a car on Hunter avenue was noted in the report.
Prison guards thwarted an escape by Edward Carroll and Claude Dickerson at Stateville after learning a wrench had been stolen from the adjacent furniture factory. Carroll, 20, is serving 20 years for armed robbery and Dickerson, 32, 99 years for murder, both unable to loosen bars with improvised tools. The guard surveillance preceded the failed breakout. Carroll arrived at Stateville in February 1943 from McLean county and Dickerson in May 1940 from Madison City.
Harold Donaldson of 409 Gardner Street asked police yesterday to arrest Eldon Franklin, a recent roomer at the Donaldson home. Franklin, once employed in construction at Lockport, lost his job and left the rooming house. He is charged with taking clothing and owing for rent and money borrowed. Franklin is said to have formerly resided in Kentucky.
Police directed boys to stop using air rifles in the city. Mrs. M Carey reported her son Donald injured in the hand by a shot from an air rifle. Lawrence Spisak, of 524 N Bluff, was said to have fired it. The gun belonged to Jackie Hennessy, and his mother surrendered it to police.
Mrs Frances Hall of Main Street Mokena petitions for divorce from Willis A Hall on grounds of habitual drunkenness and cruelty. She seeks custody and support for three children and a temporary injunction to keep him from entering the Mokena home. Married October 18 1930 in Mokena.
Marie Quinlan of RFD No. 3 Joliet died yesterday at St Joseph's hospital aged 45. Survived by husband George and parents Matthew Senffner. Sisters Josephine Mutz Milwaukee and Frances Cobe Lucille Kararo Joliet. brothers Anthony John Victor Matthew Jr. Joliet. Funeral from Tzek Funeral Home Saturday at 8 AM with Mass at St Mary's Croatian Church at 8:30 AM. Interment in St Mary's Cemetery.
Residents near 419 Catalpa Street reported youths playing in an alley damaged property and annoyed a woman. Police directed the boys to remain off others' property.
Residents report police shot a dog after a speeding incident on Richards Street. Witnesses say a speeder struck the animal and police responded by firing. No further details on injuries or official statements provided.
Joliet contractors began nine test wells around a 30 square mile area east of Joliet to determine if an unlimited water source lies within reach. Officials anticipate results within ninety days guiding decisions on sinking wells or tapping Lake Michigan for a permanent domestic supply.
Charles Michael 41, chief aircraft communicator for the Civil Aeronautics Administration, died at St Joseph's Hospital after a heart attack at Joliet Municipal airport. Survived by wife Cecelia, son Charles Jr., daughter Patricia Ann, and mother Mrs Sabina Michael. Funeral arrangements by Sonntag Funeral home.
An unidentified man about 60 years old and 5 feet 11 inches tall was found in the Desplaines River by a Joliet Boiler and Machine Works employee. The body was taken to Western Funeral Parlors for investigation. He wore a blue suit and carried a corncob pipe and leather pouch. Police are checking a prior report of an elderly man missing at home who had threatened self harm.
Mrs. Albert Williams of 111 Patterson road reported to the sheriff last evening that her husband Claude Williams has been beating her. The Joliet woman, recently released from Vandalia farm after the prior slashing, accused him of blackening both eyes on several occasions after his arrival. Mrs. Williams signed a complaint before Justice of the Peace John P. Egan.
Edward Boone aged 29 of 410 S Center Street reports being bitten by a dog owned by Mrs. H Smith of 322 Hyde Park Avenue. Police note the event occurred at the residence and the parties involved.
Joliet city officials moved to form a select committee to evaluate whether the film Mom and Dad is indecent and should be barred at the Mode Theater. Clergy, Woman's Club, Red Cross, YMCA and PTA will view a private showing to decide if further display should be allowed or banned. The film has drawn large crowds and police halted showings after Dr. Philip McGinnis banned it saying it is indecent and unwholesome.
A five week anti rabies vaccination drive for all dogs in Joliet and surrounding communities runs 7 to 8 pm at five locations under city township and county health officials led by Frank Grein. Each dog pays 1 dollar. licenses may be renewed at centers. Rabies cases in Illinois last year included three human deaths, though Joliet had none in the past year.
Norman Wonnell of 123 Ruby Street got his missing kid back after F C Hanfeld of Joliet Wallpaper Mill found the dazed young goat near the Ruby street bridge. The goat followed Hanfeld to his car and later nursed from him before the owner was located.
Injured John Gray of 460 Collins Street was cut above the eyes after a fall on the sidewalk near Chi cago Street A M store last night. Police transported him to St. Joseph's Hospital where doctors treated his injuries.
Partly cloudy remains tonight and tomorrow with mild temperatures. Today's high reached 74 degrees with a low of 55 degrees expected tonight. High tomorrow anticipated as similar and temperatures trend upward.
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