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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
2
Will County judges use jail time for non payment of alimony to spur support, while Chicago officials call the practice archaic. Attorneys here say the law aims to encourage paying husbands who can work but avoid obligations, with weekend jail terms and short sentences common in Will County.
Schrader Fibert, 29, of New Lenox, was arrested by Chief Deputy Sheriff Elton Pyle after being found asleep at North Cedar and Francis Heads. His wife said he attempted a turn and went into a ditch. Pyle noted Schrader had been drinking.
Six Canadians were injured yesterday afternoon in a crash at Cass street and Parks avenue. Francis Weber of Halifax turned left toward a gas station, colliding with another car driven by Harry Turvey of 614 Benton street. Weber and his four children were bruised. his wife Marjorie Joan Weber was kept for observation at Silver Cross hospital.
Gustaf Bruns of Beecher died May 16 leaving 35 nieces and nephews to share most of the $60,000 estate. His Beecher residence goes to nephew Weinhold Bruins and wife Hanna, and $4,000 to nephew Herman Koelling and wife Lillie. Remaining estate divided among 25 nieces and nephews. Probate filings note $25,000 personal property and $35,000 in real estate.
A man and a monkey were in a collision near the Michigan Jefferson viaduct. The owner George Eleff denied driving the car amid accusations. Police suspect drunkenness and noted the monkey’s behavior. A Florida trucker left the animal with Eleff.
Reeves and his wife Beverly Jean Hall Reeves of Joliet plan to name their baby David Edward or Deborah Jean depending on sex. Beverly, the mother-to-be, will enter Silver Cross hospital around Sept. 11. Reeves, a retired U S Army veteran, remains in treatment at Hines hospital and awaits limb operations. The couple has shopped for baby boots blankets and diapers as they prepare for the birth and future family needs.
Dr. Gayle N. Hufford superintendent of grade schools in Joliet attended a three day conference in Dekall and returned this morning to the district offices for Joliet schools.
Commissioner Ed Franck and Fire Chief Arthur Dillon study fire station architecture in distant cites amid rising costs. A west side station delay has cost taxpayers 10 000 to 15 000, as current estimates for a 65 000 project near 80 000. The duo forms a committee to compare stations and determine what 65 000 buys today with inflation.
County Judge John Cowing ruled Jay Filas a wholesale meat packer not guilty after a directed verdict on two horsemeat charges. The judge said evidence was insufficient and the state had no case. Attorneys Burke and Dunn defended Filas while Pearce prosecuted.
A coroner s jury urged Joliet park district to provide adequate swimming facilities and ban swimming in unprotected streams in Will County. It called for signs and empowered officers to arrest near dangerous waters after John T Burns 1 New Lenox drowned in the DuPage river at Hammelwoods. Everett Cox Park District president plans a committee for improvements while residents flock to risky quarries during the heatwave.
The Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad operates with a skeleton force after hundreds of workers were cut, leaving road business nearly at a standstill and Gary a ghost town as operations drop nearly 100 percent. Two car department workers were laid off last Monday.
Reports indicate pending transfers for Joliet diocese clergy including Msgr. Gregory Cloos from SE Anthony's parish to a larger neighboring parish. This would mark the first major parish assignments change since 1949.
A breezy, humorous weather tips column weighs options to stay cool. It wobbles between ice cold showers and hot baths, suggests light foods or indulgent picnics, and jokes about layered clothing and air conditioned retreats amid hot weather.
The Spectator publishes on June 26 1952 with office address at 107-118 W Cass Joliet Illinois. It lists subscription rates 20 cents a month and 2.50 a year and notes second class matter status.
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