Rural mail carriers plan 3 day conclave
Will South Cook County Rural Letter Carriers association hosts state convention in Joliet with about 5300 delegates. Notables include Joliet Postmaster J Walter Lowrey and Warren L Wood speaker of the Illinois house of representatives. The three day meeting includes officer elections and junior member activities.
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Will
South Cook County Rural Letter Carriers Association
Rural Center Organization
Joliet
Louis Joliet
Sputnik visible Friday over Jo lietans early 2 22 a m forecast
Sputnik III or its rocket may be seen Friday by Jo lietans if skies are clear. The satellite and third stage fade from view until about July 10, with viewing possible around 2 22 a m and 10 degrees above the horizon starting in the north. Julietans traveling north toward Minnesota may have a better view.
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Jolietans
William Doe
Moonwatch Team
Argonne Astronomy Club
Minnesota
Dee
Poison Control Center Opened in Joliet Will County
Will County Health Department announced a Joliet poison control center under Dr. Fo lx A Tornabene. It features a cross index of about 16 000 poisonous substances and antidotes with two 24 hour operating stations at St Joseph and Silver Cross hospitals.
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Joliet
Will County
Heart of the Poison Control Center
St. Joseph Hospital
Silver Cross Hospital
Tornabone
Tornabene
Caterpillar official notes cautious optimism at Joliet plant
Joliet plant manager N Hathway writes to Caterpillar employees as the annual shutdown nears. He cites a modest sales uptick in April and May, recalls about 100 workers returning, and urges caution, saying the economy and dealer inventories create unknowns about the outlook. He promises updates as changes occur.
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Joliet
N. Hathway
All
Burglars Steal Cash Jewelry From Dawes Avenue Home
Burglars stole about 350 dollars in cash and jewelry from a Day family home at 24 Dawes Avenue yesterday. Detectives Burden and Sommenberg were notified after the back door was pried open with a crowbar and a sharp tool pushed the lock. Bedrooms were ransacked, drawers opened, clothing scattered, and missing items include 59 dollars in cash a 3 dollar check a ladies wrist watch valued at 175 dollars and a man's wrist watch worth 7 dollars.
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Ussell
Dawes Avenue
William Burden
Robert Sommenberg
Phoenix plans not to close despite rumors of shutdown
Phoenix Manufacturing officials deny a full plant closure after rumors. The rubber products division may temporarily reduce about two positions while efforts redirect workers to other divisions. The company, with 400 total employees, merged last September with Union Tank Car, and Graver Tank and company remains involved in the leadership changes.
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Im Jplief
Phoenix Manufacturing Company
Fyemeens
John W. Gosselin
Rubber Products
Phoenix
Gosselin
Expan
Union Tank Car Company
Graver Tank and En Company
East Chicago
Ind
N. Gosselin
Joliet
Graver
City Manager Lewis Schedules Friday Staff Meeting
City Manager Chester B. Lewis will hold a staff meeting tomorrow at 9 in his office to smooth department issues before they escalate. He aims to prioritize key projects and ensure follow through on complaints to improve public service.
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Chester B. Lewis
Lewis
DAV Convention Opens In Joliet For Three Day Meet
The Illinois Department of Disabled American Veterans will hold its 36th annual convention in Joliet for three days starting tomorrow. About 500 delegates are expected with DAV and auxiliary sessions at the Hotel Louis Joliet and Woodruff Hotel. A prison tour of Stateville led by Warden Joseph E. Ragen follows the schedule. A fish fry is planned at 571 E. Jackson Street. Joint sessions with officials kick off Saturday at 9 a.m. with Mayor James P. Hennessy introducing speakers. The auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Woodry, with a past commanders luncheon Saturday and a memorial service at 4 p.m. for deceased members.
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Illinois Department of Disabled American Veterans
Joliet
DAV
Louis Joliet
Woman’s Auxiliary
Woodruff Hotel
Stateville Penitentiary
Joseph E. Ragen
E. Jackson Street
James P. Hennessy
Warren G. Wright
Cornelius Loughran
Woodry Hotel
Caterpillar drivers receive safe driving awards in Joliet
Caterpillar Tractor company plant manager N Hathway presents safe driving awards to drivers with at least one year without accidents. Recipients include John Stonich Larry Woods Pete Lovera John Pedroni Miggo Jensen and Gino. Awards honor drivers who spend half their time on public roads.
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N. Hathway
Joliet
Caterpillar Tractor Company
John Stonich
Ent Street
Larry Woods
Berkley
Pete Lovera
Ottawa Street
John Pedroni
Coal City
Miggo Jensen
Gardner
Gino
S. Reed Street
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