Parking meters fuel wasteful plan says Joliet columnist
A Joliet column attacks parking meters in the loop as a costly promoter scheme. It argues auto owners already pay many taxes and fees and that meters will worsen traffic, raise revenue for officials, and shift the burden to motorists. The writer blames Commissioner Sehring and urges enforcement to stop double parking and related violations.
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Jones
Joliet
Swank
Western Avenue
Swanky
Hocus Pocus Orther
Sehring
Scott Street
Publication day shift for The Spectator on July 4th
Morning delivery on July 4th is moved to Thursday morning due to the holiday. If not received by 8 a.m., call the circulation department at 9237 for a replacement. Subsequent deliveries return to the regular schedule in the following weeks.
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the Spectator
Joliet to host organized Naval Reserve unit
Joliet has been chosen as the division headquarters for an organized Naval Reserve unit. W. J. Murdock and Mayor Arthur O. Janke push Joliet’s selection citing a navigable river and many naval veterans. Reservists will meet weekly for instruction, enjoy a two week annual cruise, and may visit foreign ports.
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Joliet
Ninth Naval District
Great Lakes
W. J. Murdock
Naval Supply Depot
Rockdale
Miss Mahoney Tests New City Parking Meters
Secretary to the mayor Miss Helen Elizabeth Mahoney examines sample parking meters at City Hall. She says the devices compare favorably with slot machines and that one unit she tested is a dual automatic model while two others are manual.
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Helen Elizabeth Mahoney
Miss Mahoney
John Dames Dies After Long Illness
John J. Dames 65 died 12 10 p m yesterday at St Josephs hospital after about a month long illness. He ran a tavern on Route 66 in Lockport township for 22 years and is survived by Elmer a son Genevieve a sister and Albert Gerald two brothers. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 30 a m at Gerald J Dames Funeral Parlor and 11 a m at St Johns church with burial at Woodlawn cemetery.
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Lockport Township
John J. Dames
Lockport
St. Joseph's Hospital
Dames
Elmer
Genevieve
Albert
Gerald
Navy Discharges Sailors From Local Counties at Great Lakes
Navy dischargees shed coats of navy blue this week at the Great Lakes Separation center. Will and surrounding counties contribute Joliet and Morris men led by Ens Robert F Gleason and SF 3/c William Bruns among others. Citizens from New Lenox Troy and nearby towns list ranks from Seaman to QM3c and SH2c as they depart for civilian life.
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Great Lakes Naval
Will
Joliet
Ens
Robert F. Gleason
Cornelia Street
William Conway
Hacker Avenue
R. W. Balleria
Williams Street
Co. T. Hamilton
Sherman Street
Francis Micklich
Clement Street
Kenneth C. Hanks
Joliet Naval Reserve to get 155-foot landing boat
A formal application has been filed for a docking permit by the Joliet Naval Reserve unit to receive a 155 foot L C S boat as part of its equipment. The vessel carries a crew of ten and resembles craft used to land infantry from transports with a visible landing ramp on the prow and a beige ramp on the port side.
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Joliet
Naval Reserve
U.S. Engineers
They L. C. L
Legion Celebrates First Anniversary at Ottawa Street Home
The American Legion marks one year since opening its new home at 21 N Ottawa Street in the Chamber of Commerce building. A Sunday program runs 2 to 3 pm tour, 3 to 5 pm entertainment by Guy Lauren and Ginger with Edith Pauly, then a 9 to 12 pm dance with George Hendrick's orchestra.
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American Legion
Ottawa Street
Chamber of Commerce
Legionnaires
Guy Lauren
Ginger
Edith Pauly
Burglary Report At Wheeler Store Sparks Sheriff Probe
Two youths are believed responsible for a burglary at Wheeler store located at 324 Harwood Street. Officials report the theft of ice cream candy and tobacco valued at 30 dollars.
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Wheeler Store
Harwood Street
Sheriff's Office
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William R. McCabe
Navy Reserve
Ventures One Nickel
John Dames
St. John’s Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
Legion
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