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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
3
Representative Harold Downey opposed a Fair Practice Employment bill intended to stop firing or denying work based on race or creed. The Irish Catholic legislator argued against aiding others, labeling supporters as aiding prejudiced crusaders.
A Joliet observer critiques Hollingsworth and Downey for dodging the Fair Employment roll call while urging national enforcement of equal opportunity laws. The piece defends 100 percent property assessment to level taxes and calls for uniform statewide assessment to ease the burden on small taxpayers.
Charles Wilson 76 died last evening at St Josephs hospital. Services will be held Saturday at 10 at Sonntag Funeral Home with Rev G B Armes officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs Carl Durham of Great Falls Montana and Lucy and Viola of Joliet.
Pfc. Thomas Cavanaugh of Joliet tells of Japanese tactics and jungle fighting after 21 days of leave from one year overseas. He notes rough combat but cooperative locals around Manila, morale high, and lists his medals and service history. He married Helen Kubinski eight years ago. they have a daughter, Mary Kathleen.
Jolietans bought 175000 in war bonds at the God Is My Co Pilot premiere at the Rialto. Children attending the morning showing invested 65000. Will County totals 3110291 in series F bonds and 4170849 overall with 87.4 percent of its E quota. the state at 8.3 percent. About 450000 in E bonds remain due by Saturday to meet the county goal before a one week extension to finalize reports.
Ray May of 610 Garnsey Avenue reported a collision on Fisher Street yesterday afternoon. His car was struck by a vehicle backing from a parking space. no damage was reported and the incident is under sheriff's office record.
Walter Long aged 45 died Saturday at St Josephs hospital and was buried yesterday from the W W Whit funeral home to Oakwood cemetery. He lived at 2829 Prairie Avenue Chicago.
A Toledo public display showcases an overall master plan including a single terminal for air rail and bus, a rebuilt waterway front, and new highways to ease traffic. Civic leaders emphasize growth, attracting industries and jobs, while Joliet's postwar planning remains dormant.
Frederick E. Vreuls of Joliet was among 14 Illinois sailors who escaped the U S carrier Bunker after it was damaged by enemy bombing off Okinawa May 11. He suffered injuries and burns and is recovering in a Washington hospital, with a 30 day July leave before visiting Joliet. The ship lost 373 killed 19 missing 264 wounded. 656 casualties total.
Anton Wicevic of 103 Webster Street called the sheriff at 3 AM asking for the arrest of Everett Munroe of 118 Mills Road. Munroe was brought to the jail by deputies Maier and Rossdeutcher.
Earl Bell of 718 South Street Lockport was beaten and robbed on State Street after resisting two armed youths about 20. The robbers fled with a watch money and papers. Joliet police and sheriff deputies assisted in the search for the attackers.
Mrs. Rose O. Fothergill of 707 Wenberg Avenue was granted a divorce from William Henry Fothergill in circuit court. She cited excessive drinking in a complaint filed August 11, 1944 and requested custody of their minor children. The couple wed July 10, 1909 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mrs. Sylvester Barnes telephoned the sheriff saying her husband was acting strange. Deputies found Barnes had struck his wife after the call and had left the scene. Mrs. Barnes intended to sign a complaint against him.
Harry M. Ketner a 38 year old discharged World War veteran died suddenly on an Island suburban train near Joliet as it approached the Union stall at 5 20 last evening His wife Esther was with him at the time Doctors pronounced death due to a heart attack He had been a driver for the City Bus lines since returning from the Army He is survived by his widow his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Ketner two brothers Roy and Capt Robert in Italy and three sisters Mrs Dora Halsey Mrs Lila Williams and Ruth The body lies at the Western Funeral home Funeral arrangements not fixed 1020 Elizabeth street Joliet.
Will County sportsmen pressed Illinois Conservation Director Osborne in Springfield for three proposed preserves. Delegation led by Clerk Joseph Hartley and other local members urged protection of 6 000 acres near Wilmington strip mine area, a dam at Jackson Creek Cantigny Woods in Elwood, and a Des Plaines River dam in Lockport near Romeo, noting the streams are clear.
Mrs Rose Tomac of 501 Chase avenue sues her husband Andrew Tomac in circuit court seeking custody of their three children and a temporary injunction to restrain sale of household furnishings. She alleges extreme cruelty. The couple married August 23 1936.
Mrs. Virginia Justat of 3431 N Leavitt Chicago now Joliet files for divorce from Frank Justat in circuit court. She cites extreme cruelty and seeks a temporary injunction to bar disposal of household property and entry to her home. She asks restoration of her maiden name Virginia Putnam. They were married November 7 1942 in Chicago and have no children.
Judge James V. Bartley yesterday granted Theresa Champoux a temporary injunction preventing Myron Champoux from selling household furnishings and entering her home. In her divorce petition filed yesterday she cites extreme cruelty and seeks custody of their one child. The couple was married in Wa.
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