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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1958
Page
3
Readers urge coordination of 1958 fundraising campaigns to avoid duplicated effort and donor fatigue. They note one drive trailing its goal, fear confusion as multiple drives seek support, and suggest a unified approach or consolidated effort to sustain charitable work.
Joliet Catholic High School Hilltoppers beat Lincoln Way of New Lenox 51–42 in the Joliet Regional first round. Steve Rickelman led with seven field goals and two free throws for 16 points, Tom Dedin added 14, Ray McCabe 12, and Joliet hit 10 players. Lincoln Way standout Henry Jessen had 18 points with four baskets and 10 free throws. Joliet controlled the boards and built a 14–10 first quarter lead and 25–18 at halftime, then widened the gap in the third period as L W struggled to score consistently.
Tonight cloudy in Joliet and Vic City with a low in the upper 20s. Tomorrow stays cloudy with a high in the upper 30s. No rain is in sight.
Southeast side residents on Strong Avenue petitioned to annex to obtain sewer and water services. City officials noted sufficient interested property owners, though two residents oppose joining the area to the city.
In a tight regional semifinal at JTHS Peotone slows Lockport with a zone but Burke funnels in a tip in with three seconds left to give Lockport High a 42 40 win. Pesavento’s late miss and ensuing rebound set Burke up for the final basket as Lockport survives a hard fought district tourney battle.
Three bids to dismantle buildings at 101 N Joliet and 101-109 N Desplaines were referred to the city clerk for tabulation. Bosley Wrecking Co of Chicago bid 14970, Will County Wrecking and Moving bid 18776, Joliet House Wrecking Yard bid 10950. All salvaged material becomes the contractor’s property. sealed with certified checks.
The League of Women Voters sponsors a public candidates gathering at Hufford school at 2 p m on March 30. It will feature April primaries and school board contenders with emphasis on encouraging new voters and confirming March 10 voter registration deadlines.
The city council ruled there is no legal obligation to refund 50 percent of the cost of the sewer and water project by the Boulder Avenue Improvement Association ten years ago. Corporation Counsel Paul Brumwnd stated no rebate is possible as there was no contract or appropriation, after association representatives appealed to the council.
Bell Telephone company reports purchase of Jefferson street property, Joliet, west of Midland Ave, for a temporary dial exchange on wheels and future Joliet West permanent building. No installation date set. expansion hoped to start next winter. Property bought from Mr and Mrs George W Abbott and Mr and Mrs Carl B Larson. First announced in The Spectator.
The Tennal Club schedules its activities with a deadline set for 5 pm Tuesday in the club offices. Members are urged to finalize plans and submit any updates before the posted time.
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