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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
2
Joliet Band Parents and Jo liet Association of Commerce sponsor a queen contest for 16 to 20 year old girls from Joliet Township High School and college. Entries due March 25 with voting April 1 to 18 and a three day show April 22 to 24 in Joliet Township High School gym. Prizes include luggage radios and apparel. run-off voting possible. info at SA 6 5218.
Oscar W. Little of New Lenox was indicted by the Will county grand jury for taking indecent liberties with a 9 year old girl. He admitted the act after questioning by Sheriff Gilbert A. Knater and has been jailed since his arrest. Deputies Hahn and Knutson located his car three hours after the assault near a New Lenox area gravel road. The case was the grand jury’s only action of the term.
Mrs. Anna Motschall, 76, of 1016 N Summit, died after 6 p m in St Joseph hospital from burns suffered when gas exploded while she lit her oven. Neighbors found her on the kitchen floor and she sent for her daughter Mrs Delores Juhant as police investigate the Wednesday blast.
The March term grand jury toured the Will County jail and urged improved conditions and a larger staff under Sheriff Gilbert A. Knater. They stopped short of a new jail, but recommended an expansion to add cell space and better separate dangerous prisoners.
Joliet candidates for the police department will be examined by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners at city hall above the public library. The exam is scheduled for Monday night at 7 30 announced by chairman Frank J. Carnaghi. Less than 20 applicants will take the exam though 26 had applied. There are two vacancies but Chief Joseph R. Trizna says at least seven more men are needed. New officers will start at 4500 with 200 annual raises for three years, lifting pay to 5100, under the 1960 61 budget while current pay is 4705.
Crest Hill residents vote Saturday to choose 11 city officials from 37 candidates with polls open 6 a m to 6 p m at Ward one Chaney School Ward two Regina garage Ward three Alstor garage and Ward four West Lockport fire station. The slate includes a mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and eight aldermen with two aldermen per ward.
Republican William H. Rentschler will meet Will County GOP leaders at a noon Friday luncheon in the Woodruff hotel Manufacturer's room. The 35 year old from Lake County has a record in business and public service and aims to bolster party strength toward defeating Douglas in November. He is accompanied by his wife and has held posts with the Stevens Candy Kitchens and several civic groups.
The Joliet League of Women Voters will sponsor a public candidates meeting Sunday April 3 at Hufford Junior High starting at 2 p m. Candidates for April 12 primary and April 9 school elections will present views and answer audience questions. Non partisan booklets with candidate backgrounds will be available.
Legal notice stamped as second class matter dated October 1 1946 at Joliet Illinois under the Act of March 8 1897 indicating postal registration and mailing status.
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