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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1932
Page
1
Joliet Popes High school basketball team defeated Harvey 25 to 19 in the district tournament at town ship high gym. Joliet led 3 to 2 after a quarter and 8 to 4 by halftime while holding a tight defense and slower paced offense.
Will County treasurer Herbert R. Jones announced an additional 120000 in real estate and personal taxes was deposited, raising total collections to 250000. The funds support local taxing bodies and stimulate Joliet and Will County prosperity by circulating payroll payments.
Joliet motorists and the public attended the annual automobile show at the Joliet Motor Sales building to view 1932 automotive advances. Highlights include smooth styling, silent transmission, increased power, radio, improved clutch control, and vanity cases. sixteen dealers participate and run daily through Monday night.
The Spectator straw ballot shows seven hundred voters in week one. Incumbent William A Hamilton leads with 246 votes, 117 ahead of Emmett McGuire, Democratic challenger, while George Morris, Independent, has 61. The highway commissioner race is shaping up as a heated contest.
Joliet city and state government remain stalemated over delaying construction and demolition of the Jefferson and Cass street bridges. War department actions loom as Senators Glenn and Lewis and Rep. Reid press to pause work. Colonel Sultan pledges to present Joliet protest in Washington while noting plan changes could delay waterway completion.
State highway department accepts bids for a concrete paving of Chicago Street from Fifth Avenue to Washington Street in Joliet as part of a $4,000,000 Illinois plan. Two 10 foot wide sections will be laid with brick repairs between them. Project aims to give work to thousands of idle men statewide.
The weather observer notes winter loses grip slowly with a cautious forecast. Mercury may not rise until after the week’s start as mornings stay cold and temperatures edge higher gradually. City readers are urged to keep warm layers and heavy coats handy while awaiting more definite signs from officials.
The internal revenue office in the post office building saw a rush this week. Four hundred persons filed income tax returns by last night, according to Charles L. Fisher deputy internal revenue collector in Joliet.
Mayor William A. Hennessy backs a plan to raise 115000 to cover city employees' back salaries unpaid since September. An all afternoon Joliet civic leaders conference urged warrants purchase. the idea was tabled but seen as timely to speed better times and warrant sales are being pursued.
Funeral services for Fred Wachendorfer age 44 of 108 Clement Street will be held at St John’s Catholic Church at 9 Saturday morning. Burial will follow in St John’s Cemetery. He died yesterday morning at St Joseph’s Hospital after a major operation.
Local residents urge a charity basketball game between De La Salle Joliet and Township High to raise funds for Joliet charities. Coach John Carroll notes possible arrangement but conference rules may bar a non league game risking conference ouster. Citizens argue a full house could exceed 4 000 in capacity.
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