Bray family mourned as Joliet loses prominent member
Obituary notes Julia Bray dead at 87, part of Joliet's Bray family long active in civic and church life near Cass and Ottawa Streets. Surviving sister Mary reflects on the pioneer clan's impact, while brothers John Joe James and Frank held roles as druggists lawyers and workers. A tribute to a line of citizens. A separate civic issue involves Commissioner Whalen urging higher tap-in costs for west side properties to fund water and sewer improvements worth millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Julia Bray
Mary
Edmond H. Bray
Cass Ang
Ottawa
Juliet
John
Joe
James
Frank
Barretts
Bray
Whalen
West Side
Stickup suspect Scarcelli arraigned after Welco gas hold up
Lieut Roy Doerfler will parade Scarcelli charged with armed robbery and assault with intent to commit robbery. Scarcelli, 30, nabbed in Chicago after weeks of search and arraigned before Judge C D Henry. Indicted on four counts for the Welco gas station holdup on January 1 with accomplice Joseph Dobranich awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Doerfler
Anthony Frank Scarcelli
Scarcelli
FBI
Chicago
C. D. Henry
James E. Burke
Welco
Route 66
Joseph Dobranich
Joliet Announces Official Spring On a Balmy 49 Degree Morning
A calm 49 degree start marked Joliet's official spring at 10 14 with a high of 53, and a low of 28 tonight. Friday brings clouds and rain with a cooler high around 47 and a low near 33 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Joliet baby pageant racket raises alarm among parents
Joliet officials warn of a "baby festival" push tied to raffles and prizes. Residents report anonymous calls and mailed registration urging babies to compete for beauty and brawn, with health exams and charity donations cast as cover. Several entries withdrawn as anger grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Association of Commerce
Robb Associated Products of
Hollywood
Joliet Township
Red Cross Drive Hindered by Bad Weather in Will County
Weather delays slowed the Red Cross house-to-house campaign to raise 68251 for the 1952 program. Will County reports 23500 received so far, with initial gifts committee led by C. D. Oberwortman having 14000 toward a 1952 goal of 19500. Ray M. Hawk states the current total is about one third of the target. Women volunteers under Mrs. Vance Cummins and Mrs. A. A. Wills head the women's division solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Will County
C. D. Oberwortman
Ray M. Hawk
Vance Cummins
A. A. Wills
Postal law repealed cuts 10 percent postal card surcharge
From the Joliet post office comes word that Congress repealed Public Law 233 effective Saturday March 22. Postmasters will stop collecting the 10 percent surcharge on purchases of 50 or more postal cards and will sell all postal cards at face value regardless of quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Congress
Peter McCarthy Aids Two Transients In Stranded Case
Peter H. McCarthy head of the Morning Star mission provided food lodging and bus transportation for two transients stranded here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Peter H. McCarthy
Morning Star Mission
Republican primary turmoil in Will County race
The piece argues the Weary county GOP setup favors Stratton due to campaign shifts and patronage prospects. It contrasts district dynamics with New Hampshire results, notes potential Democrat turnout, and flags DuPage and Will county candidates like Warren Wood and John King as key figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County
Hank Peterson
Schupp
Republican County Committee
Bill Stratton
Richard Yates Rowe
Paul Larson
Manteno
New Hampshire
Washington
Ixefauver
Francis J. Loughran
Anton Mutz
J. Harold Downey
Warren Wood
Will and DuPage Counties
DuPage County
Wood
John M. King
Faye Bramer
William J. Wall
Otto J. Hruby
Richard M. Laux
Navy WAVES joined by wife seeks separate maintenance
Mrs. Lila Louise Simee files suit through attorney Thomas V. Gorey against Robert J. Simee in circuit court alleging she was compelled to join the WAVES last Christmas to support herself. They married in April 1949 and separated December 25. She seeks an injunction to stop contact with naval personnel, payment of a note, return of a $900 diamond ring, a $50 Plymouth car, and a $1,000 ranch mink cape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas V. Gorey
Lila Louise Simee
Robert J. Simee
The
WAVES
Naval
Ora Lee Bryant
Richards Street
Albert Bryant
N. Joliet Street
R. C. Schoenstedt
Ora Lee Black
Lottie Kelly
Fox Street
Joseph Kelly
Raymond Harvey
Seven Year-Old Hurt After Car Collision on Luther Avenue
Seven year old Donald Reginald of 1213 Edgehill avenue suffered a chin laceration after colliding with an automobile driven by 22 year old Mrs. Joseph Zugel of 214 Willow avenue on Luther avenue. Zugel transported the boy to Silver Cross hospital where he was treated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Reginald
Edgehill Avenue
Joseph Zugel
Willow Avenue
Luther Avenue
Ground breaking set for Cathedral of St. Raymond
Ground breaking for the Cathedral of St. Raymond will take place next Sunday at 3 p.m. to mark the diocese third anniversary. Msgr. Romeo Blanchette says representatives from seven counties will attend and Bishop Martin D. McNamara will deliver the main address. The ceremony closes plans announced two years ago after material restrictions delayed work which have since been relaxed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Raymond
Romeo Blanchette
Martin D. McNamara
Wer
JTHS Orchestra and Chorus Plan April 4 Concert
Joliet Township high school musicians will perform an April 4 concert in the high school auditorium to raise funds for their state music contest finals. The orchestra directed by Peter Labella and the chorus directed by Walter Rodby will perform with 50 orchestral players and 120 chorus members. Soloists from each group will present numbers and the ensembles will combine for part of the program. The state finals occur April 25 and 26 in campaign.
Murphy seeks to be admin of son's estate in probate filing
Katherine Murphy of Jackson township asks to be named administrator for Gerald Murphy’s estate in probate court. Gerald died in a Route 66 A crash on May 19, a wrongful death claim. Heirs named are Leo and (Mrs.) Murphy, five sisters, six brothers. incident also killed a teacher and other youngsters en route to a school picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Murphy
Jackson Township
Gerald
Don Ryan
Leo Murphy
Two Candidates File Petitions For Grade School Posts
Sigwall a 57 year old Lyons Lumber salesman and estimator filed for a grade school board seat eight years after moving from Des Plaines where he served on the Des Plaines High School board. The Joliet grade school election set for April 12 joins the high school election amid changes requiring an incorporated-area resident on the high school board, with Troy and Lockport districts affected by the rule and awaiting annexation rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigwall
Lyons Lumber Company
Joliet
DesPlaines
Des Plaines
Northwestern University
Willard M. Preston
Carl &. Meyer
Soren Seron
Troy
Louis F. Bottino
Hutson
Lockport
Bec
Also Mentioned on This Page
William R. McCabe
DuPage
King
Navy
Jths Orchestra
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!