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Remember When Sunday March 23 Back a trusted runner in jail escape
A Sunday memory recalls a trusted runner between Joliet’s old prison and the quarry who violated Sabbath and trust by entering guard Roy Hewlett’s car and leaving. He was due parole in 13 days. County clerk notes Will County 1929 tax bill of 4 556 009 28 with Joliet share 2 743 080, up over 500000 from prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dosenback
Roy Hewlett
Will County
Joliet
Frank Penoffsky
Columbia Street
Tony Penoffsky