Leader Father Plevnik Dies. Joliet Mourns Loss
A kindly arching priest, Rev John Plevnik, longtime Joliet spiritual leader, dies after decades of service to Slovene community. He arrived about 40 years ago in Joliet after ordination in Baltimore and built parish life, guiding thousands who remember his wisdom and humane leadership. His passing prompts tributes from friends and citizens, while Catholic services are planned to honor his memory.
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St Marys Dramatic Club Presents Comedy Gay
The dramatic club of St Marys Catholic Church will stage a comedy titled Gay in St Marys auditorium on March 27 and 28. Evening performances start at 8 o clock with a special matinee for schoolchildren on Sunday afternoon.
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Father John Plevnik Dies In Lemont Train Crash
Two Glen Ellyn men Norman Major 22 and Edward Dobe 43 were struck when a Chicago and Alton train hit their stone laden truck near the Globe Refinery in Lemont. Major survived initial injuries while Dobe remained in critical condition at St. Joseph's Hospital.
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Wilson Becomes Issue in Race for Legislature
Judge Edwin L. Wilson anchors the legislative contest with Joseph Sam Perry and Ruth Brannon. Perry attacks Wilson while Lottie Holman O Neil’s vote to block impeachment is cited as a key factor. Campaigns expand through county towns with Igoe visiting Joliet for a 4 PM rally.
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This Man Should Not Be Hard to Locate
Bruno Paul, 65, of 225 Davis Street, reportedly disappeared late yesterday. Police were notified by friends after he went missing. He wears earrings and is described as part Ce gba.
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Joliet's Berky Brings Hollywood To Joliet
Joliet native Roland Berscheid Berky visits his hometown and attracts attention for his unique film industry role. Associated with Warner Brothers, he is famed as the professional shooter who specializes in tire blows during car chases.
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American Legion Outlines Aims at Mass Meeting
A mass meeting at the American Legion hall 61 N. Chicago Joliet on Wednesday March 30 at 8 pm will explain the Legion program for war veterans. Commander Leonard Applequist of Illinois and his staff, on a goodwill tour, will attend the Joliet event.
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Fight Over Joliet Annexation Plan Heats Up
Joliet residents debate annexation of unincorporated area near the city. Northwest Civic club and rivals organize meetings to oppose the plan while pro annexation committee plans sub committees and executive council actions. Several outsiders threaten relocation if annexation proceeds.
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Two Autos Reported Stolen Both Recovered
Police reported two auto thefts yesterday with both vehicles later found. J C McClumpha of 654 Second Avenue said his Pontiac was stolen from a rear garage and recovered by Harvey police in Harvey. Bert Reidman of 420 Rim Day Avenue reported his car missing from near Chicago and Washington Streets and located in Wilmington early this morning.
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Parish founder Rev. John Plevnik dies in Joliet
Joliet loses a beloved church figure as Rev. John Plevnik pastor of St. Joseph's for 23 years dies at St. Joseph's hospital after a week of illness. Born 1873 in Slovenia, he organized parishes for Slovenian, Croatian and Slovak communities and led St. Joseph's since 1915. Funeral Monday at 11, burial at St. Joseph's cemetery.
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Sobinsky Not Thrice Armed But Well Armed Seized by Police
Joseph Sobinsky of 404 Cass street entered the Seltzer Drugstore at Collins and Cass yesterday armed with two pistols. Bystanders felt unwell about his condition and summoned police. He was taken into custody.
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Republican Colored Voters Plan Party Meetings
The Frederick Douglass league of colored voters plans a number of meetings during the primary to build interest in the Republican party. At a meeting last night plans were set for organizing efforts and outreach.
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