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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
3
Obituary tribute notes J J Cohen a longtime Joliet supporter who helped the community during tough times He aided many with clothing food and essentials without fanfare His loss is described as a heavy blow to Joliet and the community he served selflessly for years.
Two armed bandits robbed Brilliant Bronze Service station at 101 S. Chicago St yesterday at 8:30 p.m. They stole $86 after forcing attendant Al Chidsey to open drawers and money sacks. No injuries. description given of two men as about 24, both with mustaches.
Wayne Brazeal of 215 Pleasant Street reported to city police yesterday morning the theft of four chrome hub caps from his car parked in front of his house Tuesday night.
At a kickoff luncheon in Ottawa Street Methodist Church hall, Rabbi M M Hershman urged 60+ volunteers to fund the 1955 American Cancer Society drive. The Will County campaign aims to surpass $20,000 to support cancer research and patient aid as part of a nationwide effort.
Will County Red Cross campaign nears completion with one week left. Chairman W H McDaniel reports $36,469 of a $66,813 quota raised. Anyone contributing $1 or more in March joins, and unasked residents are urged to send contributions to chapter headquarters at 155 Scott Street Joliet.
Illinois Heart Association Region 2 will host a regional conference with workers from six states. Wilputte A Sherwood executive secretary announced today. Region 2 headquarters are in Joliet and time and place will be announced later.
Edward Rapcan files a county court suit against Contracting and Material Co. for 2000 claiming a trench cut through 127th Street near New Avenue in DuPage township created a dangerous road condition without warnings. He says the Oct. 10 collision caused permanent injuries and car damage. Attorney Louis G. Lenard represents the plaintiff.
Mrs. Anthony Levee of 1514 Highland Avenue told the sheriff yesterday that her pet dog died of poison. She said a neighbor’s dog also fell ill but survived. Both animals were taken to Dr W L Skinner for treatment.
The League of Women Voters invites the public to a Tuesday meeting at Washington school auditorium featuring candidates for city township park district and school board offices. Nearly all candidates will attend after high questionnaire response. remarks will be brief and questions from the floor invited. The event begins at 8 p m with Girl Scout flag ceremonies.
Charles I. Crawford, Joliet Association of Commerce solicitions committee chair, cautions residents and businessmen about coupon book promotions. He notes the perceived value often far exceeds the price and says out of town promoters sell by telephone then depart, undermining trust in local merchants.
Members and friends of the John Ericsson Republican Club of Will County will meet GOP candidates for township office at a smorgasbord dinner. The event starts at 8 p m at the Harwood American Legion hall on Ottawa and Webster streets. President Harold Steinquist notes this is the first social of the year.
Police report two men sought by Joliet are in custody elsewhere. Richard Holbrook was held in Kansas City after admitting cashing a $100 check from his brother's Phillips service station. Thomas J. Thurman, linked to bad checks, was picked up by Los Angeles police and had a no account check returned for $20.
Police searched yesterday evening for two boys who ran away from home at 5 p m. Johnny Fese aged 6 and Robert Eagle aged 13 from 9N Broadway disappeared after crossing the Des Plaines river on the Rock Island bridge. They returned home at 8 50 p m.
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