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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
3
The editorial attacks Chief Overbey for threatening smear campaigns to block a replacement. It questions his stance on gambling, accuses him of self-promotion, and warns Joliet risks if leaders fail to plan postwar policy and economic recovery.
An 18 year old from the west side was arrested after police spotted him prowling the 800 block of Vine street. He admitted window peeping over the past months in homes on Summit Cora Vine and nearby streets, using ladders and boxes to access views. A local doctor will examine him to assess subnormality and potential legal penalties.
G K Potter a 17 year old crew member of the towboat Whiteman slipped from the vessel deck near Brandon and Dresden locks while the boat moved south. He fell into the water and disappeared after the life boat was damaged in lowering. Coast Guard units searched the river area near Joliet for hours without success.
Will County Circuit Court began hearing the case of John Stefanech of Fairmont versus Frank Arbanas over a motor boat allegedly sold for 420 dollars with no payment. Stefanech says Arbanas took the boat July 4 1943 and abandoned it in Grundy county four days later. Stefanech spent 120 dollars to recover and repair it. Pence Orr represents Stefanech. Francis Loughran represents Arbanas.
C M Tinder disclosed today he has sold his delicatessen and grocery store at 362 W Jefferson Street to Donald Souci. Tinder has operated the Jefferson address for 18 years. The business opened in 1925 at Oneida and Center streets and grew into a well known city establishment.
Lockport widow Mrs. Mary Berglund 81 died yesterday after a lingering illness. She was the widow of John Berglund and formerly lived on Oak Avenue in Lockport township. Survived by daughter Mrs. G Forsander and son David both of Chicago. Remains are at Goodale Funeral Home with funeral arrangements incomplete.
Lloyd D Green of 400 Cowles Avenue was taken to St Joseph's Hospital after he struck a parked car owned by Omar Abbott of 504 East Cass Street at the Scott and Columbia streets intersection. Green received three stitches above the right eye and appeared knocked out from the impact. Police noted Green's car had very little damage.
Albert Krywonos of the CIO United Steelworkers says 500 workers at two General Refractories plants remain on strike not officially sanctioned by CIO. The dispute centers on a 2.5 cent raise retroactive to December 23, 1942, and time and a half for sixth day tasks. Pochervina travels to Chicago to press for WLB review as kiln firemen keep working to maintain brick quality.
City hall offices are being painted and cleaned starting with Mayor Arthur O. Janke and his secretary Helen Elizabeth Mahoney. Painters moved into Commissioner Joseph Whalen’s office and hallways as Whalen navigates amid paint and cleaning supplies. Commissioner Fred Sehring temporarily moves to Anne Ulrich’s desk.
Mrs. Mary Doyle died Tuesday in Bremerton Washington. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Seattle. She was mother to Mrs. Nicholas Manfred of Joliet and had two other daughters Mrs. Richard Budd of Bremerton and Mrs. Robbins Stocking of Fort Wayne Indiana. Mrs. Manfred and her two youngest children Nannette and Bobby left Joliet Friday for Bremerton.
Stanley Buldak, 27, of 626 Williamson Avenue, indicted for stealing 1700 from Anthony Tushek of 700 N Collins Street on January 20. His attorney Charles M Robson stated he may change his plea to guilty and seek mercy of the court. Trial set to begin Monday at 10 in Will County Circuit Court before Judge James V Bartley.
Pantstorn Allis Upman was walking south on Youngs Avenue when a dog from 319 Youngs Avenue ran out and attacked him. The bite did not break the skin. The owner was told to keep the dog tied for 14 days of observation.
Secretary of State E J Hughes issues the Propeller Club Articles of Incorporation to The Propeller Club Port of Joliet. A M Steed H L Patterson and L Wulfsohn are the officers of the group.
Youngsters in Joliet will see swings slides and merry go rounds installed in local parks with extra workers to open by mid month. Park facilities will open around Memorial Day with wading pools and picnic grounds ready soon. Aubrey Wills recreation director plans a summer program of baseball and other games for boys and young men.
Joliet official F B Streepy investigates a complaint from 142 W. Jefferson Street about missed trash collection. A 50 gallon drum of rotting debris sits at the address, prompting city action.
Commissioner Emmett McGuire who serves as acting mayor while Arthur CO Janke and family vacation in California fell ill two days ago and is now confined to bed. He previously traveled to Indiana last winter to recover from flu and related issues and lives at 516 Taylor Street.
A citizen reported a loose cornice on the northwest corner building at Chicago and Clinton streets posing a hazard. The owner was contacted to have the repair completed.
Ambrose Calda reports damage to the right front door window of his car parked at State and Eastern avenues while he was at work at the American Steel and Wire company yesterday.
U S Steel announces it has acquired an interest in Gunnison Housing Corporation of Albany Indiana signaling a postwar plan to mass produce prefabricated housing. Foster Gunnison will lead Gunnison Housing while Joliet plants may expand to supply steel for quick construction.
Secret Service and OPA investigators raided sites in Peoria revealing thousands of counterfeit number 11 A series gas ration stamps. The Will County War and Price Rationing board urges operators to only accept endorsed coupons and to remove them from books themselves to prevent counterfeit intake. In Jolet hearings attendants complained of the lack of guidance on distinguishing valid from counterfeit coupons.
The station manager reported a break in at Walsh Service station New Lenox during the morning. An intruder smashed two windows to gain entry and stole $15 in cash from the inner office.
Joe Meek secretary of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association will speak at the May meeting of the Retail Division of the Association of Commerce. The gathering is set for Wednesday at the Louis Joliet hotel, continuing the group’s tradition of monthly midweek sessions except in summer.
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