City urged to sell bonds for sewage disposal plant
William R. McCabe reports that Joliet must act quickly to issue bonds for a new sewage disposal plant. A high bid from Townsend Dabney and Tyson of Boston could cover the project, with state restrictions prompting immediate council action to move past legal obstacles and restore sewage service to new homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bdohds
Townsend, Dabney and Tyson Company
Boston
Janie
Chicago
Joliet
Hickory Creek
Illinois Waterway
Hennessy
Step Up Day Sees Eighth Graders Visit Local High Schools
Eighth grade students from dual school systems will visit the high schools they plan to attend next year. The Step-Up Day program aims to advise inbound students on offerings, acquaint them with opportunities, introduce facilities and faculty, and administer any placement tests as needed. The annual event originated for rural students.
Bicycle rider spill during pull ends with ticket
Leroy Mitchell of 389 N Bluff Street was treated at St. Josephs hospital at 7 50 last night after falling from a bicycle being pulled by a car driven by Charles Evans of the same address. Evans was cited for driving without a license and will appear in police court before Magistrate Martin J Jackson on Saturday.
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Leroy Mitchell
Bluff Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mitchell
Charles Evans
Evans
Martin J. Jackson
Shrubs Stolen From Nursery Reported by Mrs Moretti
Mrs Thomas Moretti reports six evergreen shrubs stolen from her father’s nursery on Theodore Street area. She says thieves returned Tuesday night to dig up two more shrubs and left them on the ground near the nursery north of Theodore Street on Burry Avenue.
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Thomas Moretti
Theodore Street
Cancer drive extended to May 15 in Illinois
The 1955 American Cancer Society education and fund raising campaign in Illinois is extended to May 15. State chairman Robert Schnering says efforts are ahead of last year and the extra time aids groups with organizing delays. Will County chairman Henry Sehring reports the campaign is on schedule and hopes Will County will go over the top. Contributions stay partly in state and local programs for cancer control and research.
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American ‘Cancer Society
Illinois
Robert Schnering
Schnering
Henry Sehring
ACS
Will County
Altho
Sehring
American Cancer Society
Chicago Street
Heat claims two women in Joliet area incident
Two women collapsed in Joliet area due to extreme heat yesterday. Joliet fire department responders assisted both victims with an inhalator for 20 minutes on Jennie Corrigate of 508 S Joliet street after she fainted at the P. J. Gould company in Rockdale. Helen Kijowski of 31 Connors avenue was also taken to St. Joseph's hospital after fainting in front of 59 W. Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
City council to convene Monday night
The city council and new mayor will meet Monday at 7 50 p m in city hall per acting city manager George Comerford. City hall is quiet as officials prepare for the transition and doors show former commissioners’ names removed aside from Comerford preparing to use an office.
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George Comerford
City Hall
Spectator
Hall
Comerford
Sleeper Driver Causes Crash Near Raynor Avenue
William A. Pearson, 39, of 1005 Campbell street, nodded off at the wheel and struck a parked panel truck on 1019 Raynor avenue. Pearson was taken to St Joseph's hospital with a lip laceration requiring 12 stitches and faces a police court appearance for failing to have his car under control.
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William A. Pearson
Campbell Street
Pearson
Raynor Avenue
William F . Columbus
Morgan Street
Columbus
St. Joseph’s’ Hospital
Dangers of blasting caps safety drive warned
Police Chief Ervin F Boe launches a yearly effort to teach children the hazards of blasting caps and how to report found devices. He notes rising demand for commercial explosives with road and construction activity and details cap designs and the risk of injury to children from careless handling.
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Ervin F. Boe
Roe
Legal faces adorn county office wall in Joliet
The Most Rev Martin D Mc Namara announced plans for spiritual preparation before the Joliet cathedral dedication. A pastoral letter will be read in all parishes urging a Communion Sunday on May 22 as an outpouring of love for God. The article also surveys Will County state’s attorneys from 1836 to present, noting Masters since 1952 and listing predecessors.
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Frank H. Masters Jr
Will County
Masters
Martin D. McNamara
Joliet
Frank Jr. Masters Jr
State’s Attorney's Office
State’s Attorney’s Office
Cook County
General Assembly
Ari Osgood
Alonzo Huntington
Edward C. Ryan
James M. Strode
James Curtis
William A. Boardman
Sherman W. Bowen
Frederick A. Bartleson
Henry Logan
Sylvester W. Munn
Charles A. H'll
Edward C. Hagar
James R. Flanders
Cyrus W. Brown
Daniel F. Higgins
Edward C. Akin
Illinois
William D.°. Heise
George A. Barr
Robert W. Martin
Hjalmar Rehn
William R
James E. Burke
John I. Pearce
Red Cross Week Observed Worldwide May 8 14
Volunteers from the American Red Cross join with 72 countries to mark International Red Cross Week May 8 to 14 in honor of founder Henri Dunant born May 8 1828 in Geneva. The observance spans the United States with open houses as chapters highlight the movement that began after Dunant witnessed Solferino in 1859 and led to the 1864 Geneva Convention for war wounded care.
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American Red Cross
Henri Dunant
Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Dunant
Solferino
International Red Cross Movement
Promoted Executive Vice President At General Refractories
Drew M. Thorpe has been appointed executive vice-president of General Refractories in Philadelphia, announced by president L. Y. Greene. He previously served as a vice president. the company operates a Joliet plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew M. Thorpe
General Refractories Company
Philadelphia
L. Y. Greene
Joliet
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William R. McCabe
City Council
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