Lentz Quits For Better Job Amid County Board Controversy
The piece accuses Dave Lentz of abusing power after leaving the McKenna mill for a more profitable post. It alleges Lentz and Charlie Schupp manipulated county business, pushed a $1,750,000 road bond, financed oil and stone ventures, and profited from per diem and mileage, while calling for Governor Green to oversee appointments to curb abuses.
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Dave Lentz
Green
Gene Patterson
George Barr
Heinie Schmidt
John Tabor
Republican Party
Lentz
McKenna Mill
Charlie Schupp
Schupp
Board of Supervisors
Walsh Oil Company
Will County
Grant Green
Youths Hand Caught In Wringer In Basement Accident
David Jones, 19, escaped with minor hand injuries after his hand was caught in a wringer in the basement of Mrs. Frank L Fleener at 222 S. Park Road yesterday. The sheriff's office aided after the hand became twisted but was removed before arrival. Dr. A L Shreffler said fingers were crushed but no bones fractured.
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David Jones
Frank L Fleener
S. Park Road
Weather forecast for Joliet and surrounds
Unsettled conditions continue with showers and cooler temperatures after yesterday’s late afternoon storm. Forecaster warns of possible frost in the northwest section of the state.
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Joliet
Clinton Street Armory Site Selected in Joliet Plan
The park board will acquire property at the southwest and northwest corners of Joliet Street to create a site for a proposed Joliet armory. Clinton Street will be closed, Joliet will lose access, and state funding is anticipated after a luncheon with Senator Barr Mayor Jones and Governor Green.
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Clinton Street
Joliet
Desplaines Streets
Joliet Street
Springfield
Senator Barr
Jones
M Rs
Armory Committee
The
Association of Commerce
Governor Green
Joliet Armory
Park Board
Joliet Loop
Aged Man Dies After Walking along Patterson Road
An 87 year old man, John Kempke, died from injuries after being struck by a car while walking on Patterson road yesterday at 7 30 am. The driver Orm Schewmake 113 Collins street said he could not avoid the man due to an oncoming vehicle. Kempke survived by daughter Mrs August Rausch and three sons Fred Carl of Joliet and Henry of New York. Funeral services at Haley Funeral home Saturday at 2 pm with Rev M Bostro officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery.
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Patterson Road
John Kempke
Orm Schewmake
Collins Street
Kempke
August Rausch
Fred
Carl
Joliet
Henry
New York
Haley
Rev. M. Bostro
Oakwood Cemetery
Man Suffers Heart Attack In City Cigar Store
John Holmes, 54, of West Brook, Missouri, collapsed from a heart attack in the Schulte cigar store at Chicago and Jefferson streets. A World War veteran and American Legion member, he was rushed to St Joseph’s Hospital by police, and his condition was reported worse today.
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John Holmes
West Brook
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Schulte
Chicago
Jefferson Streets
Holmes
American Legion
Couple Seeks 15000 Damages After Auto Collision
A damages suit filed in the county court seeks $15,000 from Augusta Dunlay after an automobile collision on May 8, 1939, Route 49. Harold Meyer asks $10,000 for injuries and property damage while Mary Meyer seeks $5,000.
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Citcoe Today
Ee and
Mary Ever
Augusta Dunlay
Harold Meyer
Mary Meyer
Speeding Suspects Arrested For Traffic Violations
Speeding charges filed against Louis Gregorec 19 of 616 Meeker Avenue after failing to stop at Columbia and Chicago streets and alleged 400 mph on Ruby Street. He to appear May 13. James Hickey 15 of 2217 West Acre Road cited for 50 mph on Western Avenue and to appear in police court today.
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Louis Gregorec
Meeker Avenue
Columbia
Chicago
Ruby Street
James Hickey
West Acre Road
Western Avenue
Tavern keeper shot in love triangle near Ingalls Park
Alfred Schweizer 61, a tavern keeper at 28 N Joliet street, was gravely wounded by 15 shotgun pellets when August Pape 52 of New Lenox shot at him after confronting Schweizer over Miss Elizabeth Arnstedt. Schweizer slightly improved at Silver Cross hospital. Pape is jailed awaiting possible indictments if Schweizer dies. sheriff says motive tied to affair and shared home ownership. Schweizer drove to hospital despite injuries.
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Alfred Schweizer
N. Joliet Street
Silver Cross Hospital
August Pape
New Lenox Carpenter
Pape
Schweizer
James E. Burke
James O'Neill
Elizabeth Arnstedt
Arn
Gilbert Knater
Edward G. Powers
State’s Attorney's Office
Lenox
Miss Arnstedt
O'Neill
Busy Magistrate Meade Extends Court Hours and Sessions
Police Magistrate William E. Meade marks two years in office by expanding access and efficiency. He maintains a full six day schedule plus Sunday morning court for minor offenders and Tuesday night sessions to aid working individuals. He adds extra weeknight sessions to manage rising traffic arrests and keep records up to date.
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William E. Meade
Meade
Police Department
New Real Estate Firm Formed at 4812 West Madison
The incorporation of the 4812 West Madison street company with offices at 66 N. Chicago street was announced by Secretary of State E.J. Hughes. The firm will engage in buying and selling real estate.
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West
Madison Street
Chicago Street
E.J. Hughes
Striking Boston Store Former Workers Picket Hours
Seventy five former Boston Store employees continued picketing today after walking out last Friday to press for higher wages. Efforts to settle the dispute are still in progress as store officials negotiate.
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Boston
Atore
Chicago Realtor Subdivides Lockport Farm into Plots
The Iver Olson farm a 200 acre tract north of First Street Lockport was sold to Frederick Bartlett Company of Chicago. Bartlett will subdivide into one and five acre tracts for sale. Earlier Chicago firms caused a prior sale then default and noteholder repossession. The present price is lower than the previous $300 per acre. Murphy and Anderson handled the deal. The subdivision suits the new owners with native trees and a potential building plot.
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Iver Olson
First Street
Lockport
Frederick Bartlett Company
Chicago
Real
Murphy and Anderson
Child Injured In Auto Crash on Ottawa Street
Penelope Osborn, two, daughter of Mrs. Heloise Osburn, suffered a chin laceration when her mother's car hit the rear of another vehicle stopping suddenly on Ottawa street. The child was thrown against the windshield per police report.
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Penelope Osborn
Heloise Osburn
Ottawa Street
Ambrose Colda Faces Charge Over Traffic Accident Report
Ambrose Colda aged 55 of Donley hospital will appear before Police Magistrate William E. Meade today on a charge of failing to report a traffic accident according to police reports.
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Ambrose Colda
Donley Hotel
William E. Meade
Lost purses and billfolds reported in Lockport area
Wayne D Gaddy of 53 W Jefferson street said he lost a billfold with $1 and cards. Ira Bruner of 1511 E Chicago street reported a billfold with $10 and cards missing. Mrs Earl Phillips of Lockport said she lost a black purse containing $2.
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Wayne D. Gaddy
W. Jefferson Street
Ira Bruner
Chicago Street
Earl Phillips
Lockport
Pinch Pat O'Brien Arrested For Panhandling Downtown
Pat O'Brien, who listed his address as Chicago, was arrested last night by Sgt Ambrose Corcoran for panhandling on downtown streets. He was fined 3 dollars and costs in police court this morning.
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Pat O’brien
Chicago
Ambrose Corcoran
Henley Egg Company Dissolution Announced
The secretary of state announced the dissolution of the Henley Egg Company. Formal corporate actions conclude the business and wind up operations.
Wirth Trial Heads Toward Jury After Testimony
Conrad J. Wirth former county treasurer denies owing Will County any money when he left office in December. Witnesses testify of I O U tickets found in A Kinson desk and argue shortages may stem from Wirth bookkeeping and fund transfers ordered by the board of supervisors. The case may go to the jury this week with a verdict expected by Monday if not sooner.
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Conrad J. Wirth
Forme
Will County
Wirth
Judy Roscoe South
Nadelhoffer
Austin
Bell
A. Kinson
Kinson
Board of Supervisors
Moline Woman Seeks Details on Spectator Insurance Plan
Inquiries from Springfield and Moline prompt officials of Prudence, an Illinois hospital and medical insurance plan backed by The Spectator, to explain coverage costs. The plan offers protection against hospital and medical bills amid rising auto casualties.
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Prudence Hospital
The
Spectator
Insurance Department
Springfield
Moline
Prudence Company
Prudence Plan
5 Neis Insurance Department
Chicago
Plan Wa
Joliet
Illinois State Register
Illinois
Ity
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William R. McCabe
Armory
Ouple
William EF. Meade
Chicago Realtor
Lockport Farm
Pat
Henley Ee Company
Secretary of State
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