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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
3
A column argues that Diana Allen should face indictment and trial for murder rather than judicial leniency. It criticizes Judge Bartley and State's Attorney Pearce for pretrial actions, calls for jury responsibility, and condemns private clubs open on Sundays while endorsing the Ohio A. C. group for community service.
John Miklic of 415 Carson Avenue told police yesterday afternoon that two amber fog lights were missing from the front bumper of his automobile. He is unsure if the items were stolen or lost.
Joliet police traffic prevention bureau reports 204 arrests for hazardous violations in April, the highest monthly total ever. 226 accidents caused 27 injuries and one pedestrian death. 27 injuries stemmed from 19 injury crashes. The unit campaigns to remove unsafe vehicles and issue arrests when violations cause accidents.
Arthur Liebermann, chairman of the joint Association of Commerce and Junior Chamber of Commerce cleanup committee, urges merchants and shoppers to support a long term campaign. Block captains will monitor cleanliness, issue letters, and trash receptacles may be placed along loop sidewalks to build cleaner habits.
Deputies Steve Helis and LaVerne Lauffer detained Calvin Gabby and Janet Kuzger after a truck theft from Chicago. The pair, ages 15 and 17, were found near the Welco truckers lodge on Route 66 and later identified by DuPage officials as the suspects, with efforts to steal another auto failing.
A World Supply Co truck rammed a street light pole yesterday afternoon. The impact broke the globe and caused damage estimated at three dollars and fifty cents. The driver was told to file an accident report.
In probate court Judge Fred R. Adams appointed attorney Irving Shutts as executor of the $100,000 estate of Florence J. Haldemann who died November 14 of the previous year. The ruling was issued yesterday in the court.
City firefighters were kept busy yesterday afternoon answering three minor fires. A grass and rubbish blaze at 926 S Chicago Street was extinguished, another rubbish fire near Green Ford at 1314 Pawnee Street was squelched, and a car fire at 1302 N Broadway owned by Joseph Jewett, caused by a starter short circuit, was put out on arrival.
An early morning fire gutted the interior of a 1939 Hudson after a cigarette sparked the blaze. Firefighters responded to the Collins Street Wrecking Company at 858 North Collins Street to battle the flames.
Miss Virginia Mae Thontlin reports a blue and white two wheel bicycle stolen from 807 Parkview Avenue. The bicycle has an extra rear fender seat and a city tag numbered 2010.
William Kempe of 153 S Joliet Street found an unemployment check and took it to the police. Charles E. Evans of 5 N Joliet Street recovered the lost $20 reward from the finding.
Investigating a $150 loss of carpenter tools from the basement of M. J. Cline at 123 Ruby Street. Police found the basement not broken into and listed about 15 workers as possible suspects. Cline noted tools were in a chest and the basement was used by a water sewer contractor to store equipment. Foreman confirmed keys hung outside, allowing access for employees.
Sheriff’s office received a request from Mrs. Warden of Billings Montana to detain her two daughters Wanda 17 and her 19 year old sister who are reportedly traveling to Joliet selling magazines for a New York publisher. They are to be held pending the mother’s arrival.
Mrs Helen B Morrisey widow was named executor in the James R Morissey estate who died at Hinsdale sanitarium after an eight year illness. The $10,000 estate includes personal property with Mrs Morrisey as sole beneficiary. Three children Roberta Janice and Robert listed as heirs.
Police chase leads to Lockport where a man with the same name as the check signer is questioned. The $5 check drawn on First National Bank of Lockport and cashed with Charles Hamilton on Cass Street was returned with account closed.
Richard FE Holmquist of 422 Henderson Avenue was arrested by Motorcycle Patrolman Astin Lewickas for speeding 42 miles per hour on Jackson Street yesterday afternoon. He will appear in police court tomorrow morning to explain the violation, and his license is being held pending the hearing.
Thirteen year old Diana Allen, who confessed to killing her seven year old playmate known as Snookie Johnson, was transferred to the State Training School for Girls at Geneva yesterday afternoon by order of Circuit Judge James V. Bartley. Accompanied by Deputies Roy Doerfler and William Agnich and by Mrs. Elizabeth Sabol, the police matron, she arrived shortly after 3 PM. Interviews and examinations were arranged with no exceptions, and Diana declined further comment on the slaying. She is represented by court appointed attorneys.
The Illinois Bell Telephone Company is named a defendant in a circuit court damages suit filed yesterday by Mildred and James Farris and Jane Salz over a Dec 5, 1918 accident. Plaintiffs seek 18100 total for injuries and damages from the company truck and trailer involved. The suit charges negligence against the truck driver.
The White Fence Farm Inc. sues in circuit court to regain possession of the leased premises alleging McFarland no longer operates the farm and has sub leased it to a third party.
Eric Cole of 406 South Joliet Street was cited for running a red light at Chicago and Washington streets yesterday afternoon. Motorcycle Patrolman Astin Lewickas witnessed the act, Cole signed a waiver, and paid a $3.25 fine.
Armell Landrey reported to the sheriff last night that someone cut holes in the roof of his 1947 Chevrolet convertible parked in front of his home between 8 and 11 30. Several holes and a large tear appeared with prior tampering noted.
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