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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

2

Letter Carriers Plan Joliet Convention Highlights

Joliet will host the annual Illinois Letter Carriers Association convention on May 26 to 28. About 500 carriers and auxiliary members will attend with notable speakers including Jerome J. Keating and John Naser. A banquet is set for 6 30 p m Saturday with special tribute to Edwin O Brooker, a long time Joliet carrier born 1866.

Joliet Tallinois National Association of Letter Carriers John Naser Post Office S. A. van Petten Post Office Department Legion Grand Ballroom Edwin O. Brooker Illinois Brooker Henry C. Cullom Howard Creighton Raymond Conway J. LeRoy Christensen Kenneth Urbanik Everett Cox Frank Ambrose Wilbur Zimmerman Banqnet J. Fred Manzi Victor Carrescia Edward Narakas Cyril Stabler Branch 305 Manzi Virgil White Narakas Henry Weber Arthur Residori Urbanik Gordon Potter Edward Miller Meade Clark Stanley Ksiazak Samuel Petrillo Harold Anderson Carl Krause Friends of

Will County principals host last meeting Wednesday

The Will County Principals and Superintendents association will hold its final meeting of the school year next Wednesday afternoon in the board of supervisors room at the courthouse. Louis F. Bottino, the president, says the program centers on a panel discussion titled What the Patron Thinks of the Schools with Dan Albrecht as moderator. Panelists include Albert Krywonos Mrs. Clifford Williams Wilbur Francis and L. B. King.

Will County Principals and Superintendents Association Board of Supervisor Court House Louis F. Bottino Dan Albrecht Albert Krywonos Clifford Williams Wilbur Francis L. B. King

Recognition given A I L employees at 15th anniversary

Four American Institute of Laundering employees received checks after diamond 25 year service pins at the firm's 15th annual anniversary dinner. Recipients include Myrtle Lawler Robert E Matteson Mary Vidic and Theresa Trishner. Twelve workers marked anniversaries from five to 25 years as 96 veteran employees attended.

American Institute of Laundering Myrtle Lawler Richards Street Robert E. Matteson Manhattan Mary Vidic Summit Street Theresa Trishner Bismarck Avenue

Morris Brims With Growth As Father Day Essay Contest Opens

Joliet Area news notes Morris hosts the second annual Father’s Day contest with essays from school children on why their father is the best in Will County. Five winners to be announced June 5. voting follows with a top bond prize of 300 dollars. Morris also lands two industrial plants, including a 45 million dollar nuclear plant by General Electric and a 456 acre Morris Clay plant, aiming for operation by December 15 and big local employment.

Joliet Association of Commerce Will County Spectator W. van Buren Street United States Defense John Schaleger Morris Grundy County Joliet General Electrics Company Chicago Morris Clay Products Illinois Bell Telephone Company Illinois Commerce Commission Plainfield Commission Lockport Rockdale Romeoville Minooka Oswego Daniel Lambert Gordon Kint

Rainbow council to join St. Louis Boy Scout meeting

Rainbow council plans to attend the National council Boy Scouts of America meeting in St. Louis on May 20 and 21 at the Hotel Jefferson and Kiel Auditorium. The event features workshops and luncheons, with speeches by Charles B. Shuman and Dr. Elton Trueblood, and concludes with Silver Buffalo awards and remarks by Judge Charles W. Froessel.

Boys of America National Council, Boy Scouts of America St. Louis Hotel Jefferson Kiel Auditorium Kiel Municipal Auditorium National Council Charles B. Shuman American Farm Bureau Federation Shuman Boy Scouts of America General Assembly Elton Trueblood Charles W. Froessel New York State Court of Appeals Froessel Alfred C. Levering Rainbow Council Boy Scout Office

Dogs Loose Prompt Sheriff Warning In City Neighborhood

Mrs Grace Gladders of 317 Peale street complained to the sheriff yesterday about several dogs running loose in her neighborhood. The sheriff reported the dogs are owned by Wilbur H Kahlhagen William M Kegley George D Johnston Paul G Markos and Gerald O Martens all of the 300 block on Peale street. Letters instructing the men to keep the dogs tied were mailed yesterday.

Grace Gladders Peale Street Wilbur H. Kahlhagen William M. Kegley George D. Johnston Paul G. Markos Gerald O. Martens

Woman seeks lost longhaired chihuahua Oscar

Miss Peggy Schauer reports her white and black longhaired chihuahua Oscar missing yesterday afternoon. The dog, believed lost near Cunningham School, was reported to city police from 1025 Wilcox Street.

Oscar Peggy Schauer Wilcox Street Cunningham School

Joliet Seeks New City Manager Nine Seek Post

Nine applicants have submitted credentials for Joliet city manager. Notable candidates include Charles C. McCall Sr of Waynesburg Pennsylvania with 25 years in government and prior posts as city manager in Las Vegas and supervisor roles in California. LeRoy Trafton of Richfield Minnesota leads with 16 years in public service and heads the Minnesota City Managers Association. Other contenders include LeRoy F. Harlow of Daytona Beach Florida and Hugh T. Henry of Maywood Illinois, each with extensive city management experience. All applications will go to the mayor and council for study.

Joliet Ann Ulrich Charles C. McCall Waynesburg McCall Pennsylvania Department of Highways Las Vegas Nev South Nevada Society of Professional Engineers Salinas Calif Glendale Tarentum Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Waynesburg College University of Pittsburg Richfield, Minn Cation LeRoy Trafton Richfield Minnesota Trafton Mankato Minn Sylvan Lake Columbia Heights Carleton College Northfield Minnesota City LeRoy F. Harlow Daytona Beach Fla Illinois Iowa State College University of ‘Minnesota Lapeer Cadillac Mich University of Michigan Jacob D. Dummelle Peoria R. B. Riddle Minot N. Dak Frank J. O’brien

Channahon Man Injured In Car Crash

Richard A. Briscoe, 59, of Channahon, suffered facial lacerations and possible rib and nose fractures after losing control of his car on Centry Street, crossing the highway and hitting a tree. State police issued an arrest ticket for driving on the wrong side of the road.

Richard A. Briscoe Channahon St. Joseph’s Hospital Briscoe Centry Street Gerald Dames

Woman Passes Out Faints in Loop Store

Mrs. William Rich of 2212 Park Rose avenue fainted in a loop store and was rushed by ambulance to St Joseph's hospital. Mrs. Mary Logan of 115 S East Circle drive aided the injured party and cared for her small son until police arrival. Mrs Rich was later released.

William Rich Park Rose Avenue St. Joseph’s Hospital Mary Logan S. East Circle Drive

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