Red Cross Leader Olga Wilkey to Retire After 34 Years
Olga F Wilkey executive secretary of the Will County Red Cross since 1924 will retire May 31 ending a nearly 40 year career spanning two World Wars Her resignation was accepted with regret at a Tuesday board meeting and the chapter planned to honor her service George O Brien chapter chairman said such a tenure is unusual in Red Cross history
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Red Cross Names New Joliet Executive Mrs Wilkey
Mrs Wilkey named new Red Cross executive in Joliet this morning at Hotel Louis. A June 21 open house at Faith Lutheran church will honor her. Wilkey began Red Cross work in 1917 in Youngstown Ohio and later served in Will County, guiding disaster and blood donor programs and veterans benefits work.
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Jewish Welfare Chest launches annual Joliet drive
A Joliet dinner meeting launched the Jewish Welfare Chest annual fund drive. Ira Hirschmann of United Jewish Appeal spoke on Middle East issues before 125 attendees. Maurice Berlinsky presided, with Harold Brown and Philip Horwitz co chairing the drive.
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Peoria City Hall Shakeup Foretold On Manager Lewis Return
Sun lit city manager Chester B. Lewis resumes duties after a three week break and calls a meeting with department heads. Reports suggest impending administrative personnel changes in city hall as Lewis returns.
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Peoria Mayor Requests Meeting With City Manager
City Manager Chester B. Lewis said he received a call from Peoria's mayor seeking a meeting about the post. He would think it over and decide in a day or two.
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City Council to Hold Closed Session on Lewis Fate
Indications point to a closed door meeting today or tomorrow as council members seek Lewis stance on delays in street laning maintenance traffic and equipment care. He plans action on a directive urging city staff handling refugee movements in the Balkans. Joliet Jewish Welfare Chest funds aid 25 agencies plus local youth and transient funds and support schools nationwide. Hadassah and Bnai Brith will benefit from local contributions supporting Israel refugee work and City of Hope hospital in California.
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Tax Day Highlights for Joliet and Will County Residents
National Tax Day observed last Tuesday brought cheers to locals as tax cuts draw near. The event notes that total taxes across federal, state, and local levels will amount to four percent of national income this year, affecting every taxpayer.
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