Readers weigh religious instruction in public schools
In Joliet a letter condemns fears about weekly religious instruction for public school children. Supporters led by Gayle Hufford view the plan as a trial with dangers removable, while church leaders across creeds back its potential. The writer urges citizens to consider values and civic duty over party loyalty amid Illinois Republican conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clyne
Clyne
Gayle Hufford
Hufford
Joliet
Mr. Clyne
Mayor Janke May Return From California Trip
Rumors say Mayor Janke secured train reservations and may arrive in Joliet today or tonight after a week long wait. City hall had doubts about his return but reports place him traveling back with seats booked for Tuesday.
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Janke
California
Eweather
Joliet
Wallet Lost By Lyle Willis In Yard Work
Lyle Willis of 302 Hartford Place told police he misplaced his wallet while working in the E J and E yards. He reported the loss to authorities and provided his contact information for follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Willis
Hartford Place
E.J. and
E. Yards
Rabies Quarantine Urged After Wave of Dog Bites
Sheriff Ralph Newkirk calls for a renewed rabies quarantine in Joliet township as multiple dog bite incidents rise. Victims include Sophie Garvey delivering tea, Lois Ragsdale a Public Service reader, and Horwitz family member Bill Adelston, with bites from dogs owned by Guardi, Ramata, Warning, Ley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Newkirk
Joliet Township
Newkirk
Sophie Garvey
Clinton Street
Powel Tea Company
Carl Guardi
Williams Street
Joseph Ramata
Center Street
Lois Ragsdale
Third Avenue
Public Service Company
Nebraska Street
Frankfort
Horwitz
Hickory Street
Joliet
Bill Adelston
George Ley
Marion Street
Odenthal Defends Water Rate Policy On Radio
Commissioner Odenthal aired rebuttal to critics over water revenue surpluses, defending keeping funds in the general corporate fund and opposing broad rate cuts. He also slighted an Herald-News editorial as biased in favor of former Mayor Jones and his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Odenthal
Odenthal
Herald-News
Blaze Damages Residence of H H Jones Jr In City
A fire of undetermined origin caused five thousand dollars in damage to the home of H H Jones Jr at 1207 N Raynor Avenue last night. Chief John Nygren said the blaze began in a first floor clothes closet and climbed to the second floor, harming walls and furniture. Firefighters spent about two hours combating the blaze. the frame house is owned by Mrs Erich Tweeten of Ruby Street and is insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Jones Jr
N. Raynor Avenue
John O. Nygren
Erich Tweeten
Ruby Street
Two Men Receive Aid From Mission Superintendent
Peter McCarthy, superintendent of the Morning Star mission, provided transportation yesterday afternoon for James Brady, 52, an ex sailor, to Kankakee. He also furnished food clothing and transportation to Arthur McKimmon, 19, of Fremont Nebraska, en route to Michigan City Indiana.
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Peter McCarthy
Morning Star Mission
James Brady
Kankakee
Arthur McKimmon
Fremont
Neb
Michigan City
Ind
LA man held for FBI investigation in Chicago trip
Held Dr. Arthur Aresenault, 40, of Los Angeles, is being detained at the police station for investigation by local FBI representatives. He has no registration card and says he was en route to Chicago to visit relatives when detained.
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Arthur Aresenault
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago
Brick yard walkout halts Rockdale and North Broadway plants
More than 600 brick yard workers at Rockdale and North Broadway General Refractories walked off to demand a wage increase retroactive several months and dispute over daily task hours. CIO leaders call the strike illegal while urging a Washington hearing. local officials seek relief and a return to work.
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Rockdale
North Broadway
C.it.o
Arent
Albert A. Krywonos
Washington
Mr. Krywonos
C. TI. O
National War Labor Board
National Stabilization
Vinson
War Labor Board
Krywonos
Cig Cy
Baskerville Rites Held For J A Baskerville
J Arthur Baskerville 63 died yesterday at St Josephs hospital after a long illness. He ran his own real estate business in the Young building and earlier farmed in Florence Township. Survived by three daughters Mrs Elmer Gray Mrs John Rowland and Mrs David S Henneberry, son Pvt Thomas J, two sisters Mrs John McDonald and Mrs John B Warner, a brother Benjamin and five grandchildren. Funeral at Haley Funeral Home Saturday at 9:30 to St Patricks Church. Burial Mt Olivet.
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J. Arthur Baskerville
St. Joseph's Hospital
Baskerville
Young
Florence Township
Elmer Gray
John Rowland
Hunter Avenue
David S. Henneberry
Pvt
Thomas J
John McDonald
John B. Warner
Benjamin
Ae Haley
St. Patrick's Church
Mt. Olivet
City suit over floods ends with $1 verdict
Mrs. Anna Schulz and Mary Walker sued Joliet for 30000 over flood damage at 308 310 North Bluff. A mostly female jury found the city at fault for debris in catch basins. The building was torn down as a fire hazard. Judge Roscoe C. South presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schulz
Mary Walker
Joliet
Bluff Street
Schulz
Fred Walters
Ward H. Harris
Chicago
Edward Nadelhoffer
Arthur Seiter
Walters
Roscoe C. South
Joliet to host Coast Guard reserve unit plan
Ensign Charles R. Hearn told Joliet's Propeller Club of plans to form a Coast Guard reserve unit in Joliet for Jolietans to serve six hours weekly on waterways patrols and sentry duty. Applicants must be over 38 or in 1 C 4 D or 4 F with good discharge records. Training cuts to six weeks with no overseas posting and no pay.
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Propeller Club
Charles R. Hearn
Coast Guard Temporary Reserve
Chicago
Coast Guard Reserve
Coast
Coast Guard
Joliet
Hearn
Lloyd Alden
Henderson Avenue
L. M. Hutzler
Death of John H. Lucas at Joliet farm at 63
John H. Lucas aged 63 died at 1 PM yesterday at his Roseland avenue farm in Joliet township after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Lucas
Roseland Avenue
Joliet Township
Will County Chemical Society Banquet Highlights Dr G F Smith
Guests at the annual Will County Chemical Society banquet at the Woodruff hotel last night included Dr G F Smith professor of analytical chemistry at the University of Illinois and president of G Frederick Smith Chemical Company and Aeration Processes. Other attendees were Dr George Schmeing Northwestern University Dr C D Lowry Universal Oil Products and Dr and Mrs F W Mohlman. Dr Mohlman directs laboratories for the sanitary district of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Smith
Harry P. Kramer
E. C. Nelson
R. L. Frisbie
Will County Chemical
Gdden
Woodruff
Dr. Smith
University of Illinois
G. Frederick Smith Chemical Company
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Springfield
Stephen Day
Colonel McCormick
Green
William R. McCabe
J. A. Baskerville
Plan Coast Guard
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