Endorsement spreads across Illinois GOP ticket and Dewey vote
A political notice urges Dewey backers to defeat Green Lyons Day and others while endorsing Lucas over Day, and supporting Emily Taft Douglas, Arnold Benson, Conrad Beck, Sveinbjorn Johnson, Barrett, and Johnson for Attorney General. Readers urged cross party support to win the peace and back Republic tickets locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Taft Douglas
Arnold Benson
Kane County
Conrad Beck
University _ of_Illinois
George Barrett
Sveinbjorn Johnson
Johnson
University of Illinois
Barrett
Chicago
John
Independent
Good Garment
Unson
Children in Camp Life Face Family Welfare Action
A trailer camp owner and parents seek placement in a detention home for Robert Thomas amid concerns over fires and his staying home. John Green, a World War II veteran, vanished after allegedly skimming his milk route, leaving a missing funds trail. A 21 year old, Steve Antol, has been missing for three months. his mother pleads for his return. Salvation Army alerts to missing youths en route to Joliet. Neva Cooper reports a hit and run damaged her car near Ottawa and Wallace. A bicycle stolen from Mrs. Block’s home prompts police notice. Joe McCure, 8, bitten by stray dogs requires medical care. Mrs. Robinette reports losing her purse between home and bus line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Thomas
Lockport
John Green
Weber Dairy
Ysterday
Green
Bluebird
Creen
Steve Antol
Steve
Arizona Avenue
Forecast Calls for Cooler Temperatures Tomorrow
Weather bulletin predicts a drop to 44 tonight with much cooler conditions tomorrow. Indian summer warmth fades as sunshine and a few showers mix with a light breeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Man Slashed by Falling Tin Blind Street Incident
Stanley Stimac, 68, of 616 N Bluff Street, suffered a cut to the right arm when a pile of old tin toppled onto his wagon during odd job work last night. He went to a nearby tavern where police were summoned. The injury occurred while he attempted to steady the tipping load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Stimac
N- Bluff Street
Barr Schupp Seeks Will County Vote Assurance
The piece reports Barr and Schupp telling Governor Green that Will County voters are carried by GOP leaders in their vest pockets not by a statewide campaign. It notes Will County missed by candidates, GOP strength from patronage, and expectations Dewey and Green wins. It mentions events with Mrs. Janke, Courtney, McKevey, Kerr supporters, and CIO rallies. Democratic hopes target Roosevelt and state tickets with potential upsets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Quin
Will County
George A. Barr
A. F. Schupp
Green
Barr
Schupp
GOP
Green Machine
Arthur Janke
Dewey
Kerr
Oklahoma
Ting Suanday
Elks
Ildn
Thomas J. Courtney
CIO
Courtney
Francis McKevey
Roosevelt
Local servicemen return from Pacific duty to Joliet homes
Three Joliet youths arriving home after over two years in the Southwest Pacific theater visit family in Joliet. Henry R Burke, formerly with the medical corps on New Guinea, holds the Presidential Unit Citation. Pfc George Orenic, quartermaster corps, visits sisters Anne and brothers Joseph and Michael. Corp Bernard Karruckas returns after 30 months in New Guinea and other Pacific stations, visiting sister Mrs F Gutnik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Southwest Pacific Theater
Dorothy Herbert Burke
Hickory Street
Henry R. Burke
Medical Corps
New Guinea
George Orenic
Quartermaster Corps
Anne Orenic
Charlesworth Avenue
Joseph
Michael
Pacific
Corp
Bernard Karruckas
F. Gutnik
Margaret Street
Wounded First Lieutenant William J. Horwath In Philippines Landing
First Lieut. William J. Horwath USMC 23 son of Mrs Barbara Horwath 1185 Clement Street was wounded in the Philippines when a bullet pierced his left shoulder during the Sept. 28 landing. He led a machine gun outfit and earned his first lieutenancy for work at Guadalcanal. A Joliet Township High School graduate, he worked at Moore Stove Works before enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
William J. Horwath
USMC
Barbara Horwath
Clement Street
Navy
Horwath
Guadadermal
Guadalccana
Joliet Township
Moore Stove Works
Window Break Report at Hage Lindeman Address
Police respond after a rock breaks a window on Hage Lindeman .125 Akin Avenue. The family had retired when a rock was thrown. the stone was found on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hage Lindeman
Akin Avenue
Woman reports vandals daubed yellow paint on home
Martha Metzelburg told police last night that vandals daubed yellow paint on parts of her home on Prairie. Authorities are reviewing the case as they investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Metzelburg
Prairie Awer
DeLeuw Wins Verdict Against Joliet for 27440
A Joliet jury awarded Charles DeLeuw 27440 for planning Joliet's water supply over ten years ago. The 3 week trial in Judge Rosiwe South's court ended after about 24 hours of deliberation. Judge Bartler will decide on a directed verdict motion filed by Joliet. The suit claimed DeLeuw provided plans for a DuPage river reservoir. he was never paid. Women led the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Charles DeLeuw
Chicago
Mel A. Gray
DeLeuw Forces
DeLeuw
Rosiwe South
Bartler
Judge South
Watseka
Nidht
South
de Leuw
William A. Hennessy
DuPase
Tribute to A. F. McAlister Highlighted at High School Concert
The Township High School band presents its fall concert at 8 o clock tomorrow in the auditorium. Featured pieces include two recently composed marches by A Canera and Herman Troppe dedicated to the late director. McAlister's favorites will be played along with a special section tracing the band’s history arranged by Alex Zaimmerman, head of the music department.
Burglars Jump 35 Feet in Gas Stamp Theft Run
Police chased three suspects after a break in at a gas stamp office. The men leaped five stories to escape, injuring themselves, as officers secured the scene and recovered stamps and a Chicago bike in the wreckage. The trail led to a river locale and provided names tied to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanier Simgsem
Niiis
Conii
School fundraiser to show movies for adults and children
The event at the Joliet Teenship High School will feature two showings at 2 and 6 o'clock with admission for adults and children. Proceeds support the school auditorium while the block around Jefferson Street is expected to close for the morning.
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Salvation Army
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Neva C. Cooper
Mokena
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Ferdinand Street
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