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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1950
Page
2
A vivid guide warns voters to split ballots correctly for the November 7 election and highlights a statewide gateway amendment. It promotes The Spectator’s $4,000 Good Government Election Giveaway with prizes including Henry J automatics and bikes for top carriers.
The ruling states a cross is legal when placed inside the circle or square form of the symbol and used at the intersection of lines. This interpretation confirms allowance of the cross within the design under specified conditions.
Thomas E Saunders was ordered to pay his wife Ida Mae 25 dollars weekly as temporary alimony. A temporary injunction against Saunders was vacated as he filed for separate maintenance last week. Ida Mae asked for custody of three children and court costs. Anna M Borg of Lockport obtained a temporary restraining order against her husband Albert. They married November 24, 1941 and have four children. Borg filed for divorce October 29 accusing cruelty. She seeks custody of the children and defendant's attorney fees.
Mrs. Warren L. Kirby head of the girls physical education department at Joliet Township High School was taken to Silver Cross Hospital at noon after injuring her toe in the gym. Hospital officials said the injury required a cast and a hospital stay of several days.
The report notes that three ballots were invalid for incorrect cross marks and the bottom three ballots voided as the lines of the cross failed to intersect the voting area. Officials cite nonstandard markings as the issue and urge voters to use proper cross marks on future ballots.
Five Joliet youths were jailed after being seen throwing onions at motorists from atop the E. J. and E. Viaduct on Route 66A. Identified as Tony Valera Frank Linden Tony Zigrossi Robert Panich and Ronald Koren they faced $50 fines and 90 days probation set by Justice John Price with officers Engstrom and Carlstrom in attendance.
Mrs. Sabian Turner 64 suffered a heart attack in her home kitchen at 531 Fairbanks Avenue. Firemen Robert Schwab and Maurice Colona administered oxygen and rushed her to Silver Cross hospital where authorities report her condition as critical.
Dr. R. R. DeRougemont of Chicago was hurt when his 1941 Plymouth left U.S. Route 66, crossed the Smith bridge south of Joliet, and overturned. He likely suffered a skull fracture and leg lacerations. state police cited excessive speed as the cause.
Joliet plans a new armory on Richards Street and Linden Avenue costing about 800000 dollars. The facility will include an auditorium usable by civic groups and will house two National Guard units. Site size is 580 by 600 feet with bonds backing the state grant for financing.
As the clock runs down in Will county both parties claim victory United States Senator Paul Douglas will lead a 10000 strong labor parade through loop streets and speak briefly afterward Democratic chairman John Uremovic predicts a county wide win for the ticket while Republicans promise a big local majority citing limited meetings and Dirksen’s single past speech in August behind the campaign push.
Free prizes will be awarded to everyone who takes a chest x ray at two mobile units. One unit is at 20 W Van Buren Joliet for November until 9 p m. The other unit visits Lockhart for a week starting Nov 10 at 1021 State street with neighborhood stops listed from Nov 6 to Nov 30.
Joliet firemen extinguished a cross fire at 1300 Mayfield Avenue yesterday afternoon. Water from a 350 gallon pumper and two large rubber paddles put out the blaze in under an hour. The cause is not yet determined.
Cheering legionnaires welcomed National Commander Erle Cocke at Joliet events last night. It marked his first visit here in 15 years with a dinner at the Woodruff hotel and a public address at the legion hall. Joliet hosts part of a nationwide tour by the national commander and honors the five time champion American Legion band directed by Archie R. McAllister.
A habeas corpus hearing for Hollis A Kiesewatter, sought by New York authorities, was held in circuit court. He was served extradition papers Oct 23 and transfers delayed by a vehicle crash delaying New York police. Public Defender Tom Vins was to request release due to extradition delay.
National Education Week highlights local tours for about 800 to 900 Will County teachers on Business Education Day November 10. Joliet Association of Commerce sponsors tours of 100 plus firms with sessions at Joliet Township High School and company briefings on employment, finance, production, and history.
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