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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1955

Page

11

City eyes re survey of school crossing hazards

City Manager Chester Owis and officials from the school district PTA and police traffic division met to address traffic dangers at school crossings. They plan a new survey to update the two year old motor club study, target guard placement at critical spots like Longfellow school, and consider signage and diagonal crosswalk striping as part of a broader safety program.

City Hall Chester Owis PTA City Police Department George Clare Chicago Motor Club Lewis William Daggett Traffic Division Longfellow School Fourth Avenue Grover Street Phil Brown State Traffic Department Sheriff's Office A. O. Marshall Orville Belfield Gayle Hufford Don Harper Stuart C. Kroesch Louis Fletcher Louis Veronda PTA Council

Sunday Accident Reported Incity

Police investigate a three vehicle collision at the Eastern avenue Washington street intersection Sunday. Caeser Piunti and Ray Wahlen reported minor injuries and both drivers stated no serious harm. Howard Weetel was treated by his family doctor for a minor injury after the crash.

Caeser Piunti McDonough Street Eastern Avenue Washington Street Piunti Ray Wahlen Second Avenue Wahlen Pianti Wahlen Auto Howard Weetel

U. S. Rubber Workers Pledge 8700 for Local Drive

U S Rubber employees at the Kankakee unit Joliet arsenal donated about 8700 in October for a combined charities drive. Over 1700 workers about 82 percent contributed an average above 5 dollars per person. Agencies benefiting include Community Chest Red Cross Cancer Society March of Dimes Heart Association and Cerebral Palsy Association. The drive supports the Naugatuck Chemical division under a government contract.

U. S. Rubber Company Kankakee Joliet Arsenal TNT Paul Blunt U. S. Rubber Community Chest Red Cross Cancer Society March of Dimes, Heart Association Cerebral Palsy Association Naugatuck Chemical Division

Car Crash at Routes 66 A and 7 Near Gary

Yesterday afternoon a two car collision occurred at the intersection of routes 66 A and 7. Thomas S. Parker of 875 Idaho Street Gary Indiana stopped at a red light while W E Glass of 150 N Ottawa Street failed to stop and rear ended Parker. Officer Wilton Munch of the state highway police investigated.

Thomas S Parker Idaho Street Gary Ind W. E. Glass Ottawa Street Wilton Munch State Highway Police

Jewelry theft reported at James Finch residence

James Finch reported to the sheriff that a trailer on 1735 E Cass Street was entered Tuesday night and a silver neck lash earrings and a bracelet were taken.

James Finch E. Cass Street

Injury report cites foot laceration and minor lip cut

A laceration on the right foot is reported and Richard Pianti, 5, sustained a minor cut to the lower lip.

Richard Pianti

City Manager Seeks Police and Fire Department Leave Plans

City Manager Chester Lewis sent questionnaires to heads of the police and fire departments about sick, annual, and other leaves and asked for an internal organization chart. He advised against on the spot promotions due to Civil Service rules and aims to draft an ordinance after reviewing the information for citywide leave standards.

Chester Lewis Lewis James E. Hennessy

Will-Grundy Cancer Clinic Seeks Referrals Tuesday

A meeting of the Will-Grundy County Cancer Diagnostic Clinic is set for Tuesday and Nov 22 from 10 to 11 am. All patients must have a referral from a physician or dentist or be accompanied by one, says Dr. Paul E. Landmann, director.

Will-Grundy County Cancer Diagnostic Clinic Paul E. Landmann

Car spins into ditch on Route 53 near Route 66

William E. May, 21, of 101 Torrance Drive, was driving along Route 53 about one mile north of Route 66 last night when he reportedly lost control and spun off the highway into a ditch. State Highway Police Officer A. Muzzarelli filed the report.

William E. May Torrance Drive A. Muzzarelli State Highway Police

Tractor Damaged Home Property West of Midland

John Dougherty of 955 John Street reported a damaged tractor on his property west of Midland Avenue and south of Glenwood Avenue. The incident occurred Tuesday night with headlights and pump handle broken or damaged.

John Dougherty John Street Midland Avenue Glenwood Avenue

Establishing a Uniform Procedure in Developing Measures

A historical note discusses creating a standard method for formulating these measures. It emphasizes consistency and replicable steps to ensure comparable results across contexts and projects.

Arthritis Rheumatism Vital Facts Explained

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Ball Clinic Dept Excelsior Springs

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