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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1955

Page

4

Notable Speakers Set for United Nations Charter Review Workshop

Outstanding speakers will headline a United Nations Charter Review workshop at Washington School starting at 9 15 a m. on Saturday. The program features Rev Lynn Taylor, William Davidon, Glenn Evans, Mrs Edward McVitty, and panel discussions moderated by Rev Robert Hamill with workshops on disarmament representation and aid chaired by local and regional experts.

Washington School Lynn Taylor First Presbyterian Church Ray Short William Davidon Chicago Association of Atomic Scientists Glenn A. Evans Joliet Township Joliet Township High School and Joliet Junior College Edward McVitty New York City United Nations U. S United States United World Federalists Americans United Speaker’s Bureau UWF Speakers’ Bureau World Federation Alan Cranston McVitty Edward Robert H. Hamill Ottawa Street Methodist Samuel R. Levering Virginia Society of Friends Stanley K. Platt Minneapolis William R. Roalfe American Association For U. S Richards Street Methodist Church J. T. Hageboeck Davenport Iowa Platt Davidon MeeVitty Stuart C. Kroesch Harry Leinenweber Junior College History Department Roalfe Lawrence Scott American Friends Service Committee David Angevine Park Forest Cooperative News Service Elizabeth Barns Levering Short United Nations Charter Review Will County Committee U. N. Charter Review Will County Association of Commerce American Association of University Women The Exchange Club Federated Women’s Clubs of Will County Joliet Business and Professional Women’s Club Joliet Council of Church Women Joliet Jewish Congregation Junior Chamber of Commerce League of Women Voters National Association For the Advancement of Colored People United Nations Festival Committee Will County Ministerial Association Woman’s Club of Joliet Lloyd Hicks

Two Children Injured In Snowbound Truck Crash

A mother, Mrs. Lucille Bishop, 17 Argyle Street, lost control in heavy snow on Second Avenue and hit a parked truck without lights. Her 3 year old son David and 7 year old daughter Vicki were treated at Silver Cross Hospital for fore head injuries. Vicki required 12 stitches and possible internal injuries. The parked-truck driver Glen Wills, 808 Second Avenue, received an arrest ticket for lack of parking lights or reflectors. The Bishop pickup also struck another parked car owned by Robert Stewart, 814 Second Avenue. Wills will appear before Police Magistrate Martin Jackson at 9 30 a m Saturday.

Lucille Bishop Argyle Street David Vicki Silver Cross Hospital Bishop Second Avenue Glen Wills VOM @ mine Swenson Lock Pert

Runaways Held in Champaign County

Champaign sheriff's office telephoned city police to report three Joliet runaways in custody. Detained yesterday morning were Nick Nayola 15 of 810 Harlow Street Jim Garcia 16 of 352 N Bluff Street and Kenneth Floyd 17 of 107 N May Street Floyd is on parole from S and J. Charles. Garcia's father Jeil spoke last night about retrieving the boys.

Champaign County Sheriff's Office Joliet Nick Nayola Harlow Street Jim Garcia N. Bluffe Street Kenneth Floyd N. May Street Floyd S&j. Charles Garcia Jeil

Dignitaries and Stars at 17th DV Goodwill Dinner 1930s

Dignitaries and industry representatives gather for the DesPlaines Valley Improvement Association 17th Goodwill dinner in Chicago at the Clearing Industrial Club. An illuminated map, talks by mayors, and an industrial round up highlight the event. tickets cost 3 dollars and are limited to 300 guests.

DesPlaines Valley DesPlaines DVIA James P. Hennessy Joliet William E. Wilson Daniel T. Lambert Lockport Industry Public Service Company of Northern Illinois Robert H. Bloedel Summit Public Service Company Anthony DiGrazia Argo Summit and Gifts Joseph Cornolo Charles E. Wingo Argo Community High School Association State Street Bruce D. Cheadle D. F. Davis Illinois

Settlement grants $4,500 to widow for minor son injuries

Probate Judge Stewart C. Hutchinson awarded $4,500 to Mrs. Fabiola Wiesbrook for her son Arthur J. Wiesbrook, a minor, in a car accident case. The 1954 incident involved a Green Road collision in DuPage County between vehicles driven by Keith Berger and the late Richard Roth. Funds to Roth's administrator and Berger were specified, and the judge ordered investment of the award until Arthur reaches age.

Stewart C. Hutchinson Fabiola Wiesbrook Arthur J. Wiesbrook Young Wiesbrook Richard Roth Keith Berger Green Road DuPage County Joseph Roth Berger Wiesbrook U. S Arthur

Union marks 60th anniversary at Phoenix Manufacturing

The Phoenix Manufacturing local union No. 2 of the United Steel Workers of America celebrates its 60th anniversary with a Saturday banquet at Cantigny post Horseshoe Drive. Dignitaries include I W Able Howard Hague and Joseph Germano with Bishop McNamara present.

Phoenix Manufacturing Company United Steel Workers of America, Cio Cantigny Post Horseshoe Drive International Organization I. W. Able Pittsburgh U. S. Steel Workers Howard R. Hague Rom Pittsburgh Joseph Germano Albert A. Krzywonos Andrew Quinlan Joseph Shearan John Ragen United Steel Workers of America

Veterans Day plans form for observance parade and events

Veterans Day plans outline a seven division parade at 11 AM on November 11 with open houses by veterans groups in the afternoon and evening. Joliet Township High School will host the annual program featuring the JT band, Almond Fairfield reading In Flanders Field, and a guest speaker from the military.

Joliet Township High School Almond Fairfield Flanders Field

Auto vandalism reports rise with three incidents

Police logged three car vandalism reports yesterday. Richard Gladders of Mississippi avenue reported his 1952 convertible top slashed while in his backyard Tuesday night. A J Rademacher on Kno place said his 1953 convertible top was cut last night. Ronald Schmitt of Richards street reported a 1954 auto hubcap stolen and left side window glass broken in front of his home.

Richard Gladders Mississippi Avenue A. J. Rademacher Kno Place Ronald Schmitt Richards Street

Residents fault Henderson avenue sewer and paving progress

Residents complain the Henderson avenue project from Cass street to the railroad is slow. Crown Rock company began work last July but delays blamed on grading errors and wet weather. About 17 subcontractors were used. workers say 15 to 20 men report for work each morning. A garage drainage issue and mud blocks persist as crews plan to extend the sewer line on Jerome avenue. The contract dates to the prior administration.

The Spectator Henderson Avenue Cass Street Crown Rock Company Crown Rock Joliet Street Jerome Avenue

The Spectator Publication Details and Rates

The Spectator published Thursdays by Spectator Publishing Company. Entered as second class matter October 1, 1940 at Joliet Illinois. Volume and issue 1955 No 32. Offices 105 113 W Cass Joliet Illinois. Subscription 25 cents monthly or $3.00 yearly. Delivered by carrier and back copies 10 cents.

Joliet Illinois the Spectator Cass Street Joliet Bilinois Telephone

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