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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1955
Page
5
City leaders discuss wharves and port needs while prioritizing the noise problem. Residents urge rerouting trucks away from Cass and loop streets to reduce traffic noise and improve daily conversations and business.
The Joliet Association of Commerce retail division hosts a program titled Shrinkage the Shoplifting Problem at Washington school auditorium. The event features a film guiding salespeople to spot shoplifters, followed by Interstate Detective Agency investigators sharing experiences. Joliet police Captain Dillon outlines local actions, and Will County State's Attorney Frank Masters Jr. explains handling shoplifters. Free admission for retail members with prizes and extra tickets at the association office.
Residents circulate petitions seeking 2 000 signatures to delay the Will County Board of Supervisors vote on selling the county farm to the state for 182 060 dollars for a youth reception center. Opponents argue subdividing land yields higher value and warn the plan would bring undesirable youths and a penal institution to Joliet. Residents must vacate the farm by March 1.
Mrs. Margaret Huminsky, widow of Jacob Huminsky, filed a complaint seeking $20,000 for her husband’s death. He died November 9, 1954 from injuries from a August 3, 1954 car collision on Theodore Street near Raynor Avenue with Nick Kovacevich, leaving her and five sons without support.
Mrs. Emmet Fox expresses heartfelt thanks to over 100 neighbors who brought aid after the birth of her son and family hardship. Helpers supplied sheets towels blankets milk and laundry service while the township provided rent and a weekly food order. Her husband Emmet is jailed at Menard and moved to Kankakee State hospital.
Councilman William Wilson states the priority is solving the Hickory Creek sanitary problem. The council rejected Patrick Fahey's sewer bid and will set exact sewer placement, specs, and estimated costs before seeking funds. Sub-committees are to be ready soon as the full council builds plans and contacts bonding houses for future bond bids.
Two complaints filed with Circuit Clerk allege Mrs. Louise McDonald seeks 10000 for injuries from an Aug 24 1954 collision at Morgan street Grand boulevard Wheeler avenue with Karlis Sedlins, and her husband Thomas asks 500 for car damage. The second suit asks Harold F. Boyd for 2000 after his southbound Route 66 car was struck Oct 10 1954 by Steven J Blievernicht.
Farragut PTA executive board members signed a petition protesting the legalization of pinball machines in the Joliet area at a meeting held at Mrs. James McCague’s home. Principal Paul Mapes announced a junior high fun night for November 17 and discussed the upcoming general assembly meeting.
United States Rubber reports nine month net sales of 688 million dollars up from 587 million last year and a near record nine month net profit of 22.29 million dollars. Flood damage at plants in Naugatuck Connecticut Woonsocket Rhode Island and Chicopee Falls Massachusetts totaled 11.88 million dollars.
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