Push for Pedestrian Regulation in Joliet Grows
Editorial urges strict control of foot traffic as RCA and city leaders push for pedestrian rules. Joliet is cited as a hazard for drivers and crosswalks, with complaints about curbside parking and slow action by officials. Pedestrian safety, traffic fines, and rapid ordinance drafting are highlighted as remedies.
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American Automobile Association
America
Joliet
Joseph Kozlowski
Kozlowski
Ruby Street
Washington Street
Cass Street
Parking Commission
Scout Roundtable at Farragut School
The first district roundtable of the Louis Joliet district for cub, boy scout and explorer scout leaders begins tonight at 7:30 at Farragut school. Paul Mapes district chairman leads. Seven scout troops participate as leaders and wives are invited. Features include changes in scout activities and the new explorer program.
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Louis Joliet
Farragut School
Paul Mapes
Car towed for safekeeping after fuel-filled Chevrolet found
A Chevrolet with a full gas tank and keys inside was left at a Scott and Cass street gas station. Police ordered towing to the station for safekeeping. An employee of Peoples Light and Gas Co of Chicago claimed the vehicle this morning. The group had registered at the Hotel Louis Joliet and was notified the car was at the police station.
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Huge Armistice Day Parade to Highlight Anniversary
Joliet plans a large Armistice Day parade to mark the 31st anniversary of World War I with thousands expected to view. An aerial bomb at 10 50 a m signals the start as the parade moves south on Chicago Street. At 11 taps and a volley will honor war dead from courthouse grounds. Open house and events follow at veterans posts with bands, ROTC, and multiple divisions featuring city officials, veterans groups, schools, and flying escorts from local aviation schools.
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Joliet
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Joliet Township
Veterans
Harwood Post
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Budde Flying Service
Nelson-Wagner Flying School
Lewis College Embraces Audio Visual Aids In Teaching
Lewis college reports forty percent of instruction uses audio visual aids through films and filmstrips. Subjects include library use consumer problems and aviation topics. The program adds to lectures and aims to keep pace with rapid developments as textbooks become outdated.
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Lewis College
James M. Eagan
United Nations
U. N
Aviation and Flight Department
Fires In Garbage Cans Prompt Police Check
Police investigated recent fires in garbage cans near 517 N Raynor Avenue after resident Anna Hellerman complained. At least two blazes were found in days, one setting a garage alight. Farragut School boys were questioned.
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N. Raynor Avenue
Anna Hellerman
Farragut School
Laymen's League Plans Drive for Election In Will County
The Will County Laymen's Law Enforcement league met at the First Baptist church to discuss upcoming elections and how the nonpartisan group will back reliable candidates. Led by temporary chairman William H. Wilson, they plan an intensive member outreach to boost affiliation and funds.
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Will County
First Baptist Church
William H. Wilson
Prison blockade system meeting led by Warden Ragen
Warden Joseph EF Ragen announced a 10 o'clock morning meeting with police officers and prison officials to discuss the blockade system for escapes. State and city police from five counties attended.
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Joseph EF. Ragen
Special Meeting to Award Taft Annex Contracts
Joliet Grade School board will hold a 7 30 p m special meeting to award Taft school annex work bids opened October 31 are under study by the board.
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Taft School
Joliet
Lewis College emphasizes modern teaching and field training
The article notes Lewis College uses films to cover world problems business science and aviation and highlights on the job training through frequent field visits to local industrial and business concerns for student learning.
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Lewis College
Joliet Group Buys Stake in LaGrange Bank
A Joliet group has purchased the controlling interest in LaGrange National Bank in LaGrange Illinois. The acquisition places Mortimer Goodwin of the National Bank of Joliet as president of the new bank and Nugent Oberwortman as chairman. The Joliet group also controls Citizens National Bank of Waukegan and National Bank of North Chicago.
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Joliet
LaGrange National Bank
LaGrange
Ill
Union National Bank and Trust Company of
Miss Genevieve Wisniewski Wins I Speak for Democracy Contest
In Joliet last night at the American Legion hall six Joliet area high school entrants presented oral democracy themes. Genevieve Wisniewski 18 of St Francis Academy earned first with a portable radio. Marlin Cleary 18 of Fournier Institute of Technology Lemont II took second. The winning theme advances to Springfield for the state contest and potential national competition.
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Genevieve Wisniewski
St. Francis Academy
Joliet
WJOL
Wisniewski
Cleary
Springfield
James G Toneray Dies at 49 After Illness
James G Toneray, 49, of 726 Collins Street and a Texas company employee, died yesterday at Silver Cross hospital following a brief illness. He lived in Joliet 20 years. survived by wife Hazel, daughter Bonnie, and four sons James Jr, William, Jack, and David. Funeral at Goodale Funeral Home Lockport tomorrow at 3 p.m. Rev. Gilbert Bengston officiating. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery Lewistown OK Saturday morning.
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Collins Street
Silver Cross Hospital
Texas Company
Joliet
Hazel
Bonnie
James Jr
William
Jack
David
Goodale Funeral Home
Lockport
Gilbert Bengston
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lewistown
Red oil truck crashes through Rock Island crossing gates
Towerman reports a red oil truck crashed through the McDonough street railroad gates last night. The driver ignored signals and damaged the gates while driving east at speed. Police are checking all red painted trucks.
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Rock Island Railroad
McDonough Street
Towerman
Eugene Hollad
Brass thief nabbed by railroad detectives on company right of way
Police investigate Lloyd Jones after railroad detectives arrest him for trespassing on the E. J. and E. line. A sack of brass fittings and scrap was found. Jones says he found the items.
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Lloyd Jones
Man Arrested For Running Red Light In Dwight
Calvin R. Wiemken of Dwight ignored a red signal at Raynor Avenue and Black Road late last night. He was charged with traffic code violation, paid a $5 fine plus costs, and was released.
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Calvin R. Wiemken
Dwight
Raynor Avenue
Black Road
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