Armory Plan in Joliet Sparks Debate on Civic Uses
Senator Barr favors a state armory to meet Joliet’s civic needs amid a changing military future. The piece cites Illinois towns with lasting armory use and argues future armories will serve national defense, while praising Joliet housing chief Felman and urging spring action. It endorses Nowell Park as best site near the American Institute of Laundering.
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Barr
Joliet
America
Illinois
Ottawa
Decatur
Albert J. Felman
Nowell Park
American Institute of Laundering
Institute
Joliet Township High School Symphony Plans Fall Concert
The Joliet Township High School symphony orchestra announces its annual fall concert on November 39 featuring the sophomore choir under Maurice Ellison. Phyllis Davies will perform a violin solo, with Betty Lou Taylor and Audrey Jugenitz planned for a novelty number "Two Little Bull-Liches" marimba duet. No reservations. all tickets available from the box office.
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Joliet Township
Maurice
Ellison M
Phyllis Davies
Fovor
Betty Lou Taylor
Audrey Jugenitz
Boas
Downers Grove Woman Involves Police Over Man’s Threats
Lemont and Joliet police mediated a dispute between Mrs. M Eichorse and Neal Owens after Owens allegedly threatened self harm over funds from Owens sale of farm and equipment. Owens returned the money and clothes after the matter was resolved with officers present.
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M. Eichorse
Downers Grove Township
Lemont
Joliet
Neal
Owens
Lemon
E bond purchases urged by officials of victory drive
Will County Victory Loan drive nears half way to its 4 041 000 quota with Dec 8 deadline. Today sales reach 211 925 75 and total to date 2 290 886 75. Joliet residents honored Illinois 33rd division boosting weekly totals. E bonds now 29.1 percent of Will County quota and 28 4 percent state average. War finance chair Charles Reardon emphasizes E bonds as the main task and notes personal safety and inflation control as benefits.
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Will County Victory
Jolietans
Munroe Named Hospital Treasurer
Stanley M. Munroe was elected treasurer of Silver Cross Hospital by Otis L. Jones, president of the hospital board. He succeeds the late Fred M. Chamberlain and becomes the third Munroe family member to serve officially with the hospital.
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Stanley M. Munroe
Silver Cross Hospital
Otis L. Jones
Munroe
Fred M. Chamberlain
Weather report for Joliet cooler with light snow
The forecast for Joliet and vicinity shows colder conditions with a low around 10 degrees above zero tonight. Strong northwest winds eased late last night and this morning. Snowfall occurred overnight but cleared this morning with continued cold weather today and tonight.
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Joliet
Boy Receives Probation For Car Theft Case
Roosevelt Smith a 15 year old colored youth was given a six month probationary sentence in county court after arrest for his role in a car theft committed weeks earlier.
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Roosevelt Smith
Lentz wins sheriff post amid primary ballots controversy
The report notes early returns show Elmer Swansbro or David Lentz as likely sheriff nominees, with Senator R. J. Barr favored for reelection. Ballots mailed to 1500 voters faced protests and partial destruction by Plainfield citizens. Official candidate lists emerge by February under new absentee rules.
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Schupp-Barr
A. F. Schupp
Schupp
Paul M. Wunder
Elmer Swansbro
Plainfield
Circuit Court
James V. Bartley
David Lentz
R. J. Barr
Jury hears death in accident suit in Kankakee
A widow sues for 10000 damages after Eddie Hawkins of Kankakee died in a collision at the Route 52 and 44 intersection while changing a tire. Defendant Robert Dillon of 904 Manor Court is accused of negligent driving. a second claim by the widow for injuries also proceeds. Testimony began yesterday afternoon and continues tomorrow.
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Eddie Hawkins
Kankakee
Hawkins
Robert Dillon
Manor Court
Bessie
Convicts to Have Thanksgiving Dinner at Illinois Penitentiary
The 3,865 inmates at the Illinois State penitentiary will be served roast chicken for Thanksgiving. They will also attend an afternoon movie after dinner. Menu includes mashed potatoes baked sweet potatoes giblet gravy dressing cranberry sauce sliced pickles bread and coffee.
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Illinois State Penitentiary
New Lenox Eyes Four Year Road Tax Plan
William Hafka township highway commissioner outlined on a New Lenox Civic club meeting the need for more funds for road repair and maintenance. A four year special hard road tax of 30 cents per $100 assessed valuation would require voter approval at a planned special election.
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New Lenox
Yahn hearing set for tomorrow in liquor case
Edward Yahn local tavern operator charged with selling liquor to a minor met with Mayor Arthur Janke. The case was continued for a second time in police magistrate court and a final decision is expected tomorrow afternoon with plaintiff’s lawyer Robert Rich.
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Edward Yahn
Arthur O. Janke
Robert Rich
Building Officials Conference Attended by West Wright
West Wright, building inspector, will attend the annual building officials conference in Rock Island for four days starting Monday next week. Inspectors and engineers from across the coast will gather to discuss zoning problems and new ordinances including substitute materials for old conventional type and smoke abatement requirements.
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West Wright
Rock Island
7-Up Official Agent for Ohio Firm Registered in Illinois
A certificate filed by Benz Associates an Ohio corporation with the Illinois Secretary of State names James T. Norris as the Illinois registered agent for Joyce Seven-Up Co. Norris declined comment. Ryan Condon & Livingston Chicago attorneys filed the papers. Capital stock listed at 10000 with intent to manufacture sell import export operate rent reconstruct and deal in household appliances. Norris said he would have a story next week.
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Benz Associates
Ohio
Illinois
James T. Norris
Joyce
Norris
Ryan
Condon & Livingston
Chicago
Ohio Corporation
Hayes Kennedy
Joliet
YMCA pledges near completion for $200,000 expansion
W Franklin Barrett reports in a letter to YMCA contributors that over a third have paid pledges and two thirds are fully or partially paid. The fund totals 187,702 dollars with 34,000 tied to raising 12,000 more to reach 200,000. Contracts for the work to start next spring will be awarded once the goal is in hand.
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YMCA
W. Franklin Barrett
Barrett
Red Cross Urges Safe Measures for Injury Prevention
Will County American Red Cross issues safety bulletin with alarming stats. It cites everyday risks in grooming and phone calls, notes careless accidents outpacing TB and pneumonia in deaths, and urges prevention to cut production delays and family costs. Classes in first aid and water safety offered. 1946 attendance urged.
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Will County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Inmate seeks writ to free Davis over record changes
Joseih B. Davis of Stateville filed a writ of mandamus against Warden Joseph Ragen and the Parole Board. He claims prison records were altered when he was transferred to Wisconsin on a robbery charge and later cited in Illinois as a parole violator.
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Joseih B. Davis
Stateville
Joseph Ragen
Parole Board
Wisconsin
Illinois
Pin set workers walkout halts Jahneke bowling games
A walkout by 18 Jahneke bowling alley pin-setters led to a halt in several games. Police arrested John Ernst after a confrontation in which Don Jahneke said a gun was shown while trying to stop Ernst from pressuring workers. Ernst faced detention overnight and may seek a warrant against Jahneke.
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Jahneke
Don Jahneke
John Ernst
Ernst
Hve
Sailor Believed Lost in 1942 USS Houston Sinking
A high ranking officer informed the Kirincich family that Joseph N. Kirincich of 814 Vine Street is believed dead after the 1942 sinking of the USS Houston in the Java Sea. The letter contradicted earlier hope that the youthful sailor survived.
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Joseph N. Kirincich
Vine Street
Houston
Java Sea
Christmas checks to go out to savings club members
A Joliet report says more than 7000 savers receive Christmas funds totaling over a half million dollars. The Federal Savings and Loan company and two Joliet banks will distribute the money to members this week.
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Juliet
Sa Vers Rex
Joliet Hamr
Federal Savings and Loan Company
Accidental Death Declared in City Ward
A coroner's jury ruled the death of John Sabina in the J ward accidental. Awaiting details on the engine involved, funeral services will be held tomorrow.
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John Sabina
Testa Moraine
Will approval sought in Joliet probate case for Mrs Matilda Anderson
Petition filed in probate court seeks approval of a will for the late Mrs Matilda Anderson of Joliet who died November 6. Estate valued at about 15 000 goes to two daughters and one named executrix Mrs Lillian Anderson Dass of Norca La with the estate listed as 5000 in value.
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Matilda Anderson
Joliet
Feither Anderson
Aurora
Lillian‘ Andean
Dass
Norca
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