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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1955
Page
3
Since last Thanksgiving Day Joliet citizens note progress in city government with an efficient council and active city manager. They anticipate solutions to noise and truck rerouting next year, and welcome a state funded armory to host public events as the city continues to improve.
Inmates at Stateville and related facilities will dine on baked chicken with dressing cranberry molds potatoes coffee bread and pie for Thanksgiving. Will County Jail inmates will receive turkey with all the trimmings while the city lockup will not serve fowl for serious charges.
Ground breaking for east side and west side Joliet junior high schools occurred Tuesday with ceremonies at 3 p m and 4 p m. Stuart Kroesch and Donald Harper led dirt turning. East side budget 1 375 million and west side 1 49 million with completion targeted for February 1957.
Postmaster J Walter Lowrey announced Christmas work applications are available at the Joliet post office information window. About 100 clerks 100 carriers and around 25 extra trucks are needed beyond regular staff. Applicants must be over 18 with civil service status given first consideration and veterans preferred.
Circuit Judges Bartley South and Henry approved a change of venue from Joliet to La Salle county in the suit of Frank J. Brophy against the city of Joliet. Brophy sought relief due to alleged local prejudice in the original venue.
Dr J M Lopez pastor of Grace Methodist read a letter to Joliet city council arguing that legalizing pinball machines harms youth and the wholesome life of the city The council addressed finances fire station bonds contract awards winter concrete bids insurance bids payroll and city projects including Cherry Hill subdivision booster pumper truck and garbage contract bids
Illinois Bell will occupy garage space at 215 N Joliet Street starting next Thursday. A five year lease was signed Monday between the company and Bernard J Bannon the property owner. The move supports Joliet's growing telephone system and fleet needs with alterations planned for office space for foremen.
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