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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

4

We Want Good Government

Citizens of Will County and Illinois call for clean government and enforcement of the law. Josiah Watson and Edward J. Daniel urge support for honest officials, condemn corruption, and warn against returning to the old patronage system.

Joliet Italy Germany Russia Japan Will County Illinois Meade Janke Kirincich Burke Pearce Josiah Watson Second Avenue Springfield Marge Ammann Amelia Mavrich Ernest Overbey Ervin Roe Thomas Sprague Ralph Newkirk Foxy” Powers Red Cross Hines Hospital United Spanish War Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Disabled American Veterans Navy Club Marine Corps League Military Order of the Purple Heart Peter McCarthy Edward J. Daniel

Coat Swap Offer for Warm Chesterfield Coat

Joliet reader requests a coat swap Career for a son. A brown Chesterfield size 14 ladies coat with sheepskin lining, worn one winter, is offered for a size 10 to 12 coat or snow suit for a 7 year old. Call 36868 to respond.

Joliet

School bond election appreciation note from Joliet

Dr. G. N. Hufford, Joliet Public Schools superintendent, thanks Mr McCabe and the paper for its support in the recent school bond election. He notes the press influence on public opinion and expresses personal appreciation for courtesies from the staff.

Joliet McCabe G. N. Hufford Joliet Public Schools

Notable Comparison of County Courthouse Grounds

Dr. Stephen A Suggestion notes a trip to Rockford Illinois and observes strong similarities between their courthouse and grounds and those of our county. He mentions Dr. Stephen Juliet and the county board chairman in the discussion.

Joliet Washington Street Rockford Juliet Stephen Rockford, Ill

Public alimony and custody critique sparks reform questions

A Joliet reader complains that fathers evade alimony and child support through lawyers and judges who delay cases. The letter argues for enforcement, noting mistreated children suffer as fathers boast of influence and avoid responsibility. It urges action to ensure education and support for kids.

Delinquency Duty Sparks Lawyer and Father Critique

An onlooker argues that delinquency often stems from parental responsibility and calls out a lawyer found guilty in a case where a child nearly turned delinquent. The speaker hopes the child can reform and avoid court action, stressing accountability and second chances.

Giv es Meade A Chance Gives Meade A Chance

A citizen urges Public Health and Safety Commissioner Meade to address a dangerous west side intersection where Wilcox street Hunter avenue and John street meet Jefferson street. The area is poorly lit and hazards persist despite traffic, with calls for warnings signs lighting and repainting to prevent possible deadly crashes.

Meade

Words To The Insulted Customer

Joliet recounts 15 months as a waitress at a local ice cream parlor facing curses sneers and threats from upset customers. One incident involved whipped cream stockouts and another saw a carful of patrons trash the lot after a candy rush closing time.

Joliet

Customers versus waitresses a venting reader letter

A reader defends waitresses against rude customers recounting long hours on their feet and unfair treatment. She recalls an incident with waxed cups and a water spill, saying customers should respect servers and that waitresses are people who can be hurt and embarrassed.

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Thanksgiving Poem by Jeanette Caldwell

A Thanksgiving poem by Jeanette Caldwell expresses gratitude for fields wind rain dew flowers harvest moon birds butterflies dawn and sun. The narrator thanks God for strength and guidance while carrying a heavy load and asks for grateful prayers amid tears. Credited to Jeanette Caldwell from 306 S Hebbard Street.

Juliet Jeanette Caldwell S. Hebbard Street

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