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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
3
In a public message, the Red Cross is urged to intensify donations to aid victims here and abroad amid global crises. The piece also criticizes Joliet city officials and police and firemen over wage law disputes and funding challenges.
Joliet policemen oppose a city plan to force seven day work weeks and one month unpaid leave to meet a $175 monthly salary rule. They will hire a lawyer and protest at the city commission meeting, arguing the ordinance cuts their pay and benefits. Firemen face a one month loss but work every other day under state law.
City street department crews work through the night spreading cinders at key intersections and bridge approaches to clear streets after Tuesday's record snowfall. Plows and spreaders operated until midnight and resumed at 5 AM to prevent icy rain from forming on traffic weary roads. Weather disrupted some department work.
Senator Richard J Barr dean of the Illinois senate and lifelong Will county resident celebrates his seventy fifth birthday. He has held public office for over forty years starting as Joliet city attorney in 1899 and serving as mayor in 1901 and 1905. His state senate tenure began in 1902 and continues toward forty consecutive years. Barr plans to participate in the forthcoming legislative session and inaugural ceremonies for Governor Dwight Green.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cold early morning with low temperatures and mentions of a popular subject and lingering phrases about weather and fury. The readable parts indicate a cold November scene with terse poetic lines.
Fire this morning damaged the home of Charles Gundelach at 656 Third Avenue. Firefighters from engines 1 and 3 fought the blaze for nearly an hour under Chief John Nygren and Assistant Chief Thomas Clemens before bringing it under control. Nygren attributed the fire to an overheated furnace. The blaze spread from the basement to the second floor but was halted by rapid fireman action.
A bill of divorce was filed in the circuit court by Arthur Engle the father of a 15 year old girl Elaine Dryer against Verle Dryer of Manhattan. He charges desertion dating back to November 3 1939 in Louisville Kentucky where the couple wed. The plaintiff seeks custody of the child and maintenance. Mrs Dryer claims desertion and is represented by Jo a W Faulkner.
Officials in Chicago debunk rumors of a proposed expenditure of about a million dollars at the Joliet plant to retrofit a department for stainless steel production. The report cited skepticism about the cost and feasibility of the project.
County Chairman A F Schupp announced Monday’s takeovers by Republicans for four year terms. New staff include Coroner Elwood Kingston and deputy Willard Bigod with secretary Mrs Gertrude Oesterle. Auditor Herman Grassle with clerks Lorene Baker and Florence Brown. Circuit Clerk Paul Wunder with several deputies. Recorder Robert Spreitzer and clerks Sly Spaulding Irma Beaver and Mildred Motta.
The district will give 200 grade school students a preliminary introduction to new careers next Tuesday. C. L. Jordan, superintendent, will address the group at the school. Grade schools will continue graduate studies at mid year.
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