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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1951
Page
3
The Will County Spectator urges voters to approve the complete bond issue for a new Joliet high school heating plant and related facilities. It argues bonded debt is small compared to township value and future income, notes expected unification, and highlights Joliet’s industrial growth potential and strong school system.
The Louis Joliet District Boy Scouts of America surpassed its yearly goal by forming two cub scout packs three boy scout troops and one explorer post for over 200 new members Dr Clair Connors extension committee chairman reported The Rainbow council to which Joliet belongs ranks ninth among 85 regional councils for membership growth this year
Mrs. Anna M. Heath 60 of 331 Hughes Avenue Lockport died yesterday at St Josephs hospital after an illness. Survived by husband Alvin two sisters Mrs James Blatnik and Mrs Martin Moholick and one brother Charles Matzke all of Joliet. Funeral from Goodale Funeral Home Lockport to St Josephs Church tomorrow at 9 30 am interment Mt Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call today.
Police stopped a car carrying three men identified as Peter Smith of 112 W Marion St, Thomas Mace of 20 York Ave, and W C Ledbeter of 1312 Pawnee St. One man tossed a knife under the vehicle as officers closed in. The trio said they had just returned from Peoria.
Police seized a telequiz machine from the Reba tavern at 700 Francis Street. They took a gold cup pinball machine from the Lawrence Ford tavern at 501 North Collins Street and another machine from the tavern of Jack Yasko at 705 Garnsey Avenue yesterday afternoon.
Police last night took into custody James Black of 402 N Eastern Ave and Herman Black of 50 Columbia St who are absentees from the army. One was stationed at Fort Sheridan and the other at Atterbury Indiana, both wanted by army authorities.
The Will County Board of Supervisors will convene Tuesday, Dec. 11, for routine business. The Forest Preserve Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 19, for the same purpose.
Joliet contractor W. Streepy warned he may stop garbage pickups Saturday unless the city grants a 40 percent raise from the current annual contract of about 73 250. He suggested about 100 000 annually as adequate. The city council met without a decision. Streepy cited rising costs, 12 employees at 78 65 weekly, and recent truck purchases as reasons for higher pay.
Reports say a large Texas oil company plans a major expansion at the Lockport refinery. More than 60 million dollars would fund new refining and blending plants, a furfural plant, and loading improvements west of the Gulf Mobile & Ohio rail line. Official word awaits New York headquarters.
Osie E. Ralston aged 63 of 1220 Oneida Street died suddenly yesterday in Burlington Iowa. He leaves widow Madge daughter Mrs. Margaret Kuglin of Chicago brother Clarence of Lima Ohio and three grandchildren. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery Lima after services at Blood and Grant Funeral Home tomorrow at 1 30 p m officiated by Rev Arthur W Hoffman.
Anthony Spesia 68 of 207 Sheridan street died yesterday morning at St Josephs hospital after a lingering illness. Survived by widow Rose two daughters Mrs Mary Zola Miss Theresa Spesia a son Anthony one brother Charles and sister Mrs Judith Carneghi all Joliet Four grandchildren also survive. Funeral from George T Tapella Funeral home at 8 30 am Saturday to St Anthonys church at 9 am Interment Mount Olivet cemetery Friends may call after 7 oclock this evening.
John Bodish of Summit allegedly struck his girlfriend after she said he was too old for her company. A warrant was issued, he was arrested yesterday and will appear Saturday before Judge Jackson to discuss the incident.
The speaker notes increases in coffee, telephone calls, water bills and daily newspaper price while gasoline and parts costs climb. Despite higher costs and improved service, they push for a raise now, citing about 10 cents weekly for garbage collection and a planned four cent increase if demands are met with no extra taxes.
Returns from Christmas seals total $7,033.45, about $20,500 shy of the $27,500 1951 goal. Dr. Walter V. Hedges, seal sale chairman, announced the progress today. Mrs. Frances Moehl, secretary of the Will County Tuberculosis association, urged early returns as funds support local tuberculosis work.
Caterpillar Tractor company reveals a 35 million expansion led by president L B Neumiller. A new York Pennsylvania plant is planned while Joliet and Peoria facilities will grow, funded by a long term loan. Expansion will add hundreds of workers at Joliet and enable more tool orders amid rising defense orders. Officials declined to comment on the plan.
Lloyd Robbins of Beardstown New Jersey told police he met a new friend in Rockdale and was driven to a loop hotel. He left and remembered his traveling bags were in the car and hopes the friend will return them.
William Parkins and George King of Aurora were arrested yesterday on a warrant for lar ceny of pig iron from the McDonough street foundry. They denied the charges and are held for 10 days pending further investigation.
Clyde Prentice a Caterpillar supervisor suffered internal injuries when a 10 inch grinding wheel broke loose and struck him in the stomach while at work. The incident occurred in the plant pit and prompted medical treatment and an investigation into equipment safety practices.
Prentice of 1124 Plainfield Road was taken to Silver Cross Hospital by Gerald Dames Ambulance for observation after a morning incident. He remains under medical care as authorities continue to investigate.
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