Joliet council clash sparks calls for reform in administration
An editorial criticizes Joliet city leaders over the police union controversy and administration failures. It faults Mayor Janke, Commissioners Odenthal and Whalen, Chief Overbey, and reactions to resignations, urging fair hearings and nonpartisan, informed civic advocacy.
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Janke
Odenthal
Rse
May- Janke
Murry
Joliet
Erbey
Harry Truax
Overbey
Ket
Janice
Whalen
Herald-News
Ameri
Altrusa Joliet meeting features George Blatt talk
George Blatt, Joliet local attorney, addressed the Altrusa club on the U S constitution urging loyalty to its principles and a close reading of the fine print in newspaper articles. The program included songs, a dramatization, and reports as two new members were introduced.
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George Blatt
Altrusa Club
Joliett
Ottawa Street Metholist
Udgv
Altrusans
Lillian “Deeriz
Alfred M. Houston
Betty Dier
Louis Joliet
Snow Flurries Light A Dreary Dawn For Local Students
At dawn groups of girls walking to Joliet High and St Francis schools sang as light snow fell on Cass street. Anna Weingren suffered a cracked knee after walking into a car at Jefferson and Scott but later X rays showed a broken bone. Francis Hedges, 15, arrived in Joliet seeking work and, lacking funds, found a warm room arranged by Pete McCarthy before returning home with parental approval.
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Cass Street
Joliet High
St. Francis
Anna Weingren
E. 19Th Street
Lockport
Jefferson and
Scott Streets
B. Wolf
Peale Street
Werngren
Silver Cross Hospital
Francis Hedges
Indianapolis
Chicago
Joliet
Pete McCarthy
Infantryman Bernard Groenemann Killed in France
Sgt Bernard Groenemann 31 was killed in France on November 15 while serving in the Seventh Army infantry. He went overseas in July, first to England, then to France, returning to action after a rest camp illness. He is survived by his wife with their son James Charles, his mother Mrs Frances Groenemann, a sister Mrs Gladys Oldani, and brother Gilbert. He was a De La Salle High School graduate and worked at American Cyanide Chemical before induction.
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War Department
Bernard Groenemann
France
Groenemann
James Charles
James Tierney
Broadway
Seventh Army
Cherbourg
de la Salle High School
American Cyanide Chemical Company
Car Fire Damages Vehicle in Wilmington Intersection
A car owned by Joseph Ryan in Wilmington suffered slight damage from a fire last evening. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze near the corner of Scott and Steel streets.
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Joseph Ryan
Wilmington
Scott and Steel Streets
Funeral services for Edward Rabalois at Stateville Penitentiary
Funeral services for Edward Rabalois, a convict killed during a prison break attempt at Stateville, will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow morning at the penitentiary.
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Edward Rabalois
Stateville
Chimney Fire at Bessie Denton Home Sparks Roof Blaze
A chimney fire at the residence of Bessie Denton 203 Second Avenue caused a small roof fire last night. No injuries reported and firefighters contained the blaze to the roof area.
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Bessie Denton
Second Avenue
Overbey Still Chief in Joliet Police Row
Rumors say Chief Overbey remains in charge as Joliet police turmoil continues. Commissioner Sehring asserts authority, while a potential hearing on Overbey’s resignation looms and city hall factions edge toward public airing of the dispute.
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Fisher
Fred Sehring
Fire and Police Commission
Overbey
Joliet
Harry Truax
Sehring
Will County Board of Supervisors faces April election
A majority of the Will County Board of Supervisors will be on the April ballot. Joliet sends eight members including C H Peterson to the board. Joliet will elect an assessor town clerk justices of the peace and a township school trustees member. Lockport contributes three seats. Other towns provide the remaining members as plans are discussed.
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Will County Board of Supervisors
Joliet
C. H. Peterson
Lockport
Court House
Barr-Schipp
Martin Gleason
Peterson
William Sorg
Willard B. Curtis
Lee Folkers
E. T. Johnson
Otis L. Jones
Lloyd EF. Butterfield
Lockport Township
Warren North
Joseph G. Mikan
William Kampe
Prankfort
James Fraser
Homer
Frank Heeg
Dupaze
W. W. Calhoon
Custer
Farmhouse Blaze Destroys Coal City Area Home
A farmhouse on route 66 three miles north of Coal City owned by Leroy Grell burned shortly after 8 last night. Mrs Grell and their five year old son were rescued by a Red Cross worker while Grell was away with grain. Wilmington firemen fought the blaze.
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Coal City
Leroy Grell
Grell
Weekend Warmth Hints At End Of Cold Snap
The cold spell lingers until tomorrow with temperatures near ten degrees above. Snow flurries vanish quickly today and no significant snowfall is expected soon. Strong winds are forecast to push temperatures higher tomorrow as weekend warmth approaches.
Fire extinguished at 105 N. Eastern Avenue
Fire crews responded to a chimney fire at 105 N. Eastern Avenue last night. The blaze had already burned out upon arrival with no damage reported.
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N. Eastern Avenue
Moose lodge may buy the Elks building
The Joliet Moose lodge plans to bid for the former Elks building in Federal court in Chicago, aiming to install lodge and club rooms there. Elks members, meeting Tuesday, voted to bid but fear the Moose will offer a higher price and likely win unless real estate promoters join the bidding. sale expected December 14.
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Moose Lodge
Joliet
Elks
Chicago
Elks Club
County Officials Begin Fourth Term After November Win
County officers including Paul V. Wunder circuit clerk Robert Spreitzer recorder of deeds Dr E A Kingston coroner Herman Grassle auditor and James E Burke state s attorney begin new four year terms Monday after decisive re election on November 7 Kingston and Burke are veterans Wunder Grassle and Spreitzer start second terms oath of office and bonds completed all elected by comfortable majorities in Will county while state level candidates trailed in total votes.
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Paul V. Wunder
Robert Spreitzer
AIL
U. S
Will County
Death of Mrs Walburga Cardwell in California
Mrs Walburga Cardwell 53 daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Odenthal of 311 N Bluff Street died yesterday at her Los Angeles home. The body will be moved to Edward F Dames Funeral Home Sunday afternoon. Survived by two sons Arthur Nashville Tenn and Raymond Los Angeles two daughters Rita and Louise Juliet one grandson one sister Mary Louise and two brothers Adolph A and Edgar
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Walburga Cardwell
Henry Odenthal
N. Bluff Street
Los Angeles
Calif
Edward F. Dames
Arthur
Nashville
Tenn
Raymond
Rita
Louise
Juliet
Mary Louise
Adolph A
Edgar
Joliet Schools Face Tax Loss From Railroad Attack
Judge Fred Adams heard arguments over a 1943 tax levy challenge by railroad firms claiming ballots used the words For and Against instead of Yes and No. Joliet city schools face about 11000 in tax loss and the Township High School about 16000 if the attack upholds. Railroads are represented by Donovan Bray and Gray.
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Joliet
Fred Adams
Will County
Adams
Donovan, Bray and Gray
Frank J. Jones
John C. Cowing
Carlinville
Th High Court
Illinois
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William R. McCabe
Eorgie Blatt
By Bob Quin
Mr. Sehring
Truax
McGuire
Janic
Center Street
Les Kane
California
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