This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
2
Police issue lookout for four armed men who robbed a bank of $1,000 near Men dora Ohio, eighteen miles west of Men dota. The robbers forced the employer into a vault and fled in a dark expensive car toward route 92. Witnesses could not confirm east or west direction.
Ray Albert of Channahon and her friend Jerry Bruin of Minooka reportedly used a "secret weapon" stronger than the atom bomb to outpace a Georgia highway patrolman during a Florida trip. The officer in Waycross forced a reversal, then treated them to steak dinners before they continued at lawful speed. The tale ends with Albert declining to reveal the alleged trick.
Stephen Masters nine year old pupil at Farragut school fractured his leg yesterday afternoon when he leaped from a swing. Police moved the injured boy to Silver Cross hospital for treatment.
Local officials warn the Association of Commerce about a Joliet baby contest run by a Knights of Pythias lodge and Robb Associated Products. R R Voss and wife lead, mothers register tonight, babies examined, coupons sold for votes, proceeds to promoters, final show at the high school auditorium in December. Merchants call it a racket.
The E J and E railway announced four promotions to take effect within a week. J D George named acting chief dispatcher replacing T R Murphy who takes a leave. T S Jacobs becomes trainmaster Joliet terminals F H Herrold appointed assistant trainmaster Gary division D S Kelly named transportation inspector Gary with work on the new hump yard statistics.
City officials report progress on a lighting program using special assessments funded by property owners. A Decatur firm prepares plans for lights on Chicago through Scott streets, with federal aid of 9448 dollars sought via the Community Facilities service in Washington.
Joliet women from the American Association of University Women Altrusa Business and Professional Women Catholic Women’s League Credit Women’s Breakfast Club and local business women met at E H Whiteside’s office to review new social security amendments effective January 1 1951. They outlined eligibility 24 days and 50 dollars per calendar quarter. They urged employers to obtain the official leaflet and act on card and reporting steps.
William E. Fay state chairman of the March of Dimes campaign will introduce speakers at a large polio organization meeting at the Palmer house in Chicago. About 400 county chairmen and workers attend with Fay Mrs Fay and son James Fay accompanying. Joliet delegation includes Kent Bosworth Dr John F Carey Mrs Bosworth and the Albrechts.
Nearly half a century of service earned awards for Joseph Vargo and eight other workers from the American Steel and Wire company. Vargo of 600 Meeker Avenue leads the group with 40 years at the firm, joined by Raymond Kness of 1510 North Prairie and Joseph Kopech of 208 (address incomplete) among the recipients.
Legion plans weekly Sunday trips from Ottawa and Webster streets to Hines Hospital for relatives of veterans visiting the facility. Cars depart Legion headquarters in the early afternoon with visiting hours at the hospital from 2 to 4 pm. Those seeking rides should call the Legion office at 2 8236 by Friday prior to their Sunday trip.
The article lists recipients with decades of service including McRoberts street Dewey Parthun 1215 S Rowell avenue Salvatore Vecchio 223 Bruce road Lockport Joseph Ward 815 Clement street all with 30 years. Louis Paracchio 1657 Copperfield avenue Michael Sheridan 16 Seeser street received 25 year emblems and Steve Senffner Jr 1121 No Broadway received a 15 year award.
Petitions circulating in Joliet will seek to change the city government from a commission to a ward form. The move follows labor council interest and a plan for a campaign with a central headquarters and citizen supervision. Previous efforts in 1910s featured 6600 signatures but failed on dating. Support spans Republicans and Democrats as talks note eight wards if approved.
Joliet and Will county draft boards announce requests for 146 selectees. Board 211 will provide 74 draftees with a seven member medical group reporting December 14 for pre induction physicals in Joliet. Board 212 adds 40 youths to be inducted December 12.
The Spectator Publishing Company records indicate a standard postal entry as second class matter dated October 1, 1940. The issue for November 30, 1950 is Vol. XXIV No. 35 from Joliet Illinois with post office registration under the 1897 act.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.