The Spectator Stands Firm After Molly Zelko Disappearance
The Spectator declares it will continue publication despite Molly Zelko's absence. It asserts financial stability, praises Joliet reporters and the radio station for sticking to facts, and calls for swift justice if foul play is involved. The paper thanks loyal advertisers and readers while noting the tough period without Molly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectator
Molly
Zelko
Joliet
Zelko Altho
Council leases land to Material Service for depot
By a four to one vote the Joliet city council leased 3.78 acres north of the sewage plant to Attorney Charles M. Robson for the Material Service corporation. The 19½ year lease at $600 yearly totals $11,700. four councilors approved while Councilman Wilson dissented citing open bidding concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Robson
Material Service Corporation
Material Service
William H. Wilson
Edward Daniel
Ted Flint
James P. Hennessy
John R. Barney
Paul Friedrich
James C. Bell
Wayne Johnson
Newkirk Transit Mix Company
Newkirk Fire
Chester B. Lewis
Robson
Gust Famales
Famales
Johnson
Newkirk Company
Caterpillar Blood Bank Keeps Local Plant Rich in Help
Anne Kittrell of the Caterpillar Joliet plant reports a thriving plant blood bank supplying $200 to $540 value per donor, with 560 pints used in the past year and more than 4600 employees and families as potential benefactors. Donors face eligibility checks. AB, RH factors influence value and need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Kittrell
S. Cagwin Avenue
Anne
Red
St. Joseph and Silver Cross Hospital
St. Joseph's
Joliet
Canada
Moose Jaw Union Hospital
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
City to hold Oct 10 meeting on housing projects
City officials and Frances Ziegler convene at city hall on Thursday October 10 to discuss abandoning two Federal Housing projects in McDonough Street and Forest Park. Robert Wallace of the Federal Housing Authority attends as city seeks to stop the programs and seek repayment guidance. The city may owe about 85 000 to reimburse 204 000 advanced for the full project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester B. Lewis
Frances Ziegler
Federal Housing Authority
Robert Wallace
McDonough Street
Forest Park
Women injured in two car crash report
Four injures reported in a collision at Jackson and Collins streets. Passenger Mable Quist, 52, of 2102 East Weachington Street, treated at Silver Cross Hospital for a bruised shoulder. Driver Evelyn H. Corso, 59, of 214 Til Park Avenue, involved. Keil Ray Hinton, 38, of 1004 Overly Place, arrested for driving without control. Hinton to appear Friday in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Quist
E. Weachington Street
Silver Cross
Jackson
Collins Streets
Evelyn H. Corso
Joliet JHS Blocks Herkimer Street At Lunch
Joliet Township High School will close Herkimer Street from Cass to Jefferson each lunch from 12 noon to 1 15 p m on a 30 day trial. Saw horses will block autos to curb teen loitering during lunch. Bonar led the plan, City Manager Lewis urged two week test, and Mayor Hennessy backed a longer trial.
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Herkimer Street
Cass
Jefferson Streets
Hugh Bonar
Joliet Township High School
Bonar
Chester B. Lewis
James P. Hennessy
Lonnie Randolph
Fear of Asian flu invasion hits Will county schools
Absentee rates rise across Joliet area schools as officials report 239 missing from Joliet Township High and about 100 at Joliet Catholic High. Lockport Township High sees 55 absent as flu fears grow. rural schools also report higher than normal absenteeism.
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Will County
Hugh S. Bonar
Joliet Township High School
Bonar
Joliet Catholic High School
Lockport Township High School
John W. English
Joliet
Bartender Charged Over Underage Alcohol Sale
William Przybylski a 39 year old bartender at an east side tavern was arrested on a warrant from Police Chief Joseph Trizna. He is charged with selling liquor to Le Markley 18 and Nick Noyola 17 after Joliet police found youths drinking beer in a parked car at Meeker and Charlesworth avenues. Przybylski was released on his own recognizance pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Przybylski
Ray
Joliet
Meeker
Charlesworth
Police offer juvenile officer training course in Chicago area
Police and county departments invited to send reps to a juvenile officer training course for over 150 policemen in the Chicagoland area starting Tuesday. Sponsored by Sheriff Joseph Lohman and Vevey of Chicago with Ford Foundation support. Classes at University downtown center 19 S LaSalle Chicago with reps from Cook and surrounding counties and Sgt Jerome Kren noted as city juvenile officer.
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Chicagoland
Cook County
Joseph Lohman
The
Vevey of
Chicago
Ford Foundation
University
S. LaSalle Street
Cook
DuPage
Kane
Kankakee
Kendall, Lake
Mae Henry
Sheriff's Office
City Police Department
Jerome Kren
Seven condemned buildings to be torn down at estimated cost
City officials revealed demolition of seven condemned structures totaling 4555 likely. Costs per site ranged from 250 to 985 dollars with locations including Iowa avenue Oneiday street Pleasant street Bluff street and S Bluff street. The mayor will seek funds to begin dismantling as soon as possible.
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Edwin Burke
Leonard Randles
Randles
James P. Hennessy
James Bartley
Iowa Avenue
Oneiday Street
Pleasant Street
Bluff and Western
Third and Rowell
Desplaines and
van Buren Streets
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Council
Mrs
Anne Knttrell
AlAnn Drive
Lewis
Krings Lane
George Rappel
Campbell Street
Rappel
California
Larkin Avenue
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