Truck by pass signs spark debate in city plans
City street department erects by pass signs though Illinois state policy limits their effect. Officials hope signs steer trucks away from main streets and may back lower speed limits on arterial roads to enforce the change. Congressman Noah Mason faces renewed speculation about retirement amid campaign activity. Dorothy O Brien of DeKalb County is cited as pressuring his seat. A crime report notes a bullet damaged a bathroom window at 1405 Behring.
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Noah Mason
Morton H. Hollingsworth
Mason
Realtor objects to zoning change for A and P expansion
Joliet realtor Ford C. June opposed a zoning change on Plainfield Road that would permit extending the A and P building, warning it would reduce nearby apartment values. City officials debated site visits before next meeting October 21 while approving several ordinances and essential public works.
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Ford C. June
Joliet
John Olha
Plainfield Rd
June
Addi
90th Birthday Celebration Prolonged Family Gathering
Mrs. Edward Thomas of 703 Oneida marks her 90th birthday with a week long celebration beginning with a Sunday family gathering at the home of C. W. Thomas and his wife. Born in Keys ville Maryland, she spent most of her life in the Midwest and was widowed in 1947 after a long marriage begun in 1891. Family members attending include her son C. W. Thomas, adopted daughter Mrs. William Black, grandchildren William Thomas Alvin Anderson and James Thomas, and great grandchildren Scotty Valerie and Jeffrey Thomas. Friends from Downers Grove and Franklin Grove join the festivities throughout the week with visitors arriving to pay respects and deliver presents.
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Edward Thomas
Oneida
C. W. Thomas
Barrington
Alvin Anderson
Dallas
Texas
James Thomas
Joliet
Scotty
Valerie
Jeffrey Thomas
William Thomases
Ben Powell
Downers Grove
Catherine Walker
Franklin Grove
Thomas
Oliver Realty named to manage Adam block in Joliet
Oliver Realty Co. will manage the Adam block property at Ottawa and Van Buren in downtown Joliet. Court proceedings of 25 years and a public auction with no bids aimed to restore the property to holders of 202 certificates of beneficial interest. Buildings host Montgomery Ward and Co. on site. Board members are Judge John S. Petersen of Kane County Court, Aurora. Richard B. Vance Joliet broker. and John B. Anderson Sr. Joliet attorney.
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Oliver Realty Co
Adam
Ottawa
van Buren Streets
Joliet
Illinois
Montgomery Ward and Co
John S. Petersen
Kane County
Aurora
Richard B. Vance
John B. Anderson Sr
All Day Symposium At St Francis Academy Joliet Diocese
Schools across the Joliet diocese join an all day symposium at St Francis Academy honoring St Francis feast day. Participants include Catholic High St Patrick’s Mo mence St Mary’s of the Woods Mokena St Patrick’s Kankakee and St Francis Joliet.
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Joliet
St. Francis Academy
St. Francis
Catholic High
St. Patrick’s of
Momence
St. Mary’s of the Woods
Mokena
Kankakee
Realtor Fahey seeks funds for water mains project
Patrick D. Fahey, Joliet realtor, demands $33 000 from the City of Joliet for oversized water mains on Black Road and Midland Avenue. He notes a circuit court judge ordered $6 200 paid and the remaining balance to come from a future bond issue, urging payment.
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Patrick D. Fahey
Joliet
Black Rd
Midland Ave
Fahey
Council Defers Heating Code Board Ordinance
City council postponed action on an ordinance to form a board approving heating installations and licensing reputable firms. Edward Briscoe questioned contractor notification and board qualifications while Mayor Hennessy outlined plans to consult with heating tradesmen to craft a suitable code addressing fly by night contractors.
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Edward Briscoe
The
Briscoe Heating & Sheet Metal Co
James P. Hennessy
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