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The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1949

Page

2

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Four main points of the tuberculosis program were confirmed at a meeting attended by William Cunninghar, Ketwe, and others including Walter Craig, Frances Mweitl, Meeree Men gaswerth, Frames Dunn, and Marie Keim. The discussion covered health causation and related governance.

Wiliam Cunninghar Wilcoa Ketoe Cunninghaon Walter Craig Will County Schatlen Frances Mweitl Meeree Mengaswerth Attennes Dunn Marie Keim Ewecutne

Couple Reunited After Police Find Missing Wife

A man reported his wife missing but police located her later. The search involved witnesses and authorities, leading to the couple’s reunion and clarification of circumstances surrounding the disappearance on a past date.

P J McCabe A Chicago C and A Worker Dies

P J McCabe a Chicago C and A worker dies after a long illness. Funeral services were announced for Saturday from the Seci Dooms Farmers home. Burial will be at Neamt Mivet cemetery. Survived by three brothers James Baxter and Francisome Gragimer and others. McCabe had worked for over three years and was retired for years.

Weleck Okeck McCabe Joomes Baxzeeé Francisome Gragimer Mos Jeserh Margaret) Pietz Ang

Hartley to be prosecuted says State's Attorney Pearce

State's Attorney Pearce announced that Hartley will face criminal charges over a four to five year period and possible embezzlement linked to a county clerk's shortage. Pearce indicated other officials could be implicated after funds were found missing from Hartley's custody and an independent audit fixed a $7281.47 shortage.

Pearce Hartley Hariley Mrr. Pearce Will County Herman Grassle Board of Supervisors

Promotions at American Steel and Wire Highlight Leadership Changes

American Steel and Wire announces three promotions as John R. Benner advances from Denon Works to oversee the division. Henry Smith remains in product leadership while Tediver H. Rinehart moves from overseeing a prior department. The promotions reflect long service and updated roles within the Donera plant and main office.

American Steel Wire Herbern Deno Posi- Ton IMG Carmecie Wectimology Pennsivania Raliege Fil Smith

Car crash injures boy near Mokena on Wolf Road

Osean Strmeh of Mokena was struck by a car driven by El mer HL Seimelie of Mokena on Wolf Road near Widieena. Deputies John Sweenter and Thomas Gasperteh investigated after the sheriff's office was alerted. The boy suffered slight bruises and was tested for injuries. his mother called emergency responders.

Osean Strmeh Mokena Elmer HL Seimelie Wester Wolf Road Widieena Serepelicese John, S Sweenter Thomas iGasperteh Whey Jahneke Ssaar Sfrmest NicMann

Enfeebled Discourse on Crime Reflections and Reform

A fragmented satirical tirade critiques crime, punishment, and social privilege. It references figures like Murphex and a Colorado sheriff, hints at class bias, and questions justice and reform within a late era context. The piece links crime to moral and societal decay and notes a call for ethical accountability.

Chest workers push toward 150 176 dollar goal

Campaign chair CH Petersen urged citizens to donate toward a $150 176 target by Monday night. He called pledges essential and opened territory for volunteers to approach nonparticipants as daily meetings continued in the Elks hall with a final report set for 6 15 PM Monday.

CH Petersen Peterson Elks

Peter McCarthy Resting Easy After Heart Attack

Peter McCarthy founder of the Morning Star mission was reported resting easy at Silver Cross hospital after a mild heart attack earlier in the day.

Peter McCarthy Morning Star Mission Silver Cross Hospital

New Lenox wallpaper worker dies at 55

Roy J. Barnes 55 of New Lenox died at Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago after a lingering illness. Survived by wife Esther Genther Barnes, a daughter Ruth Ann, a son Dale, four sisters and five brothers. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Barnes born in Mokena, formerly employed by Star Peerless wallpaper mill. Friends may call at Sonntag Funeral Home after 1 pm tomorrow.

Roy J. Barnes New Lenox Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago Sonntag Funeral Home Herkimer Street Barnes Esther Genther Barnes Ruth Ann Dale Neil MacGovney Fannie Hacker Bertha Wallace Mokena Walsh Edward William George Henrys Arthur Joliet Star Peerless Wallpaper

Dog Bite Incident Reports Mrs Barber’s Escaped Dog

Mrs Frank Barber of 712 Margaret Street reports to the sheriff that her dog escaped and bit Agnes Kuhl of 514 Margaret Street. The dog is currently tied.

Frank Barber Margaret Street Agnes Kuhl

Evening school enrollment grows at Joliet high school

Enrollment totals 815 across all evening classes with 678 in regular staff courses and 137 in Illinois extension classes. One night per week courses reach 120 adult education students, while two night a week classes remain fewer. The program, led by J. H. Cherry and J. A. Rickhoff, offers no college credit.

Joliet H. S. Bonar University of Illinois Extension Service J. H. Cherry J. A. Rickhoff

Suit Filed Over Hospital Expenses Against Mutual Casualty

Frederick C. Lagen of 716 Richmond Street filed a circuit court suit this morning against George Rogers Clark Mutual Casualty Company seeking $1000. He asks judgment for hospital expenses paid that the insurer should cover under his policy.

Frederick C. Lagen Richmond Street George Rogers Clark Mutual Casualty Company

Hit and Run Driver Sought After Car Damaged

Thelma Smith of 906 F Avenue reported a hit and run near 411 N Broadway yesterday. A film from the fogged vehicle was found beside the Smith car and police will pursue the driver through this clue.

Ge Pie Thelma Smith F Avenue N. Broadway Smith

Scooter Stolen From High School Parking Lot

Jerry Agazzi reports a motor scooter stolen from the high school parking lot at 54B S Chicago Street. Police warn owners to secure scooters to prevent thefts.

Jerry Agazzi Chicago

Harold A. Fox Ends His Life at Home

Harold A. Fox an employee of the Public Service Company for over 20 years shot himself in the basement of his home at 1507 N Prairie avenue after a period of illness and severe headaches. He left a wife and two daughters. The body was taken to Western Funeral home and funeral services are incomplete.

Harold A. Fox Public Service Company Ove N. Prairie Avenue Fox Power Supervision North Broadway W. Blood Western Funeral Home

Beatty Funeral Services Set for T N R Beatty

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 in the Davis Funeral home Morris for T N R Beatty 77 who died Wednesday night in Morris hospital Burial is in Evergreen cemetery Beatty was president of the T N R Beatty Lumber company with eight northern Illinois communities including Morris Marseilles Pontiac Wilmington Oak Park and Joliet Surviving are his widow Cordelia and a son Ross of Beverly Hills Chicago

Davis Funeral Home Morris T. N. R. Beatty Morris Hospital Evergreen Cemetery Beatty T. N. R. Beatty Lumber Company Illinois Marseilles Pontiac Wilmington Oak Park Joliet Cordelia Ross Beverly Hills Chicago

Carnival worker found insane in Betty Jean Bennett case

Robert Meares, the carnival worker who abducted 14 year old Betty Jean Bennett of Wilmington, has been committed to a New Jersey mental institution. State's Attorney John Irving Pearce said the FBI investigated the case in New Jersey and that Meares cited his father as the reason for going there.

Robert Meares Betty Jean Bennett Wilmington New Jersey John Irving Pearce FBI Meares Pearce

Auto Stolen From In Front of Collins Theater

C B Collins reports his 1929 Oakland black sedan stolen from in front of the Collins theater last night between 8 and 11 p m. The license number is 1 655 951. A car matching the description was seen in the area.

C. B. Collins Fairview Avenue Collins Theater Oakland

Scooter and auto crash injures teen rider

Henry Baesen aged 15 of 1312 Elizabeth Street escaped injuries after his motor scooter collided with an automobile driven by Gus Anderson at Center and Marion streets. The youth suffered a slight leg and back injury and had no driver or state license.

Henry Baesen Elizabeth Street Gus Anderson Center Marion Streets

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