Voters urged to scrutinize county race candidates Ned Workman and Byron Hunte
Readers are urged to examine Republican nominees for county offices Ned Workman for clerk of the probate court and Byron Hunte for treasurer. The piece accuses party leaders of maneuvering votes and favors, notes Workman’s past defeat, and portrays Hunte as a relative unknown. It also discusses Joliet housing leadership changes and urges quicker action on housing for low income families.
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Ned Workman
Byron Hunte
Workman
Don Lang
Fd Daniels
Green Boys
Ifunte
Walt Herschbach
Mort Hollingsworth
Elmer Swansbro
GOP
Hinte
Will County
Beecher
Joliet
Herschbach, Hollingsworth
Swansbro
Hunte
National Commander Erle Cocke to Visit Joliet Legions
Joliet hosts National Commander Erle Cocke at a banquet and meeting at the Woodruff hotel and American Legion hall on North Ottawa Street. The visit marks his first to Joliet in 15 years as band from Harwood post entertains. Cocke will speak, likely on national security, as officials honor the band and mark a cross country tour. Cocke, 29, from Dawson Georgia, farms Hereford cattle and serves as an assistant to the Delta Airlines president. he was World War II wounded and once aided by multiple rescues.
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Woodruff Hotel
Cocke
Legion
Joliet
American Legion
Los Angeles
Harwood Legion Post
Dawson
Delta Airlines
Georgia
Junior Association of Commerce
Mission extends annual report on help given
Mission issues its annual report listing 2 474 free meals for destitute persons in 1949 along with 100 conversions 1 032 free beds 182 police court jail visits 19 relief payments 90 bus and railroad tickets 62 dozen free doughnuts. Since founding 40 years ago it has served 15 034 persons clothed 104 482 provided 22 897 visits to police court and jail 12 644 tickets 11 145 doughnuts and 4 685 relief cases. Director is Peter McCarthy.
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Morning Star Mission
Peter McCarthy
Garvey Family Welcomes First Child at St Josephs
Mr and Mrs Joseph Garvey of 12 Blackman Avenue announce the birth of their son at St Josephs hospital. The baby weighs 5 pounds 15 ounces and was born yesterday.
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Joseph Garvey
Blackman Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
Vandals damage trees at home on Wilcox Street
Paul Hammel reported to police last night that vandals poured heavy oil over evergreen trees and shrubs near his home at 606 Wilcox Street. He suspects local boys due to prior complaints. Investigation underway.
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Paul Hammel
Wilcox Street
Thieves Target Auto Parts in City Street Thefts
William Dalton of 115 Richards Street reported two hub caps stolen from his car parked near his home last evening. In a separate theft, Donald Smith of 1027 F Jackson Street said four white rims were taken from his automobile in a lot at Michigan and Webster streets.
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William Dalton
Richards Streets
Donald Smith
F. Jackson Street
Michigan
Webster Streets
Ohioan to head south side YMCA in Joliet
Arthur L. Wilson of Columbus has been elected first executive secretary of Joliet’s south side YMCA branch. He begins December 1 after serving since 1948 as Spring Street YMCA adult program secretary and previously as Columbus boys work secretary.
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Corn Belt Hatcheries, Inc
John Randolph
Joliet
Randolph
Arthur L. Wilson
Columbus
Ohio
South Side
YMCA
Marjorie Owings
Wilson
Spring Street
Champe J. Stoakes
Association
Nero
Runaway Ohio Girls Returned to Custody After Union Station Inquiry
Two 17 year old Ohio girls Mary Abbott of Wilmington and Ruth Fields of Lumberton were questioned at Union Station and found to have left home. Police notified their parents and took them into custody.
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Ohio
Union Station
Mary Abbott
Wilmington
Ruth Fields
Lumberton
Spectator $4000 Good Government Election Giveaway
Next week is the final chance to win part of a $4000 prize pool in The Spectator election contest. Subscriptions must be paid through January 1950, with 15 cents monthly, and every family member must vote on November 7 to qualify. Prizes include a Henry J sedan, appliances, or a television, with best carrier performance earning bicycles. JC provides voter transportation to boost turnout.
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Henry J
America
Spectator
Cass Street
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Will County
Lou Fish
Joliet Library Considers Bookmobile Service
Joliet public library discusses bringing books to outlying areas via a state bookmobile. L. F. Filson announced the extension service owns several bookmobiles and would loan one for a year. A committee will decide at the November 2 meeting with a tentative schedule on west and east side routes.
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Joliet
Filson
Junior Chamber Ovens Campaign Monday in Will County
The Joliet Junior Chamber of Commerce launches a large tele phone drive to Will County voters on Monday as part of a non partisan Get Out And Vote effort ahead of Election Day November 7. Free car rides to the polls are offered to callers. Louis Fish leads the campaign urging participation and friend turnout for November 7.
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Joliet
J.C
Will County
Bookmobile plan shifts as Joliet eyeing new service
Filson notes the Joliet bookmobile project would borrow a vehicle now in use by Kankakee library. The truck is reported to carry roughly 3,500 to 4,000 books and would operate at various locations daily.
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Joliet
Kankakee
Filson
Origins of Halloween Unearthed in Druid and Pagan Traditions
World Book researchers trace Halloween to Britain’s Druids and an All Souls Eve harvest festival. They cite Saman the lord of death and shifts from animal forms, plus Roman and Christian influences, as shaping the modern vigil with jack o lantern lore and costumes.
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World Book Encyclopedia
Britain
Saman
Ireland
Jack
Heaven
Hell
Satan
City debt totals 163500 with bond retirement plans
City debt totals 163500 in bonds to be retired. On Oct 21 Mayor Janke reported the city has no outstanding contracts judgments public benefits accounts payable or tax warrants. Next bond payments total 39000 with 18000 retired next month and 21000 due in 1951.
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Janke
Joliet
Postmaster Lowrey Returns From National Convention
Joliet postmaster Walter J. Lowrey plans to return tomorrow from St Louis Missouri where he has attended the national postmaster convention for the past week confirming ongoing national discussions among postal officials.
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Lowrey
Walter J. Lowrey
Joliet
St. Louis
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William R. McCabe
Erle Cocke
Mission Issues Annual Report
Ohioan
Junior Chamber of Commerce Ovens
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