Joliet Symphonys Fight to Survive and Rebound
A Joliet reader recalls the 1916 Joliet symphony, its disbandment in 1941, and the 1949 concert highlights. The piece urges clubs to back a unified, paid orchestra led by Pasquale Crescenti and celebrates local talent and deficits in funding.
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Joliet
Chicago Symphony
Springfield
Rotary Club
William Conrad
George Dasch
Chicago
Ralph Cissne
Pasquale Cresenti
Mr. Crescenti
Orchestra
Marinus Orbesen
Hazel Gains Johnson
Obesen
Illinois Street
Johnson
Everett Shaw
James Merrill
George Hendrick
Frank Meyer
Michael Chelini
Roy Ziegler
Ruth Obesen
Loretta Korst
Dorothy Korst Ladeja
Victor Crescenti
Marjorie McLain Raitt
Pasquale Crescenti
New York
Juliet
Italy
Crescenti
Symphony
New World Symphony
Dvorak
Bruio Bolognini
Hayden
Benno
Sylvia Rabinos
Jan Tomasow
Reinhold Schmidt
Joseph Rezits
Joliet Patrols Accused Of Loud Early Morning Tactics
A Patterson Road resident charges Joliet police with gestapo tactics after two officers pounded on doors at 4:30 to 5:00 a.m. near the Aston viaduct on October 17 1950 waking residents and prompting questions about police conduct and duties.
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Joliet
Patterson Road
Praises Police Traffic Squad in Lockport
A City Lines bus driver commends Officer William Daggett and the school patrol for protecting youngsters during school hours. He notes Daggett near the school watching the patrol boys and girls and shows keen interest in their work.
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Lockport
City Lines, Inc
William Daggett
Daggett
Mr. Daggett
Joliet Police Earn Praise for Safe Streets Efforts
The city salutes Chief Erwin Boe and the entire police force led by Edward A. Burke Jr. for improving safety. Daggett and Traffic Sergeant Belfield are highlighted for their traffic direction during rush hours.
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Ficer Daggett
Belfield
Joliet
Erwin Boe Down
Edward A. Burke Jr
Washington Street
Clarifies last week's letter about Will county sheriff race
Joliet October 23. A reader states that a prior letter did not reflect on Sheriff Kirincich. The writer praises the sheriff's traffic enforcement efforts and urges familiarity with county traffic problems. He endorses Ernest E. Overbey for sheriff, citing qualifications, courage, honesty, and executive ability.
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Ernest E. Overbey
Will County
Overbeyr
Thomas H. Perryman
Protecting dogs by leash and humane handling in Joliet
A Joliet reader laments a black cocker spaniel killed by traffic and urges owners to leash dogs, confine them in yards, and supervise pets to prevent harm, theft, or poisoning while criticizing neighbor hostility and noting humane societies and vivisection debates.
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Joliet
P._H
P. H
Mr. Twain
St. Francis of Assisi
Humane Societies
Meade
Grein
Pet Ownership Responsibility and Humane Society Efforts
A reader argues ownership requires responsibility and education for dog owners. The letter notes humane societies offer programs on pet care and respect for non dog owners and mentions Joliet’s Animal Haven Humane Society starting up to support this progress.
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Humane Societies
Joliet
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Joliet Symphony
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