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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
2
Democrats charged that Will county residents on state payrolls exceed 2000, with records hidden at Springfield. A published list shows retirees like Ivan Rhodes and A F Delander, plus several Meade family members, earning pay without clear work.
The article predicts Governor Thomas E. Dewey will carry Will county by a comfortable margin in Tuesday's election, with Republican state candidates following his lead. It notes a tight contest for state's attorney between James E. Burke and John Irving Pearce, amid county dissatisfaction with Burke. Four years ago Dewey won Will county by 2973 votes.
The Association of Commerce board delayed action on the grade school plan as more information and facility details were requested. Dr Gayle Hufford, superintendent of public schools, was invited to speak at next Wednesday's meeting to provide facts and discuss proposed measures.
Dr B G Wilcox, a local physician, underwent surgery yesterday at Mayo Hospital in Rochester Minnesota.
Jacob Gecan aged 80 died suddenly yesterday morning at 1115 Oakland Avenue Joliet after 65 years in the city. He was a retired cable splicer for United States Steel and widower of Mary. Survived by three daughters Anna Hodge Mary Roguzin Frances Cummings and three sons Joseph Frank and Michael and nine grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 8:30 am Fred C Dames Funeral Home and 9 am at St Marys Croatian Church with interment in St Marys Croatian Cemetery.
The piece recalls Dwight Green's 1940 speeches in Arcola and Freeport denouncing a third term and asserting efforts to preserve American government. It notes Green now seeks a historic third-term as Illinois governor and criticizes voters for trusting his campaign promises.
Evidence of continuing vandalism appeared in three reports to county police last night. Alice McFedries said a rock was tossed through her window by a truck passing slowly. H M Coaker reported local youths 16 or 17 lit papers and threw them at homes and banged cans. John Carter cited about 40 dollars damage to an out house at 7 PM on Oak Street.
Joliet Association of commerce will hold a series of Joliet Clinics in November. Members will be divided into groups of 25 to discuss growth and civic planning for Joliet. John Randolph plans mid November meetings with no set dates.
The Laymen's Law Enforcement league denounces State's Attorney Burke and Commissioner Meade for failing to curb gambling and enforce duties. Temporary Chairman Bill Wilson led four discussions on ways to combat county evils and urged unity. Democratic candidate John Irving Pearce spoke on laws against vice as the group eyes growth toward 100 members.
Two boys admitted setting a small blaze on porch at 720 Francis Street. They were fined 200 and costs in police court by Judge Thomas K Sprague after admitting the Halloween prank started the fire. Fire Chief Dillon and Police Chief Roe reprimanded them. the youths said they meant no real damage.
Police report Wunderlich at 807 Buell Avenue suffered a burglary between last Friday morning and yesterday afternoon. About 320 dollars in cash and a 200 dollar platinum bracelet with three diamonds, plus a necklace and earrings worth twenty dollars, were taken. Entry began by a basement window, then back door. neighbor observed tampering but not entry. Fingerprints are being checked.
Recuperating Walter I Jones of the Farrell Manufactur ing company at 1218 Taylor Street will go home in a few days after an operation ten days ago at Copley Hospital in Aurora.
Partly cloudy and mild tonight through Saturday with highs near 72 degrees and lows around 41 to 45. Winds mainly from the south at 6 to 12 mph. Rain is likely on Sunday.
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