Mayor calls special meeting on Joliet finances
Mayor James P. Hennessy urged a 10:30 a.m. Friday session on September 13 to assign responsibility for a roughly 340000 shortfall in Joliet's finances. He warned against using sales tax funds to cover spending and urged retrenchment and keeping pledges to fund capital improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hennessy
Association of Commerce
Chester B. Lewis
Lewis
George Comerford
Comerford
Hennessy
Joliet
William H. Wilson
Police Select Delegates for State Conclave
Joliet police named delegates for the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association convention in Springfield on Oct 7 and 8. Attendees include Officer Fred Padley president of unit 49 Capt Frank Skul Lt John Malloy Sgt Jerome Kren and Officer Joseph Kubinski with alternates Sgt Fred Breen Emanuel Newhouse Matthew Hartford James Cronk Capt John Dillon seeking reelection as financial secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thellinois
Police Benevolent and Protective Association
Springfield
Joliet
Fred Padley
Unit 49
Frank Skul
John Malloy
Jerome Kren
Joseph Kubinski
Fred Breen
Emanuel Newhouse
Matthew Hartford
James Cronk
John Dillon
State Organization
Body of Paxton bargeman recovered from Illinois waterway
Edward Evans 22 of Paxton, a barge worker for the Ohio River Company, was recovered from the Illinois deep waterway about 5:30 yesterday afternoon. He fell Tuesday evening while trying to leap from a towboat to a barge at the Robert Carpi landing north of Brandon locks. Carpi and crew spent Tuesday night and Wednesday searching with grappling gear. two workers Howard Correll and James Lawrence recovered the body yesterday. A witness said Evans struck his head on the barge side and was flung back onto the tow board before sinking in seven feet of water as his father waited in Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Evans
Paxton
Ohio River Company
Illinois Deep Waterway
Evans
Robert Carpi
Brandon Locks
Carpi
Howard Correll
James Lawrence
Car Evans
Joliet
Ticketed after car rams truck
Ernest Robinson aged 32 from 1407 Arthur Avenue was driving south on Manhattan Road when he rear ended a truck driven by Leslie Parker 42 of 1380 Copperfield Avenue. Deputies say Robinson passed another vehicle and could not stop in time. he received tickets for lack of car control driving too fast for conditions and causing an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Robinson
Arthur Avenue
Manhattan Road
Leslie Parker
Copperfield Avenue
Robinson
Obinson
New Teen-Ager Contest Debuts In The Spectator
A new monthly contest for teenagers starts in this issue with prizes from local businesses. Rules and regulations appear on this page. The event will be held the first Thursday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Spectator
Joliet Jaycees to stage All America City Stampede rodeo
The Joliet Jaycees announce a two day contest rodeo at Ingalls Park Athletic Club field September 14 and 15. Five events per show include saddle bronc bareback calf roping bulldogging and Brahma bull riding. Cliff Bunton produces. Advance tickets from Jaycees Relay Office Supply Farm Shop Joliet Federal Savings Lewis Brothers. prices 1.30 adults 0.75 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Jaycees
Ingalls Park Athletic Club
Farnsley Peters
Cliff Bunton
Morris
Jaycees
Relay Office
Joliet Federal, Savings and
Lewis Brothers
Worker Burned When Hot Tar Pitch Explodes
Walter Soland Jr. 30, of 609 E Jackson St, seriously burned about 6 am when hot tar pitch blew up in his face at the Ruberoid Co. He was filling a tank on a truck for Adler Warehouse & Sales Co. and was treated at the plant infirmary before being taken to Silver Cross Hospital. He suffered burns to the right side of his face and neck and is listed in "fairly good" condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Soland Jr
E. Jackson Street
Adler Warehouse & Sales Company
Soland
Silver Cross Hospital
Weather Outlook: Tonight Clear and Mild
It will be fair tonight after a sunny cool day with a low in the mid 50s. Tomorrow's outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and a bit warmer with a high near 60.
Canvass to gauge needs of former polio patients in Will County
Will County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, led by Dr John F Carey announced a countywide survey to identify rehabilitation needs of all post polio patients. The roster aims to include polio cases of any onset date and measure employment schooling stairs dressing and use of respiratory aids. Participants should send names and addresses to 250 N Ottawa Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connana
Will County
National Foundation For
John F. Carey
National Foundation
Carey
United States
March of Dimes Organization
Will County Medical Society
Department of Public Welfare
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
State Crippled Children’s Service
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Ottawa Street
Car Crash Kills James H. Brooks Near Rockdale
James H. Brooks of 1 S Center Street died early today when his car left Route 6 near Brandon Road and overturned after missing a curve. Coroner Willard G. Blood cited crushing head injuries. inquest pending. Brooks, an E J and E railroad employee, had lived in Joliet about a year and will be shipped to Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Brooks
S. Center Street
Rockdale
Brandon Road
Brooks
Willard G. Blood
Grant
H. Hi. Brooks
Carthage
Miss
Mississippi
Joliet
Center Street
Wrath Becomes Major Project in Jail Incident
Mary L. Harvey, 35, of 256 DeKalb Street, is jailed after a rage at 153 S. Bluff Street that led to stabbing David Forrest, 25, smashing Craig’s car windows, and setting a small fire. Charged with assault and property damage, she awaits arraignment with a $5,000 bond as officers and hospital staff note the violent spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Harvey
DeKalb Street
Mary
Anegry Awithe
Artist Craig
S. Bluff Street
Bluff Street
David Forrest
N. Bluff Street
Craig
Forrest
St. Joseph Hospital
Orville Belfield
John Malloy
Bernard Maier
Robert Mau
Maier
Mau
City suit by Brophy firm dismissed on appeal
The appellate court in Ottawa granted the motion to dismiss a $106,000 suit filed by F. B. Brophy and Company of Chicago against the city. The case related to profits and expenses from a $3,400,000 bond issue sold under the commission form of government in 1955. Brumund stated the Brophy firm may seek rehearing or appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brophy and Company
Chicago
Ottawa
Paul Brumund
Brophy
Will County
Brumund
Brophy Concern
Second District
Illinois Supreme Court
Stove Explosion Burns Local Man In Home
Raymond Eich 52 of 601 Western Avenue suffered first and second degree burns to his face forearms hands and chest when a gas stove exploded in his home yesterday. He was taken to St. Joseph hospital for emergency treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Eich
Western Avenue
St. Joseph Hospital
Port Authority Forms To Oversee Lake Joliet Barges
The newly created Port Authority will hold its first meeting this month led by Councilman Paul Friedrich. A chairman and committees will be chosen. The group will study overnight parking of gasoline barges and may route them to Lake Joliet to reduce explosion risk and avoid bridge lift delays during rush hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Authority
Paul Friedrich
Friedrich
James P. Hennessy
Lake Joliet
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Wrath
City
Che Spectator
the People’s Newspaper
William R. McCabe
Spectator Publishing
Illinois
Spec 105
Cass Street
Destret
Minot Telephone
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