City fathers back Pearson subdivision plan in Maple Lawn
City council approves a subdivision ordinance requiring a minimum 60 foot frontage for Bemes to new subdivisions. Pearson Construction presents Maple Lawn layouts for 1, 2, and 3 house lots and seeks council approval. Officials note potential revisions and discuss impact on future development and street paving plans.
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Maple Lawn
William Pearsen Construction Company
Yesterdny
Pearson
Avitear
Arthur Janke
Rimke
Six Month Wait by Check Casher Ends With Full Payoff
A brief item reports a six month wait by a check casher culminating in full payment. The sparse OCR notes include scattered letters and numbers that confirm the payoff outcome, though readable details are limited.
Trio for Escapee Rockdale Cop Sought
Area police continued to hunt three young men who fled Rockdale after Officer Edward Macholz tried to arrest them. The trio, pointed out by a motorist, had a car with Missouri and Clingis plates and escaped while the jail door opened. No shots were fired.
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Rockdale
Edward Machels
Macholz
Missouri
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Joliet United Nations Festival features diverse costumes
Joliet residents will take part in a United Nations Festival at the YMCA on Sunday October 24. Co chairmen Mrs Joan Bertnik and Harold White announce exhibits from many countries exotic foods and a tea followed by an evening program of music and dance numbers.
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United Nations Court of Honor
Joliet
Joan Bertnik
Harold Whiteside
YMCA
United Nations Festival Committee
United Nations
Glenn A. Frans
Gordon Niles
Stephen Kanaba
Lucille Foster
Erma Agazzi
Albert Kuempel
Virgil Hammon
Court of Honor
Noel Southworth
YMICA
Arements
Divorces Filed In Circuit Court Today
Two petitions for divorce were filed in circuit court today. One breakup lists Ahorpes R. Schoen and Mrs Prue Tat seo, with Mrs Miller named as respondent. The other involves Mrs Dorothy Miller and Joseph Muller alleging adultery and seeking custody, support, and alimony.
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Circuit Court
Ahorpes R. £& Schoen
Pru Tat Seo
Dorothy Miller
Zeran
Crown Fort, Inc
Tia
Muller
Hersband Joseph
Petition filings outline sewer issue at district meeting
Notes indicate petitions were filed regarding sewer concerns discussed at a recent meeting. Officials including Township Secretary and area representatives were present to review routes and proposed improvements affecting Fairmont and nearby neighborhoods.
Fragmented OCR Notes on Local Events
Fragmented text mentions local items with unreadable names and times. It references a person or group and a place but essential details are unclear in this damaged OCR segment.
Complaint targets Caterpillar property assessments in Will County
A formal complaint filed August 30 with the Will County board of review charges Caterpillar plant real estate and personal property are assessed too low. John Kistler, a School District 70-C board member and Walter Bates Steel officer, says the move could set a precedent, with county officials seeking legal guidance from State's Attorney Masters Jr. The filing notes the Caterpillar site spans Joliet and Troy townships and insists the action is a community service.
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Will County
Board of Review
John Kistler
Walter Bates Steel Company
Caterpillar
Joliet
Troy Townships
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Kistler
Board of Review Ofce
Wills County
Frank H. Masters Jr
Altho Kistler
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Separations Sought by Two Joliet Women
Two petitions for separation were filed in circuit court by Mrs. Gilda Staley of Joliet and Mrs. Maxine Voight. Staley seeks separate maintenance, custody and support of their one-year-old son, alimony, legal fees, and an injunction against her husband Marvin for cruelty and interference. Voight seeks a divorce, custody and support for her three children, alimony, legal fees, and an injunction to restrain her husband from molesting her.
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Gilda Staley
Maxine Voight
Joliet
Corn Street
Emil DiLorenzo Rs
Voight
Kankakee
Stuart Kreesch
Rossi station burglarized and $6 stolen
Police investigate a break in at Rossi station. Owner John Rossi reported the theft at 1:45 a.m. A door was kicked in and a vehicle fled with a teen driving. The loot included a Union National bank sack and a gun.
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Rossi
Henderson
Jackson
John Rossi
Rive
Bive Dodge
Union National Bank
Joliet Firemen Respond to Three Calls
Joliet firefighters answered three calls including a kitchen fire at the home of Mrs. Mary Woodward on Laser Street. A spill and cabinet damage were reported at a local grocery supply building. no serious injuries noted.
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Mas
Frank Koserle
Smider
Mary Woodward
Lisa Raster
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