21 Sep 1934
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1934
Page
1
Editorial calls for settlement of bank receiverships in Joliet, noting many unfiled claims and uncollected dividend checks. It praises civic cooperation, laments J. W. Turner’s death, and urges claimants to file promptly to speed payouts and avoid future adjustments.
Suburban Day set for Joliet with hundreds of visitors from nearby towns expected to shop at bargains offered by local merchants. The event is organized by the executive committee of the retail division of the Association of Commerce chaired by J. E. Farrell with C. J. Kellem as secretary.
Will county Republicans open their fifth floor Morris Building headquarters to launch an intensive campaign led by A. C. Jeffrey. A Tuesday conference after a G. O. P. Rally on courthouse steps drew nominees including Richard J. Barr for state legislature Chauncey Reed for congress John Walker Warren Wood Lottie Holman O Neill for state senate William Barrowman for sheriff Albion F Delander for county clerk Robert W Martin for county judge Fred R Adams for probate judge Milton Sonntag for state clerk Charles Fisher for county treasurer Will Smith for county surveyor William J Stratton for state treasurer Francis Blair for superintendent. Continuous on Page 5.
City officials with the department of streets and the county work relief office plan a west side street improvement program. 900 men will be employed locally to fill holes and smooth surfaces using stone where feasible. Center Street resurfacing and Ruby Street widening are among discussed projects.
Police under Capt. James McCraney arrested four men after a 14-year-old girl, previously taken into custody on school complaints, provided a statement. State's Attorney William R. McCabe pledged vigorous prosecution. additional saloonmen may face charges for dilin quincey of the girl.
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