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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1941
Page
3
A Joliet pageant sparked accusations of manipulation and hypocrisy. The piece accuses Tony Augustine of exploiting patriotism to profit and criticizes Mayor Jones for participation, claiming correspondence to officials criticized Augustine and the event.
Ray Haynes 58 of 123 E Cass Street and Neil J Colligan 41 of 2235 Leland Avenue Chicago were harmed in separate early morning incidents. Haynes sustained a head gash requiring 12 stitches after being struck by Harold Wilson 20 driving on Collins Street. Colligan remained in serious condition after his car overturned four times on Route 66 near Route 6. A boy named Valentine Ambrose 10 of 1010 N Broadway escaped injury after colliding with a car driven by George J Smego 112 Waverly Place on Columbia Street near Chicago Street.
Township Supervisor C H Peterson reports price checks on food for relief programs show a notable rise. Hugo Rimmke of the Illinois department inspected Joliet trailer camps for sanitary standards and possible closures if conditions fall short of state requirements.
Expenditure of 750000 at the Elwood Ordnance Shell loading plant announced by Lt. Cdr. T. C. Gerber. Twelve new warehouses will be built for inert components, 500 by 50 feet, with concrete bases and wooden frames. About 6000 tradesmen will be retained until after January 1. Warehouses will store empty shells bombs and other materials. No additional land will be purchased.
Major F. Goff receiver of Joliet National Will County National and the First National Bank of Joliet awaits Washington guidance on Judge Bartley’s October report order to bank receivers. Officials say Bartley lacks jurisdiction and Goff has asked the Comptroller of the Currency for directions, likely to advise ignoring the order.
Peter H. McCarthy superintendent of the Morning Star Mission helped Mrs. Helen Lovik reach her husband in California. The hitchhiking woman from Madison Wisconsin was given beer and escorted to St Louis by McCarthy.
Reliable word says Chief Deputy Sheriff Gilbert Knater will resign to join the state highway police after seven years with the sheriff's office. Observers note his Republican ties and senior police experience make him a likely pick for a state post. Appointment timing may hinge on county chair A. F. Schupp’s health and ongoing party plans in Will County.
The 71st annual Will County Teachers Institute gathers Monday at Joliet Township High School. Registration starts 8:45 AM with invocation by Rev. Joseph S. Minnis. Speakers include Prof. E W Dolch and Judge J M Braude, among others.
Morris fireman Bob White reported theft from his car parked near Chicago police station yesterday. Items stolen included a $40 radio a siren a can of Prestone and 1 gallon of gasoline. The theft occurred between 7 30 am and 3 20 pm.
Edward Carpenter reported his car was stolen from the rear of his home at 1018 Highland Avenue. The incident details are sparse in the fragmentary note.
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