Joliet Steel Workers Agree to Arbitration for Strike
About 2,100 Joliet steel workers agree to arbitrate their wildcat strike at American Steel and Wireafter a tow level Pittsburgh conference. CIO Local 1445 rep Joseph Pochemrvina said arbitration will use existing machinery. workers return with no retaliation pledge.
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Joliet
American Steel and Wire Company
Joseph Pechervina
CIO Steelworkers, of America
Pittsburgh
Pochervina
Hiive
Ieen
Shine
Minor injuries after collision at Wilco and Taylor
A very young girl named Maril Carol Figg of 665 Catherine street sustained lip and head bruises when struck by a car driven by Howard J. Becker of 605 Campbell street at Wilcox and Taylor streets yesterday afternoon. Becker said the girl darted into the street as several pedestrians crossed, and she was treated at St. Joseph's hospital and released.
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Wilco
Taylor Streets
Maril Carol Figg
Catherine Street
William A. Figg
Joliet
St. Joseph's Hospital
Howard J. Becker
Campbell Street
Becker
Wilcox Street
Elderly Man Struck by Car In Lockport Traffic Collision
An elderly man, Alfred Johnson, 77, was seriously injured last night in Lockport after stepping from a Greyhound bus into a southbound car. He suffered a fractured right ankle, cuts to the right elbow, and internal injuries. The car was driven by William Seger, 41, who was not held. Johnson, with his wife, was returning from Chicago. he was treated at Silver Cross Hospital in satisfactory condition as X rays were pending.
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Lockport
Alfred Johson
Jefferson
Diver
William Seger
Sager
Johnson
Pontiac Secan
Chicago
Greyhound
Silver Cross Hospite
Joliet Grade School and Parents Antique Show Dates Set
The Joliet Grade School and Parents Association will host an antique sale and hobby show at the American Legion hall on October 2 through 5 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is 50 cents with luncheon and dinner served each day.
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Joliet Grade Schooll and Parents Association
American Legion Hall
Girl Scouts Elect Leaders in Will County Council
The Girl Scout Council of Will County met last night at 7:30 PM in Ottawa Street Methodist Church. Paul McKeown was chosen treasurer and Henry Sehring joined the board. Mrs Phillip R Watts of Plainfield became board president. Richard Jones spoke on community chest ties and activities included a Lockport mariners camping skit and a Guardian Angel troop chorus. Additional officers elected include Mrs Thomas P Powers as first vice president and several others from Manhattan Mokena and surrounding areas.
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Girl Scout Council
Will County
Paul McKeown
Henry Sehring
Phillip Rwatts
Plainfield
Ottawa Street Methodist Church
George H. Henry Lockport
Richard Jones
Community Chest
Girl Scout Organization
Lockport Mariners
Guardian Angel
Thomas. P. Powers
Albert J. Goodwin
Fromm Manheattan
Harold Hensler
Ecretary
Leander W. Fisher
Robert J. Powell
T. Arthur Shoop
Hartong of Plainfield Dies at Home at 180 Years
Miles V. Hartong of Plainfield dies at home. A Plainfield businessman for 35 years born August 8 1870 in Odell Illinois. Survived by three daughters, two sons, a sister and a brother. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Luce Funeral Home with Plainfield lodge in charge. Burial in Plainfield Cemetery.
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Farine
Plainfield
Hartong
Odell, Til
Levi
Catherine Hartong
Lacey Hoffer
Marine Corps
Donald Glasgow
Normal
Louise
Thyra
Hobart Ir
Burton M
Norman Roth
New Jenox
Ill
L. A. Hartong
Will County
Luce Funeral Home
Plainfield Lodge
A. F
A. M
Plainfield Cemetery
Jury awards $11 092 against Ottawa firm in Joliet case
A Joliet jury found Terry White Truck Sales of Ottawa liable for harming Le Menager White Truck agency in Joliet by operating in Will county. A H Krusemark Jr. represented Joliet firm. Barr and Barr spoke for the Chicago firm. After three days of testimony they returned the verdict. Attorneys for the defendant seek a new trial. Judge South will set a date for the motion.
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Judge South
Terry White Truck Sales Company
Ottawa
Will County
le Menager White Truck Agency
North Broadway
Joliet
A. H. Krusemark Jr
Barr
Chicago
Terry Company
South
Arrests driver on three counts on Cass street
Officer Sidney Edwards arrested 21 year old John B. Markley of 5 North May street on three traffic charges speeding failing to have a muffler and displaying improper license plates. Markley was clocked at 40 mph on the Cass street bridge while passing a car on the left. His California plates and noisy engine were cited. He is due in police court tomorrow at 9 30 avail.
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Sidney Edwards
City Police Department
Cass Street
John B. Markley
North May Street
Edwards
Markley
Ottawa Street
Cass Street Bridge
Arraign Seven Defendants in Will County Circuit Court
Seven defendants were arraigned in Will County circuit court after the grand jury returned indictments. James Robinson asked for new counsel and was assigned George Dimas to replace the public defender. Defendants include Wilbur McLaughlin fined for reckless homicide, Dana Lindsey charged with larceny by embezzlement, Kathryn Johnson accused of larceny, Edwin Shipley for burglary, and Vickie Johnson with Doris Jerrell of Chicago for shoplifting.
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Will County
James Robinson
Stateville
James V. Partley
George Dimas
Robinson
Tom Vinson
Wilbur McLaughlin
Toniea
Dana Lindsey
Brown Lincoln Hotel
Kathryn Johnson
Glenwood Avenue
Edwin Shipley
Union Street
Vickie Johnson
Doris Jerrell
Chicago
Escapee Richard Hoffman Sought By Joliet Police
Joliet police search for Richard Hoffman 16 who escaped from St Charles school for boys last night. His escape found at 7 o clock. He was committed to the institution from Will county. Home is 516 Hebbard street.
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Joliet
Richard Hoffman
St. Charles School
Will County
Hebbard Street
Forgetfulness Police Find Open Basement Door at Montgomery Ward
Police discovered the basement door of a Montgomery Ward store ajar overnight. Officials notified, door secured and area checked for unauthorized access.
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Montgomery-Ward
Spectator gives away car and prizes to boost election turnout
The Spectator offers a Henry J automobile and eight appliances in a $4000 Election Giveaway. Winners chosen by county candidates with voting records used. all family members must vote. Subscriptions must be paid through October 1950 and voters must register by October 9. Registration locations are listed for Will and Grundy counties.
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Spectator
The
Will
America
Henry J
Thriout
Court House
Joliet
Grundy County
Morris
Infant Zeiger Dies at Four Weeks in Joliet
Joliet Fire Department halator squad responded to a morning call at 220 E Cass Street for 4 week old David Zeiger son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Zeiger. He was taken to St Josephs Hospital and pronounced dead by Dr Edna Z Mortimer.
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Joliet
Cass Street
David Zeiger
Nathan Zeiger
St. Joseph's Hospital
Edna Z. Mortimer
Burglary Report At Westwood Avenue Home
A small window at Raymond Steffes 920 Westwood Avenue was broken yesterday afternoon and entry gained. The family returned home last evening and found the attempt likely foiled as the burglar fled.
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Raymond Steffes
Westwood Avenue
Call for 14 blood donors for Sergeant Matthew Hartford
Police desk sergeant Matthew Hartford remains in serious condition at St. Joseph's Hospital after a period of illness. A call went out today for 14 blood donors to assist his recovery.
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Matthew Hartford
St. Joseph's Hospital
German teachers to visit Joliet township schools
Two German high school teachers will inspect Joliet Township High school and Junior college next week under a 90 day U S Office of Education tour. Mrs Clara Stumpf and Albert Schwab will visit Oct 3 to Oct 14, with plans including student government and board meetings.
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Joliet Township
Hugh Bonar
U. S. Office of Education
U. S
Joliet
Bonard
U.S. Office of Education
Clara Stumpf
Albert Schwab
Bonar
Helen Mahany
I Kauffman Drops Dead in Lockport
Irving Kauffman 952 405 Plainfield road collapsed at 5 pm while working at Consumers Liquor store in Lockport. Autopsy by Dr. Charles Hoffmen ruled death from coronary arteriosclerosis. Survived by wife Gladys. Body moved to Chicago for funeral services tomorrow.
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Irving Kauffman
Plainfield Road
Lockport
Consumer’s
Miller Funeral Home
Charles Hoffmen
Kauffman
Gladys
Chicago
Chicago man admits theft of Oldsmobile from garage
John Miles of Chicago admitted to Joliet police that he stole a new Oldsmobile from the garage of Joseph Liss at 426 Surf Street Chicago. He was held for investigation Tuesday after being questioned for driving with a Chicago city license tag and was expected to be taken into custody by Chicago police.
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John Miles
Chicago
Joliet
Miles
Joseph Liss
Surf Street
Immigrant Joseph Bayes Held Overnight by Police
Immigration officials asked police to detain Joseph Bayes overnight. He was placed in custody and will be returned to Canada.
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Jonet
Joseph Bayes
Immigration Police
Canada
Hub caps stolen from Joseph Sleeeter’s car
Police report indicates hub caps were taken from Joseph Sleeeter’s automobile parked near 710 Chase Avenue yesterday. No suspects named in the initial disclosure.
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Joseph Sleeeter
Chase Avenue
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Girl Scouts
Miles V. Hartong
Escapee
I. Kauffman
the Spectator
the People’s Newspaper
William R. McCabe
Spectator Publishing
Illinois
W. Cass Street
Ninois
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