Agreement Reached on Bridge Plan in Spring Valley
An agreement for a viaduct over Northwestern tracks and Spring Creek near Spring Valley's eastern entrance aims to finish this year at about 48000 dollars. The project, pushed by the Association of Commerce, involves Wimbiscus and local officials negotiating with Northwestern and the State Highway Department to close the Ivy Way gap between De Pue and Spring Valley, improving main highway safety for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Spring Valley
Association of Commerce
W. J. Wimbiscus
State Highway Department
Northwestern Railroad
H. A. Bailey
Princeton
Eastern
Bureau County
Springfield
Commerce Commission
Chas. W. Knapp
Peter de Filippi
Charles Brown
N. J. Wilcox
W. J. Towne
H. E. Surman
Sheets
Highway Department
Northwestern
Ivy Way
East Dakota Street
de Pue
St. Louis
Chicago
School board elections yield thin turnout and leaders
In the city schools election last Saturday no opposition appeared and only 15 votes were cast. William Harman was chosen president with Mike Bender and Charles Savio as board members. Township high school votes were under 50 as Roy Brown became president and Dr J H Franklin along with William Wolfer joined the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Wm. Harman
Mike Bender
Charles Savio
Roy Brown
J. H. Franklin
William Wolfer
Mrs Peter Macocco dies in Collinsville auto crash
Former Spring Valley resident Mrs Peter Macocco was killed last Sunday evening when her car crossed a bridge and was blinded by oncoming lights. The car struck the bridge, she was thrown through the windshield and died two hours later at the hospital. Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in the Polish cemetery. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, sister Mrs Charles Sulski, and brother Robert Seabeck.
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Peter Macocco
Spring Valley
Collinsville
Immaculate Conception Church
Charles Sulski
Robert Seabeck
Woman Dies Sudden in Spring Valley Home
Mrs. Julius Schultz aged 54 died suddenly at 525 West Cleveland Street Spring Valley on Tuesday morning after a brief flu illness. A coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of death from high blood pressure. Surviving are her husband four children and relatives in Saskatchewan Chicago and Peru with funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm at the Lutheran church in Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Schultz
Cleveland Street
Spring Valley
Saskatchewan
Canada
Schultz
Zine
Mary
Susie Schimp
Alexander
Lena Stevenson
Chicago
Lutheran Church
Peru
Peru City
Hamer Buys New Aeroplane After St. Joe Flight
Herman Hamer of Spring Valley flew to St. Joseph Missouri in a rain storm with Albin Halberg of Princeton. Landing in mud due to low clouds, a team and helpers pulled the craft free. He traded for a five passenger ship under construction and plans to bring it home in about thirty days with his wife and son. The new plane will feature a Liberty engine of 230 horsepower and carry four passengers besides the pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hamer
Spring Valley
St. Joseph
Albin Halberg
Princeton
St. Joe
Standard Aircraft Co
Hamer
Crowd at Hicks Park Opens With Huge Turnout
Immense crowd at Hicks Park opening last Sunday with over 38900 paid admissions. Automobiles filled all spaces around the park and the enlarged dancing pavilion drew merry makers. Paul Mehlenbeck's Arcadians provided music and were rehired for next Sunday. Owner S C Kipp has spent $10000 on improvements and plans more, including a swimming pool and iron fence. Special interurban service is provided after the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Park
Paul Mehlenbeck
S. C. Kipp
Suit Against Doctor Is Dismissed in La Salle Case
A circuit court in La Salle County dismissed the $10,000 damage suit against Dr. J. J. Moran of Spring Valley. Judge Davis ruled plaintiff Leonard Stuckert of Cherry failed to prove the physician’s negligence in an operation. Stuckert appealed, alleging unskillful treatment and a rubber tubing lapse caused lingering illness and permanent impairment.
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Leonard Stuckert
Cherry
J. J. Moran
Spring Valley
Davis
la Salle County
Stuckert
Moran
Streator Doctor Reuben Schurtz Dies in Florida
Dr. Reuben Schurtz age 74 longtime Streator physician and former school board president died suddenly in Miami Florida from pneumonia He was born 1851 in Constantine Michigan and practiced in Cass county before moving to Streator He is survived by his wife and son Dr Carl Schurtz The death marks the fourth Schurtz family loss in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Schurtz
Streator
Fred Genseke
Miami
Fla
F. B. Schurtz
Spring Valley
Constantine
Mich
University of Michigan
Cass County
Michigan
Schurtz
Florida
Carl Schurtz
Changes at pumping station shift assignments
The council appointed Victor Theodore as day engineer and bridge tender at the water works station. Michael Rafter moved to the night shift from 7 to 8 o'clock, while Henry Eschenbaum was laid off after illness. Frank Boroski filled his night position. no night bridge tender was provided yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Theodore
Michael Rafter
Henry Eschenbaum
Frank Boroski
Census of Spring Valley and Dalzell Taken
High School students under the Association of Commerce and local sponsors completed a city and village census. Spring Valley has 1410 houses with most occupied. Dalzell has 155 occupied homes and many vacancies. Figures will be compiled soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Dalzell
Association of Commerce
Bureau County Board Session Sets New Leadership and Road Plans
The newly elected Bureau County Board met in Princeton with John Becker as the sole new member replacing Thos. Vane. John Rawson was named chairman for a second term and O. J. Connor as vice chairman. A special road committee was formed to review county road work and state aid gravel miles. Local improvements pave five Spring Valley streets including Power Street to Minnesota Street and St Paul Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Princeton
John Becker
Thos, Vane
John Rawson
Leepertown
O. J. Connor
Ohio
Rawson
Becker
Vane
Henry Thomas
Ed. Norton
Max Seibel
D. M. Vickrey
William Neill
Coun
Schoenberger
Joseph Casassa
Mm Hall Township
Bureau County
Asassa
Bryant
Selby Town
State Highway Department
Nigger Creek
de Pue
Peoria
Spring Valley
Board of Local Improvements
Minnesota Street
Dakota
St. Paul Street
Power
Cornelia
Strong Avenue
Spalding Street
Erie Street
Dakota Street
Fifth Street
Greenwood Street
Spalding
Power Streets
Birthday Party for Marjorie Hamill at Mrs Glass’s Home
Mrs Will Glass hosted Marjorie Hamill birthday party on Saturday. Thirteen year old Marjorie received gifts after games and treats. Sunday School friends Bertha Wayker Alda Hurst Evelyn Burke Ethel Perkins Alberta Klema Ruth Wayker Marguerite Wall attended.
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Will Glass
Marjorie Hamill
Marjorie
Bertha Wayker
Alda Hurst
Evelyn Burke
Ethel Perkins
Alberta Klema
Ruth Wayker
Marguerite Wall
La Salle Couple Wed at St. Joseph's Church
Miss Lulu Maurer daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer La Salle wed Jacob Butler son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Butler Sr in a 7 oclock Tuesday morning ceremony conducted by Rev Grobusch at St Josephs church La Salle Attendants were Miss Margaret Butler and Henry Maurer Jr.
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LA Salle
Lulu Maurer
Henry Maurer
Jacob Butler
Grobusch
St. Joseph‘s Church
Margaret Butler
Henry Maurer Jr
Will Dance at Peoria by Doris Schurtz in April
Miss Doris Schurtz daughter of Dr and Mrs F B Schurtz from Spring Valley will dance at the Masonic Temple in Peoria on April 24 and 25. The annual assembly is directed by Miss Margaret Coleman.
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Doris Schurtz
F. B. Schurtz
Spring Valley
Masonic Temple
Peoria
Margaret Coleman
Spring Valley City Bank Opens In Impressive New Building
Thousands visit the new Spring Valley City Bank as the structure opens with a fire and burglar proof vault ten ton door, safe deposit boxes, alarms, and fine furnishings. Visitors receive souvenirs while enjoying flowers, gifts, and children's entertainment as records and equipment transfer was completed prior to service readiness.
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New Spring Valley City Bank
Illinois
Spring Valley
Friends of the Bank
Nestler and Lemke Wed in Princeton Ceremony
Arnold Nestler of Spring Valley and Amelia Lemke of Chicago wed in Princeton with Judge Prichard officiating Monday. The groom is the son of Mrs Leha Nestler and the bride the daughter of Mr and Mrs August Lemke, formerly of Spring Valley. They will reside in Spring Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Nestler
Spring Valley
Amelia Lemke
Chicago
Prichard
Princeton
Leha Nestler
August Lemke
Liquor Raids in Spring Valley Net Moonshine Stills
Deputies of the sheriff's office conducted a raid in Spring Valley last Tuesday. They arrested Theodore Mattis and Pete Matcovich, who had a complete still and four gallons of moonshine in possession. They found a gallon of moonshine and part of a still at Anna Galites home. Annie Skan kavicz attempted to obstruct, but officers continued and found an eight gallon wine jug behind a stove. The raids were conducted by Deputies Len Spaulding Conkling and Applen.
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Sheriff’s Office
Spring Valley
Theodore Mattis
Pete Matcovich
Anna Galites
Annie Stankavicz
Len Spaulding
Conkling
Applen
Path Across the Hill play at Ladd Coliseum
A comedy drama The Path Across the Hill will be staged by the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church at the Coliseum in Ladd on Wednesday April 22. Rehearsals are led by Mrs R E Davies and Mrs Thomas Ingram with lively scenes promised from start to finish.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Ladd
R. E. Davies
Thomas Ingram
Lukan's Park Opens Season With Opening Concert
Lukan's Park at Seatonville opens Saturday April 25 with Dart's Troubadours as the opening attraction. The park promises first class music and continues the high standard that made it a popular destination for thousands of young people from far around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lukan’s
Seatonville
Dart’s Troubadours
High School Concert to Broadcast on Chicago Radio
Hall Township High School concert company of twelve musicians and dramatists will broadcast from WMAQ in Chicago at 9 15 Tuesday night April 28. Director J F Fletcher leads a varied program from jazz to grand opera with a ten piece orchestra and other ensembles. Proceeds from May 1 local school program support athletic funds.
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Hall Township
Chicago Daily News
WMAQ
J. F. Fletcher
Chicago
Wheaton College
Elgin Academy
WTAS
Elgin
Beatrice de Filippi
Wheaton
Spring Valley
Nose severed in raid at Ladd garage fight
John Rolando of Ladd lost the end of his nose in a street fight with Mollie, a Rolando's Garage employee. Mollie had been speeding in a car, the altercation began after Rolando warned him. Rolando was treated at Spring Valley hospital and later in Chicago. Mollie will be prosecuted for mayhem.
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John Rolando
Ladd
Mollie
Rolando
Spring Valley Hospital
Chicago
Trade group to tour Michigan City plants this week
A delegation from the Association of Commerce will visit Michigan City Indiana on Thursday to study local industrial plants. The committee aims to learn how the city attracted factories and will be represented by W J Wimbiscus Peter DeFilippi W A Campbell Peter Hollerich and C N Hollerich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Commerce Boosters
Michigan City
Ind
W. J. Wimbiscus
Peter de Filippi
W. A. Campbell
Peter Hollerich
C. N. Hollerich
Luckenbill Elected Granville School Trustee in Tight Race
R H Luckenbill won the Granville school trustee post as 622 votes were cast. E E Edgerly was defeated by 212 votes. Luckenbill, cashier of the State Bank and secretary of the Commercial Association, helped secure a local factory and has long boosted Granville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. H. Luckenbill
Granville
E. E. Edgerly
Luckenbill
State Bank
Commercial Association
South Bluff Country Club Card Party and Golf Tourney
The South Bluff Country Club invites members to a Monday afternoon card party and golf tournament. The committee includes Mrs. Otto Loeckle as chairman with Mrs. Katz, Mrs. Camenisch, Mrs. Trompeter and Mrs. Herbolsheimer. On Tuesday evening the gentlemen host card games and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bluff Country Club
Otto Loeckle
Katz
Camenisch
Trompeter
Herbolsheimer
Carda
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Bureau County Board
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