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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1923
Page
6
F R Wadleigh reports a generally disappointing Illinois coal situation with more mines idle than in years past and demand in southern Illinois at a low ebb. He warns large users to purchase promptly to avoid shortages as stocks dwindle and prices may drop further.
A speaker urged industries to maintain at least thirty days of storage and prote ction for it. He urged householders to stock nearly a year’s supply if possible to safeguard against shortages.
The annual Sunday School and Church picnic will be held at Munson's Grove on Thursday August 30. All interested meet at the church by nine o'clock with rides arranged if needed. Each family brings their own dinner and encouragement to the children. Next Sunday at 11 a.m. worship with the sermon titled The Son of Consolation.
A month after an auto collision that wrecked a Keys vehicle two plaintiffs sue Anton Pagani in Circuit Court for a total of $30,000. Thomas Keys, owner of La Salle soft drink parlor, seeks $15,000. Vincent Gribben, Keys chauffeur, also seeks $15,000. Both claim Pagani drove too fast and caused the crash injuring them.
Reports describe Johnny Looney and his right hand man Lawrence Pedigo visiting Ottawa. Pedigo publicly identified himself with Looney, traveled by auto, and wired links to Rock Island while planning possible moves to Chicago, suggesting the gang’s stay and next stop amid police attention.
A flood of college offers swirls around Toluca sprinter Joe Dicenzo after a Pittsburgh visit and a free trip from a wealthy alumna. He has many letters and inducements, with Illinois Athletic Association membership complicating his western event eligibility. His choice may hinge on where he can maximize races and recognition.
The Thursday midweek prayer service is canceled to allow all members to attend the Chautauqua. On Sunday the schedule includes Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 45 p m and Evening Service at 7 30 p m.
The notice warns Mr Hunter not to shoot squirrels in Bureau County before September 1 under new game laws. The state split into southern central and northern zones with the northern zone including Bureau County opening after September 1 to December 1 and licenses available at the City Clerk office.
The Bureau County Chapter of the Red Cross plans its Second Annual Picnic Thursday at 2:30 p.m. on the Alexander Park baseball diamond in Princeton. The program features a reenactment titled The Calling of the Four Nations with about a hundred Scouts and Camp Fire members portraying Native tribes including Miamis Cherokes Kiowa Comanche Chippewa and Otoe staged with ponies and ceremonial dances.
Frank Bauer of La Salle owned a Ford roadster stolen Monday night. Chief Pothoff recovered the car Wednesday morning north of Peru near Shooting Park road and also found two badly wrecked slot machines likely used to obtain currency. Bauer, who recently moved from Cherry Valley, operates a La Salle soft drink parlor.
William A. Baehr of Chicago becomes chief of operations for Illinois Power and Light Corporation and Illinois Traction Inc replacing H. K. Chubbuck of Peoria who remains executive vice president and director. Both companies keep their general offices in Chicago.
Miss Sadie B Walsh County Nurse will supervise the conference at the Bureau County Fair. Parents may request baby examinations by submitting an application and selecting an preferred day and time. Final appointment letters will be mailed the week before the Fair in Princeton Illinois.
Hartford Fire Insurance agent L J Jagodzinski urges readers to inspect and clean furnace pipes now to prevent soot corrosion. He warns soot in pipes can create openings for sparks and ignite cellar ceilings, noting many fires annually from defective pipes.
By decretal order of Henry County Court 1923 Myrtle Withrow guardian sells at 3:00 PM September 15 1923 the minor s interest in Luther s Addition Spring Valley Bureau County Illinois Lot 7 and west half of Lot 8 Block 3 cash on sale date to satisfy guardianship estate.
The production offers many comic moments and lively situations. It delivers a hopeful message and cheerful tone, described as a wonderful sermon and deluxe entertainment by critics.
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