Two Injured In Accident On Hardroad
Mr and Mrs Henry Pinn of Peru were hospitalized with injuries after a fog related accident on Hardroad Friday night. Their daughter Elaine and Mrs Anna Swanzy and Mr Fisher accompanied them. a Webster Park driver Joseph Lemier swerved to avoid the party and the car toppled, pinning the Pinnings under the vehicle. Mr Pinn suffered a fractured right leg and Mrs Pinn possible internal injuries with the others lightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pinn
Peru
Peoples Hospital
Elaine
Anna Swanzy
Fisher
Pinn
Arthur Pinn
Spring Valley
St. Bede College
Joseph Lemier
Webster Park
Lemuer
Forty More Girls to Be Employed at Local Factory
Roy Watts manager of Gross Bros Overall Factory received word to increase the force at the local plant. About forty experienced operators are needed at once due to rising demand in the overall and et line. Prospects are good for year round employment for a large number of girls. Applications should be sent to Mr Watts at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Watts
Gross Bros
Mr. Watts
Warden Intercepts Hidden Wild Duck Stash in Cold Storage
Deputy game warden in this district raided cold storage sites in Ley and found three sacks of wild ducks and squirrels labeled with Spring Valley residents' names. Under law, possession must end within twenty days after Beason closes, with disposal required within the hunting season. Governed by strict timing, the cases allege concealment of game beyond legal limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ley
Spring Valley
Gunther
Beason
Hull Pushes Spring Valley Post Office Funding
Congress moved a Public Buildings bill closer to approval with a 150 million dollar appropriation. Rep. Hull pledges to secure funds for a Spring Valley post office, citing an already requested 100000 dollar amount and a secured site from 1921. The Elliot bill may allot construction, placing Spring Valley on a favored list if Senate passage occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Congress
Senate
Cong
Hull
Former Resident Miss Sweeney Wed Mr Grace in Chicago
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Mildred Sweeney of Chicago to James Grace of Chicago. The ceremony occurred in Chicago last May. Miss Sweeney is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine Sweeney, once a resident of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Sweeney
Chicago
James Grace
Miss Sweeney
Catherine Sweeney
Longtime Zinc Plant Worker John T. Tregoning Dies
John T. Tregoning of La Salle died suddenly Monday at home at 1801 Campbell Avenue after a fall in the bathroom. A 50 year employee of the M. and H. Zinc company, he was 63 and survived by wife, two sons John and Willis, and three daughters Mrs. Koenig Mrs. Dean and Mrs. Pierson of Spring Valley.
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John T. Tregoning
la Salle
Lloyd Pierson
Spring Valley
Campbell Avenue
Tregoning
M. and H. Zinc Company
M. and H
John
Willis
Martin Koenig
Howard Dean
Married in Chicago William Coyne Weds Susan Flannery
William Coyne son of Mrs Margaret Coyne of this city married Susan Flannery of Wisconsin at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on Saturday. The groom has worked at the Drake hotel there for fifteen years and the couple will reside in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coyne
Margaret Coyne
Susan Flannery
Wisconsin
Holy Name Cathedral
Chicago
Drake
Hard Road Committee Forms to Push Route 162
Boosters from Spring Valley to La Moille met at Ladd to form a permanent organization led by Matt Ryan as president and Peter Hollerich as vice president with Paul Perona as secretary. Delegates urged early completion of Route 162 and praised Gov. Small and lawmakers, while surveys and plans for a hard road and an overhead bridge were discussed along with a possible five percent grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
la Moille
Ladd
Matt Ryan
Arlington
Peter Hollerich
Paul Perona
Route 162
H. A. Bailey
Princeton
de Pue
Trumpeter and Sons
Peru
C. B. & Q. Bridge
Sheets
State Superintendent of
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Northwestern Railroad
Chicago
Granville
Pretty Church Wed Ding at St Anthony's Spring Valley
A wedding took place Wednesday at 9 am at St Anthony's church Spring Valley with Miss Anna Nevicosi of Spring Valley marrying Clarence Ballard of DePue. Rev Father Blane officiated before many friends.
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St. Anthony’s Church
Spring Valley
Anna Nevicosi
Clarence Ballard
DePue
Father Blane
Lucy Nevicosi
Arthur Ballard
Wesclox
Marquette Woman Escapes Death In Auto Crash Near Princeton
Mrs. Harry Bubb of Marquette survived a late Saturday crash two miles east of Princeton after being thrown from a car. Fay Kilgore of Galesburg attempted to pass a line of vehicles and collided head on with the Marquette car. Lindquist of De Pue then ran over Mrs. Bubb as he swerved to the ditch. Nurse Tim Sullivan arrived to tend the injuries at Perry hospital. no bones were broken though head wounds and a torn ear occurred.
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Harry Bubb
Marquette
Bubb
Alfred Haywood
Princeton
Fay Kilgore
Galesburg
John Lindquist
de Pue
Lindquist
Mrs. Bubb
Tim Sullivan
Raid Teams Seize Evidence Across Three Bureau County Spots
Sheriff Mills' sponge squad raided three eastern Bureau County locations Saturday night. At Cherry, Abrono Mozzino’s former property yielded one quart of wine and six whiskey glasses. Anton Burgoio’s Cherry site produced a bottle of wine. In Spring Valley, George Glovatski’s saloon had wine and home brew. whiskey glasses were found behind the bar and a moonshine pitcher reportedly dumped before officers arrived. All three parties to face County Court on Tuesday February 24.
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Sheriff
Glovatski
Board urges vaccination to prevent smallpox epidemic
The State Board of Health urges vaccinating school children as a preventative measure and notified Dr. F. B. Schurtz, the local health officer, to oversee the issue. Vaccination is not compulsory unless a case is reported, at which point an order can be issued to vaccinate all children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
F. B. Schurtz
Lighting System Adds Brightness to Business District
The ornamental lighting system is complete and lights burn nightly until 11 30. The business district is bright as day improving the street’s appearance. Council earns praise for the improvement and contractors John Prokup and Louis Bertrand completed the work well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Prokup
Louis Bertrand
Auto Turned Over In Embankment Mishap Near Princeton
William Zand and John Foy escaped injury after their dodge sedan skidded off a road and tumbled down a fifteen foot embankment on Saturday night. The crash damaged a front wheel and bumper but left both men badly shaken and unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Zand
John Foy
Princeton
Zand
Granville Man Hurt In Mine Rock Fall
Granville resident James Stevenson sustained a severe head gash and back injuries when rock fell at No. 3 mine in the city. He was rushed to St. Margaret's hospital and is improving as of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stevenson
Granville
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Carnival a Success for Gasoline Alley Club Event
The indoor carnival under the Gasoline Alley Club closed Sunday night after nine days with large attendance. The event was a big success and a substantial sum was realized for club funds and the Fire Department will benefit from the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasoline Alley Club
Fire Department
Optimism Needed to Attract Factories in Spring Valley
The article urges residents to present a positive view to prospective factory firms. It notes past negative rumors harmed site prospects, while current talks with the Association of Commerce promise renewed interest. Emphasize advantages, progress, honest officials, and industrious workers to lure manufacturing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Association of Commerce
Anderson Named for High Office
Palmer Anderson a former Princeton resident has been appointed United States Marshal to succeed Robert R. Levy of Chicago He serves as chief deputy field collector of internal revenue and rose from a Princeton restaurant job at thirteen to township clerk at twenty one He supported McKinley and Lowden and Harding as a delegate notes his Evanston home wife and two children including a son at Northwestern University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Anderson
Princeton
Robert R. Levy
Chicago
Internal Revenue
Mr. Anderson
McKinley
Anderson
Frank O. Lowden
Warren G. Harding
Taft
John Erickson Republican League
Evanston
Northwestern University
Moose Lodge quartet to broadcast from WTAX in Streator
Radio fans may listen Monday evening to the Moose Lodge quartet of Spring Valley on WTAX at Streator. Reo Fletcher and Mr and Mrs Forest Fletcher are on the program with several musical selections. Monday night is silent night in Chicago and reception should be easy for local listeners.
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Moose Lodge
Spring Valley
WTAX
Streator
Reo Fletcher
Forest Fletcher
Chicago
Eye operation a success for Granville woman
Mrs. Esther Briddick of Granville underwent cataract surgery at St. Margaret's hospital on Tuesday. She arrived nearly blind but could see across the room after the procedure, and doctors expect her vision to be fully restored once bandages come off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Briddick
Granville
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Chicago water withdrawal plan sparks Illinois valley opposition
Maj. Gen. Harry Taylor urged Secretary Weeks to permit Chicago to draw 8500 cubic feet of lake water per second for five years while sewerage plants are built. Representatives Hull and Rainey protested, warning the Illinois valley would lose pollution-relief chances without broader federal action. They seek a limited 18 month extension and quicker sewer treatment for all Chicago residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Taylor
Army Engineers
Chicago
Lake Michigan
William E. Hull
Peoria
Henry T. Rainey
Carrolton
Illinois River
Illinois Valley
Weeks
General Taylor
Supreme Court
Congress
Hull
Industrial survey of Spring Valley released by Commerce group
The Commercial Association of Spring Valley completes an industrial survey by Peter Hollerich detailing city industries resources and facilities. About seventy inquiries for the booklet have been received and committees plan action on a hard road bridge project and contact Northwestern railroad officials. Front yard fences are urged to be removed to improve property values and street appearance. The Rock Island train from Chicago at 5 33 will stop for through ticket holders if the traffic department is phoned, with an expected Spring Valley arrival of 312. The Association invites citizen suggestions for community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Peter Hollerich
Association of Commerce
Springfield
Northwestern Railroad
Chicago
Commercial Association
Rock Island
Father-Son Banquet Date Shift and Ticket Sale Details
The Father-Son banquet date moved from February 19 to February 18 to avoid conflicts with other meetings. Tickets will be sold at three drug stores after Thursday evening February 12 and continue until the following Tuesday morning. Supt. C. B. Smith of Pekin Illinois will give the address. admission is $1.50 per pair for adult men and their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Smith
Pekin
Illinois
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Cong. Hull
Hard Road Committee
Coolidge
United States Marshal
Moose Quartette
Chicago Waterway
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