Pekin Boxer Sammy Wade Found Guilty in Robbery Case
Sammie Wade and Le Roy Lawson of Pekin were convicted by a La Salle county circuit court jury of robbing the Baker Station store with a gun. Mason City’s George W. Dabney was found not guilty. Wade and Lawson face a 10 years to life sentence. Dabney was not accused of taking part in the robbery.
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Sammie Wade
Pekin
LeRoy Lawson
la Salle County
Baker Station
George W. Dabney
Mason City
Kney
No Valley Men In Disaster In Sullivan Mine
Relatives of miners at Sullivan Indiana anxiously asked about missing workers after 51 men died in the City mine explosion. Several Spring Valley men once worked nearby, but none were in this mine. Robert Pickett Sr. and Jr. along with Stuart Johnson, former Spring Valley residents, work at another Sullivan mine.
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Sullivan
Ind
Spring Valley
Robert Pickett Sr
Robert Pickett, Jr
Stuart Johnson
Lent at Congregational Church Notes
Lent calls quiet contemplation and service to cherish the resurrection. The Woman's Missionary Society meets Wednesday March 4 at 3 p.m. with Mrs E A La Due and Mrs Nelson Smith. A China missions review is planned by Mrs J F Fletcher and others. Next Sunday at 11 a.m. worship under the theme The House That Paul Built.
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Woman’s Missionary Society
E. A. la Due
Nelson Smith
China
J. F. Fletcher
Paul
Elm tree campaign urged by city merchants group
The Association of Commerce plans a campaign to encourage residents to plant elm trees on their property. Local nurseryman John Van Schaick has agreed to supply the trees at a reasonable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Commerce
John van Schaick
Fall Tree Sale Slashes Prices on Shade Plants
Local nursery announces a 10 to 25 percent reduction on all trees shrubs and flowers. Prices listed include Apple Trees 14 cents Peach 7 cents per unit hedge 4.50 per 100 Grape Vines one year old 7.00 per 100 two years old 12.00 per 100. Elm Trees 500 at 50 cents to 5.00 each Silver Maple 8 to 10 feet 85 cents and 6 to 8 feet 60 cents.
John Van Shaick Listed at 111 E Third St Spring Valley
Local notice identifies John Van Shaick living at 111 East Third Street Spring Valley Illinois with a phone contact 113 L Four. The entry provides an address and phone reference for the individual.
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John van Shaick
Third St
Spring Valley, Ill
Valley merchants survey shows mixed town impressions
The Association of Commerce collected reader responses from traveling salesmen assessing Valley conditions. Highlights note dirty streets and rundown sidewalks, but praise bright storefronts, street lighting, and up-to-date displays. Suggestions include better paint, larger storefronts, stronger cooperation among merchants, and improved lighting to attract business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Commerce
Big Musical Revue Delights Spring Valley Audiences
The Liberty Theatre presents a top quality musical revue for the first three nights this week. Crowded houses praise the comedians and songs with encores. An all new show, no amateurs, features new songs, pretty girls, and special scenery. A Sunday encore is planned with five piece orchestra and a feature film.
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Liberty Theatre
Spring Valley
Ottawa
Jiggs
Maggie
The
Liberty
Liberty Theatre Orchestra
Young Couple Married Wednesday in Princeton
Last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Jensen on North Vernon street Princeton the marriage of their daughter Miss Iva Jensen to Harry Lange was performed by Rev K E Irvin of St Matthew s Lutheran in the presence of immediate families and a few close friends. The couple will establish a home on a farm owned by the groom s grandfather near Searl s Ridge.
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Fred Jensen
North Vernon Street
Princeton
Iva Jensen
Harry Lange
K. E. Irvin
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Searl’s Ridge
Westclox Names Four New Executives
New Westclox officials announced after the board chose new chiefs. Paul Beeby is factory superintendent, Albert Hasselman is assistant factory superintendent, Joseph Reinhardt as assistant chief engineer, and F L Hackman as superintendent of industrial relations.
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Westclox
Board of Directors
Paul Beeby
Albert Hasselman
Joseph Reinhardt
F. L. Hackman
Busy Farm Bureau meetings to discuss home equipment
During the first week of March the Home Bureau and Farm Bureau will hold community meetings with home talent plays, a free community supper, and discussions by University of Illinois professor Hanson on home equipment including water systems and sewage disposal. Events run March 2 in Tiskilwa, March 4 Kasbeer, March 5 Buda, March 6 Ladd, March 8 New Bedford.
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Home Bureau
Farm Bureau
Hanson
University of Illinois
Tiskilwa High School
New Bedford
Woodmen’s
Kasbeer
Buda
Ladd
Knauf’s
George Washington Costume Party At Ladd
Mr and Mrs Harold Ferris entertained Spring Valley friends at a George Washington themed party in Ladd. The red white and blue décor set the mood for games and a lunch. Guests included Miss Gertrude Yearsley Mr and Mrs George Thompson Dr and Mrs R E Miltenberger Mr and Mrs Allen Tyler and Tom Craven.
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Harold Ferris
Spring Valley
Ladd
Gertrude Yearsley
George Thompson
R. £. Miltenberger
Allen Tyler
Tom Craven
Benefit Dance Aids St Anthonys Church Repairs
A Moose Hall benefit dance last Thursday night raised a large sum for St Anthony's church repairs. Father Blanc thanks all who donated and assisted in the event.
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St. Anthony’s Church
Moose Hall
Father Blanc
La Salle Girl Taken as Shoplifter
Louise Neidrich a 14 year old La Salle student was detained on an Ottawa La Salle trip after confessing to a shoplifting at Wolfe millinery on La Salle street. She said she hid 63 dollars in her Jackson school desk with one dollar spent. The mil liner shop owner offered not to prosecute if the money is returned.
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Louise Neidrich
la Salle
Ottawa
Welter
Jackson School
Wolfe Milinery
la Salle Street
Louise
Miss Wolf
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Congregational Church
Greenwood Street
Frank P. Slack
Dakota St
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Macomb
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Rochelle
Uek
NEW Westclox
Tiskilwa Buda
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3Rd Streets
Peter DE Filippi
Frank J. Cyrus
Ebene
Venus
Saft
American Lead Pencil Co
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