Drive for Patriots Fund Launches in Spring Valley
A city campaign begins Saturday to raise 15000 for the Spring Valley Patriots Fund. A smoker at Globe Land Co offices Thursday, chaired by Nathan Frank, will organize precinct captains, set daily progress on a public board, and mobilize canvassing by the Four Minute men at night. Subscriptions tie to DePue and Peru Red Cross drives with flexible pledges and exemptions for participants in related funds.
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Spring Valley
Gobe Land Co
Nathan Frank
Globe Land Company
Carge
DePue
Zinc Company
DePue Red Cross
Red Cross
Peru
LaSalle
Spring Valley War Relief Fund
Convention to Be Held by Catholic Foresters in LaSalle
The Catholic Foresters plan their 13th annual State convention in LaSalle June 10 to 13 with 500 to 600 delegates from across Minnesota and nearby areas expected to reach 700 with visiting members. Local organizers include Senator Coleman, Peter Trost, and other court members. program features Mass, processions, boat ride, and excursions to Deer Park and St Bede Abbey. Archbishop Mundelein may attend a session.
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Catholic Order of Forresters
LaSalle
Beween
Lhe of
Minois
B Order
Coleman
Tonti Court
Peter Trost
St. Benedict Court
Peru
Forresters
Spying Valley
C. F
Hotel Kaskaskia
Westclox Band
Rock Island Depot
Chicago
Orr
Waskaskia
Westelox Bnd
Otel Pepu
St. Josephs Church
Vincent Huber
Ss. B
Bede Abey
Father Seas Masalle
St. Itehall
J. J. Massieon
Dela
St Patrick's Church LaSalle
Reyequiem
Deer Park St. Bede Abbey
Spring Valey
War Savings Stamp Week Urges Public Support
The community is asked to back the Government drive by purchasing War Savings and Thrift Stamps at the post office or via mail orders and pledge cards. Stamps pay four percent compounded annually and carry an engraved honor certificate for top savers, with students and teachers assisting purchases. Miss Ida Halladay of Utica visited Spring Valley while her brother, Navy serviceman Harry Halladay, is home briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spring Valley
W. S
Ida Halladay
Utica
Harry Halladay
United States Navy
DePue Baby Killed at Rock Island Crossing
Four and a half year old Anton Ohamen died at the west DePue crossing on a Wednesday night when struck by a fast train. An inquest found accidental death from crossing danger and urged a night watchman. The village had long sought gates as the railroad kept flagmen after hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
DePue
Anton Ohamen
John Ohamen
Sullivan’s Crossing
Anton
Inez Hagan
Malm
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co
Skinner
Large Class Graduates From Hall Township High
The largest class ever at Hall Township High and Vocational School will graduate on May 31 with diplomas for completing the full course. Commencement will be held at the high school, with Prof. Rollo L. Lyman of the University of Chicago Education School delivering the address. A complete Class Play program will be provided next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Township High and Vocational School
Rollo L. Lyman
School of Education
University of Chicago
Raymond Peltier Bamrick Lena C. Bayto
John Bianchi
Edmund Blaszczak
Frank L. Breen
Tornado Claims Woman's Life in Bureau County
Mrs. Otto West died at Spring Valley hospital from injuries after a tornado wrecked her home near Buda on Thursday night. Her husband and daughter were seriously injured, with rescue and relief efforts underway as neighbors and Red Cross volunteers raise funds and aid for the family.
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Otto West
Spring Valley Hospital
West
Buda
Providence
West Farm
Mr. West
Elmira
Bureau County
Auto Wreck Injures Six on Ladd Road Trip
A Ford owned by Pio Franckey and driven by Arcede Mercier overturned on Ladd road near Miller schoolhouse. Six men injured, including Pio Franckey, Fred Mattioda, Alcede Mercier, Chas. Macook, Joe Celio, and others. All were taken to St. Margaret hospital after the crash during a miners election trip from Spring Valley.
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Spring Valley
Ford
Pio Franckey
Fred Mattioda
Alcede Mercier
Chas
Macook
Joe Celio
Arcede Mercier
Ladd Road
Miller School
Ladd
Mercier
Mattioda
St. Margaret Hospital
McFadden
District 2 Drafts 106 Men for May Enlistment
Uncle Sam calls District No 2 of Bureau County for 106 more men this month. The board drew from the end of the list to cover May 20 25 and May 25 30 calls with 81 named to May 20 25 and 19 alternates. many alternates likely will be sworn in. The list includes numerous Spring Valley Dalzell Cherry Ladd and DePue residents among others with several from Bureau Malden LaMoille and Atwood.
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Sam
Bureau County
Sebastian DeSerf
Spring Valley
Charles G. Wright
Henry R. Wolfer
Charles Pomatto
Dalzell
Armido Gherardini
Ladd
Matthew Francisco
Cherry
Michael L Carroll
Joseph Cinotto
Richard E. Elkins
LaMoille
Neil Baxter
Luigi Bonucchi
James Bergagna
Thos. Cahill Jr
Celesti Sarafini
John Orr Ray
Malden
Thomas Cosgrave
Henry Chiaventone
Pasqualli Lolli
Cartinilla Salvatore
Carlo Carlessure
Marquette Dowenie Garboline
Frank Boroski
Roosario Anzalone
San Jose
Calif
Charles L. Rhyne
Bureau
Joseph P Slack
Lloyd Pierson
Win
Fitzpatrick
Marquette
Joseph Ferrari
Tony A. Kenoglio
Thi
Erving D. Mallonee
Ro Winder
Andrew R. Tuzik
DePue
Edward
Lynch
Anthony D. Borehi
Neil C. Barter
Fillippi Cerini
John T Kozleskis
Edward M. Turner
Artemio Zaccarini
Maurice Bernstein
Sam Ferero
Baptist J. Benotti
Leo W. Walker
Adm Kalchinski
Mtthew McCormick
Kazmier Kruchinski
Angelo Dinelfi
Seatonville
Joe Scarabelli
Basil Edmunson
Atwood
Dan Palmero
Thomas R. Jones
Enrici Peri
John Cavalotti
Harry Achinger
John Nanni
John E. Walsh
Arlington
Peter Marlo
Arthur E. Paterson
Latsonville
Harry Heitz
Yoseph Cioni Ladd
Luigi Ciacobassi
Cherry Babista Pomatto
Giacomo Garzia
John Nellis, Jr
Cacano Bitorchi
John Legat
John Leonatti
Marco Bobbio
August Bogdanovich
DePuy
Robert FE Turner
Robert Piercy
John F. Siekirk
James Murphy
John Corso
Hohn Herrmann
Anton Jaros
Rodolfo Belletini
Angelo Fabbri
Sanjey Kamisciok
Albert T. Olson
Robert Patterson
John Skarbolus
Benjamin Mecium
Anton Kendzierski
Joe Parachatti
Mike Simonaniei
Chester Averill Moline
Thomas J Brolley
Jeremiah Prendergast
Martinier D. Snow
Glen A
Maloy
Julian Baraffi
John Fenwick
Franckey Elected President in Local U M W A
Telephone reports to the Gazette indicate Pio Franckey has been elected President of sub-district No 12, District No 1 U M W of A, in the Tuesday election. Reports incomplete but point to Franckey's victory. Household goods including furnishings and garden tools will be sold during May at West Erie Street residence.
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Pio Franckey
Franckey
West Erie Street
Marriage Licenses Reach From Kewanee Residents
Mrs. Sweet of Kewanee spent several days last week at her son Albert’s home in this city. The Misses Helen and Maryland, also of Kewanee, accompanied Mrs. Sweet for a marriage license event.
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Patriots
Twin-Cities
St. Joseph Court
Frank Emmett
John J. Sweeney
Wm. F Ryan
Nicholas Fischer
Rt. Remy
P. J. Maldon
Rockford
Archbishop Mundelein
Fast Train
Depue Baby
Hall Township High and
Antoinette Kathryn Bucevich
Isabelle Burnell
Beatrice Blanche
Cleer
Mae Elizabeth Conway
John Enriettd
Stephen Lawrence Faletti
David Yocard Fegan
Teresea Mary Foley
Donald
Franklin Arthur Grande
Genevieve C. Hollérich
Rose Kajasinski
William Joseph Klingberg
Joseph R. Lukan
Alta M. Mason
Amelia Mazzorana
Charles McGovern
Anna Mae Merevich
James Mussatti
Melvin A Norberg
Emrys Dewey Phillips
Frank P. Slack
Adolph I. Stank
Bere, Wook
Tornado
Red Cross Aid
Yiskilwa
The
Department of the Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Chrles Dorf
Frank A. Martinelli
Joseph Savid
Martin Rolando
Warren R. Lindbloom
Adelmo Giorgi
Benedicto V. West
Waldy Felkowski
Harold G. Jones
Edward Mercier
Milton ©. Waite
Frank Blanchard
Leo Lolli
Thomas Mitchell
Girelomo Colora
Severine A. Raef
James McGuire, Jr
Fonstoni Leone
Joseph C. Pearson
Hollowayville
Arley P. Morris
Tiskilwa
Gertrrude M. Allen
Dominic Wiseski
Putnam
Katherine Casper
Frank Lend
Cedar Point Oa
Amanda Andre
Melvin H. Lamb
Frances II. Smith
Matthew O’brien
Brooklyn
N. Y
Kathryn Prendergast
George Koury
Melvina Aramooney
Worrest L
Magoon
Galesburg
Hazel Wallace
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