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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
4
A service station at Webster Park near the street car crossing has opened in the past week. It was built by Mr. Peter Braida and will be managed by Peter Braida Jr. Ground is being broken nearby for a store to serve as a regular tourist's supply station.
Sunday evening a party at Walter Zukowski residence welcomed guests with dainties and games. The gathering included John Wilson, Roman Seckierka, Anna Janeczko, J Tolodeski, Martha Tolodeski, K Cherneski, Walter Sobin, Mike Kowaleski, and Wardinski couples with music, dancing, and card games.
At the regular Spring Valley public school meeting on November 6 the board transacted routine business. A controversy arose over coal hauling, and it was noted that contracts must be awarded to the lowest bidder to safeguard funds.
Community notice for a Congregational Church variety social on Tuesday evening November 17. Admission 15 and 25 cents includes refreshments.
The Ladies Aid Society hosts a Thursday night supper with fancy work on display and sale. Due to the Fox River Association annual meeting in La Salle next week there is no mid week church meeting. Next Sunday, aligned with Fathers and Sons Week, the pastor speaks on behalf of Young Men.
The Campfire Girls hosted a dinner party at Alda Hurst's home on Saturday night November 7 at 8 o'clock. Weather spoiled plans for a La Salle Theatre outing, so the group stayed in for dancing and games with Alda Hurst Esther Gross Minnie Fenoglio Cece lia Tarro Ava Johnston Evelyn Burke Marguerite Blum Doris Schurtz Howard Cleer James Johnston Ira Hurst Louis Ruppert Harry Neben Ralph Schwabeland Perkins Ralph Houghanout and chaperons Miss Falkin and Miss Thompson.
A Spring Valley youth clique named Our Gang held a party at the Prosperity Club Ballroom on Friday evening November 6. The event featured games and dancing with an orchestra in 1492 costumes. The Charleston craze drew many dancers to stay late.
Manufacturer representative found no cases where Zero failed to prevent freezing. Complaints came from leaky radiators hoses or old gaskets not the liquid. James Moran Jr is the local agent and Zero is sold at garages and filling stations.
A gathering of Pythian Sisters at East Erie street celebrated Mrs. I. L. Steinberg homecoming from Europe. Guests played cards and enjoyed lunch as the lodge presented her Sherbert glasses.
Remember the only church service on a Sunday night in Spring Valley is at the M. E. Church. Take advantage of this privilege and make it your service. The pastor will speak on the topic Is God a Monster. Jesus said It is I be not afraid.
The U S Marine Band performs Saturday in a program highlighting Marine Corps tradition and history. Tickets are available at Spring Valley drug stores George Lunn's Store in Ladd and Scott's Drug Store in De Pue.
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