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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
13
The Gazette editors received a poem titled To Halt but judge the journalism as lacking. They note the poet shows game awareness yet errs in reporting and mention a post game argument with two sides. Copies circulated in Spring Valley and Ladd sporting centers.
A 120 light electric sign was erected at the Demasy Electric shop on St. Paul street in Spring Valley. The sign is the largest in Spring Valley and neighboring towns, readable from end to end of the main street, boosting the merchant and city’s image.
The Hall Times bi weekly Hall Township High School publication wins two Illinois State High School Press Association contests. October entry beats We Go from West Chicago as Chicago school misses deadline. December issue will face Pontiac Chief of Pontiac Illinois.
The Salvation Army annual appeal in Bureau County names State's Attorney Josef T. Skinner as chairman. He will appoint solicitors across the county to raise about 2700 dollars, with many volunteers drawn from American Legion posts in recognition of wartime service.
Dale says eight veterans Dwyer Condie Verucchi Wilson Ingram Gross Lunn and Pozzi return for Hall Town basketball. Schedule includes Dec 11 De Pue here and Feb 11 12 Valley tournament at Morris with district tourney set for March 4 to 6.
Webster Park Maroons shocked locals by blanking the Peru Assasins 6 to 0 at Webster Park on Sunday. John Urquhart scored the lone touchdown for the victors.
Illinois and Ottawa reach accord on damages to be paid when the deep waterway begins. M G Barnes and William Mulvehill signed an agreement drawn by W S Richmond for a cash settlement of 31000 dollars at 4 percent interest to fund reconstruction of city damage.
Spring Valley Grade Schools plan an art exhibit from December 16 to 19 with admission to benefit purchases for school decorations. The display features carbon photographs, photogravures, and color prints from masterpieces, aiming to attract the public and let schools own works or buyers obtain reproductions. The exhibit, though school sponsored, is a public event.
A De Pue couple, Mr. and Mrs. Morena, welcomed six children in 28 months, three sets of twins. The first pair lived briefly, the second pair are healthy, and the third pair were born on Tuesday November 17 and are vigorous. The mother Dorothea Morena is recovering well. The town invites any neighboring community with a higher birth rate to report it.
Emerson Charles, manager of the Winfield Radio Shop, created a decorated dimly lit demonstration room in Spring Valley. The den of music features radios from around the world and aims to attract lovers of radio art. his efforts are described as well rewarded.
All bills and orders against Bureau County must be presented to the Supervisor for approval on or before December 1. P. H. Lechner, Supervisor.
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