Mission at St. Anthony's Church Opens Sept 27
Rev Father Howhard will open the parish mission at St Anthony's Church next Sunday September 27 at 8 30 a m. Lectures and services will occur twice daily for a week at 8 a m and 7 p m with a closing on October 4 at 7 p m. A children’s service is set for October 3 at 8 a m. Parishioners urged to attend from the start.
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Father Howhard
Sisters of the Presentation
St. Margaret’s Hospital
St. Anthony’s Church
Boy Scouts Plan Friday Meeting and Saturday Hike
The weekly meeting is set for Friday at 6 30 p m in City Hall with a program run by certain boys. Saturday afternoon features an all day hike to the woods with each scout bringing lunch. The hike will focus on through the country hikes and tracking with further announcements next Friday. Scoutmaster.
Four Injured In Auto Crash Near Kewanee
A Sunday morning collision on the hard road southwest of Kewanee involved a Stutz driven by a Kewanee resident and a Ford driven by a Galesburg resident. Four injured were rushed to hospitals in Galesburg with cuts from flying glass. both cars were badly wrecked and towed to the city.
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Kewanee
Galesburg
Eunice Marlatt Weds La Sallean Vincent Bubel
Miss Eunice Marlatt of Peru married Vincent Bubel of La Salle in a 4 PM ceremony at St Patrick's rectory with Rev William Kelly officiating. Attendants were Miss Anne Kirsh and Bernard Sment. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Peru with the bride’s mother.
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Eunice Marlatt
Peru
Vincent Bubel
la Salle
St. Patrick’s Rectory
William Kelly
Anne Kirsh
Bernard Sment
Chicago
James Arbuckle
Seepe Dry
John Bubel
Wright Street
S. and W. Motor Company
Man Killed As Machine Drops 25 Feet
Eighty three year old Felix Skorupski died after a Can al street bridge guard rail failure caused a Chevrolet crash and 25 foot drop onto Rock Island tracks. His companion 8 S W Green survived with injuries. inquest issued a verdict and Skorupski’s family details were noted.
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W. Green
Seneca
Hil
Felix Skorupski
Marseilles
Certainteed
Canal Street
la Salle
Rock Island
Green
St. Mary’s Hospital
Skorupski
Dr. Howe
Walter Krogolski
Todd Street
Skopurski
Congregational Church Notes October Meeting Preview
The Bible School Workers hold an October meeting on the 1st, with the Intermediate Department in charge. The subject Applied precepts the Secret of Power. Refreshments provided. Next Sunday Promotion Day with new study courses, diplomas and special arrangements. Worship at 11 with talk on The Carnal Versus the Spiritual.
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Bible School Workers
Reeves Restaurant Sold in Hicks Corner Trade
Lil Reeves restaurant at Hicks Corner has been sold to James Carter of Peoria. Started ten years ago by Miss Reeves now Mrs. Robert Gilkerson, the eatery built a large patronage with renowned chicken dinners. Mrs. Gilkerson thanks patrons and has not announced future plans.
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Lil Reeves
Hicks Corner
James Carter
Peoria
Miss Reeves
Robert Gilkerson
State Clears Bureau Docket of Many Cases
Josef Skinner state’s attorney of Bureau county wiped thirty four cases from the county court docket due to lack of evidence or because witnesses and defendants left the county. The next term in November will feature fifteen liquor law violators six keeping a house of ill fame two non support cases and one fence case.
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Josef Skinner
Bureau County
Gilbert Lucas
Chas Sterling
Frank Peterson
Henry MecLaughlin
Mary Blaskiwicz
Teresa Tamborini
Arnoldo Brucher
John Sorchitch
Ben
Sezyinski
A. Martinus
August Carier
Christ Nickel
Telesferro Catani
Agnes Wichunas
Alcido Lorenzi
Lazzero Fabrice
Aurelmia Fabric
Red Smith
Sally Roe
Frank Lucas
Oline Crumley
Leroy Burden
Arthur R. Hildebrandt
Estil Osborne
C. D. Richardson
Spring Valley
Ernest Boldman
Jeff Lampkin
Pasquali Vignochi
Mike Serbian
Joe Zolli
Harry Dahlin
Arthur Despain
Eli Gols
Moose Frolic Brings Spring Valley Band Into Moosedom
Moose members from Spring Valley and nearby areas attended a Legionaire frolic in Pontiac last Saturday. About sixty candidates received the second degree in Moosedom as the Spring Valley Band performed to a packed audience. Bruno Heilgeist of Spring Valley led the event, followed by a feast. Angelina Nicoli of Spring Valley sang solo numbers to enthusiastic applause, with praise for her improving talent. Kathryn Heilgeist, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Eckenfelder of Peru, offered several vocal selections to strong reception.
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Moose
Spring Valley
Pontiac
Kathryn Heilgeist
H. E. Eckenfelder
Peru
Elgin Defeats LaSalle-Peru 3-0 in Poor Scoring Game
LaSalle-Peru held Elgin to 0 until a third quarter place kick gave Elgin a 3-0 win. Elgin's long runs and accurate passes kept LP on defense while LP’s Fahey excelled in punting. Illinois Valley competition looks strong with surprises ahead as the pennant race nears.
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LaSalle-Peru High School
Elgin
L.P
Fahey
LaSalle
Illinois Valley
Mendota to Have New Factory
The Donkey Manufacturing Co. has optioned land next to the S C railroad in Mendota for a new factory. Construction is scheduled to begin September 28. The firm makes warehouse and contracting equipment and sees potential growth in this venture benefiting the district.
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The
Donkey Manufacturing Co
S. C. Railroad
Mendota
Obituary for William McDade Resident of Spring Valley
William McDade died at his sister Mrs. William Campbell's home on North Greenwood street after a long Spring Valley residence. Born in Ireland in 1852, he left Ireland 45 years ago, lived in LaSalle, then moved to Spring Valley in 1886 and worked in the Spring Valley mines. Survived only by his sister, funeral services were at Immaculate Conception church with burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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William McDade
Spring Valley
William Campbell
Greenwood Street
Mr. McDade
Ireland
LaSalle
Immaculate Conception Church
Mt. Olivet
Dry Squad Captures Boot Legger at De Pue
Arthur Despain sought on bootlegging charges was arrested by the county dry squad in De Pue. He awaits county court October term after failing to post bond. Five quarts of moonshine found buried behind his house. Moonshine also seized at Eli Gols soft drink saloon with a small amount behind the bar. Gols waived jury and his case moved to October term.
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Arthur Despain
Bureau County
Len D. Spaulding
Jack Aplan
de Pue
Despain
Eli Gols
Gols
Prichard
Anti Freezing Solution Tested by Local Distributor
Zero Chemical Co markets a new anti-freeze solution for car radiators claiming one fill protects all winter. James Moran Jr. of Spring Valley distributes for Bureau and Peoria counties. He tested the product by cooling it to 50 degrees below zero for 72 hours at Gunther's Ice Cream factory and the liquid did not freeze.
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Zero Chemical Co
James Moran Jr
Spring Valley
Bureau
Peoria
Peru man Peter Kepper injured in Hicks Park bus accident
Peter Kepper of Peru was taken to St. Margaret's hospital in Spring Valley after being knocked from a moving bus as exiting Hicks Park after a football game. Doctors reported a hurt arm with no broken bones and he returned home Sunday night.
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Peter Kepper
Peru
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Spring Valley
Hicks Park
Kepper
Illinois Meets Nebraska October 3rd Showdown at Memorial Stadium
Captain Red Grange leads Illinois against a strong Nebraska eleven at Illinois Memorial Stadium on October 3rd. Illinois hopes to prove their championship eligibility while Nebraska, a Missouri Valley stronghold, aims to extend a storied program noted for 1922 and 1928 Notre Dame wins.
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Red” Grange
University of Illinois
University of Nebraska
Illinois Memorial Stadium
Nebraska
Illinois
Central West
Cornhuskers
Notre Dame
Two Drivers Hurt in Ottawa Auto Races
Auto racing toll rises in Illinois Valley as Mile Locke of La Salle and an Indiana driver recover in Ottawa hospitals from injuries at the La Salle County Fair classics. Both injuries are not serious but keep them confined for a period. Spring Valley racer Ranieri is convalescing at St. Margaret's hospital.
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Illinois Valley
Mile Locke
la Salle
Indianapolis
Ottawa
la Salle County Fair
Spring Valley
Ranieri
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Auditorium opens with Elgin Broadcasting orchestra at La Salle
The Auditorium at La Salle debuts Sunday September 27 headlined by the Elgin Broadcasting orchestra from WTAS. Paul Whiteman is scheduled to perform at the venue on October 14.
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Marquette Street
LA Salle
Elgin Broadcasting Orchestra
WTAS
Paul Whiteman
The Source of Our Cold Wave
The weather topic returns as a cold wave replaces a spell of heat. Montana and nearby states faced a severe snowstorm that brought down trees and poles and disrupted streetcar service, prompting a call to prepare and shake out overcoats.
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Montana
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Chas. Fehr
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Frank B. Sajdak
Iowa Street
Collegians
Arjestin Lasalle
Roy Mack
Cjhoe Bank
Spring Valley City Bank
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