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VOLUME 136 • NO. 19
Prophetstown, Illinois
QUITE THE CATCH Jessie Otten
Erie-Prophetstown’s Parker Rangel catches a pop fly May 9 in a game against the Hall Red Devils in Prophetstown. High school sports roundup on page 12.
WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past..........................8 Sports............................................... 12-15 Churches.............................................16-17 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
Property Transfers ...............................17 Business and Service Directory...........18 Classifieds......................................... 19-23
DEATHS Retta Marcum, Leota “Lee” Mae Roberts / 4