Batavia School Tax Vote and Local News Summary
The Batavia election saw 1 769 votes over seven hours with the building tax defeated 962 to 628 and the educational tax rejected 891 to 789. Kerfoot Omick Larson and Carlson joined the school board. Batavia High students prepare a major class play The Passing of the Third Floor Back. Fritz Burkwist named commander of Blackhawk Garrison 235. A $40 000 blaze destroyed the Kahlke Coal and Lumber yard with multiple fire departments assisting. Waterman High visits Batavia to start track season. The band tax was rejected 480 to 750. Benetta Diehl and Eugene Pearsall announced their engagement. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson. Mrs Anna Redberg dies at 86. Miss Minnie Michelson and Bernard Berquist wed April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerfoot
Omick
Larson
Carlson
Batavia High School
Fritz Burkwist
Blackhawk
Army and Navy Union
Batavia
Kahlke Coal and Lumber Company
Mooseheart
Geneva
Aurora
Elgin
Waterman High School
Benetta Diehl
Eugene Pearsall
Death of Ba tavia and Chicago builder T W Snow
Twenty years ago this week Ba tavia and Chicago businessman T W Snow age 65 died at his South Batavia Avenue home. He led the T W Snow Construction Company with Chicago offices and was noted in local business circles.
Elections and business changes mark week 30 years ago
Thirty years ago this week Dr F H Daniels was re elected president and Dr O W Hubbard and Andrew Barr joined the Board of Education. R O Fry Benj Carlson Theo Freedland and W J Drake were elected aldermen. C C Collins bought into Kahlke and Collins coal and fuel firm. W H Milliken plans a Chicago law practice. Hugett and Kraft Jewelry moves to Van Nortwick building with C L Chelstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Daniels
O. W. Hubbard
Andrew Barr
Board of Education
R. O. Fry
Benj. Carlson
Theo Freedland
W. J. Drake
C. C. Collins
Henry Kahlke
Kahlke and Collins
W. H. Milliken
Obituary and Local Election Roundup From Aurora
Mrs. Mary Griffith died while visiting relatives in Aurora. City aldermen elected are Robert C. Hollister August Johnson John Hassell and F P Conde. East side school board chose F E George James Thompson and Mrs C A Lewis. West side elected A D Mallory president with C P EdBloom and FE C Brown as members. Newton Wagon secretary E W McCullough resigned for a National Wagon Association post. Charles Fredendall injured at Jacksonville construction site but returned to work. N Eisenberg opened a photo studio on South Batavia Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Griffith
Aurora
Robert C. Hollister
August Johnson
John Hassell
F. P. Conde
East Side
F. E. George
James Thompson
C.A. Lewis
West Side
A. D. Mallory
C. P. Edbloom
FE. C. Brown
E. W. McCullough
Newton Wagon Company
National Wagon Association
Charles Fredendall
Jacksonville
N. Eisenberg
Michelson and Johnson
Batavia Avenue
Community Briefs From Local News 50 Years Ago
Dr John and Blanche Patterson returned from California. S T Alberding came home from a Paper Bag Co trip. Joe Felver and W P Barker of Batavia Creamery bought two separators in Chicago. Samuel S Scott died at home. funeral by Rev R E Thomas. James Kearns, Wm H Pratt, Wm H Stewart elected aldermen. Second ward tied with C H Brown and Thomas M Hunter each at 17 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. John
Blanche Patterson
California
S. T. Alberding
The
Paper Bag Co
Joe Felver
W. P. Barker
Batavia Creamery Company
Chicago
Samuel S. Scott
R. E. Thomas
Christian Church
James Kearns
Wm. H. Pratt
Wm. H. Stewart
C. H. Brown
Thomas M. Hunter
Mooseheart to Milwaukee Moose convention emphasizes business
The Loyal Order of Moose announces its 56th international convention from August 20 to 24, with sessions in Mooseheart and Milwaukee. Accredited delegates only will attend, focusing on essential business and greater national service amid wartime conditions. Some state conferences may be reduced or canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooseheart
Ill
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Child
Ilinois
Milwaukee
Wis
Mark R. Gray
the Moose
Gray
Morever
Spring-cleaning urged by Batavia fire chief
Fire Chief W. C. Thrun urges homes to purge rubbish and repair hazards during Spring Clean-up. He stresses fire safety and war effort donations of paper and rubber, checks on wiring and heating equipment, safe paint practices, and keeping extinguishers ready. He warns children are the most at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Thrun
Safetygrams urges continued safe driving postwar
The piece notes an 18 percent drop in traffic fatalities from 1942 to 1948 due to restrictions and tire conservation. It argues that slower speeds save lives and tires and asks readers to adopt safe, courteous driving habits now to avoid stricter postwar laws.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Anderson
North Harrison Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Anna Redberg
Andrew Redberg
George Burnett
T. W. Snow
South
Snow
T. W. Snow Construction Company
Lillian Hoben
Charles Kunches
Holy Cross Church
LeHane
Mamie Farrer
Woman’s Relief Corps
Violet Nystrom
Lucille Knecht
Mary Mitchell
Edwin Benson
William C. Spencer
Raymond Bartholomew
John Davis
Washington Avenue
First Baptist Church
D. R. Sperry
Anderson & Elliott Real Estate — Insurance
Fox River
South Second Street
St. Charles
Illinois
Ayds
von Hoover
Rachielle’s Pharmacy
Moose Supreme
Andrew Anderson
Florist
S. Batavia Ave
Fred W. Braun
Batavia Herald Company
Nessyz
June Yong
East Wilson Street
Cess Mvemt
Batavia Dairy Company
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