Fog Shuts Roads In Shenandoah Area Car Wrecks Reported
Several accidents occurred Sunday night amid heavy fog causing dangerous driving conditions. Phares Johnson’s car went into a culvert to avoid two oncoming vehicles, allegedly due to an intoxicated driver. Other crashes involved a State street two car collision and a Ford coupe rollover on Lincoln Highway. Minor damage and injuries were limited, as many vehicles suffered broken wheels from sharp turns.
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Phares Johnson
Johnson
Chicago
Mr. Morgan
Congregational Church
Ford
Legion Auxiliary to Meet Thursday at Maple Street Club
Members plan Thursday night gathering at the Maple Street club rooms to address year end matters facing officers. Mrs H B Magson leads the group as they reflect on a successful year and prepare for January installations and future affairs.
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Legion Auxiliary
Maple Street
Auxiliary
Spo
H. B. Magson
Cieb
Janus
Local Charities Distribute Food Baskets to Needy Families
Rev James O May led a rainy Saturday effort delivering baskets to poor and needy households citywide. The city and Elks assisted along with churches and schools providing food, fruit, canned goods, and money to families in need.
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James O'May
the Elks
Busy Weekend Draws Visitors to Teuringe and Chicago
Teuringe hosted many yesterday and last evening as visitors arrived for weekend reunions. The roads were crowded with cars on measure jaunts and guests drove into Chicago to enjoy a show or visit friends.
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Chiesto
Guards To Meet For Drill At Armory
National Guardsmen will meet at the Armory for routine drill work. The unit, trained and drilled, forms a fine looking company with uniforms and equipment deemed adequate for regular Army service. Captain Joslyn dedicates time to the men, guiding them toward solid results.
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National Guards
Amy Ren
Joslyn
Odd Fellows Meet Tonight To Close Successful Year
Odd Fellows will gather in the I. O. O. F. hall for business matters and questions that may arise tonight. It will be the last meeting of the year and the Sycamore lodge is said to have had one of its most successful years.
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Sycamore Lode
Christmas Guests Gather Across City Homes
Local families hosted gatherings and dinners through Christmas with visits from relatives and friends. Residents including Mr and Mrs D E Winders Miss Marie Elies and others hosted guests at homes and in DeKalb Chicago and Hibbing while relatives from Chicago spent several days with family here.
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D. E. Winders
James Boyle
Washington Place
Floyd Gravelin
Cassius Conrad
Charles Conrad
Wheeler
Marie Elies
Hospital
Elmer Boynton
DeKalb
Frank Middleton
Edwad Masterson
Bessie Mason
Hibbing
Mus
H. 5
Mason
Earl
Charles Laushlin
Chicago
John Spekce
Virgil
Clarence Bollinger
Leon Rote
Lawrence
William Lindstom
Alfred Enghe
Henry Johnson
Loomis
Florence Patterson
Rela
Elgin Hospital Auxiliary Delivers Generous Aid to Vets
Elgin Hospital Auxiliary reports strong results from a drive for disabled veterans. Food edibles cigars books and other items were collected and sorted by Mrs H B Mason and helpers with Arthur Peck donating a large truck to transport the baskets to Elgin.
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Elgin Hospital
H. B. Mason
Arthur Peck
Elgin
Large Crowd Attends Midnight Mass at St Marys Parish
A crowded Sunday at St Marys Catholic Church for the first midnight mass in years. The historic service drew many parishioners and featured music from the regulator and several vocalists, creating a memorable observance.
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St. Mary’s St. Mary's Catholic
Chimney Fires Prompt City Firefighters Twice This Weekend
Firefighters were called out twice during the weekend for chimney fires and small blazes. Damage was slight in both instances. The article notes chimneys remain the main concern, with the department ready to respond to any larger danger and save property.
Stores Begin Year-End Cleaning and Renovations
Merchants report robust business this year with higher volume than last year though credit remains tighter. Shops on the street start cleaning and renovations after the Christmas rush with decorations lingering in some cases while painting and other chores begin this week.
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Otto Klemenson
Mr and Mrs Otto Klemenson welcomed a baby girl yesterday at 6 25 pm at the hospital. The new arrival is a daughter and the family resides on Edward Street.
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Otto Klemenson
E Amiss
Klemensons
Edward Street
M. E. Church Offers Fine Sunday Program With Cantata
The Meth odist church held a moving Sunday program headlined by the Treble Clef choir performing Emanuel's Day. Mrs. James O'May gave The Christmas Light while the service included carols, prayers, offertory, and a Miss Ardis Walrod reading Silent Night.
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James O'May
Tyible Clet Choir
Mrs. Lackland
Ruth Oleson
Hazel ‘Allen
Mabelle Brunner
Tressa Doty
Maude Drewe
Ruth Valentine
Charles Marshall
Donald Read
Ardis Walrod
Christmas Party At Lindstroms On Edward Street
Sunday night a cheerful gathering of children occurred at the Magnus Lindstrom residence on Edward Street for a Christmas party. A big chicken supper followed by games and social activities topped with a large lit Christmas tree and gifts. Santa Claus arrived later delivering presents to the youngsters.
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Magnus Sauusutem
Edward Street
Santa Claus
Scouts to Meet in Open Tonight at Courthouse
Boy Scouts gather at the courthouse this evening under Scoutmaster James Watson to march to the high school for an open air drill. First aid and night signaling will be taught as part of the effort to raise troop No. 1 to a higher standard through nighttime practice.
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Court House
High School
James Watson
Christmas Notices and Local Visit Highlights
Shabbona residents and visitors share brief holiday movements with names like Peter M Johnson in Lee and Miss Ruth Ball returning from Chicago. Local events include the Ohio Grove school Christmas exercises and numerous family visits to Aurora, Mendota, DeKalb, Sycamore, and Elgin while caring for relatives and attending hospital and shopping trips.
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Mary Ostewig
Aurora
Joseph Cox
Wakeoman
Will Flenner
Henry Kobi
Mendota
Warren Hubbard
Foradison
Wis
M.s. Verne Evans
Helen Rae
Eiburn
M.s.a. W. Hubbard
W. H. Fuller
Rochelle
C. P. Hallam
A O. Larson
Chicago
Co. A. Houghtley
Hinckley
Ruth Ball
Auroa City Hospital
Wim. Houghtly
Joe Stocy
Morris
Visi
Lewis Olmstead
Rockford
Ohio Grove Social Notes Tie Residents to DeKalb
Ohio Grove families and friends are listed visiting and dining in DeKalb on Saturday and Monday. Local residents feature guests from Sycamore and Aurora, with several households hosting dinners and gatherings while others report illness and a fall injury.
County Clerk to Let Jail Redevelopment Contract
The county clerk will let contracts today for jail redecorating at the courthouse. Sheriff Crawford seeks swift start with bids already received and probable work beginning within a week. Additional repairs and related matters are to be addressed once bids are settled.
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Crawford
Local Families Spend Saturday in DeKalb
Milan Mr and Mrs Wu Soiinson and children visited DeKalb Saturday. Charles Knutson and family also spent Saturday afternoon there. Malta resident Mrs Johnson Kerwin visited her daughter Mrs Francis Hart and family. Ben Thompson and Francis Hart shopped in DeKalb. Oliver Byre and family shopped in DeKalb. Mrs E R Colby and daughter were mentioned in transit.
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Wu Soiinson
Charles Knutson
DeKalb
Johnson Kerwin
Malta
Francis Hart
Ben Thompson
Genoa utilities chief resigns for Beloit post
Clive Watson leaves Genoa Northern Utility Co after years in Genoa Kingston Hampshire and Kirkland. Ben Westover of Rochelle assumes manager duties. Milton Ralpa Keithman weighs 11 1 4 pound newborn Milton Ralpa born December 11 to M L Keithman of California formerly Genoa. Genoa bakery closes due to Hermanson health. Mayo clinic visit planned. Mr and Mrs A P Johnson visit Mr and Mrs Charles Sparrow in Sycamore for Christmas. P E O Sisterhood Christmas party held. The Whites relocate from Whipple to Lager home.
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Genoa
Clive Watson
J. ‘Rinois Northern Utility Co
Kingston
Hampshire
Kirkland
Beloit
Bette
Ben Westover
M. L. Keithman
California
Milton Ralpa
H Hermanson
Mayo Brothers Clinic
Rochester
A. P. Johnson
Charles Sparrow
Sycamorre
M. Leich
A. J Kohne
Sisterhood
J. W. White
Whipple
Kingston and Genoa Shoppers Visit and Local Moves
Kingston residents Mrs George Moore Mrs John Uplinger and Ms D L Aurner shopped in Elgin on Wednesday. Mrs E E Bradford visited her sister Mrs Fred Helsdon in KinKland Thursday. Frank Paker and M L Bickster couples called in Pelvidere Friday. W H Bell owned in Genoa Thursday. Frank Jackson visited the dentist in Genoa on Monday. J W Madison and Maude Oglesby shopped in Genoa Tuesday. Nina Moore visits Elgin this week. School pupils will enjoy a pe
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Mary Larson
Emmett
Elvin
Ohio Grove School
Oscar Carlson
Joe Mosher
Ana
Audin Wellander
Fank ‘Swanson
Myrtle Castensoun
Philip Erickson
Albert Nelson
DeKalb
Carl Swanson
Frank Blade
Warner Whippie
Fred Larson
Leonard
Axel Gustafson
Sycamore
G. H. Carlson
Elgin
Mass
Jessie Carlson
George Moore
John Uplinger
D. L. Aurner
E. E. Bradford
Fred Helsdon
Kinkland
Frank Paker
M. L. Bickster
Pelvidere
W. H. Bell
Genoa
Frank Jackson
J. W. Madison
Bulgarian Herb Tea Promoted For Cold Resistance
An advertisement claims people over forty have weaker resistance to colds and influenza. It promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a remedy to keep bowels open and improve blood, suggesting steaming hot use to break up a cold quickly and noting physicians and druggists recommend it.
Social afternoon honors Mrs Guy Lanan at home
Mrs Arthur Simmons and Mrs Alfred Sexauer entertained Saturday afternoon for Mrs Guy Lanan at the former's home. The event featured contests and musical numbers by Miss Leona Chellgreen, followed by dainty refreshments. Mrs Lannan is new to the area and expected to make many friends.
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Arthur Simmons
Alfred Sexauer
Guy Lanan
Leona Chellgreen
Lantan
Heir Found for Ottawa Estate After Five-Year Search
Five year search for the heir of the late Mrs. Catherine Noonan ends when Patrick Enrixit, half brother, is located in Chicago. He had knowledge of the legacy but delayed collecting it until now. He is a hospital patient in Chicago and sent his wife to collect his share.
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Ottawa
Catherine Noonan Owas
Patrick Enrixite
Chicago
Twin Beds For Jurors Latest Innovation
East St. Louis reports a court committee recommends twin beds fresh sheets and modern showers to improve juror comfort in St. Clair county circuit court. Plans consider mixed juries with women serving, amid increasing jury service complaints.
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United Press
East St. Louis
St. Clair County
Circuit Court Committee
Board of Supervisors
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Alexander Hanna
Jennie
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Ll. A. Coolidge
Richard Valentine
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Hareld Sandstrom
Elmer Nelson
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