Editorial on city judges and circuit vacancies in Illinois
The piece argues against packing downstate circuits with city judges and calls for preserving the high tradition of local jurists. It critiques ad hoc appointments and urges consideration of qualifications over political shortcuts. It also touches on stock market concerns and investor protections amid a broader economic outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arly Eouments
Hingis Assembly
Dowhbe
Ammumnibies
Auutt Yucanieles
Krard Star 8
Ilinois
Esas
Nesessey
Gothen
Jade
Dixon
Lee Peige
Per Nas
Tagenbeeseyioy
Wien
A. Hoy
Scouts To Attend National Scout Jamboree From Grant Area
Bay Scouts from U Grant Council will attend the National Scout Jamboree in Washington DC June 30 to July 9. They depart Freeport June 26 aboard a special Chicago Central car, with no car changes, and arrive June 27 for a three day pre opening camp before the jamboree starts. The trip costs 62 dollars per scout, covering meals, equipment, and expenses besides uniforms. The council expects full participation from the Grant area as reservations fill from Carroll county and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Grant Council
Washington
D. C
Freeport
C. M. Chatters
Clinois
Virginia
Potomac River
Senate
Nalior
Carroll County
Speciscar
Boy Scouts of U.S. Grant
Illinois Road Map Changes Announced for 1937
State officials announced mid April release of new Illinois road maps detailing extensive highway routing changes. Revisions extend Illinois 2 from Rockford to South Beloit, reroute U.S. 52, extend Iowa 2 east, and realign multiple routes including 64, 26, and 77 to create a continuous national network from Chicago to Cedar Rapids. Detours remain in place on unfinished segments until mid summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Rockford
Beloit
U.S. al
Vixon
Rock Island
T Cities
Preepart
Orangeville
Dixon-Freeport
Sycamore
Savanna
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sabula
Brookville
U. S.5
Wisconsin Line
Oswego
Geneva
U. S
Ilinois
Dundee
State Highway Department
Will Admitted to Probate by Judge Grove in County Court
The will of the late William D. Poorman of Mt. Carroll was admitted to probate by Judge G. M. Grove Tuesday morning in county court. Executor William Ditsworth to receive $100 to each of three sisters and one half sister, and the estate to be divided among three half brothers, a half sister, three nieces, and four nephews, with other small bequests. Also listed are recent marriage licenses issued by the County Clerk for couples including Walter Watson and Lila Nehrkorn, Mary Kathrine Withhart, and others from Savanna and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William OD. Poorman
Mt. Carroll
Q. M. Grove
William Ditsworth
Ter
Mary Filrath
Lillie Hellyer
David
Oscar
Edeward Poorman
Media McGinty
Florence Poorman
Pearl Heinz
Myrtle Hellyer
Merle Ditsworth
Plave Fulrath
Vernon Fulrath
William Hellyer
CCC to Observe Fourth Anniversary Camp Open House
The CCC marks its fourth year with a joint supervision by Robert W. Judson and L. R. Piper as thirty-two farmers cooperate on soil and water conservation projects. An open house on Friday April 5 invites the public to tour the Camp Carroll facilities and observe erosion control work on cooperative farms. Transportation will be provided by camp trucks. Visitors may inspect barracks recreation hall and mess hall and meet officers and CCC enrollees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Judson
Piper
Soil Conservation Service
CCC
Camp Carroll
Samp
Met
Carroll
Denman resigns from National Livestock Marketing Assoc
Denman of Farmington Missouri, president of the National Livestock Marketing Association, announced his resignation at a Chicago stockholders meeting on March 12. He will join the National Association of Food Chains as agricultural council to aid producer groups in advertising and meat marketing.
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Producers Cooperative Commission Associations
Hoover
Federal Farm Board
Farm Board
Denman
Eleven Points
South
Missouri
Perhiehn
Savanna Merchants Stage Third Spring Fair at Lincoln Gym
Savanna merchants announce the third Spring Fair and Festival at Lincoln School Gym on April 14, 16, and 16. Evening sessions are free with no admission. Exhibits cover farms equipment clothing home goods and more, with six by eight foot booths and entertainment planned for Carroll County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Merchants
Lincoln Gym
Savanna
Lincoln School
Peounty
I Farms
Grant Two Divorces In Circuit Court In Mt Carrel
Two divorces were granted Tuesday by Judge Harry Edwards in Mt Carrel circuit court. John H. Dellinger of Lanark won a divorce from Hegina Dellinger on desertion charges. Dorothy Hartman of Chadwick was granted a divorce from Lawrence Hartman on the same grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
MT. Carrel
Carrell County
Harry Edwards
Dixon
Mt. Carrell
John H. Dellinger
Lanark
Hegina Dellinger
Deorothy Hartman
Chadwick
Lawrence Hartman
Farm Bureau Members Attend Peoria Skate Sports Festival
Several Carrot County Farm Bureau members attended the annual state sports festival of the skate organization held Wednesday in Peoria.
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Peoria
Carrot County Farm Bureau
of the
Skate Organization
Superior awards given to two Carroll County schools
Two elementary schools Chadwick and Lanark in Carroll County received Superior Certificates of Recognition, joining Chestnut Park of Savanna as awardees this year. Chadwick scored 1000, Lanark 1004, meeting the 1000 threshold. the notice credits teachers and principals for the achievement and notes the faculty at Chadwick and Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Chadwick
Lan Vark
Iupt
Lawrence E. Byuill
Chestnut Park
Savanna
Chadwick Alementary School
Lanark
Siice
TL. J.gnngey
Chadwick Fac
Cooper T
Rotberta
Gosmbel
Eileen Olsson
Lovisa Davhler
Leighth
Lanark Grade School
Caculty
Supe
Wierson
Eligabeth
E. Syrecher
Irene Poole
Dorothy Harman
Marian Tallman
Jensie B. Carman
Austusta Stenquist
Robert Roger Sve
Chadwick and
County
RALLY MARKS 4 H CLUBS MEETING AT MT CARROLL
More than 190 4 H club members leaders and parents attended Friday night at the Community house in Mt Carroll. Farm adviser M P Roske led the program in Mummert's absence and discussed 4 H homing activities. Stunts by Lanark Milledgeville Savanna and Mt Carroll boys clubs and a Mt Carroll girls club piano solo were featured.
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Mt. Carroll
M. P. Roske
Mummert
Roske
Lanark
Milledgeville
Savanna
Grace Seim
Taetta Rawlins
W. Y. Ritenour
Irma Boothby
Russell Lamoyeux
Doak
Melvin Stengel
W. G. Warnock
Carroll
Public meeting in Savanna on swimming pool plan
Savanna citizens met Wednesday night at Lincoln School gym to discuss a proposed public swimming pool. Sponsored by three local Parent-Teacher organizations, speaker Charles Demeter, president of the Freeport park board, touted benefits for Savanna and county residents and expected strong patronage from Carroll County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Lincoln School
Charles Demeter
Freeport Park Board
Carroll County
May Teach Youths in High School on Safety Lanes
A state wide movement led by Parent Teachers organizations aims to teach safety lanes and driving signals in Ti lingis high schools. Officials say lack of knowledge behind the wheel causes most accidents and early instruction will improve skills and reduce crashes. An Illinois Safety League member predicts within two years all auto owners will need a driver's examination to further curb accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilingis
Asuto
Ullinois Safety League
Savanna Plans Third Annual Spring Fair and Local Meetings
Savanna merchants announce preliminary plans for the third annual spring fair to be held April 14 to 16. A public meeting in Savanna discusses a proposed city swimming pool with PTA groups possibly sponsoring traffic safety studies for high school youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Merchants
Carroll County Churches Report Enjoy Easter Services
A brief from Carroll County notes several churches held fine Easter services with well attended programs. The piece highlights community turnout, shared religious observances, and local participation across congregations. The report mentions ongoing church activity and a sense of local celebration in the county.
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Carroll County
County Medical Association Names Officers Last Week
The County Medical Association elected officers last week naming Med. Bo Sehreiter of Sacaiuna as president and J. Bo Hussey of Savanna as secretary. Dr Sehreiter also holds other roles in the association alongside Messrs Carvel Dro and Mershon, with Mt Carroll's Dirty and Chatereup mentioned among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Schreiter
County Medical Association
Bo Sehreiter
Sacaiuna Seas
Neering
Chatereup
Carvel
Bo Hussey
Savanna Wars
Cam Creuse
Sehreiter
Bo Mershon
Mt. Carroll Street
Assessors Meet For Instructions On Personal Tax Valuations
Lewnsupy assessors gathered at Mt. Carrell courthouse to discuss farm property valuations and procedures. County treasurer and Buckles led sessions on post lists, real estate, improvements, personal property itemization, signatures, and penalties. They covered postal savings, bank stock, chain store practices, tractors, dealers ownership, and the assessor grid system for fair assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
Mt. Carrell
BO Buckles
Pax
Buckles
Uweir
Asseshoys
Ng Bank
Pri- Vale
Asss
Douks
Ross
Stokers For County Buildings
County boards approve stokers for the court house furnace at Carvell and for the county farm. Link Belt Co unit for the courthouse and Fairbanks Morse unit from Rhodes Brothers will be installed by supplier crews. Equipment costs include installation and a one year service guarantee. Installation timeline aims to minimize disruption and avoid immediate shutdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carvell County Court House
Hig Fuilding
County Teem Cyniithecs
County Board of Super Vso
Anenufacturel Das
Link Belt Company Amly
Muntes+Heed
Lignher Co. Savenuy
Board of Supervisors
Farm Meet Series Concludes as Farmers Urged to Contact Committee
York area meetings wrap up on Wednesday in Fair Haven and Wysox Elkhorn Grove townships informing farmers about the 1937 agricultural conservation program. Poor roads and hindrances kept many from attending. local committees plan to reach remaining farmers and ensure they receive program details and maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
York
Fair Haven
Wysox-Elkhorn Grove
Pikat
Unites Cue
Tor Ute Diay
Aasie Wang
Surge in air conditioning jobs to demand thousands of engineers
A survey led by Ray D. Smith of the Refrigeration Institute in Chicago estimates the United States will need about 34 000 service engineers in the next decade as rapid industry growth outpaces skilled labor. The institute, formed two years ago with leading manufacturers, aims to train workers in specialized HVAC work to meet demand.
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Tivisis
Ray D. Smith
Ate Conditioning — Institute
Chicago
Me. Smith
Sinche
United States
Ible
Teading
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Walter Watson
Hotphone
L. Nehrkorn
Mary Kathr
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Toa Lilley
Excelsior
Wis
Deloris Copus
Gay’s Mills
Joseph Benjamin Moore
Anita Jone LaSarge
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